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BEST OF NEW ZEALAND 12 DAYS


This unique country has all to offer - farmlands,lakes,mountains and glaciers.Its alpine scenery, boiling mud and geysers offers diverse ways of exploring and enjoying this country often called the “World in Miniature”.Formed by two islands of nearly the same size it offers lots of outdoor sports options. Be it Bungy jumping,whitewater rafting,hiking,fishing or even jet boating one can enjoy all this to the fullest threshold of adventure.Last but not the least the unique farmstays are a lifetime memorable experience of the local lifestyle of its caring and sharing people.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Auckland * Waitomo *  Rotorua*  Glow Worm Caves * Lake Taupo * Wellington* Picton
Queenstown * Milfordsound * Tasman sea * Mt Cook * Christchurch 

THE TOUR FEATURES
Day 01 : Arrive Auckland (D)


Arrive in Auckland and transfer to your hotel. Relax and get a feel of this wonderful cityl of New Zealand. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02 : Auckland (B,D)

After breakfast we have a half day tour of this city of sails. Travel past Victoria Park Market and Westhaven Marina then on to the volcanic Crater of Mt Eden where you will have panoramic views of city and harbour. The view of the Waite Mata Harbour and beaches is unmatched. Continue along Tamaki Drive stopping at Kelly Tarlton's underwater World and Antarctic Centre. Here you will leave the coach and visit this world famous attraction. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.l.
Day 03 : Auckland Waitomo Rotorua (B,BL,D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Met at your hotel for a full day coach touring traveling via the Waikato Valley, a major dairying and horse breeding area. Travel through Hamilton city on to Waitomo limestone Caves where you are taken on a guided tour, which features a boat ride on an underground stream into the Glow Worm Grotto. After a Barbecue lunch, continue through the picturesque countryside and across the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to arrive to Rotorua. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel
Note: Substitute your accomodation in Rotorua, breakfast on day 04 and Indian dinner on day 03 for an overnight farm stay experience on DBB basis at a nearby country home. Waitomo Glow-worm Caves Immediately you enter this mysterious underground world, you will marvel at the amazing 'decorations' created by mother nature. These natural 'decorations', stalactites & stalagmites and sculptures have formed as a result of water dripping from the roof of the cave or flowing over the exposed limestone walls, it dissolves limestone in it's path. This limestone is then left as a crystalline deposit within the cave. These spectacular formations have developed over thousands of years and must be treated with respect. They are very delicate and can be severely damaged simply by the touch of human hand. Your guided tour will take you through over 250 meters of stunning underground scenery including the magnificent 'Cathedral'. The acoustics in this particular cave are world renowned. Acclaimed New Zealand Diva, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, has performed here and was delighted with the purity of the sound. The climax of your guided tour is the boat trip into the Glow-Warm grotto. For more than 100 years visitors from home and abroad have journeyed into this 'starry wonderland' and been fascinated and intrigued by the tiny insect that can perform such magic.
Day 04 : Rotorua (B,D)

Breakfast at the hotel. AM free. PM sightseeing tour which will include Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Culture Center, The popular sheep show at the Agro dome and Paradise valley to see huge trout in a natural setting. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05 : Rotorua Wellington (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive south past the Borefields of the Wairakei Geothermal Steam & Bore field, which is one of the world's most unusual engineering achievements. Travel on to Lake Taupo, which is New Zealand's largest lake and world renowned for trout fishing. Travel on past the volcanic plateau where you will have views of Mt. Ngaurahoe, Mt Tongariro and Mt. Ruapehu before traveling past many small rural towns to arrive at Palmerston North. Continue south to Wellington city, which is New Zealand's capital city and seat of parliament. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Wellington (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Met at your hotel by coach for a city sightseeing tour, which will feature parliament buildings, old st Pauls cathedral, Lady Norsewood rose gardens, Cable car, Mt Victoria, Te Papa, Oriental bay, Wellington harbour and Marine Parade. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel .
Day 07 : Wellington Picton Christchurch (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. Transferred by shuttle Bus to the Interislander Ferry Terminal for your Lynx ferry sailing across cook Strait before entering the scenic Marlborough Sounds to Picton in the South Island.
On arrival you transfer to the Trans Coastal Train for your scenic journey down the narrow coastal strip with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Kaikoura Mountains on the other. Then on through the Canterbury Plains to arrive at Christchurch. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 04 : Rotorua (B,D)


Breakfast at the hotel. AM free. PM sightseeing tour which will include Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Culture Center, The popular sheep show at the Agro dome and Paradise valley to see huge trout in a natural setting. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05 : Rotorua Wellington (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. Drive south past the Borefields of the Wairakei Geothermal Steam & Bore field, which is one of the world's most unusual engineering achievements. Travel on to Lake Taupo, which is New Zealand's largest lake and world renowned for trout fishing. Travel on past the volcanic plateau where you will have views of Mt. Ngaurahoe, Mt Tongariro and Mt. Ruapehu before traveling past many small rural towns to arrive at Palmerston North. Continue south to Wellington city, which is New Zealand's capital city and seat of parliament. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Wellington (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. Met at your hotel by coach for a city sightseeing tour, which will feature parliament buildings, old st Pauls cathedral, Lady Norsewood rose gardens, Cable car, Mt Victoria, Te Papa, Oriental bay, Wellington harbour and Marine Parade. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel .
Day 07 : Wellington Picton Christchurch (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. Transferred by shuttle Bus to the Interislander Ferry Terminal for your Lynx ferry sailing across cook Strait before entering the scenic Marlborough Sounds to Picton in the South Island.
On arrival you transfer to the Trans Coastal Train for your scenic journey down the narrow coastal strip with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Kaikoura Mountains on the other. Then on through the Canterbury Plains to arrive at Christchurch. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel. 
Day 09 : Queenstown (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. We drive past the rural townships of Northern Southland on to Lake Te Anau. Continue on through the Fiordland National Park past the Eglington & Holly ford valleys through the Milford tunnel to Milford Sound. We take on a launch cruise out to the Tasman Sea with Spectacular views of Mitre Peak, waterfalls, rain forest and wildlife (buffet lunch included on board) Later return to Queenstown arriving late evening. Option to return scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown that arrives back in Queenstown. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10 : Queenstown (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to relax or explore this stunning 'alpine resort' Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Queenstown Mt Cook Christchurch (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. Travel through historic Central Otago region and past the canals of upper Waitaki Hydro Electric Power Scheme to Lake Pukaki where you turn inland to Mt. Cook village. A short stop over for lunch (not included) and optional activities which can include Helicopter & Fixed wing scenic flights round Mt Cook and glaciers and travel back to the Lake Pukaki turn off then on to Lake Tekapo where you will view the historic tiny stone chapel 'Church of the Good Shepherd' and the bronze memoriel to the collie dog. Travel on past the high country sheep stations of the Mackenzie country over Burkes Pass to Fairlie. Continue on through the fertile Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel
Day 12 : Christchurch---Onward Destination (B, D)


Breakfast at the hotel. We have a Christchurch city sightseeing tour. Later transfer to the airport to connect flight to for onward destination.