Tour Itinerary
08th May 2024
The Best of Australia and New Zealand
23 Nights / 24 Days
CITIES VISITED AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
| City Name | Duration | Tour Highlights |
| Sydney | 03 Nights | Guided City Tour of Sydney
Sydney Opera House Tour - 1 hour 2 Attractions Pass (Combination 2 Tickets Can Choose any 2 attractions - Sydney Tower Eye + 4D Experience /Wild Life Zoo / Sea Life Aquarium/ Madame Tussaud) Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise Full day Blue Mountains Tour Admission to Jenolan Caves Imperial Tour Admission to Scenic World - Ultimate Discovery Pass |
| Cairns | 03 Nights | Kuranda Village - One Way Skyrail & One Way Kuranda Scenic Railway
Australian Butterfly Park - Admission Admission to Rain forestation Nature Park - Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Army Duck Tour, Koala & Wildlife Park Full Day Great Barrier Reef - Big Cat Cruise - Green Island Includes Lunch + Semi Sub + Return transfers |
| Melbourne | 03 Nights | Full Day City Tour of Melbourne & Philip Island Tour
Melbourne Cricket Ground Guided Tour Maru Koala and Animal Park entry Penguin Parade - Standard Viewing Entry Ticket Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour |
| Brisbane Gold Coast | 02 Nights | Brisbane City Tour
Movie World Admission Sea World Admission |
ATTRACTIONS FOR WHICH ENTRY FEES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
| City Name | Attraction Name |
| Sydney | Sydney Opera House Tour
2 Attractions Pass (Combination 2 Tickets Can Choose any 2 attractions - Sydney Tower Eye + 4D Experience /Wild Life Zoo / Sea Life Aquarium/ Madame Tussaud) Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise Jenolan Caves Imperial Tour Scenic World - Ultimate Discovery Pass |
| Cairns | One Way Skyrail & One Way Kuranda Scenic Railway
Australian Butterfly Park - Admission Admission to Rain forestation Nature Park - Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Army Duck Tour, Koala & Wildlife Park Full Day Great Barrier Reef - Big Cat Cruise - Green Island Includes Lunch + Semi Sub with return transfers |
| Melbourne | Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour
Maru Koala and Animal Park entry Penguin Parade - Standard Viewing Entry Ticket |
| Gold Coast | Movie World Admission
Sea World Admission |
CITIES VISITED AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
| CITY NAME | DURATION | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
| Auckland | 02 Nights | Auckland City Tour
Sky Tower Admission Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium General Admission Waiheke Island Return Ferry |
| Waitomo | Day Tour | Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour |
| Matamata | Day Tour | Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour |
| Day Tour | Visit Hukka falls | |
| Rotorua | 02 Nights | Rotorua City Tour
Agrodome Farm Show Te Ra Guided Experience |
| Wellington | 01 Night | Wellington City Tour |
| Christchurch | 01 Night | Christchurch City Tour
Antarctic Centre Express Pass Willow Bank Wildlife reserve or Orana Wildlife Park Admission |
| Mount Cook | 01 Night | Aoraki Mt Cook - Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Big Sky Stargazing (Seat in Coach) Glacier Explorer (Seat in Coach- if time permits) |
| Queenstown | 03 Nights | Queenstown City Tour
KJet Express Jet Boat Ride Skyline Gondola Ride Cave Tour at Gibbston Valley Winery Milford Sound Nature Cruise TSS Earnslaw Cruise 4WD Skippers Canyon Tour (Seat in Coach) |
| Wanaka | Day Tour | Puzzling World Combo Admission |
| Franz Josef | 01 Night | TranzAlpine Train Pass (from Greymouth to Christchurch) |
| Christchurch | 01 Night |
ATTRACTIONS FOR WHICH ENTRY FEES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
| City Name | Attraction Name |
| Auckland | Sky Tower Admission
Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium General Admission Waiheke Island Return Ferry |
| Waitomo | Waitomo Glowworm Caves |
| Matamata | Hobbiton Movie Set |
| Rotorua | Agrodome Farm Show
Te Ra Guided Experience |
| Christchurch | The Antarctic Centre (Express Pass)
Willow Bank Wildlife reserve or Orana Wildlife Park Admission |
| Mount Cook | Aoraki Mt Cook - Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Big Sky Stargazing (Seat in Coach) Glacier Explorer (Seat in Coach) |
| Queenstown | KJet Express Jet Boat Ride
Skyline Gondola Ride Cave Tour & Tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery Milford Sound Nature Cruise TSS Earnslaw Cruise 4WD Skippers Canyon Tour (Seat in Coach) |
| Franz Josef | Puzzling World Combo Admission
TranzAlpine Train Pass (from Greymouth to Christchurch) |
FLIGHTS
| Report to Airport On | Wednesday the 08th of May 2024 |
| 20.05 Hrs | Report to Bangalore International Airport |
| 21.05 Hrs | Check in for Flight Singapore Airlines SQ 511 to Singapore |
| 23.05 Hrs | Departure by Flight Singapore Airlines SQ 511 to Singapore |
| 06.10 Hrs | Arrival Singapore Airport on 09th May 2024 |
| 07.15 Hrs | Departure by Singapore Airlines Flight SQ 241 to Sydney |
| 16.55 Hrs | Arrival Sydney International Airport on 09th May 2024 |
DAY WISE ITINERARY
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Day 01: Thursday the 09th of May 2024
Sydney
Arrive Sydney International Airport
Private Transfer from Sydney Airport to Hotel
En route Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Check into Hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel in Sydney
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 02: Friday the 10th of May 2024
Sydney City Tour
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Sydney City Tour - Coach for 12 Hours
