Auckland | Whakatane | Rotorua | Queenstown | Franz Joseph | Greymouth | Christchurch

Day 1: Arrive in Auckland

Private Transfer to your accommodation – Later take a walk to the Sky Tower (option not included in the price). If the night is clear take a ride up to the observatory to see the beautiful Auckland cityscape.

Overnight in Auckland

Day 2:  Trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves and then on to Whakatane. You will go on a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of Glowworms on the cavern roof.

Overnight in Whakatane.

Day 3: White Island Volcanic Tour

Morning you will go on your White Island Volcanic Tour and after coming back to the mainland & you will head to Rotorua. Later in the evening, you can relax in Polynesian Spa.

Overnight in Rotorua.

Day 4:  TePuia Thermal Reserve

Morning it’s time to go to TePuia Thermal Reserve for the song & dance show of Maori culture, see Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi Birds, and Boiling Mud pools. Then onward to Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds, and wildlife. The afternoon is yours to do what you please.

Overnight in Rotorua.

Day 5: Queenstown

Say farewell to this thermal landscape as you make your way to Rotorua airport for your flight to Queenstown (Alpine Resort of New Zealand and many say it’s even prettier than Switzerland). Later in the evening you can go up to Bob’s peak for your Gondola + 2 luge rides + Dinner and enjoy the views.

Overnight in Queenstown.

Day 6: A Scenic Cruise amidst the majestic landscape

A Scenic Cruise amidst the majestic landscape Milford Sound – 8th Wonder of the World as declared by Rudyard Kipling – is a stunning Fiord carved by glacial erosion surrounded by looming mountains and cascading waterfalls. This is the location of your Cruise. The drive to the Fiord is itself a treat.

Overnight in Queenstown.

Day 7:  Full day at leisure

Overnight in Queenstown.

Day 8: The glacier region

The glacier region is a stunning landscape region where the rainforest meets glaciers. So, this morning you will head north and west past Lake Wanaka & over Haast Pass, and past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests, and lakes to Glacier Country. In the evening enjoy some quiet time & soak your bones in the Glacier Hot Pools.

Overnight in Franz Josef.

Day 9: Greymouth

The morning before you leave for Greymouth, you can go on a scenic Heli ride with a snow landing (optional not included). Drop your car off at Greymouth and take the Scenic TranzAlpine Scenic Rail to Christchurch.

Overnight in Christchurch.

Day 10: Departure

Transferred to the airport for your return journey.