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11-September-2025
New Zealand
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NZ5347 29AUG WLGCHC 1035 1140REPORTING DATE:
11-09-2025
ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two sparkling Harbour and the appealing Hauraki Gulf is why Auckland is known as the City of Sails. The city's heart beats to a Polynesian rhythm, its people a melting pot of cultures that deliver unique dining and shopping experiences.
Transfer from Auckland Airport to Hotel
Packed Dinner
Check into hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel in AucklandDay 1 : 12-09-2025 Friday
Meals Plan: Dinner
AUCKLAND
Breakfast at hotel
Sky Tower Admission
Standing prominently in Auckland City, the iconic Sky Tower provides a great introduction to the city with panoramic 360 degree views up to 80km in every direction. Take an elevator ride 328 metres high above street level and enjoy views over the city and across to ancient volcanoes, sparkling Harbour and beyond.
Kelly Tarltons General Admission
Just 15 minutes from the centre of the city, this popular aquarium showcases over 30 live animals exhibits in spectacular habitat displays, including the southern hemisphere’s largest Sub – Antarctic Penguin Colony exhibit and immersive underwater viewing Tunnels. Allow 1.5 – 2 hours.
Half day Waiheke Island Tour with return ferry including local lunch.
Includes: Return Ferry
Take a 40 minutes scenic cruise through the sparkling Harbour waters of the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island and return. Comfortable passenger Catamarans with top viewing decks operate on a regular daily service between the Auckland
Ferry Terminal and Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island.
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in AucklandDay 2 : 13-09-2025 Saturday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and proceed from Auckland to Waitomo - Approx travel time 3 hours
Leave the city behind you and travel through the green countryside to Waitomo. Beneath the surface of this ancient
limestone region is a series of vast cave systems decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and glow-worms.
Lunch at Roselands Garden Resort
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
An ancient world 30 million years in the making brought to life by the tour guide through story-telling its history, features
and legends. Stunning, delicate cave formations and a boat ride through the starry wonderland of Arachnocampa
Luminosa, thousands of magical glowworms, unique to New Zealand. Photography is not permitted in this cave. Allow
45 minutes.
Waitomo to Rotorua - Approx travel time 2 ¼ hours
The journey to Rotorua will take you through a mixture of farmland, Lakeland and forest. From the moment you enter
Rotorua, you know you are somewhere like nowhere else. Full of steaming vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud
pools, Rotorua is a destination like no other.
Proceed to Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your guide will take you on fully guided tour around the
set pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. Venture beyond the door
and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior. Visit the Mill and Green Dragon Inn where you will be presented with a
complimentary beverage. Duration: 2.5 hours.
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Check in to hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel in RotoruaDay 3 : 14-09-2025 Sunday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
ROTORUA
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Rotorua Sightseeing
Agrodome Farm Show
Agrodome is just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua city centre, in the heart of a real 350-acre working New Zealand farm.
You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. Witness a live sheep shearing
demonstration and the remarkable farm dogs as they demonstrate their ability to respond to commands and keep those
sheep in line. Your visit includes access to the Farmyard Nursery, home to the smallest, cutest animals at the Agrodome.
Pet and have your photo taken with cute lambs and other baby farm animals. Then pop across to the herding area to
watch a free live dog trial after the show. Allow: 1 hour
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
Te Puia - Te Ra Guided Experience
Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu
geyser. Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori
Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and geyser.
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in RotoruaDay 4 : 15-09-2025 Monday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
ROTORUA – TAUPO – WELLINGTON
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from the hotel and proceed from Rotorua to Taupo - Approx travel time 1 ½ hours
Head south towards the magnificent thermal region of Taupo, famous for its trout fishing and the thundering Huka Falls.
Beautiful Lake Taupo sits next to a remarkable trio of volcanoes that dominate the skyline on a clear day.
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
Taupo to Wellington - Approx travel time 5½ hours
There’s a bit of everything on today’s journey. Skirt the shores of vast Lake Taupo, traverse the remote Desert Road
where dramatic volcanic peaks dominate the landscape, and follow the sparkling Tasman Sea to Wellington. Wellington
is New Zealand’s capital city. Set between a sparking Harbour and forest-clad green hills, this compact city is home to
New Zealand’s National Museum and is best explored on foot.
