New Zealand Scenic Escape

Arrive Auckland airport and get privately transferred to the Hotel and check in.

Rest day is free at leisure.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Auckland

Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from an expert guide and a small group size.

Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt Eden, and see spectacular views of the Mission Bay beaches—all in just half a day, with plenty of photo stops along the way.

Later proceed to Auckland Sky Tower on own and enjoy panoramic views of the Auckland city.

Included – Auckland City Tour & Auckland Sky Tower.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Auckland

After Breakfast, check out & proceed for the tour.

Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms.

Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display.

Explore the cave by foot before embarking on a boat ride, gliding silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.

Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights.

The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do.

See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.

Included – Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Rotorua.

Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests.

It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.

Today you'll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.

Included - Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Redwoods Nightlights.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Rotorua.

Depart on your domestic flight to Christchurch. (Airfare is NOT included).

Flight Time Rotorua to Christchurch is approx. 2 hours.

Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps.

This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Christchurch.

You will be transported to the Christchurch Railway Station for the Tranz Alpine train crossing the vast expanses of the Canterbury Plains, through the dramatic gorge of the Waimakariri River to Arthur’s Pass National Park.

On arrival in Greymouth, you will be met and transferred to Franz Josef Glacier Region.

Included – Tranz Alpine Train tickets.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Franz Josef.

After breakfast, enjoy scenic helicopter ride for 20 mins duration.

Later the day is free at leisure to explore the beautiful Glacier Region.

Included – 20min Scenic Helicopter Ride.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Franz Josef.

After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and proceed to Queenstown by coach.

After arrival in Queenstown, check in at the Hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

Today's stunning tour takes you past mirror lakes and waterfalls into Milford Sound, carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world.

On arrival, board your vessel for a cruise of the fiord surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs that plunge into the sea.

Feel the refreshing spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces before returning to shore.

After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your coach return to downtown Queenstown. Lunch is included.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.

Start your day with a Gondola ride, taking you 480m up over Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak.

Enjoy spectacular views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak, and, of course, Queenstown.

Jump in the driver’s seat in this global thrill for all ages.

Nestle into a Luge cart and wind your way through 1,600 meters of banked corners, tunnels and dippers. Once you’ve conquered the course, hop on the chairlift and go again!

Included – Skyline Gondola with 3 Luge Rides

Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.

Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Queenstown Airport.