Quintessential New Zealand
10 Days / 9 Nights
AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED) – CHRISTCHURCH – TEKAPO – MT COOK – MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN
Inclusions
9 nights accommodation
Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Milford Cruise with lunch
Weta Workshop Unleashed
Skyline Gondola Ride
Redwoods Tree walk Nightlights
DAY 1
Arrive Auckland
On arrival, Collect your vehicle on arrival and self drive to your standard accommodation Auckland City Hotel.(accommodation can be upgraded at additional cost)
Overnight: Auckland
DAY 2
Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.Today enjoy a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium and Auckland’s newest attraction, Weta Workshop Unleashed, a fantastical film effects experience.
Overnight: Auckland
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Kelly Tarltons SEA LIFE Aquarium
Weta Workshop Unleashed
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
All Blacks Experience
DAY 3
Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Journey past rolling green hills to Waitomo for a tour of an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Then, continue along the Thermal Explorer Highway and through a green oasis lined with lush tree ferns to Rotorua, a destination you will find is like nowhere else! Overnight: Rotorua
Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Rotorua: 139km (approx 1hr, 50 mins)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
DAY 4
Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.Enjoy a scenic gondola ride high above Rotorua for spectacular views of the city and lake. Then make a visit to Waimangu Geothermal Valley and experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds.
Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waimangu Geothermal Valley
Skyline Gondola Ride Rotorua
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Polynesian Spa – Deluxe Lake Spa
DAY 5
Rotorua – Christchurch (Flight Not Included)
Depart on your domestic flight to Christchurch. (Airfare is NOT included).
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch
Flight Time: Rotorua to Christchurch is approx. 2 hours
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Antarctic Centre
DAY 6
Christchurch – Aoraki Mt Cook – Queenstown
Depart across the Canterbury Plains, a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Continuing south, hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki and through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
DAY 7
Queenstown
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Seat in coach travellers will enjoy a Queenstown Highlights Tour today. Overnight: Queenstown
DAY 8
Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today’s stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Queenstown – Milford: 287km (approx 3hrs, 50mins) each way
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Milford Sound Cruise
DAY 9
Queenstown
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations. It is a hub of adventure surrounded by famous landscapes, renowned vineyards and gold mining history. Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Kawarau Bridge Bungy
DAY 10
Depart Queenstown
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car.
Thermal Discovery Itinerary
including breakfast in first class hotels and small 4WD self drive
5 Days / 4 Nights
Adventure to a wonderland of volcanic landmarks, luminescent glow worms, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and a wealth of Maori culture.
This is the perfect tour for those wanting to experience the unique geothermal nature New Zealand is famous for.
AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – HOBBITON – ROTORUA – AUCKLAND
5 days / 4 nights
Inclusions
4 nights accommodation
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Waimangu Geothermal Valley
Skyline Gondola
Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
Weta Workshop Unleashed
DAY 1
Arrive Auckland
On arrival, collect your car and self drive to your accommodation Skycity Grand Hotel Auckland or similar.
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Enjoy a visit to Auckland’s newest attraction, Weta Workshop Unleashed, a fantastical film effects experience.
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Weta Workshop Unleashed
Overnight: Auckland
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Auckland Sky Tower
DAY 2
Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua
Journey past rolling green hills to Waitomo for a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Then, head to Matamata where a delightful slice of Middle Earth awaits you at Hobbiton. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue along the Thermal Explorer Highway and through a green oasis lined with lush tree ferns to Rotorua, a destination like nowhere else!This evening forest and fantasy come to life with a magical illuminated evening tree walk high amongst the mesmerising giant Redwoods.
Overnight: Rotorua
Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Matamata: 102km (approx 1hr, 20mins)
Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Hobbiton Movie Set
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
DAY 3
Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Enjoy a scenic gondola ride high above Rotorua for spectacular views of the city and lake. Then make a visit to Waimangu Geothermal Valley and experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds.
Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waimangu Geothermal Valley
Skyline Gondola Ride Rotorua
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Hells Gate Walk, Mud Bath & Spa
DAY 4
Rotorua – Auckland
Today you can choose to spend the morning further exploring around the lakes and forests of Rotorua or depart for Auckland to spend the afternoon in the city or out on the harbour. Overnight: Auckland
Rotorua – Auckland: 228km (approx 3hrs)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
DAY 5
Depart Auckland
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car. Or let us extend your stay.
Southern Splendour
Be charmed by magnificent vistas and majestic snow-capped mountains dotted with turquoise lakes under the world’s darkest skies.
This is a great introduction to some of the most spectacular landscapes New Zealand has to offer.
