At the far end of the Pacific, New Zealand is a country blessed with nature like very few on this planet. The 12 days that we travel through the country, include 8 days on the beautiful South Island where you skydive in Queenstown and take a transalpine train on its northern end, where you sip some of its best wine and enjoy bite of the just plucked apples. We fly into Auckland and out of Christchurch to cover the maximum in the time that we spend here.
Days | 11 Nights / 12 Days |
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From | Auckland- Christchurch |
Tour Departures |
28 Sep 2024 to 09 Oct 2024 24 Nov 2024 to 05 Dec 2024 |
Tour Cost |
INR 1,50,000 + NZD 5500 |
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Night Stay |
Auckland 1N | Rotorua 2N | Wellington 1N | Christchurch 1N+ 1N | Twizel 1N | Queenstown 2N | Te Anau 1N | Dunedin 1N |
Booking Procedure |
Step 1 - Advance of INR 60,000 + NZD 1600 + 5% GST + 5% TCS together with a copy of your Passport and Pan Card at the time of booking. |
Cancellation Policies |
Under any circumstances other than government or flight restrictions, the following charges will be considered cancellation fees. |
Arrive in Auckland by Singapore Airlines and on meeting with the local representative proceed to the hotel. Evening is free. Overnight in Auckland.
In the morning, enjoy a tour of this coastal city, which includes a view of the Harbor Bridge, America’s Cup Viaduct and also the view from the Sky tower. Later we will drive to Waitomo to experience the beautiful glow worm caves. In the evening, arrive to our hotel in Rotorua, the thermal capital of New Zealand, where the scent of Sulphur is evident in the air.
After breakfast, we will proceed to do a half day city tour of the thermal capital. We will visit the Agrodome tour for a one-hour performance seeing nineteen sheep breeds introduced onto the stage, the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations. We will also visit Te Puia Geothermal Reserve to view the boiling mudpools and cascading Pohutu geyser and see local Maori carvers in action.
After an early breakfast we will check out for a road journey through the length of the North Island. The highlight of this trip would be a stop at the largest fresh water lake in the country, Lake Taupo, after which we will continue with our drive to the capital Wellington. After a short city tour, we will check in to the hotel.
In the morning, we will transfer to Wellington Ferry Terminal to board ferry from Wellington to Picton. We will take the Tranz Coastal train journey travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. This journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Check in to our hotel.
Today we drive to the scenic Lake Tekapo where the small pretty church of good shepard is located. Later check in to our hotel. Visit the International Antarctic Centre where we discover life down on the Ice provided by the New Zealand Antarctic Programme. Enjoy “The Snow & Ice Experience”, in custom-built polar room. Explore the Gallery area and replica Antarctic field camp.
In the morning, we will drive from Lake Tekapo and follow the edge of Lake Pukaki through the Mackenzie basin over the Lindis Pass to Lake Wakatipu and the "Alpine Resort" of Queenstown. Later we will head for Wanaka and check in to our hotel.
After a leisurely breakfast we will start with our action packed day with first taking the Gondola up Queenstown Hill. The views of the surrounding are breathtaking from here. Later we will enjoy a thrilling jet boat experience through the Dart River. The evening can be enjoyed at leisure by the Wakatipu Lake.
After an early breakfast we will check out of Wanaka and drive to the Fjordland region of South Island. The region is one of the wettest in the country and we advise you to carry your rainwear. We will embark on an unforgettable journey on the Milford Sound. We will cruise to the mouth of the sound which is rich with plant and marine animal life. The waterfalls cascade by the cliffs and make our cruising more pleasurable. On our return to Te Anau, we will check in to our hotel.
The highlight of today is the drive itself. The South Catlin coast is the most remote in South Island and a welcome break after the busy Queenstown. On our way to the east coast city of Dunedin we will make a number of stops en-route. Some of the stops will definitely be for spotting the wildlife such as seals and walruses. The windswept Catlin’s coast is not where many tourists come and you will be one with Mother Nature here. Arrive in Dunedin and check in, we will visit Larnach Castle.
In the morning we will set on a 6-hour drive to Christchurch. In the evening we will reach Christchurch.
Departure & transfer to Christchurch Airport. We will take our flight to Mumbai.
Our management team will do its best to ensure you acquire your visa in time, but we hold no responsibility if due to any unforeseen circumstances, your visa application gets rejected or is kept on hold till departure resulting in the cancellation of your tour. In this case:
The tour cost will be non-refundable and cancellation charges will be applicable.
Additional costs for re-application of visa and consulate visits outside Mumbai will be charged.
Additional costs will be charged for changes in the tour itinerary due to any visa issues.