On arrival in Auckland, 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 (B)

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter - a world-class visitor attraction, offering a uniquely New Zealand Pacific and Southern oceans experience.  Return to hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day is free for own activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.

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Antarctic Encounter: The Antarctic Encounter is home to New Zealand’s only sub-Antarctic penguins, offering a rare opportunity to see the magnificent birds up close in their icy domain. A unique snowcat ride brings you within arms length of the 80-strong colony of King and Gentoo penguins to watch their playful antics on the snow and their elegant flight underwater.

A walkthrough replica of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Antarctic hut (established back in 1911), complete with authentic memorabilia offers a glimpse at what it was like to live 100 years ago in the coldest place on earth.

Underwater World: Enter Stingray Bay for an awe-inspiring look at the giant stingrays, before delving deep into the Underwater World to see the rich variety of species from New Zealand’s coastal waters. Come face to face with sharks, turtles, giant rays and other incredible deep sea creatures on the moving walkway.

New Zealand’s rocky shore and tropical species await you in Fish Alley. See everything from crayfish to seahorses, octopus to piranha and moray eels or sit down at watch our latest viewing in the Aqua Cinema.

Animal Adventures: Kelly Tarlton’s offers thrilling Animal Adventures for the daring, including cage-free shark dives, snorkel and scuba safaris through the Oceanarium and or you can even take a dip to hand-feed the giant rays! If you’re looking to kick start your dive adventures, our Discover Scuba encounter provides you with PADI-recognised training in an environment where you’re guaranteed clear water and plenty of fish. Take the plunge today.

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Day 03: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua (B,L)

Breakfast at Hotel. Meet our representative in the lobby to proceed for sightseeing. Day of activities include Travelling south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. Arrive Rotorua. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04: Rotorua (B,D)

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.

Day 05: Rotorua – Queenstown (B)

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

Day 06: Milford Sound (B,L)

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made 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 07: Queenstown - the adventure Capital of the World (B)

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers Bungy Jumping, Jet boating, White water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.

Day 08: Queenstown - Mt. Cook – Christchurch (B)

Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the small town of Twizel. Continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch.

Day 09: Christchurch - the Garden City (B)

Highlights of this mornings tour include the Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens and the Avon River.

Day 10 - Christchurch - Exit (B)

Breakfast at Hotel. Day free until departure transfers to Airport for your flight back home. Self Drive Guests will return the rental car.