New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant native forests, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores.
Any number of vigorous outdoor activities - tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favourite, bungee jumping - await the adventurous. You can swim with dolphins, gambol with newborn lambs, whale-watch or fish for fattened trout in pristine streams and rivers
Itinerary
Day 01: Mumbai – Auckland (City Tour)
Welcome to Auckland!!! Once you arrive at the Auckland International Airport where you are met by the hotel representative, proceed for City tour of Auckland. Be awed by spectacular sights like the Water front, Mission Bay, Savage Points, Harbour Bridge, Domain Parks and Gardens, Queen Street, Mt. Eden, Parnell Rose Park & Village, Tamaki Drive and many more. Later check in to the hotel. The evening is free at leisure. Stay overnight at the resort.
Meals: -
Day 02: Auckland – Rotorua (Waitomo Glow Worm Caves)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Rotorua. Enroute, pass the Waikato Region and stop at the Waitomo Caves. Take a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves including an underground ride viewing millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. Then continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the Thermal City of Rotorua. This evening or the next day you have an entry to relax at the Lake Spa of the Polynesian Spa and Resort. In the evening return to the hotel and proceed for a Hangi Dinner and Maori Concert. After dinner drive back to the hotel and stay the night there.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 03: Rotorua (Paradise Valley Springs, Te Puia and Agrodome)
After breakfast this morning, visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see the boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this visit the Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industries. The afternoon is at leisure. Stay the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Rotorua – Queenstown (Day at Leisure)
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Queenstown. Welcome to Queenstown!!! After being met and greeted at the airport, transfer to your hotel and check in. The evening is free for you to stroll around the city. Stay the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Queenstown (Milford Sound Cruise)
After breakfast this morning, you will proceed to Fiordland National Park. This beautiful park has the Milford Sound – Grand, brooding, serene and wild. Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to cruise its length and wonder. The luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls and washed with waterfalls. In the foreground stands Mitre Peak – a majestic presence dominating the skyline. After an enjoyable cruise you shall return to Queenstown. Stay the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 06: Queenstown (City Tour)
After breakfast, proceed on a city tour of Queenstown. This tour includes a visit to the A J Hackett Bungee Centre, a winery visit which includes wine tasting and a visit to the historic Arrowtown. This afternoon you will take a one hour jet boat ride with Kawarau Jets followed by a return Skyline Gondola Ride and a Luge ride for each to Bob’s Peak for spectacular views of New Zealand. In the evening return to the hotel and stay the night there.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Queenstown (Day at leisure)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your day at leisure today. You have an opportunity to explore the endless optional attractions available here. Queenstown offers bungee jumping, sky diving, white water rafting, Nomad Safari, 4WD and much more. So indulge in these thrilling sports and get your adrenalin levels soaring. Later transfer back and stay the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Queenstown – Franz Josef (Lifestyle Holidays recommends a Scenic Flight over the Glaciers)
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Leaving behind the alpine resort of Queenstown, you travel north today, to Franz Josef Glaciers. The evening is free to explore the glacier region. You can take an optional helicopter ride up to the Glacier. Later transfer back and stay the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Franz Josef – Greymouth – Christchurch (Day at Leisure)
After breakfast this morning, travel north to Greymouth, to take the Trans Alpine Coach to transfer to Christchurch. The evening is free for you to walk around this beautiful garden city of New Zealand! Later transfer back and stay the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Christchurch (City Tour)
After breakfast in the hotel, proceed for City tour of Christchurch enjoying sights like the Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens and the Avon River. Later visit the International Antarctic Centre where you can encounter the penguin parade and also enjoy the various snow activities. Transfer back to the hotel and spend the night there.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Christchurch – Mumbai
After a buffet breakfast check out from the Hotel. Later transfer to the airport to board your flight back home. Return home with sweet memories of New Zealand only with Lifestyle Holidays!
Meals: Breakfast |