USP
New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands. It has a total land area of 268,000 square kilometres. New Zealand is situated some 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal, and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Highlights
Highlights Standard
Cities : Auckland (1N) Bay of Island (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (2N)
- 1 Night stay in Auckland City Hotel or Similar at Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia or Similar at Bay of Island
- 2 Nights stay in Ibis Hotel or Similar at Rotorua
- 2 Nights stay in Ibis Hotel or Similar at Christchurch
- 3 Nights stay in Heartland Hotel or Similar at Queenstown
- 1 Night stay in Alpine Glacier Motel or Similar at Franz Josef
- 1 Night stay in Ibis Hotel or Similar at Christchurch
Self Drive Car type : Compact , Toyota Corolla hatchback or similar
Sightseeing :
- Sky Tower – without transfer
- Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise - 4 hrs – without transfer
- SIC Cape Reinga - Scenic coach tour via Ninety Mile beach - ex Paihia (Excl Lunch)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- SIC Discover Christchurch - Morning Tour (Self drive clients will do sightseeing by own)
- Tranz Alpine Train (only for SIC clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals :
Air fare & Visa Extra.
Highlights Deluxe
Cities : Auckland (1N) Bay of Island (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (2N)
- 1 Night stay in Rydges Hotel or Similar at Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in Scenic Hotel or Similar at Bay of Island
- 2 Nights stay in Holiday Inn Hotel or Similar at Rotorua
- 3 Nights stay in Copthorne Hotel Lake Front or Similar at Queenstown
- 1 Night stay in Rainforest Retreat or Similar at Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
- 1 Night stay in Chateau on the Park Christchurch or Similar at Christchurch
Self Drive Car type : Intermediate SUV , Intermediate SUV Toyota Rav4 or Similar
Sightseeing :
- Sky Tower – without transfer
- Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise - 4 hrs – without transfer
- SIC Cape Reinga - Scenic coach tour via Ninety Mile beach - ex Paihia (Excl Lunch)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- SIC Discover Christchurch - Morning Tour (Self drive clients will do sightseeing by own)
- Tranz Alpine Train (only for SIC clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals :
Air fare & Visa Extra.
Highlights Premium
Cities : Auckland (1N) Bay of Island (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (2N)
- 1 Night stay in Heritage Hotel or Similar at Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in Copthorne Hotel and Resort or Similar at Bay of Island
- 2 Nights stay in Novotel Rotorua Hotel or Similar at Rotorua
- 3 Nights stay in Millennium Hotel or Similar at Queenstown
- 1 Night stay in Scenic Hotel Franz Josef or Similar at Franz Josef
- 1 Night stay in Novotel or Similar at Christchurch
Self Drive Car type : 8 seater, Toyota Previa Minibus or similar
Meals :
Air fare & Visa Extra.
No Highlights...
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Auckland you will be met and greeted by our representative in the arrival hall and transferred to your hotel in a private car.
Visit Sky tower in the evening (Entrance cost included) later take a short walk to Viaduct harbor.
Overnight at hotel
After breakfast, travel towards North over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon, take a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise (included). If you wish, you may disembark from this cruise in Romantic Russell and take some time to explore this historic town, returning to Paihia by local ferry at your leisure (ferry ticket included). SIC Customers will travel in a coach and Self-drive customers will pick up rental car from the local city branch for travel.
Overnight at hotel (B)
After breakfast, you have an option to go for an exciting day as you are driven along 90 Miles Beach and the Te Paki quicksand stream. Have the chance to surf down the massive sand dunes. Onto Cape Reinga’s for spectacular view of 2 oceans merging. Visit to a factory processing century old kauri wood dug out from the swamp. Walk amongst huge Kauri trees at Puketi Forest. Evening return back to your hotel in Paihia. (Included) SIC Customers will travel in a coach; Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car (rental cars are not allowed on 90 mile beach)
Overnight at Hotel. (B)
After breakfast, travel to Rotorua via Auckland. Evening at leisure. SIC customers will travel in a coach, self-drive customers will travel to Milford in their rental car.
Overnight at hotel. (B)
After breakfast, we proceed to AGRODOME (included) to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand's performing sheep and other attractions. Later proceed to visit TE-PUIA thermal village (included) known for its hot springs, geysers and boiling mud pools. Watch the Maori craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of carving and weaving and RAINBOW SPRINGS (included) to see the flower and fauna of New Zealand. Evening at leisure. SIC customers will travel in a coach, self-drive customers will travel to Milford in their rental car.
Overnight at hotel (B)
After breakfast, SIC transfer to Rotorua airport and board your flight to Queenstown (flight not included), upon arrival in Alpine city SIC transfer to travel to your hotel.
