Best of Australia – Cities, Coastlines & Wildlife
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Day 1: Arrival – Auckland
Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and main international gateway, set between two harbours.
Evening at leisure.
Included: Dinner
Day 2: Auckland → Waitomo Glowworm Caves → Rotorua
Glowworms & Geothermal Landscapes
Drive south through rolling countryside.
Highlights:
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a silent boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms (subject to operation)
Continue to Rotorua, a region famous for geothermal activity and Māori culture.
Extra: Tea/Coffee en route
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Rotorua → Auckland
Māori Culture & Natural Wonders
Visit Te Puia:
- Pōhutu Geyser
- Mud pools & sulphur springs
- Māori cultural experiences
- Kiwi bird enclosure
Later:
- Agrodome Farm Show – sheep shearing & farm life
- Government Gardens along Lake Rotorua
Return to Auckland.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Auckland – City Experience
City orientation includes:
- Harbour Bridge
- Queen Street
- Auckland Waterfront
Visit:
- Sky Tower Observatory Deck
- Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium
- Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Auckland → ✈ Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, surrounded by alpine peaks and Lake Wakatipu.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Queenstown
Highlights:
- Arrowtown & Arrowtown Museum
- Kawarau Gorge Bungy Jumping Point (viewpoint)
- Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau River
- Gondola Ride to Bob’s Peak for panoramic views
Evening free along the waterfront.
Extra: Coffee at Bob’s Peak
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Queenstown → Milford Sound → Queenstown
UNESCO World Heritage Fjord
Scenic drive through Fiordland National Park via:
- Lake Wakatipu
- Lake Te Anau
- Chasm Waterfall
Enjoy a Milford Sound Cruise past waterfalls, cliffs, and rainforests.
Extra: Tea/Coffee at Milford Sound
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Queenstown – Leisure Day
Free day for optional activities (own cost):
- Bungy Jumping
- Skydiving
- Quad biking
- Ziplining
- Hot air ballooning
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Queenstown → Wanaka → Fox Glacier
Stop at Lake Wanaka for photos.
Visit Puzzling World:
- Optical illusions
- Hall of Following Faces
Continue through dramatic West Coast scenery to Fox Glacier.
Extra: Tea/Coffee en route
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Fox Glacier → Arthur’s Pass → Christchurch
Morning at Fox Glacier (optional walks or helicopter flight at own cost).
Proceed to Arthur’s Pass and board the TranzAlpine Train, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys.
Arrive Christchurch by evening.
Extra: Tea/Coffee on TranzAlpine
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Christchurch – Departure
City highlights:
- Cardboard Cathedral
- Botanic Gardens
- Avon River
- Antarctic Centre & South Pole Experience
Transfer to airport for onward flight.
Included: Breakfast
- Passport validity must be at least 6 months from travel date
- New Zealand visa approval subject to immigration rules
- Internal flights subject to schedule changes
- TranzAlpine & Milford Sound subject to weather conditions
- Adventure activities depend on weather and health conditions
- Hotels and sightseeing order may change for operational reasons
- Travel insurance is mandatory
- Cancellation charges apply as per supplier policy
What our customers are saying about us
“New Zealand is unreal.”
Glowworms, fjords, glaciers—every day felt different.
“Milford Sound was emotional.”
No photos can prepare you for it.
“Perfect mix of culture and scenery.”
Rotorua + Queenstown was a brilliant combo.
“The TranzAlpine train was a highlight.”
One dropdown after another.
“Well-paced and premium.”
Didn’t feel rushed anywhere.
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