Wellington City Sightseeing Tour (It time Permits)
Check into hotel and relax
Dinner at Local Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in WellingtonDay 5 : 16-09-2025 Tuesday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
WELLINGTON – CHRISTCHRUCH BY FLIGHT
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and Transfer from Wellington Hotel to Christchurch Airport
Board Air New Zealand Airways NZ 5345 departing Wellington at 1010hrs and arrive Christchurch at 1115hrs.
Arrive Christchurch
Set against the majestic backdrops of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is romantically known as New
Zealand's Garden City. Edwardian punters, glide down the beautiful Avon River. Historic trams trundle by the Canterbury
Museum, Botanic Gardens and the best of the City’s shopping in Cashel, High and Colombo Streets, picture-perfect New
Regent Street and the popular Riverside Markets. Renowned for its street art, Christchurch is an ever-changing city
buzzing with creativity and flair.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
A Half Day City Sightseeing tour covers the city highlights including Canterbury University, Riccarton House and Bush,
Hagley Park, Museum and Botanical Gardens.
International Antarctic Centre – General Admission
Located an 8-minute walk from Christchurch Airport or 20-minute drive from central Christchurch. See, touch, feel and
fall in love with Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre where a slice of this astounding continent can be
experienced. Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hagglund Antarctic vehicle ride, befriend a husky dog, enjoy the
4D theatre experience and mingle with the little blue penguins. Allow 2-3 hours.
Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Set in 180 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open range wildlife park. The Park cares for over one
thousand animals representing 90 different species, many of which are critically endangered. Hop on board the
complimentary Safari Shuttle driven by a Wildlife expert who provides a commentary whilst driving a 25 minutes circuit
of the park. See New Zealand’s Iconic Native species including Kiwi, Kea and Tuatara.
Located 30 minutes from Christchurch CBD and 15 minutes from the airport. Allow at Least 3 hours.
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Check into hotel and relax
Overnight stay at the hotel in ChristchurchDay 6 : 17-09-2025 Wednesday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
CHRISTCHURCH – LAKE TEKAPO – MT COOK
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and proceed to MT Cook via Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo - Approx travel time 3 ½ hours
Departing Christchurch, a lush patchwork of flat, green farmlands surrounds you as you traverse some of the most
impressive, braided rivers in the world. Enroute, the charming village of Geraldine provides for a convenient halfway
refreshment stop. At Lake Tekapo the Church of The Good Shepherd, sitting solitary at the edge of the vivid blue lake,
offers a popular photo opportunity.
Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook - Approx travel time 1 ½ hours
Traverse the brilliant blue Ohau canal and hug the shores of magnificent Lake Pukaki as you travel up the spectacular
valley to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook.
Buffet Lunch, Alpine Restaurant at Hermitage Hotel
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre's 126-seat custom-designed theatre is a tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary,
humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world's greatest explorers, the centre showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook
region, its people and its place in the universe.
Big Sky Stargazing
Report to Hermitage Activities Desk 10mins prior
Experienced guides provide an introduction to the southern night sky using the naked eye, astro-binoculars and state of
the art astronomy telescopes. The tour is delivered either from an outdoor viewing platform or, if the weather is
unfavourable, a 'live' orientation indoors in the 360 digital Dome Planetarium theatre.
Glacier Explorer
Report to Hermitage Activities Desk 30mins prior.
Depart Mt Cook Village on a bus trip to Tasman Valley followed by a 25 minute alpine walk to board a boat tour like no
other. Surrounded by snow-capped alps, you will be expertly guided through the ice age as you view the gigantic Tasman
Glacier Ice wall. Explore and learn about the ever-changing glacial landscape and listen to the huge ice-face melting in
this peaceful glacial lake. Icebergs of every shape and size periodically tear away from the face of the glacier into the
rapidly growing lake. This is one of the few accessible glacial lakes containing icebergs in the world. Duration 2.5 hours.
