Essential New Zealand Tour

Day 01Auckland arrival

Arrival at Auckland Intl. airport and after immigration formalities you meet our driver cum representative who will transfer you at your hotel. Check-in and relax to recover from jet lag.

Overnight is in Auckland.

Day 02Auckland/ Half-day Auckland city tour with Sky tower (General Admission ticket)

Breakfast at the hotel; you proceed for a “half-day Auckland city tour with Sky tower (General Admission ticket)”. Start your tour with a visit to Mount Eden, the highest volcano among Auckland's 52 volcanoes. Admire the spectacular views of the city and its harbors from the summit. Continue to Cornwall Park, the largest volcanic park in Auckland. Stroll through the park and see the famous One Tree Hill. Next, visit the MJ Savage Memorial Park in Mission Bay. Enjoy the beautiful garden and panoramic views from east to west. Continue to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the world’s only architectural example of a Pacific-Gothic cathedral.

Overnight is in Auckland.

Day 03Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo/ Waitomo caves guided tour

Breakfast at the hotel; you check-out from hotel and transfer to a coach terminal for your tourist bus to Rotorua. En-route to Rotorua, visit Waitomo Glow worm caves with an English-speaking guide. We'll then driven through the stunning Waikato countryside on a fully guided journey to Waitomo Caves. During the journey to Waitomo you will encounter New Zealand's longest river, beautiful mountains, and see several different farm animals along the way. 

Waitomo Caves- Once in Waitomo you will explore the ancient and amazing caves, with its many different cave formations including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns, before descending even further underground for your glowworm experience. Board your glowworm boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of glowworms - which are unique to New Zealand - glittering above your head.

Scenic drive- We will continue our adventure with another fully guided journey south to Rotorua, with many more attractions to see along the way, including hydro dams, rivers and lots more animals. Reach Rotorua and check-in at your hotel.

Overnight is in Rotorua.

Day 04Rotorua/ Agrodome Farm experience with Farm show and farm tour

Breakfast at the hotel; you proceed for a guided Agrodome Experience with Farm show and farm tour. Complete your trip to Rotorua with a visit to the Agrodome. If there's one thing people associate with New Zealand, it’s sheep, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with the gentle creatures at the Agrodome Sheep Show and Farm Tour. This educational and family-friendly experience lets you join in with farming activities as you meet the farmers and their sheep.

Overnight is in Rotorua.

Day 05Rotorua/ Hobbiton day tour from Rotorua

Breakfast at the hotel; meet your guide and driver for Hobbiton movie set tour in an air-conditioned coach. Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle Earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior on Bagshot Row.

Overnight is in Rotorua.

Day 06Rotorua to Christchurch by flight (flight is not included)

Breakfast at the hotel; you check-out from hotel and transfer to the airport to board a flight to Christchurch.

Upon arrival at Christchurch airport, you meet our driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight is in Christchurch.

Day 07Christchurch/ Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Breakfast at the hotel; you proceed for Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch. Wildlife and nature enthusiasts will love this Kaikoura full-day trip from Christchurch. Look for impressive sperm whales along with migrating humpbacks, southern right whales, orcas, and dolphins on a cruise with live commentary. Visit a fur seal colony on land, glimpse the snowy peaks of the Kaikoura Ranges during your free time, and top off the day with wine tasting.

Overnight is in Christchurch.

Day 08Christchurch to Queenstown by road in a tourist bus via Lake Tekapo

Breakfast at the hotel; check-out and depart to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo. Upon arrival at your hotel in lake Tekapo check-in and rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own.

Overnight is in Queenstown.

Day 09Queenstown/ Queenstown Skyline Gondola and Luge Adventure Combo

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Queenstown Skyline Gondola and Luge Adventure experience. Though not as adrenaline-packed as the Olympic sport, the Queenstown luge winds downhill with stunning 220-degree views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range beyond. Ride the Skyline Gondola up to the top of Bob’s Peak where you’ll experience the Skyline Luge Queenstown on five rides sure to satisfy any thrill-seeker. The Blue Track is a leisurely ride with a gentle gradient, easy bends, tunnels and dips. The Red Track has a steeper gradient and is a more adventurous ride with the thrill of banked corners, tunnels, dippers and cuttings.

Overnight is in Queenstown.

Day 10Queenstown/ Day trip to Milford Sounds coach and cruise tour with lunch

Breakfast at the hotel; you proceed for a full-day trip to Milford sounds coach and cruise tour with lunch. With waterfalls cascading down mighty cliffs and some of New Zealand’s most impressive natural scenery, Milford Sound is one the South Island’s must-see destinations—but its remote location makes it hard to reach alone. On this tour, spin through the New Zealand countryside in comfort from central Queenstown with your guide. Admire panoramic views from your glass-roof, low-emissions coach, and cruise the calm waters with a picnic lunch included.

Overnight is in Queenstown.

Day 11Queenstown to Franz Josef by a tourist coach

Breakfast at the hotel; you check-out from hotel and depart to Franz Josef in a tourist coach. En-route to Franz Josef you can take an option Helicopter ride on twin mountain. Reach Franz Josef hotel ad check-in.

Overnight is in Franz Josef.

Day 12Franz Josef/ free day

Breakfast at the hotel; you are free to explore the mountain region on your own or opt for optional activities such as helicopter ride with snow landing, tandem Skydive, nature tour and many more.

Overnight is in Franz Josef.

Day 13 Franz Josef to Greymouth to Christchurch

After an early breakfast, check-out from hotel and depart to Greymouth by a tourist coach. Reach Greymouth railway station to board Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch. Explore the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine train - one of the world's great train journeys, covering 223 kilometres (139 miles) each-way and taking just under 5 hours.

Our TranzAlpine train travels coast-to-coast through the 'Great Divide' and the indomitable spine of mountains that partitions New Zealand's South Island.

From the patchwork paddocks of the Canterbury Plains to the braided channels of the Waimakariri River. Flying over the 73m high Staircase Viaduct, then diving beneath the Main Divide within the 8km long Otira Tunnel. Meandering through lush valleys in Otira and Jacksons before spilling out onto the rugged west coast along the Grey River.

There are endless highlights to treasure aboard our world-famous TranzAlpine train.

Overnight is in Christchurch.

Day 14Christchurch/ departure

Breakfast at the hotel; you check-out from hotel and transfer to the airport to board a flight back home.

Your essential New Zealand tour ends here with happy memories