Stunning New Zealand - 12Nights / 13Days

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

On arrival, seat in coach guests will be met and privately transferred to hotel. Self-drive guests will collect a rental car and drive to the hotel.

Day 2: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach Rotorua. (B)

Day 3: Rotorua

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Agrodome Farm Show and Rainbow Springs to view trout and wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 4: Rotorua - Napier

This morning is at leisure. Depart for Napier this afternoon and travel south over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the ‘Art Deco’ city of Napier. (B)

Day 5: Napier

This morning is at leisure. This afternoon enjoy a wine tour including tastings at local wineries. (B)

Day 6: Napier - Wellington

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. Guests can plan their day to visit Te Papa Museum. Transfers at own arrangements, entry is free. (B)

Day 7: Wellington - Christchurch (Own Arrangements)

Enjoy a Wellington city tour this morning (seat in coach guests only). Travel to Christchurch on your domestic flight (airfare is NOT included). (B)

Day 8: Christchurch - Dunedin

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Dunedin, renowned for the local wildlife. (B)

Day 9: Dunedin - Queenstown

This morning is free for 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. (B)

Day 10: Queenstown

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungee jumping, Jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

Day 11: Queenstown - Glacier Region

Depart Queenstown and travel 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. (B)

Day 12: Glacier Region - Greymouth - Christchurch

Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach guests only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)

Day 13: Depart Christchurch

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car.  (B)

  • Accommodation as outlined above
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Sightseeing entry fees and tours as specified in the itinerary on Seat in Coach Basis / Self-Drive
    • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • Te Puia Thermal Reserve
    • Agrodome Farm Show
    • Rainbow Springs Nature Park
    • Napier Half Day Wine Tour
    • Wellington city tour (seat in coach only)
    • Glacier Hot Pools (self-drive only)
    • Tranz Alpine Train (seat in coach only)
  • Airport Transfers on Seat in Coach Basis or client would have to pick up the car from the airport for self-drive

  • Airfares & Visa Charges
  • Meals not specified in the inclusions
  • Tipping for the guide & driver
  • Surcharges applicable
  • Travel and Medical Insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Prices are per person quoted in New Zealand Dollars (NZD):

Seat in Coach:

Accommodation

Standard

Superior

First Class

Deluxe

Single

5,437

6,150

6,614

7,666

Twin

3,683

4,058

4,130

4,674

Triple

3,212

3,615

3,742

4,139

 

Self-Drive:

 

Standard

Superior

First Class

Deluxe

PAX

SGL

TWN

TRP

SGL

TWN

TRP

SGL

TWN

TRP

SGL

TWN

TRP

No.

IDAR - Intermediate

1

5,192

-

-

5,905

-

-

6,369

-

-

7,421

-

-

2

4,579

2,945

-

5,293

3,320

-

5,756

3,392

-

6,808

3,936

-

3

4,375

2,741

2,270

5,089

3,116

2,674

5,552

3,188

2,800

6,604

3,732

3,197

No.

FDAR - Full Size

1

5,343

-

-

6,057

-

-

6,520

-

-

7,572

-

-

2

4,655

3,021

-

5,368

3,396

-

5,832

3,468

-

6,884

4,011

-

3

4,425

2,791

2,320

5,139

3,166

2,724

5,602

3,239

2,850

6,654

3,782

3,247

4

4,310

2,677

2,206

5,024

3,052

2,609

5,488

3,124

2,736

6,540

3,667

3,133

No.

IFAR - Intermediate 4WD

1

5,410

-

-

6,124

-

-

6,587

-

-

7,639

-

-

2

4,688

3,055

-

5,402

3,430

-

5,865

3,502

-

6,917

4,045

-

3

4,448

2,814

2,343

5,161

3,189

2,746

5,625

3,261

2,873

6,677

3,804

3,270

4

4,327

2,694

2,223

5,041

3,069

2,626

5,504

3,141

2,752

6,556

3,684

3,149

No.

PVAR - Premium 8 Seater

4

4,407

2,774

2,303

5,121

3,149

2,706

5,584

3,221

2,832

6,636

3,764

3,229

5

4,319

2,685

2,214

5,033

3,060

2,618

5,496

3,132

2,744

6,548

3,676

3,141

6

4,260

2,627

2,156

4,974

3,002

2,559

5,437

3,074

2,685

6,489

3,617

3,082

7

4,218

2,585

2,114

4,932

2,960

2,517

5,395

3,032

2,643

6,447

3,575

3,040

Date Of Departure

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Country
New Zealand
Cities
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington, Napier, Dunedin
Starts from 192,767

(Per adult on twin sharing basis)

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