New Zealand
New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of 2 main islands, both marked by volcanoes and glaciation. Capital Wellington, on the North Island, is home to Te Papa Tongarewa, the expansive national museum. Wellington’s dramatic Mt.
Highlights
- ARRIVE AUCKLAND
- AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
- ROTORUA - NAPIER
- NAPIER
- NAPIER - WELLINGTON
Day by day
- Day 1ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Upon arrival in Auckland, `The City of Sails', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive clients will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Auckland.
- Day 2AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
This morning travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua and visit Agrodome Farm Show on arrival followed by a guided tour and Maori Cultural Performance at Te Puia Thermal Reserve. Overnight at the hotel in Rotorua. (B,L)
- Day 3ROTORUA - NAPIER
Today the day is at leisure. Depart for Napier this afternoon and travel south through the Wairakei Geothermal area. Continue through Taupo and around part of Lake Taupo (New Zealand's largest lake), over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the `Art Deco' city of Napier. Overnight at the hotel in Napier. (B)
- Day 4NAPIER
Today the day is at leisure to explore Napier, before joining an afternoon wine tour that will visit and include tastings at 3 local wineries. Overnight at the hotel in Napier. (B)
- Day 5NAPIER - WELLINGTON
Today travel through the Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston North, famous for its agricultural university. Continue south to arrive in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Overnight at the hotel in Wellington. (B)
- Day 6WELLINGTON
Today enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the `Museum of New Zealand') before enjoying a free afternoon to explore New Zealand's capital city. Overnight at the hotel in Wellington. (B)
- Day 7WELLINGTON - CHRISTCHURCH
Proceed the journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach the `Garden City' of Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel in Christchurch. (B)
- Day 8CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
This morning travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local wildlife and Otago University. Overnight at the hotel in Dunedin. (B)
- Day 9DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN
Today the day is free at leisure optional activities Departing Dunedin this afternoon, travel inland through the Central Otago towns of Lawrence and Clyde before arriving in Cromwell. Continue through the Kawarau Gorge to arrive in Queenstown in the early evening. Overnight at the hotel in Queenstown. (B)
- Day 10QUEENSTOWN
Today the day is at leisure (Optional Activities : endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price). Overnight at the hotel in Queenstown. (B)
- Day 11QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Today Proceed to Glacier Region via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight at the hotel in Glacier Region. (B)
- Day 12GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH
Today travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over CanterburyPlains to Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel in Christchurch. (B)
- Day 13DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Today Proceed to Christchurch airport to board your flight for next destination or your hometown with fond memories to cherish for a lifetime. (B) Tour Concludes !!
Included
- Return Airport transfers
- FOR SELF DRIVE : 12 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast
- 13 days rental car, IDAR CAR TYPE
- FOR SEAT IN COACH : 12 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary on Seat in Coach Basis
- All sightseeing entry fees included
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport taxes
- New Zealand Visa
- Travel Insurance
- High Season Surcharge as Applicable
- Government charges
- 5% GST on total package cost
- Gratuities expected by Bell staff, Restaurant, Transfer and Tour staff and Drivers
- Any meals other than specified above
- Any sightseeing, tours, transfers, event tickets & tours other than mentioned above not mentioned in package inclusions
- Any item of personal nature like mini-bar, portage, tips, etc
- All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
Payment and cancellation
Pay a 25% deposit to reserve, and the balance before departure. Cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start date. Overseas tour packages attract TCS under Indian tax rules, which you can claim back when you file your return; we will confirm the amount before you pay the balance.
Prefer different hotels or extra nights? Ask a specialist to tailor it.