Admission to Sydney Opera House Tour - 1 hour Entry Ticket
Lunch at Indian Restaurant
2 Attraction Pass - Entry Ticket (Can Choose any 2 attractions - Sydney Tower Eye + 4D Experience /Wild Life Zoo / Sea Life Aquarium/ Madame Tussaud)
Later proceed for Showboat Dinner Cruise with Return transfer
Sydney Showboat Cruise with Western / Indian Dinner - Duration: Evening Half Day
Overnight stay at the hotel in Sydney
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 03: Saturday the 11th of May 2024
Sydney – Full Day Blue Mountain Tour – Sydney
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for full day Blue Mountain Tour – Coach for 12 Hours
Admission to Jenolan Caves Imperial Tour
Indian Lunch
Admission to Scenic World - Ultimate Discovery Pass
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Sydney
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 04: Sunday the 12th of May 2024
Sydney – Cairns by Flight
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel
Packed Lunch
Private transfer from Sydney Hotel to Sydney Airport to board flight to Cairns
Board Virgin Australia Flight VA 1419 departing at 1240 hrs and arrive in Cairns at 1555 hrs
Arrive in Cairns Airport, private transfer from Cairns Airport to Cairns hotel
Check in at hotel and relax
Free and easy
Dinner at Indian Restaurant (by Walkable Distance)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Cairns
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
Day 05: Monday the 13th of May 2024
Cairns – Kuranda Village – Cairns
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Kuranda Village
Admission to One Way Skyrail & One Kuranda Scenic Railway
Admission to Butterfly Park
Lunch at Frogs Kuranda
Admission to Rainforestation Nature Park - Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Army Duck Tour, Koala & Wildlife Park
Dinner at Indian Restaurant (by Walkable Distance)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Cairns
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 06: Tuesday the 14th of May 2024
Cairns – Great Barrier Reef / Big Cat Green Island Cruise - Cairns
Breakfast at hotel
Full Day Great Barrier Reef - Big Cat Cruise - Green Island Includes Lunch + Semi Sub + Return transfers
Dinner at Indian Restaurant (by Walkable Distance)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Cairns
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Buffet Lunch | Dinner
Day 07: Wednesday the 15th of May 2024
Cairns to Melbourne
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and Private Transfers from Cairns City to Cairns Airport to board flight to Melbourne
Board Virgin Australia Flight VA 1292 departing at 1030hrs and arrive in Melbourne at 1355hrs
Arrive Melbourne Airport
Private Transfer from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hotel
Enroute Lunch at Indian Restaurant or Packed lunch
Check in at hotel and relax
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Melbourne
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 08: Thursday the 16th of May 2024
Melbourne – City Tour & Phillip Island – 12 hours
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Full Day City Tour & Phillip Island Tour with return transfer
Admission to Melbourne Cricket Ground Guided Tour
Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Maru Koala and Animal Park
Penguin Parade - Standard Viewing Entry Ticket
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Melbourne
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 09: Friday the 17th of May 2024
Melbourne – Great Ocean Road Tour (via Apollo Bay) – 12 hours – Melbourne
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Great Ocean Road Tour – 12 hours with return transfers
Pizza Lunch at Apollo Bay
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Melbourne
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10: Saturday the 18th of May 2024
Melbourne – Brisbane by Flight – Gold Coast
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and Private Transfer from hotel to Melbourne Airport to board flight to Brisbane.
Board Virgin Australia Flight VA 321 departing at 1010hrs arrive in Brisbane Airport at 1220hrs
Arrive Brisbane Airport, and private transfer
Lunch at Indian/Western restaurant
Brisbane City Orientation Tour and transfer Gold Coast Hotel
Check into hotel
Dinner at Indian restaurant (by walkable distance)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Gold Coast
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11: Sunday the 19th of May 2024
Gold Coast – Movie World / Sea World – Gold Coast
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Movie World and Sea World with return transfer
Admission to Movie World and Sea world
Lunch Coupon
Dinner at Indian restaurant (by walkable distance)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Gold Coast
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch Voucher | Dinner
Day 12: Monday the 20th of May 2024
Gold Coast – Brisbane Airport – Auckland
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel
Private transfer from Gold Coast Hotel to Brisbane Airport to board flight to Auckland
Depart Brisbane by JetStar flight JQ 147 departing at 0640hrs arrive in Auckland Airport at 1155hrs
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
"Haere Mai" Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'.
Meet and Greet on arrival by an English-speaking guide.
Transfer to Auckland Hotel by Private Touring Vehicle.
Packed Lunch or Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Check into 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 harbours and beyond.
