Scenic Splendour:

Places Covered:

Tranz Alpine Train (seat in coach only), Milford Sound, Rotorua Sightseeing, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Glacier Region.

8 Nights / 9 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01: Auckland

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel

Day 02: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua

Travel south through the Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo for a guided tour of the glowworm caves. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. (B)

Day 03: Rotorua

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome for a sheep and farm show and Rainbow Springs to view trout and wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 04: Rotorua - Queenstown

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). (B)

Day 05: Milford Sound

Travel through Lumsden and Te Anau to the Fiordland National Park. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the man made Homer Tunnel to arrive in Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on the fiord before returning to Queenstown. (B)

Day 06: Queenstown

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. (B)

Day 07: Queenstown-Glacier Region

Journey past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea before turning into the Haast Past and the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue north to arrive in Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. (B)

Day 08: Glacier Region-Greymouth-Christchurch

Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over the fertile Canterbury Plains to arrive in the ‘garden city’ of Christchurch. (B)

Day 09: Departure

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. (B)