New Zealand Tour Package

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS NORTH ISLAND TOUR

Our five (5) days four (4) nights North Island tour brings you to different tour destination around the city of Auckland. Get to enjoy a free and easy itinerary with optional tours that fit your schedule. Our seat in coach (SIC) tours brings you to the “Glow Worm Caves” of Waitomo and the popular site “Hobbiton” in Matamata. Enjoy the best of New Zealand north island tour and its popular destinations!

TOUR PACKAGE ITINERARY:

DAY ONE:  ARRIVAL & TRANSFERS 

Arrive at the airport for transfer pick-up going to the designated hotel. Hotel lobby check-in and free leisure time all throughout the day. Tourists can also try the Auckland city tour featuring iconic landmarks, streets, and museums for three (3) hours.

• Auckland City Sightseeing Afternoon Tour (OPTIONAL TOURS) – Start off your city tour along the main road of Queen Street, and pass through Ponsonby. Enjoy the view of Hauraki Gulf, and the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the University of Auckland for a quick historic tour about the volcanic landscape. A quick stopover at Parnell Village followed by our drive through the waterfront route of Tamaki Drive. Finish up your tour along savage memorial park overlooking the Eastern bay. Transfer back to the hotel viewing the waterfront of Tamaki Drive.

DAY TWO: GLOW WORM CAVE , WAITOMO

After your breakfast, the guest will join the seat in coach tour heading towards Waitomo Cave. The tour starts with a boat ride going to the underground tunnels where glowing insects light up the cave roof like midnight stars. Glow Worms is often found in damp places during night time. A guided tour along the closed rivers is a great way to see more in New Zealand.

• Skyline Rotorua Gondola + Buffet Dinner (OPTIONAL TOURS) – The 900m long skyline Gondola brings you the spectacular view of Lake Rotorua. Skyline Rotorua gives the perfect venue for a day of family fun, romantic dates or eventful gatherings. The package also comes with buffet dinner per adult entry.

DAY THREE: ROTORUA CITY TOUR – HOBBITON

Join the seat in coach (SIC) tour of Rotorua City & the famous Hobbiton at Matata known for the “Hobbit” the movie. Start off your journey with a quick tour around Te Puia, the geothermal wonderland is full of geysers and mud pools for visitors. Enjoy an entertaining farm show at Agrodome featuring sheep shearing demonstrations. Then visit one of Rotorua’s nature park filled with native flora and fauna at Rainbow Springs. Visit Hobbiton and go through their movie set tour where scenes from the LOTR and Hobbit were filmed. Finish off your tour with a picturesque drive across “Kaimai Ranges”  leaving the farm near “Matamata”.

DAY FOUR: AUCKLAND CITY – FREE DAY

 The guest will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast. From that point on, they have a choice whether to join the Taste of Waiheke and Bay of Islands Day Tour.

• Bay of Islands Day Tour (OPTIONAL TOURS) – Sit back, relax and enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic Harbour bridge, and soak up New Zealand’s spectacular scenery of rural countryside and sub-tropical bush en route to the beautiful Bay of Islands. After arriving in Paihia, you’ll board the Dolphin Seeker, our purpose-built catamaran licensed by the Department of Conservation for dolphin and whale viewing. Enjoy the large outdoor viewing decks as we cruise past the islands of the Bay. Keep a look out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life as our experienced local skippers get you close to the action. Cruise past the Cape Brett lighthouse, before arriving at the majestic Hole in the Rock. Admire the rock walls towering above you as the skipper navigates right through the narrow space (conditions permitting) before heading back in the inner islands of the Bay.

DAY FIVE: DEPART AUCKLAND

You will be picked up by a designated shuttle service. From there, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure from Auckland. Please be informed that airfare in the flight to Queensland is not included in the package.

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

Our six (6) days, five (5) nights will take you to an unforgettable experience around Queenstown. With our tour, you’ll get to enjoy scrumptious buffet meals along with a trip to Mt. Cook and Milford Sound. Our optional tours include a ride in the Skyline gondola, and a journey to the heart of Mt. Aspiring National Park.

TOUR PACKAGE ITINERARY:

DAY ONE:  ARRIVE IN CHRISTCHURCH

Arrive at the airport for transfer pick-up going to the designated hotel. Hotel lobby check-in and free leisure time all throughout the day.

DAY TWO: KAIKOURA DOLPHIN , CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast in hotel. From Christchurch, you will travel by road through Northern Canterbury to the coastal town of Kaikoura where stunning mountain ranges meet the sea. Kaikoura is renowned for its diverse range of marine mammals which reside off this stretch of coastline all year long, including the Giant Sperm Whale and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. Upon arrival, enjoy either an early lunch or some free time to explore Kaikoura prior to your dolphin watching tour with Dolphin Encounter who will take you out on the water. After returning to the shore, there will be an opportunity during the day to visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters before returning back to your accommodation in Christchurch.

DAY THREE: MT. COOK – QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Leaving Christchurch in the morning, we travel through the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plains to the shores of the stunning, glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd and take in the sights of the spectacular Southern Alps. We then continue to the location of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Rising to 3, 724 metres high, Aoraki certainly lives up to its name, which in Maori can be translated as ‘cloud piercer.’

