Cities Covered

Queenstown, Wanaka, Glacier Region, Hokitika, Greymouth, Christchurch,

Kaikoura, Blenheim, Picton, Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Matamata, Waitomo, Auckland

Date of Journey

17^th May, 2025

Duration

11 Nights/ 12 Days

                 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

QUEENSTOWN MILFORD SOUND

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu where the Devils Staircase rest area and viewpoint is a highlight. Continue to Mossburn before joining SH94 and heading to the lakeside township of Te Anau, an ideal place to pick up any last minute supplies.

Not just a journey, the Milford Road is a destination in itself with the scenic highway featuring spectacular alpine scenery. Be sure to stop at Eglington Valley to appreciate the beauty and sheer scale of the landscape. View the spectacular reflections of the Earl Mountains at the Mirror Lakes and keep an eye out for Kea, New Zealand’s cheeky mountain parrot on the way.

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

A full-length cruise of Milford Sound in modern-purpose built vessels offers

magnificent views of the Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Commentaries are provided in several languages.

MILFORD SOUND QUEENSTOWN

The return journey along the stunning Milford Road scenic highway providesthe possibility of stopping for further sightseeing or photo opportunities that may have been missed on the way into Milford. At Te Anau, you’ll turn inland to Mossburn then northwards to the little lakeside settlement of Kingston. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu as it meanders beneath the surrounding towering mountains as you take yet another scenic journey into Queenstown.

Travel through scenic rainforests and past flowing rivers towards Hokitika, known for its pounamu (jade, greenstone). This region is steeped in gold and coal mining history and set on a former gold rush site; the replica

“Shantytown” is a short detour off the main highway. Sunsets can be magic on the West Coast with the sun going down over the sea and the snowcapped mountains to the east tinged with a rosy, soft pink glow.

Hokitika

A true photogenic gem — brilliant turquoise water fringed with stark white limestone cliffs and lush green rainforest — Hokitika Gorge is one of the West Coast’s most instantly recognisable scenes.

It’s also one of the easiest to access. An easy, well-formed forest trail leads to this visual feast representing nature’s most glorious colour palette.

Greymouth

Greymouth is famous primarily for being the largest town on New Zealand’s

 West Coast, known for its rich mining history, particularly coal mining, and as the home of the well-regarded Monteith’s Brewery; it’s also notable for its access to high-quality pounamu (New Zealand greenstone/jade) which local artisans carve, and the nearby Brunner Mine Historic Area, a significant site for early coal mining in the country.

Today’s adventure is on the Great Alpine Highway. This remarkable journey on the Arthur’s Pass Road is the shortest and most spectacular route across  to the East Coast. Travel through the foothills of the mighty Southern Alps and alongside spectacular braided rivers until the flat green farmlands of the Canterbury Plains heralds your arrival into Christchurch.

                                 Christchurch Tramway – Tram & Gondola Combo

Explore Christchurch’s city centre on board a heritage tram. The all-day hopon hop-off ticket allows you to visit the best of the central city sights at your leisure with the full circuit taking 50 minutes to complete. The Canterbury Museum & Botanic Gardens, The Terrace and Riverside Market and New Regent Street are just some of sights to be seen on the 18 stops enroute.

Twenty minutes from the city centre, the Christchurch Gondola glides you to the top of the Port Hills for stunning panoramic view of the city, harbour, Pacific Ocean across the sprawling Canterbury Plains to the snow-capped Southern Alps.

Dolphin Encounter Watch

Dusky dolphins can be found all year along the Kaikoura coast and it is something incredibly special that these wild animals choose to stop and engage with swimmers in the water. Watch the exhilarating displays of jumps, leaps, tail slapping and somersaults of these acrobatic and energetic dolphins. Watchers and those who choose to swim with the dolphins travel in the same boat and it’s fascinating to witness the interaction between swimmers and wild dolphins while onboard. Duration: 4 hours.

  KAIKOURA TO PICTON

Coastal scenery will be a feature for much of the journey north. Thirtyminutes out of Kaikoura, the Ohau Point lookout is a great place to stop andview the seal colony lounging on the rocks and frolicking in the rock pools. Further on, the fascinating landscape at Lake Grasmere provides for an interesting stop when the ponds turn coral pink in late summer. The journey then takes you through Blenheim wine-growing country to the vibrant seaport town of Picton.

BLENHEIM

Sample the beloved vintages of the Marlborough Wine Region in Blenheim, an agricultural town in the heart of New Zealand’s renowned wine hub. More than 20 wineries are just a hop, skip and a corkscrew away from Blenheim, where a stream of cafes and restaurants serve up tasty, artisan fare. One of the sunniest towns in New Zealand, Blenheim is the perfect destination for foodies and wine lovers who love to soak up the sun while sipping the fruits of a vineyard’s labor. Time permitting, we will visit Wither Hills Farm park and Japanese Park.

PICTON

Nestled in the heart of the majestic Marlborough Sounds, Picton is quite possibly the prettiest seaside town in New Zealand. There are plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained, from bush walks and kayaking to wine tours and fishing trips. With a wide range of accommodation options, plus plenty of cafés and restaurants to enjoy, So, if you’re looking for a place to unwind and create cherished memories, look no further than Picton, it’s the perfect place to be together.

                                 Ferry Picton to Wellington

Cruise across the Cook Strait between New Zealand’s North and SouthIslands. The ship crossing between Wellington and Picton through the Marlborough Sounds with its beautiful coves, sparkling clear waters and lush forests, is known as one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world. Duration: 3.5 hours.

                                Te Papa Museum of New Zealand – Guided Tour

Explore selected highlights of Te Papa’s exhibitions on this informative and

engaging tour. This tour will introduce you to natural environment, history, and Maori culture collections.

