1
Arrive Auckland airport and pick up your rental
car. Self-drive to your hotel. Check in and overnight stay at your hotel. Day
free at leisure. Overnight in Auckland.
**Note: Standard check in time is 1400 hours, will
request for early check in.
2
Today proceed for Auckland Sky tower. Balance day
at leisure to explore Auckland. Overnight in Auckland.
3
Today check out and drive to Rotorua. Today in-route
Visit to Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set. The glow worm,
Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny
creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides
provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological
significance. Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveler. Enjoy the
world-famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part
of over 120 years of cultural and natural history. Tour departs every half hour
from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Tour duration 45 minutes Please report to the Waitomo
Glowworm Cave ticket office (39 Waitomo Village Road) 10 minutes before tour
departs.
Post Glow worm drive towards Matamata (Approx.
1hr30mins drive) for Hobbiton Movie Set. Hidden on private farmland near the
town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in
amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie
trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you'll see sights
like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was
transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. Post tour drive to
Rotorua & check into hotel. (Approx. 1hr drive). Overnight in Rotorua.
4
Today proceed for Te Puia Admission including HAKA.
Join your Te Puia guide at Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute,
Hemo Road, Rotorua, to commence a Guided Tour and Maori cultural concert. Te
Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley has inspired the local Maori people for centuries
the guides will recount stories handed down from their ancestors as you explore
this unique geothermal reserve with its boiling mud and Sulphur pools and the
30 meter (100 ft) Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a day. After the
guided tour finishes, gather outside the main entrance to the Marae. At 10.15am,
12.15pm or 3.15pm a traditional welcome mark the start of 45 minutes of song
and dance inside the sacred meeting house. Tour concludes approximately 2 hours
15 minutes after commencement, at Te Puia.
Later proceed for Polynesian Spa. Polynesian Spa is
New Zealand's leading international spa, providing a unique thermal spa
experience on the shore of Lake Rotorua. In a picturesque, tranquil setting
overlooking Lake Rotorua, visitors can enjoy a wonderful fusion of hot mineral
spring bathing, spa therapies and lake views. Relax and rejuvenate in this area
reserved for adults with calming hot pools, a beautiful reflexology walks and a
deep pool to allow for a swim. Overnight in Rotorua.
5
Today we will check out from Rotorua and will
proceed to Paihia. Check-in your hotel. Balance day at leisure. Overnight in
Paihia.
6
Today proceed for Hole In The Rock Cruise. Board
your vessel Dolphin Seeker at Paihia Wharf, next to the Maritime Building on
the waterfront OR at Russell Wharf on the waterfront to commence a half day
'Hole in the Rock' Dolphin Cruise. Dolphin Seeker will allow you to take in the
stunning views as you glide out through the islands and along the
Rakaumangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps
watch over and Piercy Island/ Motukôkako, or as it is popularly known the Hole
in the Rock'. According to Mâori legend, local warriors used to paddle through
the Hole in the Rock in their canoes before departing for battle. Drops of
water from the cave roof above were a good omen. If conditions permit, your
skipper will expertly guide the ship through the narrow space... and if you get
dripped on, consider yourself lucky! Keep an eye out for common and bottlenose
dolphins, whales and other marine life during your cruise, and have your camera
ready as we get you up close to the action. The purpose-built catamaran is
licensed by DOC (the Department of Conservation) for dolphin viewing and the
crew have years of experience locating dolphins in these waters. Cruise
concludes at approximately 4.30pm, back at Russell Wharf OR at 4.20pm, back at
Paihia Wharf. Overnight in Paihia.
7
After Breakfast, Day free for leisure / Explore Paihia.
Overnight in Paihia
8
Today check out and drive to Auckland Airport. Drop
off your rental car and board your flight to Christchurch. Arrive Christchurch
and pick up of your rental car transfer to your hotel. Check-in to your hotel.
Balance day at leisure. Overnight in Christchurch.
9
Today drive to Kaikoura. Reach Kaikoura and proceed
for Whale watching Cruise. Board your Whale Watch Kaikoura vessel at "The
Whale way Station, Railway Station Road, Kaikoura to commence a Whale Watch
Kaikoura cruise. The vessel is a modern catamaran designed especially for whale
watching. The main passenger cabin is enclosed, air-conditioned and fitted with
comfortable seating, while large outside decks offer great viewing and photo
opportunities. Prepare for exciting up-close encounters with Giant Sperm
Whales. Clients may also see migratory humpback whales (June-July), Hector's
and Dusky Dolphins, Orcas (December-March) and NZ Fur Seals, as well as plenty
of bird species including Royal Albatross, Petrels and Shearwaters. Cruise
concludes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes after commencement, back at
"The Whale way Station. Return back to Christchurch. Overnight in
Christchurch.
10
Today check out and drive to Franz Josef (Approx. 4
hrs 40mins drive). Arrive Franz Josef and check into your hotel. Overnight in
Franz Josef.
11
Today, Day free for leisure / Explore Franz Josef.
Overnight in Franz Josef.
12
Today check out and drive to Wanaka (Approx. 4 hrs.
drive). Arrive Wanaka and check into your hotel. Overnight in Wanaka.
13
Today check out and drive to Queenstown (Approx. 1
hrs. drive). Arrive Queenstown and check into your hotel. Overnight in
Queenstown.
14
Today proceed for Milford Sound Nature Cruise (Seat
in Coach) with Buffet Lunch. Get up close and personal with Milford Sound on
our leisurely Nature Cruise. As you cruise the length of the fiord, learn about
the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist
nature guide. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer
rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and in season, the rare Fiordland
crested penguins. Overnight in Queenstown.
15
Today Proceed for Skyline Gondola & Luge. Take
a ride with the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's Peak and immerse yourself
in the panoramic views of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains. There is
plenty to keep you entertained while you take in the scenery. When you get to
the top, discover a host of family-friendly activities on offer. Get on a
chairlift to the Luge Top Station, get on our purpose-built Luge carts and take
an exciting, downhill ride on over 800 meters of banked corners, tunnels and
dippers to a backdrop of stunning views you'll find out that once is never
enough! Overnight in Queenstown.
16
Today, Day free for leisure / Explore Queenstown.
Overnight in Queenstown.
17
Today check out and drive to Lake Tekapo
(Approx. 3 hrs. drive). Check into hotel. In the evening proceed for Dark Sky
Project - Lake Tekapo Mt John Observatory Dome at night. Departure Point: Dark
Sky Project, 1 Motuariki Lane, 45-minute guided tour, A fully immersive
multi-media experience bringing together science and Maori astronomy, Brashear
telescope: this impressive, newly restored Victorian Brashear telescope stands at
almost nine meters high and is a key feature of the new center. The only one in
the Southern Hemisphere, the Dark Sky Experience includes an opportunity for
visitors to get up close with this significant masterpiece. At Dark Sky Project
we strive to reconnect people to the night skies, inspiring a lifelong
understanding and passion for dark sky preservation. Millions of people across
the world will never see a single star, let alone appreciate the Milky Way. At
Dark Sky Project we believe everyone should care about and be able to enjoy the
night skies. Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark
Sky Reserve – the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world - Tekapo is one of the
quietest spots on the planet yet it has one of the busiest night skies in the
universe. Overnight in Lake Tekapo.
18
Today check out and drive to Christchurch. (Approx.
3 hrs. drive). Overnight at hotel in Christchurch.
19
Today check out and drive to Christchurch airport.
Drop off your rental car and board your flight back to India.
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