The Best of New Zealand

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two sparkling Harbour and the appealing Hauraki Gulf is why Auckland is known as the City of Sails. The city's heart beats to a Polynesian rhythm, its people a melting pot of cultures that deliver unique dining and shopping experiences.

Transfer from Auckland Airport to Hotel inner at Local Indian Restaurant

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Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland

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Sky Tower Admission

Standing prominently in Auckland City, the iconic Sky Tower provides a great introduction to the city with panoramic 360 degree views up to 80km in every direction. Take an elevator ride 328 metres high above street level and enjoy views over the city and across to ancient volcanoes, sparkling Harbour and beyond.

Kelly Tarltons General Admission

Just 15 minutes from the centre of the city, this popular aquarium showcases over 30 live animals exhibits in spectacular habitat displays, including the southern hemisphere’s largest Sub – Antarctic Penguin Colony exhibit and immersive underwater viewing Tunnels. Allow 1.5 – 2 hours.

Half day Waiheke Island Tour with return ferry including local lunch

Includes: Return Ferry time report time to be advised

Take a 40 minutes scenic cruise through the sparkling Harbour waters of the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island and return. Comfortable passenger Catamarans with top viewing decks operate on a regular daily service between the Auckland Ferry Terminal and Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island.

Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland

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Auckland Waitomo - Approx travel time 3 hours

Leave the city behind you and travel through the green countryside to Waitomo. Beneath the surface of this ancient limestone region is a series of vast cave systems decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and glow-worms.

Lunch at Roselands Garden Resort Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

An ancient world 30 million years in the making brought to life by the tour guide through story-telling its history, features and legends. Stunning, delicate cave formations and a boat ride through the starry wonderland of Arachnocampa Luminosa, thousands of magical glowworms, unique to New Zealand. Photography is not permitted in this cave. Allow 45 minutes.

Waitomo Rotorua - Approx travel time 2 ¼ hours

The journey to Rotorua will take you through a mixture of farmland, Lakeland and forest. From the moment you enter Rotorua, you know you are somewhere like nowhere else. Full of steaming vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, Rotorua is a destination like no other.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your guide will take you on fully guided tour around the set pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. Venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior. Visit the Mill and Green Dragon Inn where you will be presented with a complimentary beverage. Duration: 2.5 hours.

Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant Check in to hotel

Overnight stay at the hotel in Rotorua

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Proceed for Rotorua Sightseeing

Agrodome Farm Show

Agrodome is just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua city centre, in the heart of a real 350-acre working New Zealand farm. You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. Witness a live sheep shearing demonstration and the remarkable farm dogs as they demonstrate their ability to respond to commands and keep those sheep in line. Your visit includes access to the Farmyard Nursery, home to the smallest, cutest animals at the Agrodome. Pet and have your photo taken with cute lambs and other baby farm animals. Then pop across to the herding area to watch a free live dog trial after the show. Allow: 1 hour

Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant

Te Puia - Te Ra Guided Experience

Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu geyser. Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and geyser.

Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel in Rotorua

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Rotorua Taupo - Approx travel time 1 ½ hours

Head south towards the magnificent thermal region of Taupo, famous for its trout fishing and the thundering Huka Falls. Beautiful Lake Taupo sits next to a remarkable trio of volcanoes that dominate the skyline on a clear day.

Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant

Taupo to Wellington - Approx travel time 5½ hours

There’s a bit of everything on today’s journey. Skirt the shores of vast Lake Taupo, traverse the remote Desert Road where dramatic volcanic peaks dominate the landscape, and follow the sparkling Tasman Sea to Wellington. Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. Set between a sparking Harbour and forest-clad green hills, this compact city is home to New Zealand’s National Museum and is best explored on foot.

Wellington sightseeing Tour (if time permits)

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Overnight stay at the hotel in Wellington

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Check out from hotel and Transfer from Wellington Hotel to Christchurch Airport

Board Air New Zealand Airways NZ5347 departing Wellington at 1035hrs and arrive Christchurch at 1140hrs.

Arrive Christchurch

Set against the majestic backdrops of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is romantically known as New Zealand's Garden City. Edwardian punters, glide down the beautiful Avon River. Historic trams trundle by the Canterbury Museum, Botanic Gardens and the best of the City’s shopping in Cashel, High and Colombo Streets, picture-perfect New Regent Street and the popular Riverside Markets. Renowned for its street art, Christchurch is an ever-changing city buzzing with creativity and flair.

Lunch at Local Restaurant

A Half Day Sightseeing Tour covers the city highlights including Canterbury University, Riccarton House and Bush, Hagley Park, Museum and Botanical Gardens.

