CHARMING NEW ZEALAND

11 NIGHTS & 12 DAYS

DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, The City of Sails, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local
representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive clients will collect your rental car at the
airport and drive to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo for a guided tour of the glowworm caves.
Continue to Rotorua this afternoon via Hobbiton Movie Set for a guided tour of this world-class
attraction. (B)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Agrodome Farm Show and Rainbow Springs to view trout and wildlife.
This afternoon is at leisure. (B)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA - WELLINGTON
Travel from Rotorua to Lake Taupo before heading south through the Central Plateau to Wellington, New
Zealands capital city. (B)
DAY 5 - WELLINGTON
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the Museum of New
Zealand) before enjoying a free afternoon to explore New Zealands capital city. (B)
DAY 6 - WELLINGTON - CHRISTCHURCH
Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and into the
Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel
south through Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach the Garden City of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 7 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local
wildlife and Otago University. (B)
DAY 8 - DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN
This morning is free for optional activities. Leaving Dunedin, travel through South Otago, through
Balclutha and Gore and across the fertile Southland Plains to Lake Te Anau. Continue around the
southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. (B)
DAY 9 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping,
jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour
price. (B)
DAY 10 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the
World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges,
native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. For Self Drive clients, entry
to the Glacier Hot Pools is included. (B)

DAY 11 - GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers
only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthurs Pass before crossing the
spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 12 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you
enjoyed your vacation. (B)

STUNNING NEW ZEALAND

12 NIGHTS & 13 DAYS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, The City of Sails, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local
representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive clients will collect your rental car at the
airport and drive to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous
Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua and visit
Agrodome Farm Show on arrival followed by a guided tour and Maori Cultural Performance at Te Puia
Thermal Reserve. (B,L)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA - NAPIER
This morning is at leisure. You might like to visit Rainbow Springs to complete your Rotorua sightseeing
(optional activity not included) before departing for Napier this afternoon. Travel south through the
Wairakei Geothermal area to arrive at Lake Taupo, New Zealands largest lake. Continue over rugged
mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the Art Deco city of Napier. (B)
DAY 4 - NAPIER
This morning is at your leisure to explore Napier, before joining an afternoon wine tour that will visit and
include tastings at 3 local wineries. (B)
DAY 5 - NAPIER - WELLINGTON
Travel through the Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston North, famous for its agricultural
university. Continue south to arrive in Wellington, New Zealands capital city. (B)
DAY 6 - WELLINGTON
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the Museum of New
Zealand) before enjoying a free afternoon to explore New Zealands capital city. (B)
DAY 7 - WELLINGTON - CHRISTCHURCH
Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and into the
Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel
south through Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach the Garden City of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 8 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local
wildlife and Otago University. (B)
DAY 9 - DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN
This morning is free for optional activities, Leaving Dunedin this afternoon, travel through South Otago,
the historic mining town of Clyde and now the centre for the Otago Rail Trail, into Cromwell and through
the Kawarau Gorge to arrive in Queenstown. (B)
DAY 10 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping,
jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour
price. (B)

DAY 11 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the
World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges,
native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)
DAY 12 - GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers
only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthurs Pass before crossing the
spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 13 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you
enjoyed your vacation. (B)

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

13 NIGHST & 14 DAYS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, The City of Sails, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local
representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive clients will collect your rental car at the
airport and drive to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world
famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow
worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the
Thermal City of Rotorua. (B)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow
Springs to see New Zealands trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New
Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of
our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure.This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and
Concert. (B, D)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA - WELLINGTON
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo and along the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi,
before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu,
Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through lush farmland before arriving in the Capital City of
Wellington. (B)
DAY 5 - WELLINGTON
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the Museum of New
Zealand) before enjoying a free afternoon to explore New Zealands capital city. (B)
DAY 6 - WELLINGTON - PICTON - KAIKOURA
Journey across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton. Travel south
through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura here you might like to take an optional
whalewatch cruise or scenic flight (optional activities not included in the tour price). (B)
DAY 7 - KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the Garden City
of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 8 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Visit the Church of the Good
Shepherd before continuing onto Mt Cook National Park. (B)
DAY 9 - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south to the small town of Twizel before continuing through the historic
Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the Alpine Resort of Queenstown. (B)

DAY 10 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping,
jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour
price. (B)
DAY 11 - QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton
Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a
cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak. Return to Te Anau. (B)
DAY 12 - TE ANAU - DUNEDIN
Cross the fertile Southland Plains through Gore and Balclutha to South Otago. Then travel north to the
Edinburgh of the South, Dunedin. The afternoon is free for optional activities. (B)
DAY 13 - DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north through lush farmland and a series of small farming communities to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 14 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you
enjoyed your Vacation! (B)

