DAY 1
Arrive Auckland
- Your New Zealand holiday will begin with your arrival in Auckland
- On arrival at Auckland airport, you will be met by our local representative who will transfer you to your hotel on private transfer basis. While the self-drive passengers will rent their rental car at the airport and drive to the hotel
- Check-in at the hotel and relax
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 2
Auckland – Bay of Islands
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- Today, you will travel to the north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, along the Hibiscus Coast. Here you might get an opportunity to witness the beautiful Kauri Trees. Your journey will continue through Whangarei which is the Northland’s only major city and port to finally arrive at the beautiful Bay of Islands
- In the afternoon, you will be taken on a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where you will learn about New Zealand’s historic treaty signed between the British Crown and the Maori Chieftains. Later, you will be taken aboard the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Cruise. If you wish, you may disembark from the cruise in Romantic Russell, explore this historic town and return to Paihia by ferry when you feel like (ferry ticket included)
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 3
Bay of Islands
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will be to explore Bay of Islands and Northland on your own
- You can also take an optional Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach day tour or explore the historic Russell or Kerikeri
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 4
Bay of Islands – Auckland
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- In the morning, you can explore this beautiful region on your own. In the afternoon, check-out from the hotel and return to Auckland
- On arrival, check-in to your hotel and relax
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 5
Auckland – Tauranga
- After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and head towards south along the Southern Motorway to reach Pukekohe’smarket garden area. Head towards State Highway 2 to join The Pacific Coastal Highway and travel via Waihi to finally reach the city of Tauranga
- Located on the East Coast of the North Island, Tauranga offer a huge variety of sports activities and some amazing kiwi beaches. You can also visit Mt Maunganui, one of New Zealand’s must visit places (optional)
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 6
Tauranga
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- Today, you will be free to explore Tauranga by self-drive (on your own)
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 7
Tauranga – Auckland – Christchurch
- After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Tauranga along State Highway 2 towards Waihi. Continue your journey through small rural towns before heading North onto State Highway 1 to reach Auckland
- You can also take the Pacific Coast Highway to Auckland Airport. You will have to return your vehicle at Auckland Airport. From Auckland, make your way to Christchurch by a domestic flight (airfare is NOT included)
- On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check-in
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 8
Christchurch – Queenstown
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- Today, you will travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Continue your journey towards south to the small town of Twizel. Afterwards, follow the shores of Lake Pukaki, through the historic Central Otago region which is known for the amazing landscapes, to the Alpine Resort of Queenstown
- Check-in at the resort and spend the overnight
DAY 9
Milford Sound
- After an early morning breakfast, get driven to the Lake Wakatipu, a beautiful inland lake. Then proceed to Lumsden Town and visit the stunning Lake Te Anau which is the largest of the southern glacial lakes. Explore the Eglinton Valley which is well known for The Avenue of the Disappearing Mountain and its wonderful views. Witness the breath taking man-made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound and enjoy various water sports. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls
- Return to your hotel in Queenstown
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 10
Queenstown
- Post breakfast, you will be free to explore the endless optional attractions in Queenstown like Bungee Jumping, Jetboating, White Water Rafting and Gondola Rides and much more (optional)
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 11
Queenstown – Mt Cook – Christchurch
- After breakfast at the hotel, travel through the Central Otago region to Lake Pukaki and the famous Mt Cook. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch
- On arrival, check-in to your hotel and spend the overnight
DAY 12
Departure Day
- Today will be the last day of your vacation in New Zealand
- After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards the airport to catch your flight back home
