B4 – 19 Nights 20 Days

Travel Time

19 nights / 20 days

From Auckland

Day 1 – ARRIVE AUCKLAND

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, 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.
STAY – Auckland

Day 2 – AUCKLAND – BAY OF ISLANDS (B, L)

Travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. There is the opportunity to view mighty Kauri Trees enroute. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to learn about New Zealand’s historic treaty signed between the British Crown and the Maori Chieftains. Following this, take a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise. Later this evening return to Auckland.
STAY – Auckland

Day 3 – AUCKLAND (B)

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter & the Sky Tower. The remainder of the day is free.

Day 4 – AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA (B, L)

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. On arrival in Rotorua see New Zealand’s agricultural industry in action with a sheep shearing display and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome. Following this, visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see the Maori Cultural performance and the boiling mudpools and roaring geysers.

In the evening return to your accommodation.
STAY – Rotorua

Day 5 – ROTORUA – NAPIER (B)

Travel south to reach Taupo before travelling over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the ‘Art Deco’ city of Napier.
STAY – Napier

Day 6 – NAPIER (B)

This morning is at your leisure to explore Napier, before joining an afternoon Scenic wine tour that will visit and include wine tastings and the winery museum.
STAY – Napier

Day 7 – NAPIER – WELLINGTON (B)

Travel through the Manawatu Gorge to Palmerston North, travelling down the Kapiti Coast to arrive in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington
STAY – Wellington

Day 8 – WELLINGTON (B, L)

Today enjoy a full day city escape tour – Travelling north past the Pauatahanui Inlet you will experience Wellington through its native bushes & farmlands, Visit sites of Camp Russel, Battle Hill Park, Ragiatea Historic Church and experience breathtaking panoramic views from Paekakariki Hill plus savor some of our Master Chef refreshments at Ruth Pretty. Evening return to your accommodation.
STAY – Wellington

Day 9 – WELLINGTON – PICTON – KAIKOURA (B)

Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand by the famous Interislander Ferry, and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south by the Coastal Pacific train through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura. You shall be transferred to your accommodation
Stay – Kaikoura

Day 10 – KAIKOURA – CHRISTCHURCH (B)

Today you shall enjoy the famous Whale watch cruise or an optional scenic flight (Optional activities not included in tour price). Later leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury by the Coastal Pacific train to reach the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. You shall be transferred to your accommodation
Stay – Christchurch

Day 11 – CHRISTCHURCH (B)

Christchurch is known as the ‘Garden City’. Enjoy a half day city sight-seeing tour in the morning to uncover its rich history, you will visit the Canterbury Museum & Art Gallery, Mona Vale, Hagley Park, Botanical Garden etc.,. In the afternoon you will visit to the World’s Best Antarctic Attraction. The International Antarctic Centre its the “must see” attraction of Christchurch. Twice judged “The Best Attraction” in NZ, the Antarctic Centre is a polar experience (Admission included). A both ways free service of the Penguin Bus from the Cathedral Square to the centre is available.
Stay – Christchurch

Day 12 – CHRISTCHURCH – GREYMOUTH – NELSON (B)

Board the world renowned Tranzalpine train (only for seat in coach passengers) bound for Greymouth via the Arthur’s Pass National Park. Cross the Canterbury Plains, travel over viaducts and through tunnels and into the lush rainforests of the West Coast. On arrival in Greymouth board your coach for your journey north to Nelson. An afternoon stop is made Punakaiki where you can view the blowholes and pancake rocks.
STAY – Nelson

Day 13 – ABEL TASMAN DAY TOUR (B)

Your full day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park commences with a morning pick up from your accommodation. Drive through horticultural areas to Motueka and on to beautiful Kaiteriteri beach where you board your launch. You have various cruise/walking options in the National Park during the day before returning to Nelson at approximately 6.00pm.
STAY – Nelson

Day 14 – NELSON – GLACIERS (B)

Travel by coach from Nelson down south through the west coast to reach the Glaciers by evening.
STAY – Glaciers

Day 15 – GLACIER REGION (B)

A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand’s most experienced glacier guiding company; They offer a full range of Fox Glacier tours and ice adventures to suit all fitness levels….

