Romantic New Zealand - 14 days 13 nights from $3104

Romantic New Zealand - 14 days 13 nights from $3104

Destination

Auckland Paihia Rotorua Queenstown Glacier Christchurch

Day 1
Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand!!
Upon arrival in Auckland you will be met and greeted by our representative in the arrival hall and transferred to your hotel in a private car.
In the evening, you will visit the Sky Tower, and then take a short walk to Viaduct harbor. You will be transferred back to the hotel after visit.
Accommodation: Hotel in Auckland for 2 nights
Day 2
Auckland
Breakfast will be served.
This morning, you will join a half day tour around the central city and picturesque suburbs to see firsthand why Auckland is regarded as one of the best cities in the world to live in.
Our journey begins with a short trip over the Harbor Bridge to the North Shore before returning to the central city to visit Queen St and the Auckland Viaduct.
We continue on through the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, situated on a 62,000 year old volcano to Parnell Village for our morning tea stop. The historic buildings of Parnell have been transformed in to a trendy shopping area featuring many boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Following this brief stop our tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park in Mission Bay which is a memorial to the first Labor Prime Minister of New Zealand and the founder of the welfare state. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park has panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbor. This park is a popular wedding and tourist venue, with formal gardens and perfect venue for flying a fabulous array of colorful and creative kites. The tour then returns to downtown.
You will have the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 3
Auckland – Bay of Island
After breakfast, travel towards North over Auckland’s Harbor Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon, take a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise. If you wish, you may disembark from this cruise in Romantic Russell and take some time to explore this historic town, returning to Paihia by local ferry at your leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Paihia for 2 nights
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4
Cape Reigna
After breakfast, you will be driven along 90 Miles Beach (rental cars are not allowed on 90 mile beach) and the Te Paki quicksand stream. You will have a chance to surf down the massive sand dunes. Next, you will go to Cape Reinga for the spectacular view of 2 oceans (The Tasman Sea & Pacific Ocean) merging. Visit to a factory processing century old kauri wood dug out from the swamp. Walk amongst huge Kauri trees at Puketi Forest. Evening, you will return back to your hotel in Paihia.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5
Bay of Island – Auckland
Breakfast will be served in the hotel you stay.
Today, you will travel back to Auckland; you will have rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Auckland for 1 night
Meals : Breakfast
Day 6
Auckland – Rotorua
After breakfast, in the morning, you will travel across the rich Waikato farmland for Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves and a boat ride through the famous Glow-Worm grotto. Enjoy twinkling lights emitting from the ceiling like stars in a dark night.
Later, you will travel across to forested Mamaku Range to arrive at the thermal resort of Rotorua
Accommodation: Hotel in Rotorua for 2 nights
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7
Rotorua
After breakfast, we proceed to Agrodome to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand's performing sheep and other attractions. Later proceed to visit TE-PUIA thermal village known for its hot springs, geysers and boiling mud pools. Watch the Maori craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of carving and weaving and RAINBOW SPRINGS to see the flower and fauna of New Zealand.
You will have the evening at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8
Rotorua – Queenstown
After breakfast at the restaurant you stay, you will be transferred to Rotorua airport and board your flight to Queenstown (flight not included). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
You will have rest of the day at leisure
Accommodation: Hotel in Queenstown for 3 nights
Meals : Breakfast
Day 9
Milford Sound
After breakfast, we head to Milford Sound to take the cruise. The famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see Mitre Peak which is just out of the water and mile high. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender vessels and kayaks. You may see fur seals lazing on the rocks and lots of sea birds and numerous waterfalls. Return back to the hotel in the evening.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 10
Queenstown
Breakfast will be served.
After breakfast, you have an option to enjoy the exciting SHOTOVER JET BOAT RIDE, LEDGE BUNGY JUMP, RIVER RAFTING, SKY DIVING Etc. (Optional activities, tour fare not included)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11
Queenstown – Glacier
Breakfast will be served.
After breakfast, you will leave Queenstown to Franz Joseph. Discover the rugged scenery along one of New Zealand's most awe-inspiring highways. The viewing platforms overlooking Franz Josef show the sheer size and beauty of these natural wonders and provide fantastic photo opportunities.
Accommodation: Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier for 1 night
Meals : Breakfast
Day 12
Glacier - Christchurch
Breakfast will be served.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and leave to Greymouth. Upon arrival, you will board Tranz Alpine train for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to the hotel you will stay.
Accommodation: Hotel in Christchurch for 2 nights
Meals : Breakfast
Day 13
Christchurch
Breakfast will be served.
After breakfast, enjoy the morning half-day city tour covering Cathedral Square, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon River Art’s Centre and museum. See beautiful Mona Vale Garden, Hagley Park and from the Sign of the Takahe, you have a spectacular view over the city, Canterbury Plains to the Alps.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 14
Christchurch – Departure
Breakfast will be served.
After breakfast seat in coach customers will be transferred to airport in a shared vehicle. Self-drive customers will travel their rental car, drop the car at airport branch and board your flight back home.
Meals : Breakfast

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