New Zealand
Cities:
DAY 1: Auckland: Welcome to New Zealand
Once you reach Auckland, you will be transferred to the hotel where you can check in and relax. Spend the rest of the day of your New Zealand trip at leisure. Pick up some knick knacks at the markets or try some of the local cuisines. In the evening, you can head out to Sky Tower to enjoy the panoramic views of the glittering city skyline. Head back to the hotel to relax.
DAY 2: Bay of Islands: Arrival
Prepare for a transfer to the Bay of Islands after a delicious breakfast. Once you reach, check into the hotel and then spend the rest of the day at leisure. Get some rest at the hotel in Paihia.
Day 3: Bay of Islands: Hole in the Rock Cruise
Get started with an early breakfast and then check out from the hotel. Head out for the Hole in the Rock Cruise on this all-inclusive New Zealand honeymoon package. This cruise will take you to tourist attractions of New Zealand like Cape Brett and right up to the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island. Spot dolphins, whales and other marine animals with your partner on this cruise. Relax with your partner on the beach at Urupukapuka island. After the cruise, you will be transferred back to Auckland. Check into your hotel and sleep off the night.
Day 4: Queenstown: Arrival
Enjoy a tasty breakfast and then check out from the hotel to proceed to the next leg of this New Zealand tour. Proceed to the Auckland airport where you will be transferred by flight to Queenstown.
As you reach Queenstown, check into the hotel and relax.
Flight duration from Auckland to Queenstown: Approx.2 hours
Day 5: Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise
Get ready for one of the most beautiful experiences on your trip in New Zealand with the Milford Sound Cruise. Drive past Eglinton valley and enjoy the view of the cliffs, glaciers and massive peaks and spot dolphins and seals. You can hike up the mountains and take walks in the rainforest. Head back to the Queenstown hotel after an adventurous cruise and tour and relax.
Day 6: Queenstown: Shotover jet boat ride & Sky Complex
This New Zealand tour itinerary also includes a shotover jet boat ride wherein you will be taken deep into the canyons. After a fun boat ride, head to the Sky complex for a gondola ride. Enjoy the panoramic views from Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on this gondola ride of this New Zealand holiday. Catch up on some sleep at the hotel after you are done.
Day 7: Franz Josef: Arrival
After a hearty breakfast, checkout from the hotel and then proceed to Franz Josef. Once you reach, complete all the check in formalities and then relax. Spend the remaining day at your own leisure. Distance from Queenstown to Franz Josef: 353 km Travel time (Queenstown to Franz Josef): Approx. 5 hours
Day 8: Franz Josef: Glacier walk
Proceed for a guided glacier walk through Franz Josef that will take you through a maze of ice. Enjoy the view from the Glacier Lookout Point and then traverse through rainforests and valleys on this New Zealand tour.
There is a wildlife centre nearby and plenty of watersports you can enjoy at your own expense. Once you are done, head back to the hotel and get some sleep.
Tip:Take a guided helicopter ride for an aerial view of this beautiful region.
Day 9: Christchurch: TranzAlpine train
The TranzAlpine train journey gives you the most thrilling vistas of the misty mountains of the Southern Alps on your trip.
Once you have finished a grand breakfast, head to the Greymouth bus station. When you reach there, you will be transferred to Christchurch on the TranzAlpine train via one of the world’s most scenic routes.
On your journey, gaze at mist-capped mountains, wild rivers, glaciers and the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks with your beloved. Once you reach, check into the hotel and retire for the night.
Distance from Greymouth to Christchurch: 241 km
Travel time (Greymouth to Christchurch): Approx 3 hours
Day 10: Christchurch: Time to depart
Fly home with grand memories of your vacation in New Zealand. End the last day of your New Zealand tour with a delicious breakfast. Then proceed to the Christchurch airport and board your flight back home.