Enjoy lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel in Mount Cook Village. The tour continues south, past Lake Pukaki and through the tawny tussock of the Mackenzie Country. Your tour concludes in the evening upon reaching Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.

DAY FOUR: MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake TeAnau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breathtaking manmade 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.

DAY FIVE: MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. The day is allotted to enjoy and explore optional attractions available.

• Queenstown Highlight (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Spend a morning exploring Queenstown, taking in some of the region’s best sights and activities. Travel up the Queenstown Hill and enjoy spectacular bird’s eyes views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Your local friendly driver guide will provide entertaining and informative commentary throughout your tour. Discover the secrets of bungy-jumping with a behind-the-scenes tour of AJ Hackett’s world-famous Bungy Bridge and watch the jumpers from the viewing deck. Visit the award-winning Gibbston Vallery Winer, founded by a pioneer of the Central Otago wine industry and sample a selection of wines produced on site. You can also browse the winery’s well-stocked gift shop and the region’s only cheesery.

• Dart River Wilderness Jet ex Queenstown (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Take an exhilirating journey into the heart of Mt. Aspiring National Park, experiencing a thrilling jet boat ride amid breathtaking scenery. Walk amongst ancient forest unchanged for 80 million years and view the awe-inspiring locations of many Middle-earth movie scenes. Leaving Queenstown, travel along one of the world’s top 10 scenic drives to the settlement of Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Your journey continues with Dart River Jet Safaris, the only jet operator allowed on Dar River. Navigate the ever-changing shallow channels of the glacier-fed braided river system – complete with jet spins! Your expert driver will stop along the way to highlight the breathtaking scenery and discuss what makes this unique area so significant.

• Skyline Queenstown (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll be carried 540 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, the Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak and of course, Queenstown.

DAY SIX: DEPART QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. You will be picked up and transferred to the airport by a designated shuttle service.

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS NORTH AND SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

Enjoy the best of what North and South Australia can offer with our seven (7) days, six (6) nights tour! Explore the wonders of the Glow Worm cave in Waitomo, visit the colorful set where the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films were filmed in Hobbiton and travel to Milford Sound. Included in our optional tours as well are a visit to Walter Peak farm and Mt. Aspiring National Park.

TOUR PACKAGE ITINERARY:

DAY ONE:  ARRIVAL & TRANSFERS 

Arrive at the airport for transfer pick-up going to the designated hotel. Hotel lobby check-in and free leisure time all throughout the day. Tourists can also try the Auckland city tour featuring iconic landmarks, streets, and museums for three (3) hours.

• Auckland City Sights Afternoon Tour (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Set off through the city center, along the main road of Queen Street, past iconic Karangahape Road and the stylish suburbs of Ponsonby. Cross over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline. Visit the Viaduct Harbour, home to America’s Cup racing for many tears, and the historic buildings around the University of Auckland, before continuing to the Auckland Domain. Developed around an extinct volcano, the Domain features 75 hectares of open spaces, tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, and is home to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Stop for a short afternoon tea break (own expense) at historic Parnell Village. Next, travel the stunning waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park. Named after one of New Zealand’s greatest and most popular Prime Ministers, the park, with its formal gardens and tranquil atmosphere, offers a panoramic outlook over the picturesque Eastern Bays, Auckland City and the Waitemata Harbour. Your afternon tour of Auckland finishes downtown after a drive back along the waterfront.

DAY TWO: GLOW WORM CAVE , WAITOMO

After your breakfast, the guest will join the seat in coach tour heading towards Waitomo Cave. The tour starts with a boat ride going to the underground tunnels where glowing insects light up the cave roof like midnight stars. Glow Worms is often found in damp places during night time. A guided tour along the closed rivers is a great way to see more in New Zealand.

• Skyline Rotorua Gondola + Buffet Dinner (OPTIONAL TOURS) – Jump on board one of our eight-seater Gondola cabins and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas. The 900-meter Doppelmayr cableway system will transport you and your friends on a gentle, scenic ride up to the Skyline Rotorua complex.

DAY THREE: ROTORUA CITY TOUR – HOBBITON

Join the seat in coach for morning tour of Rotoroua’s top attractions – visit Te Puia and gain Maori traditions and ways of life, before entering a geothermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Enjoy an entertaining farm show at Agrodome highlighting sheep farming industry with sheep shearing demonstration. Then visit Rainbow Springs, a nature park which showcases native flora and fauna including the famous New Zealand kiwi. Following the show, enjoy a scenic drive across the Kaimai Ranges to the pictueresque 1,250 acre farm near Matamata where scenes from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were filmed.

DAY FOUR: HOBBITON – AUCKLAND

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at your hotel. Pick up and transfer to Auckland airport. Fly to Queenstown. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Please be advised that the airfare to Queenstown is not included in the package.

• Kawarau Bridge Bungy (OPTIONAL TOUR)

• Skyline Queenstown (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola andtake in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere! You’ll be carried 450 meters above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cecil Peak and of course, Queenstown.

