From NZD 2745* pp

Duration :

12 Days

From - To

Auckland - Rotorua - Christchurch-Glacier Region-Queenstown-Lake Tekapo/Mt Cook Region-Christchurch

Inclusions :

– 01 Night accommodation in Auckland
– 02 Nights accommodation in Rotorua
– 02 Nights accommodation in Christchurch
– 02 Nights accommodation in Glacier region
– 01 Night accommodation in Tekapo/Mt Cook,
– 03 Nights accommodation in Queenstown
– 11 Day Rental Car Hire with zero or reduced excess liability
– Sightseeing as per itinerary

Not Included:

– Daily Breakfast
– International or domestic airfares
– Any OPTIONAL SERVICES mentioned separately above
– Any items or services not specified in the inclusions
– Excess baggage charges
– Laundry
– Drinks
– Airport Taxes
– Insurance
– Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
– Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
– Gratuities
– Personal items
– Goods and Service tax

Self Drive :
– Fuel charges

Child Policy :

Child rates will be applicable Child U/12 yrs of age sharing room with Parents.
Child No Bed : 50% of the twin rate. Child Extra Bed : 67% of the twin rate.

Imp Note :

Hotels used:

Standard : Auckland : Auckland City Hotel or Copthorne Hotel Auckland City or The Chancellor on Hobson or Nesuto Stadium Apartment Hotel or similar; Rotorua : Copthorne Hotel Rotorua or Ibis Rotorua Hotel or Lake Rotorua Hotel or similar; Christchurch & South Canterbury : BreakFree on Cashel or Hotel Elms Christchurch or Scenic Hotel Cotswold or similar; Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook: Hermitage Hotel or Distinction MacKenzie Country Hotel or The Godley Hotel or similar; West Coast & Glacier Country: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier or similar; Queenstown: Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Lakeview or Heartland Hotel Queenstown or Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park or similar

Superior : Auckland: Airedale Boutique Suites or Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel or Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland or Holiday Inn Express Auckland City or similar; Rotorua: Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua or Distinction Rotorua Hotel or Sudima Lake Rotorua or similar; Christchurch & South Canterbury: Parkview on Hagley or Pavilions Hotel Christchurch or similar; Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook: Hermitage Hotel or Peppers Bluewater Resort Hotel or similar; West Coast & Glacier Country: Ashley Hotel Greymouth or Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka Hotel or Heartland Hotel Glacier Country or similar; Queenstown: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront or Holiday Inn Express & Suites or LQ Queenstown or Ramada Queenstown Central or similar.

First Class : Auckland: The Grand by SkyCity or Sudima Auckland City or The Hotel Britomart Auckland or similar; Rotorua: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel or Pullman Rotorua Hotel or Rydges Rotorua or similar; Christchurch & South Canterbury: Crown Plaza Christchurch Hotel or Distinction Christchurch Hotel or Fabel Christchurch Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel or Ramada Suites Christchurch Sudima Christchurch City Hotel or Towers on the Park or similar; Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook: Hermitage Hotel or Mt Cook Lodge and Motels or similar; West Coast & Glacier Country : 58 on Cron Motel or Rainforest Retreat or Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier or similar; Queenstown : Garden Court Suites & Apartments or Heritage Queenstown Hotel or Hotel St Moritz or Millennium Hotel Queenstown or Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel or Ramada Remarkables Park or similar.

Breakfast Supplements:

Standard : NZD 392 per person

Superior : NZD 451 per person

First Class: NZD 478 per person

Itinerary :

Day 1: Auckland: Welcome to the island nation of New Zealand! You will arrive in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands. Collect your rental vehicle and self drive to hotel & check-in. Overnight in Auckland.

Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua: Today embark on a journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, proceed to Rotorua. Overnight in Rotorua.

Day 3: Rotorua: Today drive along spectacular views of Rotorua, where you will where you will come across incredible geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest. Overnight in Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua-Christchurch: Today depart from Rotorua on your domestic flight to Christchurch (flight not included). Christchurch set on New Zealands south island is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Upon arrival check into your hotel, you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Christchurch.

Day 5: Christchurch – Glacier Region: Today depart from Christchurch enroute the Canterbury Plains, a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, through the spectacular scenery of Arthurs Pass National Park and on to the West Coast. New Zealand’s rugged West Coast is a wild and untamed place known for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. Overnight in in Glacier Region.

Day 6: Glacier Region: Enjoy the entire day at leisure to explore the magnificent glaciers of the mighty Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Visit the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, for an absolute bucket list experience. You could opt for any of the optional activities (on extra charges). Overnight in Glacier Region.

Day 7: Glacier Region – Queenstown: Travel through wilderness towns, waterfalls and river scenery on today’s scenic journey to Queenstown. You can take an optional halt at Makarora’s Blue Pools before continuing on to Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown.

Day 8: Queenstown: Today explore the magnificent vistas and majestic mountains that dominates this compact alpine resort town, with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Overnight in Queenstown.

Day 9: Queenstown – Milford – Queenstown: Today’s breathtaking drive passes mirror lakes, magnificent waterfalls, and water-sculpted rocks. Explore the fasinating Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and is famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. On arrival, board your vessel for a cruise of the fiord surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs that plunge into the sea. Lunch is included. Return to downtown Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown. (L)

Day 10: Queenstown – Tekapo/Mt Cook Region: Today depart from Queenstown to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. After that, follow the stunning Lake Pukaki shoreline to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Overnight in Tekapo or Mt Cook Region.

Day 11: Tekapo/ Mt Cook – Christchurch: Depart Mt Cook and stop on the shores of Lake Tekapo to visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’. Continue your drive across north east where braided rivers and familiar plains will signal your arrival back into Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch.

Day 12: Christchurch: Your tour concludes today with the return of your rental car to Christchurch Airport.

Rates Per Person in NZD
Self Drive Departure: Daily : 01 May 2024 – 30 Sept 2024
No of Pax STANDARD SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS
TWN SGL TRPL TWN SGL TRPL TWN SGL TRPL
INTERMEDIATE SUV (IFAR)
1 NA 4997 NA NA 5929 NA NA 6498 NA
2 2745 3974 NA 3190 4906 NA 3508 5475 NA
3 2403 3633 2149 2850 4565 2492 3167 5134 2529
4 2233 3463 1978 2679 4395 2321 2996 4964 2585
FULL SIZE SUV (FFAR)
1 NA 5515 NA NA 6447 NA NA 7015 NA
2 3003 4233 NA 3449 5165 NA 3766 5733 NA
3 2576 3806 1744 3022 4738 2665 3339 5306 2815
4 2362 3593 2107 2808 4525 2451 3125 5093 2601
PREMIUM 8 SEATER (PVAR)
4 2456 3687 2203 2903 4619 2546 3221 5188 2695
5 2310 3540 2055 2756 4472 2399 3073 5040 2549
6 2212 3442 1957 2658 4374 2300 2975 4943 2451
7 2141 3372 1888 2587 4304 2231 2906 4873 2380

Note :

Tours to Mt Cook do not operate daily. Self drive rental vehicle touring is calculated on a 24 hour ‘per day’ hire period. Early flight arrival and/or late departure times may necessitate an additional hire day.

Remarks :

A Valid passport required into New Zealand. Rates and Itinerary are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability. No refund on any unutilized services.

Cancellation Policy :

Cancellation Policy will be advised at the time of booking/reservations.