DAY
1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland,you will be met by our local representative for
either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental car.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND SIGHTSEEING
Morning tour including Victoria Park Market,Westhaven Marina and the
volcanic crater of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city and Waitemata
harbour. (B)
DAY 3 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
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. (B)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA
Visit
Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring
geysers.Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand's
trout,birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand
farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations,cow milking and an introduction
to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This
evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (Feast) and Concert. (B, D)
DAY 5 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH
Transfer to Rotorua Airport today for your flight to the `Garden City'of
Christchurch where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel,
Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch NOT included. (B)
DAY 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through the towns of Timaru and
Oamaru. Continue south to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin,
renowned for it's natural history and Otago University. (B)
DAY 7 - DUNEDIN
This morning enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Dunedin.You may wish to take
an optional tour to Larnach Castle and view albatross,penguins and other
wildlife on the Otago Peninsula this afternoon. (B)
DAY 8 - DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN
Travel to Queenstown this afternoon. For seat in coach passengers,this will
start with a train journey through the Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi,then
continue by coach following old gold-mining trails. (B)
DAY 9 - MILFORD SOUND
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden,and onward to Lake Te
Anau.Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made
Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound.Enjoy a cruise on this world famous
fiord,dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls.Return to
Queenstown by coach. (B)
DAY 10 - QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the small town of Twizel.
Continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook,New Zealand's
highest peak.Visit the `Church of the Good Shepherd'at Lake Tekapo before
travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the `Garden City'of
Christchurch. (B)
DAY 11 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of
your rental car.We trust you enjoyed your Flexi tours Vacation! (B)