Only 10 minutes from Taupo township, on the Waikato River, the WairakeiTourist Park boasts its own geothermal wonders and natural marvels like the magnificent, thundering Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon. Travel on through forest and farm to the larger geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Full of steaming vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, Rotorua is a destination like no other.

   Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland – General Admission – Self Guided

Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, WaiO-Tapu is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. You are introduced to a uniquely different natural landscape – the key to what you see lies below the surface – one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand.Clearly defined tracks provide you with the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of this area through a series of different walks taking from 30 to 75 minutes or more, each with their own unique volcanic vistas to fascinate all ages.The nature of the reserve being an active volcanic area and the undulating terrain may present some difficulties for people with various disabilities.

   Redwoods Treewalk Daytime

A 700-metre walkway made up of 28 suspension bridges and platforms high amongst giant redwood trees. Enjoy extraordinary, majestic beauty by day orthe mesmerising and magical forest illuminated with lanterns at night. Allow 40 minutes.

ROTORUA TO MATAMATA

Journey towards the rural town of Matamata, well known for its thoroughbred horse industry and dairy farming heritage. Located just 15

minutes from the centre of town, the Hobbiton Movie Set is now Matamata’s biggest attraction.

                                 HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOUR

Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your guide will take you on fully guided tour around the set pointing out the most famous  locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. Venture beyondthe door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior. Visit the Mill and Green Dragon Inn where you will be presented with a complimentary beverage.

MATAMATA TO WAITOMO

Farewell Middle-earth country and travel through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and lush pastureland. Pass by scenic Lake Karapiro and thequaint township of Cambridge, flanked by picturesque horse studs and leafy oak trees. Arrive at Waitomo, where a labyrinth of caves and underground rivers are hidden under the rolling green hills.

WAITOMO GLOW WORM CAVES GUIDED TOUR

An ancient world 30 million years in the making brought to life by the tour guide through story-telling its history, features and legends. Stunning, delicate cave formations and a boat ride through the starry wonderland ofArachnocampa Luminosa, thousands of magical glowworms, unique to New Zealand. Photography is not permitted in this cave.

 WAITOMO TO AUCKLAND

Today’s journey takes you through prime Waikato Farmland. Skirt pastHamilton City and cross the mighty Waikato River which will then accompanyyou for much of the journey, until the Auckland city skyline appears on the horizon.

Transfer Hotel to Airport       

Optional Tours Day 2 – 19.05.205

Day 4 – 21.05.2025

Day 10 – 27.05.2025

OPTIONAL SUGGESTION – not included  

The Hell’s Gate Experience – Walk + Mud Bath and Spas

Currency:             NZD

Adult:                   103.00 per person

Child:                    54.00 per person

Just 15 minutes from central Rotorua, experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds. Take a one hour guided tour or a self-guided walk around this geothermal reserve. See erupting waters, an active mud volcano, land coral and a hot waterfall, or try your hand at Maori carving. At Hell’s Gate the healing properties of the geothermal mud and sulphur mineral water have been used by local Maori for over 800 years. After your geothermal walk, open and clean your skin in the unique geothermal mud and cleanse with a soak in the sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience. Duration: 3 hours   

HOTELS

FLIGHTS – As per separate sheet

QUOTATION DETAILS:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc not utilized on your tour.

Private Vehicle is available for POINT-TO-POINT SERVICES and is not to be considered as VEHICLE ON DISPOSAL.

TIPS are not included in the Holiday Price.

Optional Cost is not included in the Holiday Price.

Child with bed policy will be applicable for child of 12 years old and above.

Due to Safety and Health Restriction at hotels, Maximum 3 Person in Room Allowed

Rights reserves to management to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay, traffic jam or for any other reason whatsoever, or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or any other services

Tour Manager may amend itinerary if certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed.

Itinerary may be amended, altered or withdrawn for reasons beyond the control of the management or tour manager.

The itinerary has been designed by professionals and sufficient care has been taken to ensure all sightseeing/ tours on each day. However, if for any reason any sightseeing/ tour could not be completed either in full or in part on any given date or dates, no compensation shall be payable by the Company.

Indian lunches and dinners and local meals are pre-set. A-la carte is not possible.

Jain Meal will not be served on Theme Parks

The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity on tour.

Any damage caused to hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers

The tour manager and driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, because in some city’s coaches are restricted

There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc not utilized on your tour

Once an air ticket is issued, date change penalty cost will be applicable. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges

Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly. If the tour does not operate due to ‘Force majeure’ e.g. cancellation of flights, natural calamity, non-receipt of valid visa by any fellow group member/s or otherwise if sufficient number of guests have not booked the package which results to fall of group MOS (minimum operating strength) etc. then cancellation charges levied by airlines and other service charges will be borne by the passengers.

In the event of cancellation of tour for whatsoever reasons, depending upon the mode of credit received by the company from suppliers including airlines, refund if any will be given either by way of credit note or payment to your bank account. Refund will be processed within 60 days from the date of proposed date of departure of the tour.

In the event of any discrepancy in terms and conditions detailed in booking form vis-à-vis this itinerary, terms mentioned here in above will prevail. All disputes are subject to Kolkata jurisdiction. 

INCLUSIONS

• Airfare, VISA & Insurance
• Air-Conditioned chartered coach with English speaking driver as specified in itinerary above
• Accommodation as specified above or similar standard
• Meals as specified
• Sightseeing and attraction entry fees as specified
• Arrival documents

EXCLUSIONS

• GST
• TCS
• Porter service
• Any OPTIONAL SERVICES quoted separately above
• Any items or services not specified in the itinerary above
• Early or late check-out of rooms unless specified