Discover New Zealand

13 Nights / 14 Days

1N Auckland/ 2N Rotorua/ 2N Wellington/ 1N Kaikoura/ 1N Christchurch / 1N Mt Cook/ 2N Queenstown/ 1N Te Anau/ 1N Dunedin/ 1N Christchurch

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND

On 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 in Auckland.

DAY 2: AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA

After breakfast, 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 the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. (B)

Overnight in Rotorua.

DAY 3: ROTORUA

After breakfast, visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow 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 industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (BD)

Overnight in Rotorua.

DAY 4: ROTORUA – WELLINGTON

After breakfast, travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo and along the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi, before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through lush farmland before arriving in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington. (B)

Overnight in Wellington.

DAY 5: WELLINGTON

After breakfast, 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. (B)

Overnight in Wellington.

DAY 06: WELLINGTON – PICTON – KAIKOURA

After breakfast, journey across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura – here you might like to take an optional activity – whale watch cruise or scenic flight. (B)

Overnight in Kaikoura.

DAY 07: KAIKOURA – CHRISTCHURCH

After breakfast, leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. (B)

Overnight in Christchurch.

DAY 08: CHRISTCHURCH – MT COOK

After breakfast, travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ before continuing onto Mt Cook National Park. (B)

Overnight in Mt. Cook.

DAY 09: MT COOK – QUEENSTOWN

After breakfast, follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south to the small town of Twizel before continuing through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)

Overnight in Queenstown.

DAY 10: QUEENSTOWN

After breakfast, a free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Optional activities – Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, gondola rides and much more. (B)

Overnight in Queenstown.

DAY 11: QUEENSTOWN – MILFORD SOUND – TE ANAU

After breakfast, follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak. Return to Te Anau. (B,L)

Overnight in Te Anau.

DAY 12: TE ANAU – DUNEDIN

After breakfast, cross the fertile Southland Plains through Gore and Balclutha to South Otago. Then travel north to the ‘Edinburgh of the South’, Dunedin. The afternoon is free for optional activities. (B)

Overnight in Dunedin.

DAY 13: DUNEDIN – CHRISTCHURCH

After breakfast, travel north through lush farmland and a series of small farming communities to Christchurch. (B)

Overnight in Christchurch.

DAY 14: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, your arrangements conclude with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. (B)

INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS:

• 3* / 4* / 5* Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.
  
• Includes 13 Breakfasts , 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).
  
• All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
  
• Ground transportation in SIC as mentioned in the itinerary.
  
• Services of Local Representative
  
• Airport transfers as indicated
  
• Entrance Fees and Sightseeing as per itinerary.
  
• All rooms are based on ‘run of house’ – seaview, lakeview or suite rooms attract supplements.
  
• Arrival documents.

Highlights :

1. Tamaki Maori Village – Maori Culture
   
2. Milford Sound Cruise
   
3. Te Puia – Maori Culture
   
4. Te Puia Thermal Reserve
   
5. Agrodome Sheep Show
   
6. Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
   
7. Interislander Ferry from Picton
   
8. Waitomo Glowworm Caves
   
9. Church of Good Shepherd
   
10. Traditional Maori Hangi (dinner) and Concert
    
11. Te Papa Museum guided tour
    
12. Wellington City tour (seat in coach only)

COST: New Zealand Dollar per person on twin/double sharing basis

EXCHANGE RATE: 1 NZD = ~48 INR (exchange rate as on the day of payment applicable)

Validity: Till 30th April 2020

At times there may be special deals- enquire at the time of booking.

EXCLUSIONS:

• All flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes.
• Inoculations and personal insurance
• Optional activities and excursions
• All meals and drinks not specified in inclusions
• Drinks, tips, laundry, bottled drinking water and other personal expenses
• Medical, Travel and Baggage Insurance
• Porterage at airport and hotels
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above
• Tips and gratuities
• Passport and Visa fees
• International Airfare
• Optional Tours
• Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions
• GST extra as applicable

NOTES:

• Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.
• All prices are correct at the time of printing. Namaste Tourism reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Namaste Tourism.
• No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.
• All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
• Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be made en route.
• All distances and travelling times are approximate.
• Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year or during any special events
• Namaste Tourism Terms & Conditions Apply.
• All Payments to be made in INR, USD or EUR as per rate of exchange at the time of booking.
• Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms & conditions of Compact Travels.
• Optional activities not included in the  package.