DAY 1: Depart for New Zealand
Cross the international dateline and arrive on Day 3
Day 3: Arrive christchurch
You’ll be met on arrival in the “Garden City” and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Christchurch
DAY 4: Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown
Travel south via Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd, then through Mt. Cook National Park to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown for 3 nights
DAY 5: Milford Sound day excursions
Travel to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park, and cruise through this majestic fiord (subject to road and weather conditions). Return to Queenstown.
DAY 6: Queenstown at Leisure
Enjoy time at leisure to see and explore the sights of Queenstown.
DAY 7: Queenstown - Franz Josef
Enjoy the West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and continue on to spectacular Franz Josef. Overnight: Franz Josef
DAY 8: Franz Josef - Christchurch
Travel to Greymouth and board the TranzAlpine train for a journey of spectacular mountain scenery. Arrive Christchurch 6:40pm. Overnight: Christchurch
DAY 9: Christchurch - Rotorua
Fly to Rotorua (airfare not included) and transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a unique Maori “Hangi” (feast) and cultural performance. Overnight: Rotorua for 2 nights (D)
DAY 10: Rotorua sights
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and Te Puia Thermal Reserve. This afternoon is at leisure. (D)
DAY 11: Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland
Travel to the Waitomo Caves for lunch and a tour of the Glow Worm Grotto. Arrive Auckland early evening. (L)
Day 12: Auckland to USA
Depart New Zealand for home or extend your stay in New Zealand or add Australia |
