Best of New Zealand – Summer

Not Included:

– Daily Breakfast
– International or domestic airfares
– Any OPTIONAL SERVICES mentioned separately above
– Any items or services not specified in the inclusions
– Excess baggage charges
– Laundry
– Drinks
– Airport Taxes
– Insurance
– Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
– Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
– Gratuities
– Personal items
– Goods and Service tax

Self Drive :
– Fuel charges

Child Policy :

Child rates will be applicable Child U/12 yrs of age sharing room with Parents.
Child No Bed : 50% of the twin rate. Child Extra Bed : 67% of the twin rate.

Imp Note :

Standard : Auckland : Auckland City Hotel or Copthorne Hotel Auckland City or The Chancellor on Hobson or Nesuto Stadium Apartment Hotel or similar; Rotorua : Copthorne Hotel Rotorua or Ibis Rotorua Hotel or similar; Napier & Hawkes Bay: Scenic Hotel Te Pania or similar: Wellington: Bay Plaza Hotel or Ibis Wellington Hotel or Ibis Wellington Hotel or West Plaza Hotel or similar; Christchurch & South Canterbury : BreakFree on Cashel or Ibis Christchurch Hotel or Hotel Elms Christchurch or Scenic Hotel Cotswold (formerly Heartland Hotel) or similar; Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook: Hermitage Hotel or Distinction MacKenzie Country Hotel or The Godley Hotel or similar; West Coast & Glacier Country: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier or similar; Queenstown: Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Lakeview or Heartland Hotel Queenstown or Holiday Inn Queenstown or Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park or similar

Superior : Auckland: Airedale Boutique Suites or Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel or Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland or Holiday Inn Express Auckland City or similar; Rotorua: Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua or Distinction Rotorua Hotel or Rydges Rotorua or Sudima Lake Rotorua or similar; Napier & Hawkes Bay: Scenic Hotel Te Pania or The Crown Hotel or similar; Wellington: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor or Novotel Wellington Hotel or Travelodge Hotel Wellington or similar; Christchurch & South Canterbury: Parkview on Hagley or Pavilions Hotel Christchurch or similar; Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook: Hermitage Hotel or Peppers Bluewater Resort Hotel or similar; West Coast & Glacier Country: Ashley Hotel Greymouth or Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka Hotel or Heartland Hotel Glacier Country or similar  Queenstown: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront or LQ Queenstown or Ramada Queenstown Central or Wyndham Garden Queenstown or similar

First Class : Auckland: The Grand by SkyCity or Sudima Auckland City or The Hotel Britomart Auckland or similar; Rotorua: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel or Pullman Rotorua Hotel or Rydges Rotorua or similar; Napier & Hawkes Bay: Porters Boutique Hotel or similar; Wellington: Bolton Hotel or Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay or Doubletree by Hilton Wellington or QT Wellington or Rydges Wellington Hotel or similar; Christchurch & South Canterbury: Crown Plaza Christchurch Hotel or Distinction Christchurch Hotel or Fable Christchurch or Heritage Christchurch Hotel or similar; Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook: Hermitage Hotel or Mt Cook Lodge and Motels or similar; West Coast & Glacier Country : 58 on Cron Motel or Rainforest Retreat or Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier or similar; Queenstown : Garden Court Suites & Apartments or Heritage Queenstown Hotel or Hotel St Moritz or Millennium Hotel Queenstown or similar.

Breakfast Supplement: 

Standard: NZD 502 per person

Superior: NZD 533 per person

First Class: NZD 564 per person

Itinerary :

Day 1: Auckland: Welcome to the island nation of New Zealand! You will arrive in Auckland, 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. Collect your rental vehicle and self drive to hotel & check-in. Overnight in Auckland.

Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua: Today embark on a journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, proceed to Rotorua. Overnight in Rotorua.

