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Arrive at Auckland Airport and enjoy a private
transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free at leisure to relax or
explore at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Auckland.
This morning, enjoy a half-day guided city tour
showcasing the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city. Travel in a small group with an
experienced guide as you take in views of Auckland Harbour, cross the iconic Harbour Bridge, and
enjoy panoramic city vistas from Mt Eden. The tour also includes scenic drives past Mission Bay,
with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
Later, visit the Auckland Sky Tower at your
own pace and enjoy sweeping views across the city and surrounding harbours.
Included:
Auckland City Tour & Sky Tower entry
Overnight stay in Auckland.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and
proceed for the Waitomo Glowworm Caves experience. Travel through the lush green countryside of
Waitomo before descending into an underground world shaped over millions of years.
Explore
the caves on foot before boarding a boat for a peaceful journey through the Glowworm Grotto,
illuminated by thousands of glowworms unique to New Zealand. The calm atmosphere and natural
light display make this a truly memorable experience.
Following the tour, continue on to
Rotorua and check in to your hotel.
Included: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour
Overnight stay
in Rotorua.
Rotorua is renowned for its dramatic geothermal
landscapes, featuring steaming vents, erupting geysers and bubbling mud pools, all set among
lakes and native forests. The region is also rich in Māori culture, legends and
traditions.
Today, visit Waimangu Geothermal Valley to explore one of Rotorua’s most
impressive natural attractions, followed by an evening visit to Redwoods Nightlights, a unique
sensory experience set among towering forest trees.
Included: Waimangu Geothermal Valley &
Redwoods Nightlights
Overnight stay in Rotorua.
Today, transfer to the airport for your domestic
flight to Christchurch (airfare not included). The flight duration is approximately two
hours.
On arrival, discover Christchurch, a city beautifully positioned between the Pacific
Ocean and the snow-capped Southern Alps. Known for its gardens, river walks and creative energy,
Christchurch blends natural beauty with a modern, evolving cityscape.
Overnight stay in
Christchurch.
This morning, transfer to Christchurch Railway
Station to board the iconic TranzAlpine Train. Journey across the Canterbury Plains, through the
spectacular Waimakariri River gorge and into the heart of the Southern Alps at Arthur’s Pass
National Park.
On arrival in Greymouth, meet your driver and continue by road to the Franz
Josef Glacier region.
Included: TranzAlpine Train tickets
Overnight stay in Franz Josef.
After breakfast, enjoy a 20-minute scenic
helicopter flight, offering breathtaking aerial views of glaciers, alpine peaks and rugged
landscapes.
The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore the Franz Josef Glacier
region at your leisure.
Included: 20-minute Scenic Helicopter Ride
Overnight stay in Franz
Josef.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and
travel by coach to Queenstown, passing through some of New Zealand’s most scenic
landscapes.
On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at
leisure.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
Today, experience one of the world’s last great
wilderness areas with a full-day tour to Milford Sound. Travel past mirror lakes and cascading
waterfalls into the heart of Fiordland National Park, often described as the eighth wonder of
the world.
Board a cruise and glide through the fiord, surrounded by towering cliffs and
dramatic mountain scenery. Get close to waterfalls and keep an eye out for local wildlife. Lunch
is included.
After a memorable day, return to Queenstown by coach.
Overnight stay in
Queenstown.
Begin the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola,
ascending 480 metres above Lake Wakatipu to Bob’s Peak for panoramic views of Queenstown and the
surrounding mountain ranges.
Enjoy three exciting Luge rides, navigating a fun and scenic
downhill track suitable for all ages.
Included: Skyline Gondola & 3 Luge Rides
Overnight
stay in Queenstown.
Your arrangements conclude today with a transfer to Queenstown Airport for your onward journey.