Self-drive customers travel to airport in their rental car in Rotorua, drop the car at Rotorua branch, fly to Queenstown (flight not included), upon arriving pick up their rental car in Queenstown to drive to their hotel. Evening at leisure
Overnight at hotel (B)
After breakfast, we head to MILFORD SOUND CRUISE (included). This famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see MITRE PEAK which is just out of the water and mile high. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender vessels and kayaks. You may see fur seals lazing on the rocks and lots of sea birds and numerous waterfalls. Return back to the hotel in the evening. ) SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car
Overnight at the hotel. (B)
After breakfast, you have an option to enjoy the exciting SHOTOVER JET BOAT RIDE, LEDGE BUNGY JUMP, RIVER RAFTING, SKY DIVING OR SKY SWING (activities not included)
Overnight in hotel. (B)
After breakfast, leave for Franz Joseph. Discover the rugged scenery along one of New Zealand's most awe-inspiring highways. The viewing platforms overlooking Franz Josef show the sheer size and beauty of these natural wonders and provide fantastic photo opportunities. ) SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car
Overnight in hotel. (B)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and leave to Greymouth. On arrival you will board Tranz Alpine train (SIC Customers only) for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to hotel. Evening at leisure. ) SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car
Overnight at hotel. (B)
After breakfast, enjoy the morning city tour (included) covering Cathedral Square, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon River Art’s Centre and museum. See beautiful Mona Vale Garden, Hagley Park and from the Sign of the Takahe, you have a spectacular view over the city, Canterbury Plains to the Alps. Self drive customers will explore the city in their rental car. ) SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car
Evening at leisure.
After breakfast SIC customers will be transferred to airport in a shared vehicle. Self-drive customers will travel their rental car, drop the car at airport branch and board your flight for onward journey (flight not included)
Hotel
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Auckland City Hotel
1 Night(s)
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Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
2 Night(s)
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Ibis Hotel In Rotorua
2 Night(s)
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Heartland Hotel In Queenstown
3 Night(s)
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Alpine Glacier motel In Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
2 Night(s)
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Ibis Hotel Christchurch
1 Night(s)
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Rydges Hotel In Auckland
1 Night(s)
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Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands In Paihia
2 Night(s)
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Holiday Inn Hotel In Rotorua
2 Night(s)
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Copthorne Hotel Lakefront In Queenstown
3 Night(s)
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Rainforest Retreat In Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
2 Night(s)
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Chateau on The Park Christchurch
1 Night(s)
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Heritage Hotel In Auckland
1 Night(s)
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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands In Paihia
2 Night(s)
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Novotel Rotorua
2 Night(s)
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Millennium Hotel In Queenstown
3 Night(s)
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef In Franz Josef Glacier
2 Night(s)
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Novotel In Christchurch
1 Night(s)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meet & greet on arrival in case of SIC customers.
- Accommodation (As per option) as mentioned in the itinerary on Dbl STD sharing rooms.
- All applicable government taxes 15% GST.
- Daily cooked breakfast in Hotel’s restaurant, in case of no restaurant at hotel/ motel, Continental breakfast will be served in your room a day prior.
- Sightseeing & entrances fees as per itinerary.
- Sky tower – without transfer
- Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise - 4 hrs – without transfer
- SIC Cape Reinga - Scenic coach tour via Ninety Mile beach - ex Paihia (Excl Lunch)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- SIC Discover Christchurch - Morning Tour (self drive clients will be by own)
- Tranz alpine train tickets (Not applicable for self-drive clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
- International and Domestic Airfares for and from NZ.
- Cost of travel insurance or any other insurance.
- Transfer to visit Sky Tower
- Activity transfer if any (unless specified)
- Cost of Optional & Add-On tours unless mentioned otherwise.
- Porterage at hotels, airports, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food & drinks not forming a part of the group menus.
- Meals if not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional transfer if any.
- Toll, parking & Fuel at all destinations as well as hotels.
- GPS & Excess Insurance if not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any damage for hotel rooms / coach.
- Any Bond (Hotel will require cash or credit card bond & Rental car company will require credit card bond) during stay, from client.
- Any optional activities and transfer if require.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box
General Notes
- Hotels mentioned in the itinerary are indicative they will be subject availability at the time of booking. Same or similar hotels will be provided.
- Changes to itinerary and number of persons will require a revised quote.
- Package is NOT valid during any special event in New Zealand.
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation
- Room Rate based on standard rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for higher category room.
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel
- The standard check-in time is 2 PM and the standard check-out time is 12 Noon for most of the hotels