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. Late afternoon you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions for a guided tour through the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley. Then enjoy a Hangi Dinner overlooking the valley and geyser, followed by a 40 minute cultural performance. The evening culminates with hot chocolate and pudding on the geyser terrace. Overnight in Rotorua. (D)

Day 4: Rotorua – Napier: Drive through the forested road from Rotorua to arrive in Taupo. Your scenic journey includes volcanic geography, fresh forest plantations, rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas to arrive on the East Coast & the ‘Art Deco’ city of Napier. Enjoy a guided tour of Napier’s unique history and architecture. Overnight in Napier.

Day 5: Napier – Wellington: Today travel down to South via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge or through the beautiful Tuki Tuki Valley and Wairarapa Wine region to reach Wellington. Set between a sparking harbour and rolling green hills the compact city of Wellington is best explored on foot. Great shopping, arts culture, cafes and restaurants are all within minutes of the city’s untouched nature spots. You can also visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum to get insights of New Zealand’s rich history and culture. Overnight in Wellington.

Day 6: Wellington – Picton – Blenheim: New Zealand’s North and South Islands are separated by three hours of sensational scenery and ocean fresh air. Departing Wellington, your ship will ferry you across the Cook Strait, past the beautiful beaches, bays and coves of the Marlborough Sounds to the historic port town of Picton fertile pains, Marlborough has a lot to offer with its water, wilderness and wine. A short drive takes you to the compact town centre of Blenheim. Overnight in Blenheim.

Day 7: Blenheim – Kaikoura – Christchurch: Depart from Blenheim via the Pacific Coast Road to Christchurch presents one of New Zealand’s most dramatic drives with breath-taking mountains on one side and wild pounding ocean on the other. Pass by the seaside settlement of Kaikoura which is set midway and overlooked by majestic mountains. The unique marine geography at this location provides the perfect environment for Sperm Whales and other marine life. On to Christchurch, a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Reach the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch and check in. Overnight in Christchurch.

Day 8: Christchurch – Greymouth: Today depart from Christchurch enroute the spectacular scenery of the Arthurs Pass national Park and on to the West Coast. New Zealand’s rugged West Coast is a wild and untamed place known for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. Reach Greymouth and check in to the hotel. Overnight in Greymouth.

Day 9: Greymouth – Glacier Region: Enjoy the entire day at leisure to explore the magnificent glaciers of the mighty Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Optional activities include a visit to Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, a scenic flight or helicopter on to glacier. Overnight in Glacier Region.

Day 10: Glacier Region – Queenstown: Travel through wilderness towns, waterfalls and river scenery on today’s scenic journey to Queenstown. You can take an optional halt at Makarora’s Blue Pools before continuing on to Queenstown. After reaching Queenstown, make your way to the Skyline Base for a Gondola Ride to the top of Bob’s Peak and enjoy some spectacular panoramic views high above Queenstown. You can also add some Luge rides to your bucket list for some extra fun. Overnight in Queenstown.

Day 11: Queenstown: A free day to explore the magnificent vistas and majestic mountains that dominates this compact alpine resort town, with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Overnight in Queenstown

Day 12: Queenstown – Tekapo/Mt Cook Region: Today depart from Queenstown to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. After that, follow the stunning Lake Pukaki shoreline to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Overnight in Tekapo or Mt Cook.

Day 13: Tekapo/ Mt Cook – Christchurch: Today you’ll enjoy admission to the Darky Sky Project for a greater understanding of the night sky. Depart Mt Cook and stop on the shores of Lake Tekapo where the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Then continue north east where braided rivers and familiar plains will signal your arrival back into Christchurch. Make a visit to the International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch either today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent. Overnight in Christchurch.

Day 14: Christchurch: Your tour concludes today with the return of your rental car to Christchurch Airport.

Note :

Tours to Mt Cook do not operate daily. Self drive rental vehicle touring is calculated on a 24 hour ‘per day’ hire period. Early flight arrival and/or late departure times may necessitate an additional hire day.

Remarks :

A Valid passport required into New Zealand. Rates and Itinerary are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability. No refund on any unutilized services.

Cancellation Policy :

Cancellation Policy will be advised at the time of booking/reservations.