New Zeland is Adorable

Upon arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails’. Seat in coach clients will be welcomed and personally taken to their accommodation by our local agent. Clients who self-drive will pick up their rental car at the airport and drive to their hotel. Overnight in an Auckland hotel.

Travel south through the Waikato area to Waitomo for a guided tour of the glowworm caverns and a spectacular boat ride beneath hundreds of shimmering glowworms. This afternoon, continue to Rotorua via the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you will be given a guided tour of this world-class site. Overnight in a Rotorua hotel. (B)

Proceed to Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Agrodome Farm Show, and Rainbow Springs, where you may observe fish and fauna. This afternoon is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Overnight in a Rotorua hotel. (B)

This morning, travel from Rotorua to Lake Taupo, then south over the Central Plateau to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Overnight in a Wellington hotel. (B)

Today, morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a brief guided tour of Te Papa (the 'Museum of New Zealand'), followed by an afternoon free to explore New Zealand's capital city. Overnight in a Wellington hotel. (B)

This morning, travel through Cook Strait, which divides New Zealand's North and South Islands, and into the Marlborough Sounds, which are known for their crystal blue seas and lush forests, before landing in Picton. Travel south through Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach Christchurch, the 'Garden City.' Overnight in a Christchurch hotel (B)

Continue south over the Canterbury Plains to Dunedin, a Scottish-influenced city famous for its biodiversity and Otago University. Overnight in a Dunedin hotel (B)

Morning is free to relax or explore on your own. Later in the afternoon depart from, travel inland via the villages of Central Otago, arriving in Queenstown in the early evening. Overnight in a Queenstown hotel. (B)

Day at leisure . Or you could take one of our optional attractions include bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, and gondola rides. Overnight at a Queenstown hotel (B)

Proceed to the Glacier Region through Lake Wanaka and the historic Haast Pass, the entry of Westland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue up the West Coast, passing stunning mountain ranges, indigenous forests, and lakes, reaching the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier regions. The Glacier Hot Pools are offered for Self Drive customers. Overnight in the Glacier Region's hotel. (B)

This morning, head north to Greymouth and board the Tranz Alpine train, the world's most famous train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through beautiful beech woods, passing the mountain town of Arthur's Pass on your way to the Southern Alps. Travel to Christchurch via the CanterburyPlains. Overnight stay in a Christchurch hotel. (B)

Proceed to Christchurch airport to take your flight back home. (B)