Overview
Highlights:
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Guided Tour of Te Puia
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Stargazing at Tekapo Springs
- International Antarctic Centre
Your journey begins in Auckland. After landing, collect your rental car and transfer to the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day unwinding or enjoying a gentle walk through this bustling harbour city. Overnight at your hotel in Auckland.
Start the day with stunning skyline views from Sky Tower (Auckland). Spend the rest of your day exploring Auckland’s cosmopolitan atmosphere from chic cafés to scenic harbour walks and cultural attractions. Overnight at your hotel in Auckland.
Depart for Rotorua, making a magical stop at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guided tour reveals the caves’ surreal glowworm formations. Upon reaching Rotorua, check in and unwind amid the geothermal ambiance. Overnight at your hotel in Rotorua.
Discover the heart of Māori heritage at Te Puia (Rotorua), where geothermal wonders and cultural storytelling merge. Follow it up with the Agrodome Farm Show for a fun, interactive experience showcasing New Zealand’s agricultural spirit. Overnight at your hotel in Rotorua.
Return to Auckland, board your flight south, and arrive in Queenstown. After picking up your rental car, settle into your hotel and take in the dramatic mountain and lake views surrounding this alpine gem. Overnight at your hotel in Queenstown.
Set off on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. Glide through the pristine waters beneath steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls, and keep your eyes open for seals and dolphins. A delicious onboard lunch completes this stunning experience. Overnight at your hotel in Queenstown.
Soar to the top of Skyline Queenstown and soak in panoramic views. Whether you’re looking for adventure or tranquillity, the summit offers the perfect vantage point for photos, short walks, or simply enjoying a drink with a view. Overnight at your hotel in Queenstown.
Leave Queenstown behind and drive through spectacular alpine landscapes to Lake Tekapo. With its turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks, this peaceful lakeside village is a true highlight of the South Island. Check in and enjoy a tranquil evening. Overnight at your hotel in Lake Tekapo.
Experience the magic of New Zealand’s night sky at Tekapo Springs. Soak in warm pools under a blanket of stars as expert guides share stories of the southern constellations. This stargazing experience is a truly unforgettable moment of serenity. Overnight at your hotel in Lake Tekapo.
Drive through scenic countryside to Christchurch. After checking in, take time to explore the city’s innovative architecture, riverside markets, or picturesque gardens at your leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Christchurch.
Step into a polar world at the International Antarctic Centre. This immersive attraction lets you feel the chill of an Antarctic storm, learn about research expeditions, and meet little blue penguins a perfect finale to your New Zealand adventure. Overnight at your hotel in Christchurch.
After breakfast, return your rental car at Christchurch Airport and prepare for your onward journey with unforgettable memories of the landscapes, culture, and hospitality of New Zealand.
END OF TOUR
Includes
- New Zealand Visa Fees.
- Travel Insurance – For Trip Duration (Up to the age of 59 Years).
- 11 Nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels.
- Daily breakfast (Except on the day of arrival).
- 1 Rental Car – 5 Days (Auckland Airport to Auckland Airport) – Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid.
- 1 Rental Car – 5 Days (Queenstown Airport to Christchurch Airport) – Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid.
- Sky Tower Admission.
- Waitomo Glowworm Cave.
- Te Po Guided Experience.
- Farm Show Agrodome.
- Milford Cruise with Lunch.
- Skyline Gondola Ride.
- Stargazing Tour – English Commentary.
- International Antarctic Centre.
Excludes
- Airfares (International & Domestic).
- 5% GST and 5% TCS.
- Hotel City Tax (If Any) – Payable directly at the hotel reception either during check-in or before check-out.
- Additional meals and beverages that are not mentioned.
- Hotel security deposits.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
The best time to visit New Zealand is during the shoulder seasons: late spring (April-May) and early autumn (September-October). This period offers the best balance of pleasant weather (mild to warm). Fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months (June-August). Lower prices than high season.
New Zealand’s dress code is very casual and relaxed, so the best approach for a leisure tour is to pack comfortable, versatile clothes that can be worn in layers. This is key because the weather can be unpredictable and can change rapidly (sometimes experiencing “four seasons in one day”)
Yes, you will have excellent access to Indian meals, Indian Veg Meals, and good, manageable availability for Jain meals in New Zealand, especially in and around the major cities. New Zealand has a significant Indian population, particularly in Auckland and Wellington, which has led to a thriving and diverse Indian food scene.
The processing time for a New Zealand Tourist Visa may take upto 45 days. It is strongly advised to apply for your New Zealand Visitor Visa at least 2 to 3 months before your planned travel date to account for any potential delays.
Duly filled Visa application form along with photographs as per consulate specifications, recent bank statements , return air tickets, hotel confirmations, travel itinerary etc. Our customer service associate would be more than happy to assist and guide you through the entire visa application process.
Your tour will entail easy to moderate activity levels. At JnC we believe that “Travel is in Details” and keeping this ideology in forefront, we mostly have relaxed itineraries.
Payment structure for the tour depends on the timeframe of booking, If the tour is booked with less than 30 day from tour start date, complete tour cost needs to be paid. In case the booking is done well in advance, monies can be paid in couple of installment i.e. Booking amount, First Installment and Final Instalment, Our associates will guide and help you through the entire payment process, where monies can be paid using multiple platforms like bank transfers, Debit/Credit Cards, UPI, Cheques etc.
Well It depends on multiple factors viz. tour duration, activities that you intend to experience whilst on tour, the sighseeings, meals, shopping, etc. Our travel associate would be more than happy to dicuss this in line with the itineary that has been finalised with yopu.
In case you are interested in seeing an attraction that is not listed, we would be more than happy to add the same since this is a customized tour. Please indicate the same to our travel associate and he would look at the best possible fit.
HOTELS ENVISAGED:
| Country/City | Hotel Name (4 Star) | No of Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG or similar | 02 |
| Rotorua | Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua or similar | 02 |
| Queenstown | Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG or similar | 03 |
| Lake Tekapo | Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake or similar | 02 |
| Christchurch | Wyndham Garden Christchurch City or similar | 02 |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
● The booking must be done min 45 days in advance
● No hotels have been blocked & are strictly subject to availability; in case above mentioned hotels are not available similar hotels will be offered
● All the transfers will be on a point-to-point basis
● The quotation is based on min 2 adults travelling, if the passenger count changes, the cost will also change.
● The cost mentioned in the quotation is based on today’s exchange rate, if the exchange rate changes the cost will also change
● The above rates for quotation reference only, room space is subject to hotel availability upon request.
● Morning and night surcharge to be applied for Airport transfer between 05:30 – 06:59 & 20:01 –24:00.
● For Insurance claims, guests need to coordinate with the Insurance company directly
● The above rates are not valid during Christmas, New Year & Chinese New Year.
● The hotel’s standard check-in time is 3 PM, and the check-out time is 11 AM