DAY 1 – Mumbai – Auckland :-
On arrival in Auckland 'The City of Sails', you will be met by our local representative for either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental car.
DAY 2 – Auckland Sightseeing :-
After breakfast at the hotel, Morning tour including Victoria Park Market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city and harbour. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 3 – Auckland – Waitomo - Rotorua :-
After breakfast at the hotel , Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the `Thermal City' of Rotorua.. Overnight at the hotel (B,D)
DAY 4 – Rotorua :-
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this visit Paradise Valley 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. Overnight at the hotel (B, D)
DAY 5 – Rotorua – Christchurch :-
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rotorua Airport today for your flight to the `Garden City' of Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 6 – Christchurch – Mt Cook - Queenstown :-
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the `Church of the Good Shepherd' before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the `Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 7 – Milford Sound :-
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Return to Queenstown. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 8 – Queenstown :-
Breakfast at the hotel. An opportunity today 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 tour price. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 9 – Queenstown – Glacier Region :-
Breakfast at the hotel. Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 10 – Glacier Region - Christchurch :-
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel north to Greymouth today and board the TranzAlpine 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 beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 11 – Christchurch Sightseeing :-
Breakfast at the hotel. Highlights of this mornings tour include the Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens and the Avon River. Overnight at the hotel (B)
DAY 12 – Christchurch - Mumbai :-
After breakfast at the hotel we transfer you to the airport for onward flight to Mumbai. Return home with all the wonderful memories of your tour with Equino Fun Holidays. [B]