New Zealand Vistas

9 Days/ 8 Nights from $2,269 (Tour Code : TF42T)

A brief glimpse inside New Zealand.

Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Travel south through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves fro a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. We recommend you attend a Maori hangi (feast) and concert tonight (optional). Stay 2 nights in Rotorua

Day 2: At Rotorua
This morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon is free.

Day 3: Rotorua - Wellington
Drive south through exotic forests, past Wairakei's permanent mantle of steam, then to Lake Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Continue across the fertile plains of the Manawatu and along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Stay 1 night in Wellington.

Day 4: Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
Cross Cook Strait by ferry,to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The TranzCoastal train skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Continue through North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch. As you arrive in the evening, consider adding an extra day in our most 'English' city. Stay 1 night in Christchurch.

Day 5: Christchurch -Te Anau
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey

Day 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford Sound back to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 7: At Queenstown
A free day for optional activities such as; jet-boating, 4x4 Adventures, Earnslaw steamer cruise and much more.

Day 8: Queenstown – Christchurch
Travel through the Kawarau Gorge with its hostoric gold mines, passing by spectacular scenery into Tekapo. Continue north through the Canterbury Plains arriving into Christchurch late afternoon.

Day 9: Christchurch - Auckland
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Auckland.

Tour Inclusions:

*All tours are flexible. Extra nights and pre and post tour accommodation available.