CHRISTCHURCH – TEKAPO – QUEENSTOWN – MILFORD SOUND – MT COOK – CHRISTCHURCH
6 days / 5 nights
Inclusions
5 nights accommodation
Milford Cruise with lunch
DAY 1
Arrive Christchurch
Collect your car and self drive to your first class accommodation Sudima Christchurch City Hotel or similar
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Antarctic Centre
Christchurch Tram Dinner
DAY 2
Christchurch – Tekapo -Queenstown
Depart across the Canterbury Plains, a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Continuing south, hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki and through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Christchurch – Queenstown: 483km (approx 6hrs,10mins)
You may need to add a night in Tekapo to allow time for Optional Activities.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Dark Sky Experience
DAY 3
Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today’s stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Queenstown – Milford: 287km (approx 3hrs 50mins) each way
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Milford Sound Cruise
DAY 4
Queenstown
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Shotover Jetboat Ride
DAY 5
Queenstown – Aoraki Mt Cook – Christchurch
Return north through picturesque sheep farming country to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Embrace the dramatic vast landscape of a rugged land of ice and rock that showcases multiple giant peaks including New Zealand’s highest mountain. Then, heading east, you’ll witness the return of the braided rivers and familiar plains that signal your arrival into Christchurch. Overnight: Christchurch
Queenstown – Aoraki Mt Cook – Christchurch: 572km (approx 7hrs,10mins)
DAY 6
Depart Christchurch
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or return of your rental car.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Punting on the Avon River
Marvellous New Zealand
Enchanting natural wonders from geothermal hot spots to ice-age glaciers and expansive, magnificent vistas.
Marvellous in name and in nature, this tour delivers everything from north to south.
AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED) – CHRISTCHURCH – TEKAPO – MT COOK – MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN – GLACIERS – CHRISTCHURCH
11 days / 10 nights
From $2993 pp in first class accommodation and intermediate 4WD vehicle
Inclusions
10 nights accommodation
Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
Weta Workshop Unleashed
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Waimangu Geothermal Valley
Skyline Gondola
Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
Milford Cruise with lunch
Glacier Hot Pools
DAY 1
Arrive Auckand
On arrival, collect your rental vehicle upon arrival and self drive to your first class accommodation Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel
or similar.
Overnight: Auckland
DAY 2
Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.Enjoy a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s SeaLife Aquarium and Auckland’s newest attraction, Weta Workshop Unleashed, a fantastical film effects experience.
Overnight: Auckland
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Weta Workshop Unlimited
Kelly Tarltons SEA LIFE Aquarium
DAY 3
Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua
Journey past rolling green hills to Waitomo for a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Then, head to Matamata where a delightful slice of Middle Earth awaits you at Hobbiton. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue along the Thermal Explorer Highway and through a green oasis lined with lush tree ferns to Rotorua, a destination like nowhere else! Overnight: Rotorua
Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Matamata: 102km (approx 1hr, 20mins)
Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
DAY 4
Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Enjoy a scenic gondola ride high above Rotorua for spectacular views of the city and lake. Then make a visit to Waimangu Geothermal Valley and experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds. This evening forest and fantasy come to life with a magical illuminated evening treewalk high amongst the mesmerising giant Redwoods.
Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waimangu Geothermal Valley
Skyline Gondola Ride Rotorua
Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Polynesian Spa – Deluxe Lake Spa
DAY 5
Rotorua – Christchurch (Flight Not Included)
Depart on your domestic flight to Christchurch. (Airfare is NOT included).
Flight Time Rotorua to Christchurch is approx. 2 hours
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Antarctic Centre
DAY 6
Christchurch – Aoraki Mt Cook – Queenstown
Depart across the Canterbury Plains, a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Continuing south, hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki and through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Christchurch – Aoraki Mt Cook – Queenstown: 572km (approx 7hrs, 10 mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Dark Sky Experience
DAY 7
Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today’s stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Queenstown – Milford: 287km (approx 3hrs, 50mins) each way
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Milford Sound Cruise
DAY 8
Queenstown
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
DAY 9
Queenstown – Glacier Region
Today’s scenic journey takes you to the West Coast, a wild and untamed place known for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. Here, mighty rivers of solid white ice, relics of the world’s last ice-age, tumble down the rocky valleys. Overnight: Glacier Region
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Glacier Hot Pools – Main Pool
Day 10
Glacier Region – Christchurch
The coastal road north offers beautiful rivers, unique rail bridges and great views of the wild west coast. After travelling through the historic town of Hokitika, self drive travellers head eastwards, through the spectacular scenery of Arthurs Pass National Park, to Christchurch. Seat-in-coach travellers continue to Greymouth, to take the journey across to Christchurch, by train. Overnight: Christchurch
Day 11
Depart Christchurch
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car.
pricing is based on self drive however we also have coach departures small group escorted touring and tailor made itineraries as well. Pricing is also subject to change dependant on availability and seasonal peaks.