Highlights

100 % Pure New Zealand (Self Drive)

18 Nights | 19 Days

APZ 2 F

 

Destination

New Zeland

Continent

Oceania

Location

New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific (Southeast of Australia, below the Pacific Islands and above Antarctica)

Capital City

Wellington

Language

Māori, English, New Zealand Sign Language

Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Season

Summer is the best time to visit (Dec to Feb), Autumn is next perfect for Hiking (March to May), then Spring & last winter (June to Aug)

Airport

NORTH: Auckland International Airport (AKL), Wellington International Airport (WLG)

SOUTH: Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) 

Time Zone

UTC +13 

Dial Code

+64 (dialing in)

Tour Type

Leisure Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Family Tour | Adventure Tour

 

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Auckland

Upon arrival at the Airport, transfer to your hotel. The city's many beaches, marinas and parks, make it ideal for outdoor pursuits such as yachting, rugby, cricket or a day at the beach. Over Night stay at Auckland.

Day 02Auckland - Rotorua

After B/F, check-out from Auckland and self-drive to Rotoura. En-route, one may visit to…

Waitomo Caves – Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral. Your tour guide will deliver an informative and entertaining commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural wonders of this living masterpiece.               Or

Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours

Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire that featured in the Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings. Your tour starts with a drive through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges.

Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel at Rotoura. Over Night stay at Rotoura.

Day 03Rotorua Local Sightseeing

After B/F, visit to (self-drive) including Te Puia Thermal Reserve and New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute Guided tour, Rainbow Springs admission and Agrodome sheep show. Over Night stay at Rotorua.

Day 04Rotorua

After B/F, the day is free at leisure to explore Rotorua by self-drive. Over Night stay at Rotorua.

Day 05Rotorua - Christchurch

After B/F, self-drive transfer to airport. Drop off your rental car before flight check in. Board a flight departing for Christchurch. Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport, pick up your rental car to hotel. Over Night stay at Christchurch.

Day 06Christchurch - Kaikoura

After B/F, check out from Christchurch and self-drive to Kaikoura. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Enjoy Kaikoura Whale Watch Cruise. (Child under 3 years old and person with heart problem not permitted on board.) Over Night Stay at Kaikoura.

Day 07Kaikoura - Nelson

After B/F, check-out from Kaikoura and self-drive transfers to Nelson. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. With its gardens and gorgeous sunsets, looks across Tasman Bay; forestry, fruit and fishing are the main focus of Nelson's port, while to the west, apple orchards, tobacco and hop plantations occupy the land. Over Night stay at Nelson.

Day 08Nelson

After B/F, the day free at leisure and explore by self-drive. Over Night stay at Nelson.

Day 09Nelson - Greymouth

After B/F, check out and travel through the picturesque Nelson lakes district to reach the rugged West Coast. En-route, visit the pancake rocks at Punakaiki. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at the hotel in Greymouth.

Day 10Greymouth - Franz Josef

After B/F, check-out from Greymouth and self-drive to the Glacier Region of Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Over Night stay at Franz Josef.

Day 11Franz Josef - Wanaka

After B/F, self-drive transfers to Wanaka. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Wanaka is best known for boating, fishing and skiing at the Cardrona and Treble Cone ski-fields. Over Night stay at Wanaka.

Day 12Wanaka - Queenstown

After B/F, check-out from Wanaka and self-drive transfers to Queenstown. Check-in & fresh-n-up at hotel. The town is renowned for its jet boating, bungy-jumping, skiing and awe-inspiring scenery. Over Night stay at Queenstown.

Day 13Queenstown

After B/F, the day is free at leisure. One can enjoy Skyline Gondola ride to the summit of Bob's Peak where you can enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy Shotover Jet Boat Ride. Over Night stay at Queenstown.

Day 14Queenstown

After B/F, the day is free at leisure. Or one can enjoy Ziptrek Ecotours, Flying Fox, Sky Dive, Over Night stay at Queenstown.

Day 15Queenstown – Dunedin

After B/F, checkout from Queenstown and self-drive to Dunedin. It is a city of spires, of towers, gables and roofs with turrets, and gracious, generally stone, buildings. Dunedin is also home to the Albatross and Penguin colonies plus many species of New Zealand wildlife. Over Night stay at Dunedin.

Day 16Dunedin

After B/F, the day is free at leisure. Over Night stay at Dunedin.

Day 17Dunedin - Mt. Cook

After B/F, check-out from Dunedin and self-drive to Mt Cook. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. One can go for Helicopter Line Alpine Flight. Over Night stay at Mt. Cook.

Day 18Mt. Cook - Christchurch

After B/F, check out from Mt. Cook Hotel and self-drive transfers to Christchurch. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Christchurch.

Day 19Christchurch - Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check-out from Hotel and self-drive transfers to Christchurch Airport. Drop off your rental car at the Car Depot. Board a flight departing for onward destination journey.