International Antarctic Centre - General Admission

Located an 8-minute walk from Christchurch Airport or 20-minute drive from central Christchurch. See, touch, feel and fall in love with Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre where a slice of this astounding continent can be experienced. Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hagglund Antarctic vehicle ride, befriend a husky dog, enjoy the 4D theatre experience and mingle with the little blue penguins. Allow 2-3 hours.

Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Set in 180 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open range wildlife park. The Park cares for over one thousand animals representing 90 different species, many of which are critically endangered. Hop on board the complimentary Safari Shuttle driven by a Wildlife expert who provides a commentary whilst driving a 25 minutes circuit of the park. See New Zealand’s Iconic Native species including; Kiwi, Kea and Tuatara.

Located 30 minutes from Christchurch CBD and 15 minutes from the airport. Allow at Least 3 hours.

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Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch

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Check out from hotel and proceed to MT Cook via Lake Tekapo.

Christchurch Lake Tekapo - Approx travel time 3 ½ hours

Departing Christchurch, a lush patchwork of flat, green farmlands surrounds you as you traverse some of the most impressive braided rivers in the world. Enroute, the charming village of Geraldine provides for a convenient halfway refreshment stop. At Lake Tekapo the Church of The Good Shepherd, sitting solitary at the edge of the vivid blue lake, offers a popular photo opportunity.

Lake Tekapo Mt Cook - Approx travel time 1 ½ hours

Traverse the brilliant blue Ohau canal and hug the shores of magnificent Lake Pukaki as you travel up the spectacular

valley to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook.

Buffet Lunch Alpine Restaurant at Hermitage Hotel

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre's 126-seat custom-designed theatre is a tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world's greatest explorers, the centre showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook region, its people and its place in the universe.

Big Sky Stargazing

Report to Hermitage Activities Desk 10mins prior

Experienced guides provide an introduction to the southern night sky using the naked eye, astro-binoculars and state of the art astronomy telescopes. The tour is delivered either from an outdoor viewing platform or, if the weather is unfavourable, a 'live' orientation indoors in the 360 digital Dome Planetarium theatre.

Glacier Explorer

Report to Hermitage Activities Desk 30mins prior

Depart Mt Cook Village on a bus trip to Tasman Valley followed by a 25 minute alpine walk to board a boat tour like no other. Surrounded by snow-capped alps, you will be expertly guided through the ice age as you view the gigantic Tasman Glacier Ice wall. Explore and learn about the ever-changing glacial landscape and listen to the huge ice-face melting in this peaceful glacial lake. Icebergs of every shape and size periodically tear away from the face of the glacier into the rapidly growing lake. This is one of the few accessible glacial lakes containing icebergs in the world. Duration 2.5 hours. Buffet Dinner Alpine Restaurant at Hermitage Hotel

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Overnight stay at the hotel in Mt. Cook

Meal Plan: Breakfast| Buffet Lunch| Buffet Dinner

Breakfast at hotel

Check out from the hotel and proceed from Mt. Cook to Queenstown via Twizel

Mt. Cook to Twizel – Approx travel time 48 minutes Twizel to Queenstown - Approx travel time 2 ½ hours

Traverse the brilliant blue Ohau canal on the journey from Twizel. The fascinating towering pinnacles of the Clay Cliffs are situated just before Omarama where you will take the southern route through the beautiful and dramatic Lindis Pass. The journey then whisks you alongside lakes and rivers through Cromwell, a historic mining town known for its stone fruit, to the sophisticated resort town of Queenstown. With its majestic mountains that plunge into crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a hub of adventure, buzzing with adrenaline and a smorgasbord of outdoor activities.

Arrive Queenstown

With its towering mountains and lakeside location, Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations. Buzzing with adrenaline it is the hub of the ultimate adventure bucket list with a smorgasbord of outdoor activities. Established during the height of the gold rush, the picturesque and charming character settlement of Arrowtown is a must do for visitors and the spectacular lakeside drive to Glenorchy is a true slice of New Zealand paradise.

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Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown.

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Queenstown Milford Sound (Approx travel time 5 ½ hours)

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu where the Devils Staircase rest area and viewpoint is a highlight. Continue to Mossburn before joining SH94 and heading to the lakeside township of Te Anau, an ideal place to pick up any last- minute supplies.

Not just a journey, the Milford Road is a destination in itself with the scenic highway featuring spectacular alpine scenery. Be sure to stop at Eglington Valley to appreciate the beauty and sheer scale of the landscape. View the spectacular reflections of the Earl Mountains at the Mirror Lakes and keep an eye out for Kea, New Zealand’s cheeky mountain parrot on the way.

