8 Days / 7 Nights

Highlights & Inclusions
  • Breakfast Daily
  • Transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Auckland – City of Sails
  • Waitomo Caves – Guided Tour
  • Rotorua – A Geothermal Wonderland
  • Te Puia Geothermal Reserve
  • Rainbow Springs Nature Park
  • Agrodome – Sheep Show
  • Maori Hangi Dinner and Cultural performance
  • Queenstown – Adventure Capital
  • Cruise on Milford Sound including lunch
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook
  • Christchurch – The Garden City

Day 1: Arrive Auckland
On arrival at Auckland International Airport, you will be met and transferred by private car and driver to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure in Auckland.

Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Travel south following the mighty Waikato River and through the prime Waikato farmlands to Waitomo. Enjoy a guided visit through the subterranean Waitomo Cave, concluding with a boat ride to see the lights of the glowworms. On conclusion travel south to Rotorua, renowned for its geothermal activity.

Day 3: Discover Rotorua
Three iconic attractions are included today, Te Puia Geothermal Reserve, where you will see boiling mud pools and steaming geysers, Rainbow Springs, to learn about our native flora and fauna and the opportunity to see our native bird, the Kiwi. Lastly a visit to the Agrodome to learn about our farming heritage, including an entertaining farm show. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi and Cultural performance at Tamaki Village.

Day 4: Rotorua to Queenstown
Today seat on coach passengers will be transferred to Rotorua Airport, self drive passengers will drop their rental car off at Rotorua Airport. Fly from Rotorua to Queenstown (flights are not included and are at your own expense).
On arrival in Queenstown, seat on coach passengers will be transferred to their accommodation. Self drive passengers will collect their rental car.

Day 5: Discover Queenstown
A full day at your leisure to explore the many sights and activities available in Queenstown.
Please refer to the activities page on our website, or page 17 of the brochure for a list of recommended activities. These are at your own expense and we recommend that your pre book to avoid disappointment.

Day 6: Milford Sound Excursion
A day trip to Milford Sound is a touring highlight. Enjoy beautiful scenery before arriving at Milford Sound, where you will join a cruise and enjoy lunch on this magnificent sound. On conclusion travel back to Queenstown.

Day 7: Queenstown – Mount Cook – Christchurch
Travel through Central Otago, renowned for vineyards, orchards and some pretty special views of the surrounding mountains, over the Lindis Pass and through the middle of the South Island. Visit Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park before heading north through the Mackenzie Country, over Burkes Pass and the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch.

Day 8: Depart Christchurch
Self Drive | Return your rental car to Christchurch Airport.
Seat on coach | Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Christchurch Airport.