Highlights
New Zealand Grand Tour |
15 Nights | 16 Days |
APZ 2 D |
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Destination |
New Zeland |
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Continent |
Oceania |
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Location |
New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific (Southeast of Australia, below the Pacific Islands and above Antarctica) |
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Capital City |
Wellington |
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Language |
Māori, English, New Zealand Sign Language |
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Currency |
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
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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) |
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Airport |
NORTH: Auckland International Airport (AKL), Wellington International Airport (WLG) SOUTH: Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) |
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Time Zone |
UTC +13 |
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Dial Code |
+64 (dialing in) |
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Tour Type |
Leisure Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Family Tour | Adventure Tour |
Price
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Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrive Auckland
Arrives Auckland and self-drive passengers please proceed to Rental Car depot and collect your vehicle. Self drive and check into hotel at Auckland. Rest of the day is at your own leisure to explore destination. Over Night stay at Auckland.
Day 02Auckland - Bay of Island
After B/F, check-out from
Auckland and self-drive to the Bay of Islands. Check-in to your hotel upon
arrival. Over Night stay at Bay of Island.
Day 03Bay of Island
After B/F, morning is
free and easy. Post Lunch, depart for the tour of Hole in the Rock Cruise.
Cruise through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on Dolphin Seeker, a
purpose built dolphin and whale watching catamaran. Take in the Grand Cathedral
Cave before heading back into the sheltered waters of the Bay. Over Night stay at
Bay of Island.
Day 04Bay of Island - Auckland - Rotorua
After B/F, depart for Rotorua via. Auckland - based on self-drive Program. Check-in and fresh-n-up at the hotel at Rotorua. Main attractions are the boiling mud pools, hot springs and geysers for which the area is famous. This geological activity is due to the fact that the earth’s crust is very thin in this area, allowing pressures from deep within the earth to be released to the surface. Over Night stay at Rotoura.
Day 05Rotorua Rafting
After B/F, enjoy the Wet n
Wild Rafting – Kaituna (Grade 5): This River boasts the Highest Commercially
Rafted Waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. Over Night stay at Rotorua.
Day 06Rotorua – Auckland via. Hobbiton & Waitomo
After B/F, check-out from Rotorua and self-drive to Auckland. 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 in Auckland. Over Night stay at Auckland.Day 07Auckland - Air - Christchurch
After B/F, self-drive to airport and drop off Rental Car at Depot for your domestic flight departing to Christchurch. Self-drive passengers please proceed to Rental Car depot and collect your vehicle and check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure for optional tours. Over Night stay at Christ church.
Day 08Christchurch - Greymouth - Franz Josef
After B/F, transfer
to Christchurch Railway Station for a Tranz Alpine Scenic train journey to
Greymouth. Upon arrival at Greymouth Railway Station, self-drive to the Glacier
Region of Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Over Night stay at Franz Josef.
Day 09Franz Josef - Helicopter Ride
After B/F, Make own way to
Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Heli services base for the Helicopter Flight 1 (20
minutes with Snow Landing and one Glacier, from Franz Josef) Over Night stay at
Franz Josef.
Day 10Franz Josef - Wanaka
After B/F, check-out from Franz Josef and self-drive to Wanaka. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. After get fresh n change, visit Puzzling World and the Great Maze – Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is a unique attraction specializing in puzzling eccentricity. Modern styled Great Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, a Puzzle Centre/Café, large Gift Shop and eccentric architecture and oddities. Over Night stay at Wanaka.
Day 11Wanaka - Queenstown
After B/F, check-out from Wanaka
and self-drive to Queenstown. Queenstown is recognized as the ‘adventure
capital’ of New Zealand. However, there is also a wide variety of relaxing
activities including wine trails, museums, shopping, restaurants and cafés. The
rest of the day is at your own leisure to explore the beauty of Queenstown.
Over Night stay at Queenstown.
Day 12Excursion Shotover Jet
After B/F, a full day is free at leisure to relax or explore on your own Shotover Jet Boat Ride. Over Night stay at Queenstown.
Day 13Excursion Gondola Ride
After B/F, a full day is free at leisure to relax or one can opt for Skyline Gondola to the summit of Bob's Peak where you can enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Ziptrek Eco Tour, Flying Fox, etc. Over Night stay at Queenstown.
Day 14Excursion Milford Sound
After B/F, excursion to Milford Sound. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. A full-length cruise of Milford Sound in modern, purpose-built vessels offers magnificent views of the Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Commentaries are provided in several languages. The return journey will give an opportunity for further sightseeing that may have been missed on the way to Milford. Over Night stay at Queenstown.
Day 15Queenstown
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 16Queenstown - Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, self-drive to Airport & drop off rental car at Depot. Board a flight departing for onward destination journey.