Milford Sound Nature Cruise at 1.15pm

Includes: Indian Lunch

A full-length cruise of Milford Sound in modern, purpose-built vessels offers magnificent views of the Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Commentaries are provided in several languages.

Milford Sound to Queenstown – Approx travel time 4 ½ hours

The return journey along the stunning Milford Road scenic highway provides the possibility of stopping for further

sightseeing or photo opportunities that may have been missed on the way into Milford. At Te Anau, you’ll turn inland to Mossburn then northwards to the little lakeside settlement of Kingston. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu as it meanders beneath the surrounding towering mountains as you take yet another scenic journey into Queenstown. Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant

Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown.

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch| Dinner

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4WD Skippers Canyon Tour

Please be in the foyer of your hotel 10 Minutes Prior

Voted as one of the most scenic drives in the world, the rugged and treacherous Skippers road can only be accessed on a 4WD tour. Your expert guide will navigate down into the Skippers Canyon to the Shotover River, once known as the richest river in the world in the days of the gold miners. This is an exciting adventure with stunning panoramic views, history of life in this tough environment and a chance to pan for gold. Includes complimentary pick up/drop off from select Queenstown accommodation and light refreshments. Duration: 4 hours.

Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant

KJET 30-minutes Jet Boat Ride

Departing from central Queenstown, travel up to speeds of 95kph and experience 360-degree spins and acceleration in a high-powered twin-engine Jet Boat. The express 30-minute jet boat experience is perfect for the time conscious travellers.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise

Board the historic coal fired vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Cruise from Queenstown Bay to Walter Peak High Country Farm (without going ashore) and return.

Skyline Gondola Ride, Buffet Dinner at Skyline Queenstown

Ride the Skyline Gondola cable car high above Queenstown and enjoy a buffet dinner with panoramic views.. Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown

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Cave Tour at Gibbston Valley Winery

Located just a 25-minute drive from Queenstown, Gibbston Valley Winery is world renowned for crafting award-winning Central Otago Pinot Noir and New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Starting in the beautiful and historic Home Block Vineyard originally planted by the founder, your Cellar Door host will take you for a walk through the vines and down to the wine cave for three delicious tastings of current release wines. Allow: 30 minutes

Queenstown Wanaka - Approx travel time 1.5 – 2 hours

There are two scenic drive options between Queenstown and Wanaka, over the mountainous Crown Range or alongside the rivers and lakes, through Cromwell. Wanaka is a perfect location for those looking for all the splendour of the southern lakes but a more relaxed ambiance than Queenstown.

Puzzling World Combo Admission

With a mix of bizzare buildings, rooms of illusion and the world-famous Great Maze, this attraction is designed to challenge minds of all ages with Themes of wonders and trickery. Allow 1.5 hours.

Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant

Wanaka Glacier Region - Approx travel time 5 hours

Enjoy waterfalls and river scenery on the drive up the West Coast, a wild and untamed place famous for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. At the Gates of Haast, a series of rapids creates a waterfall effect as the racing glacial waters thunder below the road. Continue on a spectacular scenic drive through the lush temperate rainforest to the glacier regions of Fox and Franz Josef, relics of the last ice age and among the most convenient in the world to visit.

Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel in Franz Josef

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Check out from hotel and proceed to Christchurch via Greymouth

Glacier Region - Greymouth - Approx travel time 3 hours

Travel through scenic rainforests and past flowing rivers towards Hokitika, known for its pounamu (jade, greenstone). This region is steeped in gold and coal mining history and set on a former gold rush site, the replica “Shantytown” is a short detour off the main highway. Sunsets can be magic on the West Coast with the sun going down over the sea and the snow-capped mountains to the east tinged with a rosy, soft pink glow.

Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant

TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch

Described as one of the great train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine travels from coast to coast across the mountainous spine of the South Island past aqua blue rivers and through vast patchwork plains.

Christchurch Arrival

Set against the majestic backdrops of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is romantically known as New Zealand's Garden City. Edwardian punters, glide down the beautiful Avon River. Historic trams trundle by the Canterbury Museum, Botanic Gardens and the best of the City’s shopping in Cashel, High and Colombo Streets, picture-perfect New Regent Street and the popular Riverside Markets. Renowned for its street art, Christchurch is an ever-changing city buzzing with creativity and flair.

Check in to the hotel

Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch

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After Breakfast Check out from hotel and Transfer from Hotel to Airport to board your return flight.

Board Singapore Airlines flight SQ 298 departing from Christchurch at 12:00hrs arrive in Singapore Airport at 1740hrs later board connecting flight SQ 510 departing from Singapore at 20:05hrs and arrive in Bangalore Airport at 21:55hrs.

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