ABOUT NEW ZEALAND

With the exception of the Polar Regions, New Zealand is the last land mass to be populated. It is situated about 2000 kms southeast to Australia. The long isolation from the rest of the world has resulted in extraordinary flora and fauna. The kiwi is one such example. It is, in fact, not a fruit but a native flightless bird and a slang term for a New Zealander. The irrepressible kiwi spirit is famous and well evidenced by such classic examples as Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the peak of Mount Everest, who was a New Zealander. His face is imprinted the New Zealand $5 bill. New Zealand culture is a delightful melting pot of British, American, Maori and Australian influences.

CLIMATE

The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August.

Average Temperatures

Time Difference: 7½ hours ahead of IST (OCT – MAR) & 6½ hours ahead of IST (APR – SEP)

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Auckalnd.

Day 2 – AUCKLAND CITY TOUR (B)
Today after breakfast enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Auckland.

DAY 3 - AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA (B, L)
After breakfast travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Later in the afternoon continue to Rotorua. Overnight in Rotorua.

DAY 4 - ROTORUA – QUEENSTOWN (B)
Today morning after your breakfast at the hotel proceed for Rotorua sightseeing. Later in the afternoon depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). Overnight in Queenstown.

DAY 5 - MILFORD SOUND (B, L)
After breakfast follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Buffet lunch is also included on board today. Return to Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown

DAY 6 – QUEENSTOWN (B)
Today after breakfast it is a free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Overnight in Queenstown.

DAY 7 - DEPART QUEENSTOWN
Today after breakfast check out of your hotel and proceed for your transfers to the airport to board your return flight back home or extend your holiday with us.