MUST DO IN NEW ZEALAND

You will be met by our local representative upon arrival at the airport and transferred to hotel in a private vehicle. Visit Sky tower (included) in the evening later take a short walk to Viaduct harbor.Over night at hotel

Today morning travel towards North over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon, take a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise (included). If you wish, you may disembark from this cruise in Romantic Russell and take some time to explore this historic town, returning to Paihia by local ferry at your leisure (ferry ticket included). Over night at hotel (B)

Today you have an option to go for an exciting day as you are driven along 90 Miles Beach and the Te Paki quicksand stream. Have the chance to surf down the massive sand dunes. Onto Cape Reinga’s for spectacular view of 2 oceans merging. Visit to a factory processing century old kauri wood dug out from the swamp. Walk amongst huge Kauri trees at Puketi Forest. Evening return back to your hotel in Paihia. (included)
Self drive customers will travel in their rental car (rental cars are not allowed on 90 mile beach)
Overnight at Hotel. (B)

This morning travel to Rotorua via Auckland. Evening at leisure Overnight at hotel. (B)

Today we proceed to AGRODOME (included) to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand’s performing sheep and other attractions. Later proceed to visit TE-PUIA thermal village (included) known for its hot springs, geysers and boiling mud pools. Watch the Maori craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of carving and weaving and RAINBOW SPRINGS (included) to see the flower and fauna of New Zealand. Evening at leisure.Over night at hotel (B)

Travel to Rotorua airport and board your flight to Queenstown (flight not included), upon arrival in Alpine city travel to your hotel. Evening at leisureOver night at hotel (B)

This morning we head to MILFORD SOUND CRUISE (included). This famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see MITRE PEAK which is just out of the water and mile high. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender vessels and kayaks. You may see fur seals lazing on the rocks and lots of sea birds and numerous waterfalls. Return back to the hotel in the evening. Self drive customers take a return journey to Milford sound in their rental car. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

Today you have an option to enjoy the exciting SHOTOVER JET BOAT RIDE, LEDGE BUNGY JUMP, RIVER RAFTING, SKY DIVING OR SKY SWING (activities not included)
Overnight in hotel. (B)

This morning, leave for Franz Joseph. Discover the rugged scenery along one of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring highways. The viewing platforms overlooking Franz Josef show the sheer size and beauty of these natural wonders and provide fantastic photo opportunities. On arrival you have day free for leisure. Overnight in hotel. (B)

Today, check out from hotel and leave to Greymouth. On arrival you will board Tranz Alpine train (SIC Customers only) for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Option 1: Enjoy the morning city tour (included) covering Cathedral Square, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon River Art’s Centre and museum. See beautiful Mona Vale Garden, Hagley Park and from the Sign of the Takahe, you have a spectacular view over the city, Canterbury Plains to the Alps. Self drive customers will explore the city in their rental car. Evening at leisure.

Travel to Christchurch airport and board your flight for onward journey (flight not included) End of service……………