New Zealand Unveiled

Day 1: Arrival in Auckland – Rotorua (Approx. 226 kms, 3 hours)

• Arrival at Auckland Airport.

• Proceed for lunch and check-in at the hotel.

• City orientation tour, including a visit to the Sky Tower for panoramic views.

• Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

• Overnight stay in Auckland.

Day 2: Rotorua – Waitomo – Matamata – Rotorua

• Breakfast and check-out from the hotel.

• Guided tour of the Glowworm Caves, featuring cave formations and a glowworm-lit boat ride.

• Visit Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, exploring the enchanting village from Middle-earth.

• Return to Rotorua for dinner and an overnight stay.

  
  

Day 3: Rotorua

• Visit the Agrodome Farm Show for sheep shearing, farm demonstrations, and a petting area.

• Explore Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park.

• Guided tour of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, including Maori cultural insights and geothermal sights.

• Experience the Mitai Cultural Show, complete with a traditional Hangi dinner.

• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

  
  

Day 4: Rotorua – Christchurch

• Check out and take a flight to Christchurch.

• Visit the Antarctic Centre, featuring exhibits and interactive experiences.

• City orientation tour of Christchurch.

• Dinner and overnight stay in Christchurch.

Day 5: Christchurch – Mt. Cook – Lake Tekapo – Queenstown

• Travel to Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, and enjoy scenic views.

• Stop at Lake Tekapo and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd.

• Journey through the rugged landscape of the Central Otago Region to Queenstown.

• Dinner and overnight stay in Queenstown.

Day 6: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown

• Scenic drive to Milford Sound via Lake Wakatipu and the Eglinton Valley.

• Enjoy a Milford Sound Nature Cruise with views of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.

• Return to Queenstown for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Queenstown

• Visit Arrowtown and explore the Lakes District Museum.

• Enjoy a thrilling KJet jet boat ride through scenic rivers.

• Optional activities in Queenstown, such as bungee jumping, skydiving, or paragliding.

• Dinner and an overnight stay in Queenstown.

Day 8: Queenstown – Lake Wanaka – Glacier Region (Franz Josef)

• Travel through the West Coast, past mountain ranges and native forests, to Lake Wanaka.

• Continue to the Glacier Region (Franz Josef) and enjoy scenic views along the way.

• Dinner and an overnight stay in the Glacier Region.

Day 9: Glacier Region – Arthur's Pass – Christchurch

• Explore the Franz Josef area and stop at Hokitika to observe greenstone carving and glassblowing.

• Take the TranzAlpine Train through the Southern Alps to Christchurch.

• Dinner and an overnight stay in Christchurch.

Day 10: Christchurch – Departure

• Check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.