BEST OF NEW ZEALAND

14 NIGHTS & 15 DAYS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, The City of Sails, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local
representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive clients will collect your rental car at the
airport and drive to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Sealife Aquarium
and Antarctic Encounter. The remainder of the day is free. (B)
DAY 3 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo
Glowworm Caves. On completion continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the Thermal City of
Rotorua. (B)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow
Springs to see New Zealands trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New
Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of
our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and
Concert. (B,D)
DAY 5 - ROTORUA - WELLINGTON
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in
the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through
farmland before arriving in the Capital City of Wellington (B)
DAY 6 - WELLINGTON
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the Museum of New
Zealand) before enjoying a free afternoon to explore New Zealands capital city. (B)
DAY 7 - WELLINGTON - PICTON - KAIKOURA
Journey across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton. Travel south
through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura here you might like to take an optional
whalewatch cruise or scenic flight (optional activities not included in the tour price). (B)
DAY 8 - KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the Garden City
of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 9 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before
continuing on to New Zealands highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of
Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the Alpine Resort of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 10 - 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. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous
fiord. Return to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 11 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping,
jetboating, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 12 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the
World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges,
native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)
DAY 13 - GLACIER REGION
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight
or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. For Self Drive
clients, entry to the Glacier Hot Pools is included. (B)
DAY 14 - GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers
only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthurs Pass before crossing the
spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 15 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you
enjoyed your Vacation! (B)

NEW ZEALAND DRIVE AROUND

19 NIGHTS & 20 DAYS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, The City of Sails, collect your rental vehicle and continue to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS
Travel north over Aucklands Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues
through Whangarei, Northlands only major city, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. (B)
DAY 3 - BAY OF ISLANDS
Today is at leisure to enjoy the Bay of Islands and Northland. You might like to book an optional Cape
Reinga & 90 Mile Beach day tour or take time to explore Kerikeri. Optional activities not included in the
tour price. (B)
DAY 4 - BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND
At leisure this morning to further explore this beautiful region. Later this afternoon return to Auckland.
(B)
DAY 5 - AUCKLAND - ROTORUA
Farewell the City of Sails as you travel south to reach the market garden area of Pukekohe. Continue
through Hamilton - New Zealands fourth largest city and the fertile Waikato region to the Thermal City
of Rotorua. This afternoon is free in Rotorua to add optional activities if you choose. (B)
DAY 6 - ROTORUA - NATIONAL PARK
Leaving the Thermal City behind, drive to Taupo, home of New Zealands largest lake and the majestic
Huka Falls. Take some time to explore Taupo and the lake before driving around the edge of Lake Taupo
and into the Tongariro National Park. (B))
DAY 7 - NATIONAL PARK
Today is at leisure to explore the Tongariro National Park and the many walking tracks in the area,
including the world-famous Tongariro Crossing. If you wish to take this walk, we can arrange suitable
transfers to/from the start/finish of the track (not included in the tour price). (B)
DAY 8 - NATIONAL PARK - WELLINGTON
Departing the Central Plateau, head south through farmlands to the capital city, Wellington. (B)
DAY 9 - WELLINGTON - NELSON
Return your rental car this morning in Wellington to take the Interislander Ferry to Picton. Travel through
the Marlborough Sounds and enjoy the scenic view from the ferry. On arrival in Picton, collect your rental
car and continue through the Queen Charlotte Drive to Nelson. (B)
DAY 10 - NELSON
Today is at leisure to explore Nelson and the nearby Abel Tasman National Park. (B)
DAY 11 - NELSON - GREYMOUTH
Travel through the picturesque Nelson lakes district to reach the rugged West Coast. You may want to
visit the pancake rocks at Punakaiki enroute to Greymouth. (B)

DAY 12 - GREYMOUTH - GLACIER REGION

Farewell Greymouth and continue south along the West Coast to reach the glacier region. Entry to Glacier
Hot Pools is included. (B)
DAY 13 - GLACIER REGION
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight
or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 14 - GLACIER REGION - QUEENSTOWN
Depart the Glacier Region today through spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to Haast
Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka
to Queenstown, arriving late in the afternoon. (B)
DAY 15 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping,
jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour
price. (B)
DAY 16 - QUEENSTOWN - TE ANAU
Depart Queenstown this morning for the short journey to Te Anau. Enjoy a free day in Te Anau today.
Optional activities include travelling via the world famous Milford Sound or an excursion to the Te Anau
glowworm caves. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 17 - TE ANAU - DUNEDIN
Leave Te Anau this morning for a drive through historical Central Otago to the Scottish influenced city of
Dunedin. (B)
DAY 18 - DUNEDIN
You may wish to take an optional tour to Otago Peninsula this afternoon to visit Larnach Castle or view
the resident penguin or albatross colonies. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 19 - DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH
Depart Dunedin and travel north to the Garden City of Christchurch. This afternoon is at your leisure in
Christchurch. (B)
DAY 20 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today on the return of your rental car. (B)