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Scenic New Zealand (Winter)

10 Days

Itinerary

On arrival at Auckland airport, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Local representative outside the baggage hall. Enjoy snacks on arrival. Proceed and check into your hotel. (Standard Check in time: 1400Hrs). Later the evening is at leisure for you to explore this city on your own. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and get set for a day of fun as we take you for a city tour of Auckland Harbour Bridge and waterfront drive. See the West Haven Marina, the War Memorial Museum and drive through the Parnell, onto Bastion Point amongst Auckland's most expensive residential area. En route enjoy hot lunch at an Indian restaurant. See the view of Waite Mata Harbour and beaches that are unmatched.

Proceed to Off road New Zealand. Here you opt for either Kart racing OR Monster truck ride. Later proceed to Rotorua. With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture and natural hot springs, Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations. Tonight hot Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant. Proceed to hotel and check in.

After an American breakfast, proceed to Agrodome which will give you a chance to see through the eyes of a true New Zealand farmer. Witness the Agrodome Sheep Show an exciting and informative insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture, featuring different breeds of sheep, sheep shearing, cow milking, lamb feeding and dog demonstrations. After hot Indian lunch visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve where you can wander around the bubbling mud pools and see the famous 'Pohutu' Geyser. Also visit Government garden time permitting. Later enjoy an Indian Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Rotorua.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Auckland. En route visit the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves in the lush Waikato region. Marvel at Mother Nature's light display, as you glide silently through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worm situated underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow-worm lights that make up the Glow-worm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you will immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glow-worms that light your way. Enjoy lunch at local Indian restaurant. Arrive at Auckland. Visit Sky Tower for a super 360-degree view of this amazing city. Enjoy hot Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Check into your hotel.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Queenstown, South Island. Enjoy Indian Lunch at local Indian restaurant. Today get ready to experience the famous Gondola ride, also a fast convenient access to the best views in the region, which is reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere. Tour historic Arrowtown and visit bungy jump centre.

After an American breakfast, depart from Queenstown and travel via Te Anau to the stunning glacier-carved Eglington Valley and through the awe inspiring Homer Tunnel to arrive at Milford Sound. Enjoy the full-day tour on an unforgettable journey to arrive at Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy lunch on board the cruise (More than 20 passengers get Indian lunch else we will serve local meal). Journey into the untouched paradise of Milford Sound and explore the natural wonders and history surrounding this deep fiord. Later tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a local restaurant.

Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel. The day is free for you to enjoy Queenstown on your own. You have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline rush and enjoy activities like Bungy Jumping, Sky diving, Jet-boating etc as optional activities. The rest of the day is at leisure. You have a chance to feel the adrenaline rush and enjoy Jet-boating. Prepare yourself for the thrill and excitement of the ultimate Jet Boating experience with world famous Shotover Jet. It's a unique, breathtaking white water ride and an adrenaline rush you'll never forget! It's an amazing white water ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, your expert driver puts your 'Big Red' Jet Boat through its paces and skillfully whips it past rocky outcrops, skims around crags and boulders and speeds through the dramatic and narrow canyons. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant.

After an American breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Twizel / Omarama in the Mount Cook region. En route visit Mrs Jone's Fresh fruit stall which is one of the best known fruit stalls in Central Otago, with people coming from all over the world to visit. The fruit stall stocks a huge array of fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, honey products and vegetables. Next we visit Puzzling world Wanaka which has been messing with people's heads no matter what age, nationality or experience. We invite you to come and enjoy Wanaka's wonderful world of weirdness! After an Indian Lunch proceed to travel to scenic Mount Cook region and visit the Mt Cook Lookout point. Later proceed to Twizel / Omarama for Overnight.

This morning after breakfast proceed to Christchurch enroute the picturesque Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog Monument and Church of Good Shepherd. Lake Tekapo is one of the six beautiful lakes in Twizel. Later continue descending the mountain ranges across Canterbury plains to the Garden City - Christchurch, take a nice Indian lunch and then enjoy a city tour that includes the beautiful Mona Vale gardens, re-constructed CBD and the new 'cardboard' Cathedral. Enjoy hot Indian Dinner and check into the hotel.

This morning after an American breakfast or a boxed breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, where your memorable Thomas Cook tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your "Amazing New Zealand" tour.

What your tour price includes?

  • Airfare and internal flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa charges
  • Sightseeing, accommodation and services as per the above mentioned itinerary
  • All transfers and excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
  • Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Thomas Cook Tour Manager (Subject to minimum 25 customers) or a local Representative.

What your tour price does not include?

  • If you wish to travel in advance i.e. before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject to availability of seats for the given dates & ticket validity) which will be advised to you by our sales staff / travel agent. Kindly note, the deviation will be actioned only 30 Days prior to departure date.
  • Mandatory Tipping for on tour Services (Coach Driver, Local Guides etc)
  • It is mandatory to pay NZD 5 per person/per day. Our Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour.
  • PCR test in India & New Zealand
  • The tour cost does not include POE charges & passport charges
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-bar, mineral water, telephone charges, food & drink that are not a part of the package.
  • Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees & local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the above itinerary.
  • Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.

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Scenic New Zealand (Winter)
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