Buffet Dinner Alpine Restaurant at Hermitage Hotel
Check into hotel and relax
Overnight stay at the hotel in Mt. CookDay 7 : 18-09-2025 Thursday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
MT COOK – TWIZEL – QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from the hotel and proceed from Mt. Cook to Queenstown via Twizel
Mt. Cook to Twizel – Approx travel time 48 minutes
Twizel to Queenstown - Approx travel time 2 ½ hours
Traverse the brilliant blue Ohau canal on the journey from Twizel. The fascinating towering pinnacles of the Clay Cliffs
are situated just before Omarama where you will take the southern route through the beautiful and dramatic Lindis
Pass. The journey then whisks you alongside lakes and rivers through Cromwell, a historic mining town known for its
stone fruit, to the sophisticated resort town of Queenstown. With its majestic mountains that plunge into crystal clear
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a hub of adventure, buzzing with adrenaline and a smorgasbord of outdoor activities.
Arrive Queenstown
With its towering mountains and lakeside location, Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations.
Buzzing with adrenaline it is the hub of the ultimate adventure bucket list with a smorgasbord of outdoor activities.
Established during the height of the gold rush, the picturesque and charming character settlement of Arrowtown is a
must do for visitors and the spectacular lakeside drive to Glenorchy is a true slice of New Zealand paradise.
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
Check in to hotel
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in QueenstownDay 8 : 19-09-2025 Friday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
QUEENSTOWN – MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
Queenstown Milford Sound (Approx travel time 5 ½ hours)
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu where the Devils Staircase rest area and viewpoint is a highlight. Continue to
Mossburn before joining SH94 and heading to the lakeside township of Te Anau, an ideal place to pick up any last-minute
supplies.
Not just a journey, the Milford Road is a destination in itself with the scenic highway featuring spectacular alpine scenery.
Be sure to stop at Eglington Valley to appreciate the beauty and sheer scale of the landscape. View the spectacular
reflections of the Earl Mountains at the Mirror Lakes and keep an eye out for Kea, New Zealand’s cheeky mountain
parrot on the way.
Milford Sound Nature Cruise at 1.30pm
Includes: Indian Lunch
A full-length cruise of Milford Sound in modern, purpose-built vessels offers magnificent views of the Mitre Peak and
Bowen Falls. Commentaries are provided in several languages.
Milford Sound to Queenstown – Approx travel time 4 ½ hours
The return journey along the stunning Milford Road scenic highway provides the possibility of stopping for further
sightseeing or photo opportunities that may have been missed on the way into Milford. At Te Anau, you’ll turn inland
to Mossburn then northwards to the little lakeside settlement of Kingston. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu
as it meanders beneath the surrounding towering mountains as you take yet another scenic journey into Queenstown.
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown.Day 9 : 20-09-2025 Saturday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
4WD Skippers Canyon Tour
Please be in the foyer of your hotel 10 Minutes Prior
Voted as one of the most scenic drives in the world, the rugged and treacherous Skippers road can only be accessed
on a 4WD tour. Your expert guide will navigate down into the Skippers Canyon to the Shotover River, once known as
the richest river in the world in the days of the gold miners. This is an exciting adventure with stunning panoramic
views, history of life in this tough environment and a chance to pan for gold. Includes complimentary pick up/drop off
from select Queenstown accommodation and light refreshments. Duration: 4 hours.
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
KJet 30-minutes Jet Boat Ride
Departing from central Queenstown, travel up to speeds of 95kph and experience 360-degree spins and acceleration
in a high-powered twin-engine Jet Boat. The express 30-minute jet boat experience is perfect for the time conscious
travellers.
TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Board the historic coal fired vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Cruise from Queenstown Bay to Walter Peak High
Country Farm (without going ashore) and return.
Skyline Gondola Ride & Buffet Dinner at Skyline Queenstown
Take a cable car ride to the summit of Bob’s Peak. The best views are found here spread out in a 220 degree panorama.
Enjoy a buffet dinner at one of Queenstown's most spectacular locations.
Overnight stay at the hotel in QueenstownDay 10 : 21-09-2025 Sunday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
QUEENSTOWN – GLACIER REGION
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel
Cave Tour at Gibbston Valley Winery
Located just a 25-minute drive from Queenstown, Gibbston Valley Winery is world renowned for crafting award-winning
Central Otago Pinot Noir and New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Starting in the beautiful and historic Home Block Vineyard
originally planted by the founder, your Cellar Door host will take you for a walk through the vines and down to the wine
cave for three delicious tastings of current release wines. Allow: 30 minutes
Queenstown to Wanaka - Approx travel time 1.5 – 2 hours
There are two scenic drive options between Queenstown and Wanaka, over the mountainous Crown Range or alongside
the rivers and lakes, through Cromwell. Wanaka is a perfect location for those looking for all the splendour of the
southern lakes but a more relaxed ambiance than Queenstown.