Half Day Guided Glacier Walks – a suitable family activity, All Day Guided walks for the more adventurous
Thrilling helicopter flights to and from a more remote part of the glacier on Guided Heli-hikes
Gentle, informative Valley Guided Walks to the dynamic glacier face
Day Heli-Treks & Overnight Alpine Trekking high above Fox Glacier with superb views of NZ’s highest peaks
Ice climbing Adventures – expert instruction, small groups, Heli-ice climbing options

[We can assist in booking all your activities for a SPECIAL price. Recommended Heli-hike]
STAY – Glaciers

DAY 16 – GLACIER REGION – QUEENSTOWN

Depart the Glacier Region today through spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to Haast Pass, Gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Queenstown.
STAY – Queenstown

Day 17 – 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 Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Here you shall be provided with a Lunch Pack. In the evening return to Queenstown.
STAY – Queenstown

Day 18 – QUEENSTOWN (B)

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, canyon swing, jet-boating, white water rafting, gondola rides, skydiving and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.

Below are the links for your ready reference of the following activities:
– The world’s most exciting Jet Boat ride http://www.shotoverjet.com
– Horse Riding http://www.dartstables.com |- Ballooning http://www.ballooningnz.com
– Paragliding http://www.skytrek.co.nz |- Skydiving http://www.nzoneskydive.co.nz/home
– Shotover Canyon Swing http://www.canyonswing.co.nz
– Parasailing http://www.paraflights.co.nz |Walter Peak Farm Tour https://www.realjourneys.co.nz
– Nevis Arc Swing OR Nevis Bungy etc., http://www.bungy.co.nz/the-nevis/the-nevis-swing

[We can assist in booking all your activities for a SPECIAL price. Recommended Skydiving]
STAY – Queenstown

Day 19 – QUEENSTOWN – MT COOK – CHRISTCHURCH (B)

We leave Queenstown and travel through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell and then up over the Lindis Pass to the Mount Cook National Park. Time is available for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Lake Tekapo. After a brief stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd, our journey continues across the Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch. Our arrival time is approximately 6.55pm.

Day 20 – CHRISTCHURCH – DEPARTURE DAY (B)

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer OR the return of your rental car.

NOTES:

The above is just a quote and there is no reservation done for the same

The above quote is subject to changes as on actual date of booking

The above quote is subject to changes with change in number of travelling passengers

ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

The above quote does not include Early check in or late check out

As per Hotel Policy check in time in any hotels in New Zealand is 1400 hrs and checkout time is 1000 hrs
The above quote may change with the non-availability of cited accommodation OR flight tickets.

INCLUSIONS & ADMISSIONS:
– Airport & Terminal transfers
– 19 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
– Auckland Highlights
– Kelly Tarltons Underwater World experience & Sky Tower
– Bay of Islands, Waitangi Treaty House, Cape Brett – Hole in the Rock cruise
– Waitomo glow worm caves, Agrodome Sheep show, Maori concert
– Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
– Napier Art Deco Scenic Tour, Wellington City Escape Tour, Interislander Ferry
– Whale watch cruise, International Antarctic Centre
– Abel Tasman National Park, Water Taxi
– Milford Sound cruise, Mt Cook, Pancake & Glacier viewing
– Coastal Pacific & Tranzalpine trains, lunch as per itinerary & Tax.

EXCLUSIONS:
Flight tickets, anything not mentioned in the Itinerary

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT

A deposit of 20% per person is required to confirm the booking at least 90 days PRIOR to the travel date. Payment of the deposit will indicate an acceptance of our terms and conditions by the purchaser and/or passenger. Final payment is due 21 days (for groups 35 days) before date of travel. In the case of bookings made less than 21 days (for groups 35 days) before the date of commencement, full payment must be made at the time of booking. Payments NOT received within the stipulated time frame may attract a late payment fee of 2% on the due amount.

CANCELLATION FEES

45 OR more days before departure, NZ$200 per person. Within 45 days before departure, loss of deposit. Within 10 days of departure 50% of the tour cost. No refund will be due within 24 hours of travel date. If you cancel, then each case will be considered on its own merits, as it will be dependent on charges made by individual suppliers and operators. Setting up your tour is complicated, as is cancelling the arrangements.

In case any of your events booked through TT Tours are required to be cancelled due to any unforeseen OR bad weather conditions, then you will be entitled for a refund of the booking amount as per the supplier’s terms in the following month, less NZD30 being our admin charges towards processing the refund.