DAY FIVE: MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSLAND

Breakfast in hotel. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden and onward to Lake TeAnau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breathtaking manmade Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on the world-famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Buffet lunch is also included on board today.

DAY SIX: QUEENSLAND

Breakfast in hotel. A free day to explore the endless optional tourist attractions available.

• Walter Peak Farm Tour (OPTIONAL TOUR) – This is a New Zealand farming tour like no other – a visit to the Walter Peak High Country Form and the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing few hours enjoying the interactive experience.

• Queenstown Highlight (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Spend a morning exploring Queenstown on a guided tour, taking in some of the region’s best sights and activities. Travel up the Queenstown Hill and enjoy spectacular bird’s eyeviews of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.

• Dart River Wilderness Jet ex (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Take an exhilarating journey into the heart of Mt. Aspiring National Park, experiencing a thrilling jet boat ride amid breathtaking scenery. Walk amongst ancient forests unchanged for 80 million years and view the awe-inspiring locations of many Middle Earth movie scenes.

DAY SEVEN: DEPART QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Pick-up and transfer to the airport by shuttle service.

9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS NORTH AND SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

TOUR PACKAGE ITINERARY:

DAY ONE:  ARRIVAL & TRANSFERS 

Pick up and transfer to hotel by shuttle service.  The rest of the day is free by leisure.

• Auckland City Sights Afternoon Tour (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Set off through the city center, along the main road of Queen Street, past iconic Karangahape Road and the stylish suburb of Ponsonby. Cross over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and the city skyline.

DAY TWO:  GLOW WORM CAVES, ROTORUA

Breakfast in hotel. Join the seat in couch to tour the famous Glow Worm Caves. The rest of day is free at leisure.

• Skyline Rotorua (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Jump on board on one of our eight-seater Gondola cabins and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas. The 900-meter long Dopplemayr cableway system will transport you and your friends on a gentle, scenic ride up to the Skyline Rotorua complex.

DAY THREE:  TE PUIA, AUCKLAND

Breakfast in hotel. Join the seat in couch for morning tour of Rotorua’s top attractions – visit Te Puia and gain Maori traditions and ways of life before entering a geothermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Enjoy an entertaining farm show at Agrodome highlighting sheep farming industry with sheep shearing demonstration. Then visit Rainbow Springs, a nature park which showcases native flora and fauna including the famous New Zealand kiwi. Following the show, enjoy a scenic drive across the Kaimai Ranges to the picturesque 1,250 acre farm near Matamata where scenes from the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies were filmed. After your Hobbiton Movie Set tour, continue your journey to Auckland.

DAY FOUR:  ROTORUA, WELLINGTON

Breakfast in hotel. Join the seat in couch for journey to Taupo, travel along the shore of the huge lake to spectacular Tongariro National Park comprising of massive active volcanoes and site of North Island’s ski fields. From the barren land of this plateau, you descend to the “Capital City” Wellington. Arrive in Wellington by early evening.

DAY FIVE:  PICTON, CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast in hotel. Early morning transfer to the ferry terminal to board the Inter-Islander ferry to Picton. The 3 hour’s cruise crosses the Cook Strait separating the two islands and along the serene and picturesque Queen Charlotte Sound. The sparkling waters and lush forest are a breathtaking introduction to the South Island.

Connect the Seat in Coach bus service for journey across the famed Marlborough wine fields and along the narrow strip of land flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura ranges which plunges into its water. Lush beauty of farmlands followed before arriving into Christchurch in the evening.

DAY SIX:  MT. COOK, QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Leaving Christchurch in the morning, we travel through the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plains to the shores of the stunning, glacier-fed Lake Tekapo. We then continue to the location of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki/Mt. Cook, situated in a national park and UNSECO World Heritage site.

The tour continues suth, past Lake Pukaki and through the tawny tussock of the Mackenzie Country. En route, enjoy afternoon tea (own expense) in the quaint village of Omarama and if time permits, visit the Jones Family Orchard near Cromwell. Your tour concludes in the evening upon reaching Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.

DAY SEVEN:  MILFORD SOUND, QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Follow the  southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breathtaking manmade Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a 2-hour 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.

DAY EIGHT:  FREE DAY, QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Free day.

Walter Peak Farm Tours (OPTIONAL TOUR) – This is a New Zealand farming tour like no other – a visit to the Walter Peak High Country Farm and the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing few hours enjoying the interactive experience.

• Queenstown Highlight (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Spend a morning exploring Queenstown on a guided tour, taking in some of the region’s best sights and activities. Travel up the Queenstown Hill and enjoy spectacular bird’s eyeviews of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.

• Dart River Wilderness Jet Ex Queenstown (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Take an exhilarating journey into the heart of Mt. Aspiring National Park, experiencing a thrilling jet boat ride amid breathtaking scenery.Walk amongst ancient forests unchanged for 80 million years and view the awe-inspiring locations of many Middle Earth movie scenes.

• Skyline Queenstown (OPTIONAL TOUR) – Take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere! You’ll be carrued 459 meters above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breathtaking views of Coronet Park, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak and Queenstown.

DAY NINE:  QUEENSTOWN

Breakfast in hotel. Pick-up and transfer to the airport by shuttle service.