Puzzling World Combo Admission
With a mix of bizzare buildings, rooms of illusion and the world-famous Great Maze, this attraction is designed to
challenge minds of all ages with Themes of wonders and trickery. Allow 1.5 hours.
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
Wanaka to Glacier Region - Approx travel time 5 hours
Enjoy waterfalls and river scenery on the drive up the West Coast, a wild and untamed place famous for its rivers,
rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. At the Gates of Haast, a series of rapids creates a waterfall effect as the
racing glacial waters thunder below the road. Continue on a spectacular scenic drive through the lush temperate
rainforest to the glacier regions of Fox and Franz Josef, relics of the last ice age and among the most convenient in the
world to visit.
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Check in and Overnight stay at the hotel in Franz JosefDay 11 : 22-09-2025 Monday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
GLACIER REGION – GREYMOUTH – CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Glacier Region to Greymouth - Approx travel time 3 hours
Travel through scenic rainforests and past flowing rivers towards Hokitika, known for its pounamu (jade, greenstone).
This region is steeped in gold and coal mining history and set on a former gold rush site, the replica “Shantytown” is a
short detour off the main highway. Sunsets can be magic on the West Coast with the sun going down over the sea and
the snow-capped mountains to the east tinged with a rosy, soft pink glow.
Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant
TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch
Described as one of the great train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine travels from coast to coast across the
mountainous spine of the South Island past aqua blue rivers and through vast patchwork plains.
Christchurch Arrival
Set against the majestic backdrops of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is romantically known as New
Zealand's Garden City. Edwardian punters, glide down the beautiful Avon River. Historic trams trundle by the Canterbury
Museum, Botanic Gardens and the best of the City’s shopping in Cashel, High and Colombo Streets, picture-perfect New
Regent Street and the popular Riverside Markets. Renowned for its street art, Christchurch is an ever-changing city
buzzing with creativity and flair.
Check into the hotel
Dinner at Local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in ChristchurchDay 12 : 23-09-2025 Tuesday
Meals Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Check out from hotel and Transfer from Hotel to Airport to board your return flight.
Board Singapore Airlines flight SQ 298 departing from Christchurch at 1050hrs arrive in Singapore Airport at 1740hrs later board connecting flight SQ 510 departing from Singapore at 2005hrs and arrive in Bangalore Airport at 2150hrs.Day 13 : 24-09-2025 Wednesday
Meals Plan: None
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You must produce PAN card for the payment of above Rs. 49,900/-in cash
Maximum cash that can be accepted towards this tour is Rs. 1,99,000/- only
You have to deposit TCS 5% of Tour cost
The above offered Tour cost includes Air Ticket cost of INR. 1,27,000/- per adult and INR. 1,00,000/- per child as on
08.05.2024. However actual Air Ticket cost on the date of confirmation and Ticketing will be collected.INCLUDES:
Air Ticket and Airport Tax from Bangalore and Return by Singapore Airlines or similar in Economy Class
Domestic Flight tickets from Wellington to Christchurch by Air New Zealand or Similar Airlines in Economy Class
One time New Zealand Visa charges
12 Nights Hotel accommodation with breakfast on Doble/Twin/Triple Sharing Basis
Meal Plan as indicated in day wise itinerary
Tour is based on private chartered coach OR Van throughout with English Speaking Guide
All Airport Transfers at Destination on Private Basis
All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary with entry fees as indicated on Private Basis
500ML X2 Water Bottle per person / per day
Overseas Travel Insurance (Aged below 65 years)
Applicable GSTEXCLUDES:
Any other services not mentioned under inclusions Tipping to Local Guide and Coach Captains not included
INCLUDES:
Any other services not mentioned under inclusions Tipping to Local Guide and Coach Captains not included
EXCLUDES:
Any other services not mentioned under inclusions Tipping to Local Guide and Coach Captains not included
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