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New Zealand, Home of the Middle Earth!
Description
Covered with lush, green forests, amazing wildlife and picturesque
landscapes, New Zealand is any traveler’s dream destination! Rejuvenate
yourself in the clean mountain air, trek through the fascinating beech
forests and be mesmerized by the beauty of Milford Sound. Find newer and
better vistas across each horizon!
This holiday is fully customisable
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Auckland
- Arrive at the Auckland International Airport.
- Collect your rental car for your self-drive tour.
- Head to the hotel and gear up for the exciting journey starting tomorrow!
Day 2: Auckland-Waitomo Caves-Rotorua
- Embark upon the journey of a lifetime after breakfast.
- En route to Rotorua, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves which are a series of cave complexes lit only by the glow of thousands of glowworms!
- Floating underneath the sky of these living lights is an eerie, yet surreal experience! The main caves in this area are Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Aranui Cave, Ruakuri Cave and Gardener’s Gut.
- Proceed to Rotorua where an authentic Maori meal awaits you. Revel in the atmosphere of feasting and entertainment as you soak in the traditional Maori culture!
Day 3: Rotorua
- After breakfast, head out for a visit to the Thermal Valley of New Zealand, Te Puia.
- See the world famous Pohutu geyser, a geothermal marvel in this valley of roaring geysers, steaming rivers and bubbling mudpools!
- Thence, proceed to Rainbow Springs where you see nature stories come to life! Enjoy a meet and greet with some New Zealand’s rare, indigenous species like the Kiwi and the Tuatara, feed the trout or walk through the free-flight aviary.
- Also included here is a visit to the famous Agrodome Sheep Show.
Day 4: Rotorua-Queenstown
- Drop off your car at the Rotorua airport and catch your flight to Queenstown.
- On arrival, collect your rental car and drive up to the hotel.
- The rest of the day is for leisure.
Day 5: Queenstown
- Today is all yours to plan for.
- Queenstown has various activities like bungee jumping, lake and gondola rides, horse riding activities, jet skiing and many more for the adventure buffs.
- If you want to head out for a fun night out, check out the Sky Alpine Casino, one of New Zealand’s finest casinos in Queenstown.
Day 6: Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise
- Wake up at the crack of dawn (just this once) and follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston, arriving at Te Anau.
- Here onwards begins the Fiordland National Park. Home to the red and silver beeches and abundant in diverse fauna, this natural sanctuary is especially famous for its native avian species like the Takahe, Yellow-Crowned Parakeets and Southern Crested Grebes.
- Wind your way through these majestic mountains to the main destination, Milford Sound.
- One of the world’s most famous fiords, Milford Sound is truly spectacular. Running over 15 kilometers inland, the fiord has magnificent vistas all around.
- The gargantuan Mitre-Peak rises 1692 metres above the sound and is a magnet for photographers.
Day 7: Queenstown-Franz Joseph
- Travel to Wanaka via Lake Dunstan and also visit the Kawarau Gorge on the way.
- Head on to the Haast Pass in the Southern Alps along Lake Hawea. Rest stop for a while at Makarora, before you venture into the mountains.
- Pause at Knights Point to view some magnificent seascapes.
- Drive onward past Lakes Moearaki and Paringa and Bruce Bay, until you reach the Glaciers region.
Day 8: Franz Joseph-Christchurch
- Head on for Christchurch after breakfast.
- Travel via Arthur’s Pass en route.
Day 9: Christchurch
- Today is for you to explore Christchurch, the garden city of New Zealand, as per your convenience.
- Drop-in on some of the must-see places here like the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the Trans-Alpine Train, the Canterbury Museum and Hagley Park.
Day 10: Departure from Christchurch
- Self-drive passengers drop off your car at the airport.
- Have a safe journey back home!
Inclusions
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Auckland
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Rotorua
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Queenstown
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Franz Josef
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Christchurch
- Daily breakfast (1 cooked breakfast at West Coast Glaciers )
- Entrance to Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome
- Milford Sound cruise
- 9 days rental car with basic insurance, unlimited mileage and road maps (self-drive)
Exclusions
- International Airfare ( Depends on Dates )
- Service Tax 09%
- Visa fees
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenditure like soft drinks, Mineral water, phone calls, tips, Porterage etc.
- Any meals other than inclusions
- Peak Season Surcharge - If applicable.
- Any item not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Any services specifically not mentioned above
Terms And Conditions
- Aadya e-Travel reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its discretion and without any prior notice.
- The hotels and services mentioned in the itinerary are subject to confirmation.
- Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, government taxes or entrance fees.
- The above package is valid for a minimum of 2 people travelling together.
- Check in time is 1400 hrs and Check out time is 12noon. Early check-in/ late checkout are subject to availability.
- Bookings are subject to availability and prices may vary at the time of booking.
- In the event of an increase in the ROE, the prices defined may change
Holiday Summary
INR 83,000*Per Person
9 Nights / 10 Days
New Zealand, Home of the Middle Earth!
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