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13: Tuesday the 21st of May 2024
AUCKLAND
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Half Day Auckland City Tour by private touring vehicle
Kelly Tarltons General Admission
Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Discover secrets of the Southern Ocean and see the magic of an Antarctic fantasyland, complete with Penguins strutting in fresh snow and ice!
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Waiheke Island Explorer with Return Ferry
Take a 40 minute 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.
Ananda Tours II Waiheke Sightseeing
Waiheke Island highlights tour They covering some visit to beaches Scenic Lookouts, and a walk through Oneroa Village. accompanied by the guide
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14: Wednesday the 22nd of May 2024
AUCKLAND WAITOMO MATAMATA ROTORUA
Breakfast at hotel
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.
On the way visit Hukka falls.
Waitomo, Lunch at Roselands Garden Resort or Similar
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. Allow 45 minutes. Photography is not permitted in this cave.
WAITOMO MATAMATA and HOBBITON - Approx. travel time 1½ hours
Today’s journey takes you across rolling green countryside and lush pastureland. Continue through the leafy oak trees of Cambridge towards the rural town of Matamata. Well known for its thoroughbred horse industry and dairy farming heritage, the Hobbiton Movie Set now provides Matamata's biggest attraction.
Matamata
Hobbiton Movie Set Venture Beyond the Door
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
MATAMATA ROTORUA – Approx. travel time 1 hour
We recommend travelling to Rotorua via Tirau, a vibrant and busy little town with quirky corrugated iron buildings. Further on, at Fitzgerald Glade, the lush ferns and pretty tree canopy signals the approach into Rotorua. A geothermal hot spot, Rotorua is full of steaming vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools. The city is surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests and lakes with natural hot springs perfect for bathing and relaxing. Rotorua is the heartland of Maori culture and an ideal place to experience the traditional customs of New Zealand’s indigenous people.
Arrive Rotorua
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Check in and Overnight stay at the hotel in Rotorua
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15: Thursday the 23rd of May 2024
ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Full day Rotorua City Tour by private touring vehicle including:
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
Te Ra Guided Experience
Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Wakarewarewa 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.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Rotorua
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 16: Friday the 24th of May 2024
ROTORUA – TAUPO – WELLINGTON
Breakfast at Hotel
ROTORUA – TAUPO – WELLINGTON Approx. travel time 6 ½ hours
There’s a bit of everything on today’s journey. Travel through dense forest, 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.
Arrival Wellington
Half Day City Tour of Wellington by private touring vehicle
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Check into hotel and relax
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Wellington
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 17: Saturday the 25th of May 2024
WELLINGTON – CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Airport to board flight to Christchurch.
Board Air New Zealand flight NZ 5347 departing from Wellington at 1030hrs arrive in Christchurch at 1135hrs.
Arrival Christchurch
Transfer Domestic Airport to Hotel by private touring vehicle
Half Day City Tour by private touring vehicle :
A half day sightseeing tour covers the city highlights including Canterbury University, Riccarton House and Bush, Hagley Park, Museum and Botanical Gardens.
Antarctic Centre XPRESS PASS
Visit the International Antarctic Centre. Discover life down on the Ice with exhibits provided by the New Zealand Antarctic Programme. Enjoy the “the Snow & Ice Experience”, the custom-built polar room. Explore the Gallery area and replica Antarctic field camp.
Willow Bank Wildlife reserve or 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 minute circuit of the Park. See New Zealand’s iconic native species including kiwi, kea and tuatara.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 18: Sunday the 26th of May 2024
CHRISTCHURCH – MT. COOK
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Mount Cook.
CHRISTCHURCH MT COOK - Approx travel time 4½ hours
Departing Christchurch, a lush patchwork of flat, green farmlands surround 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. Continue on the spectacular scenic drive through dramatic and vast landscapes to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook.
Aoraki Mt Cook
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 center showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook region, its people and its place in the universe.
Glacier Explorer Seat in Coach
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.
Big Sky Stargazing Seat in Coach
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.
Buffet Lunch Alpine Restaurant at Hermitage Hotel
Buffet Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Mt. Cook
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 19: Monday the 27th of May 2024
COOK – QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Queenstown
COOK QUEENSTOWN - Approx travel time 3½ hours
Return along the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki to rejoin the main highway. 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.
Arrival Queenstown
Half Day City Tour by private touring vehicle
KJet Express 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 traveller.
Skyline Gondola Ride
Take in the stunning views as you ride the Skyline Gondola cable car to the top of Bob’s Peak above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu for a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breath-taking views.
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
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 20: Tuesday the 28th of May 2024
QUEENSTOWN MILFORD SOUND QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
QUEENSTOWN MILFORD SOUND – Approximate travel time 5½ 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 - Milford Sound Cruise - Sovereign at 1.15pm
Experience spectacular Milford Sound where sheer granite cliffs tower into the sky and plunge into the depths of clear water while Mitre Peak stands like a massive sentinel, guarding this amazing fiord. Depart Milford on a full length cruise with views of waterfalls, rainforest and wildlife easily enjoyed from large windows, spacious decks and comfortable lounges. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces and watch out for dolphins, seals and penguins. Informative, participative, and relaxed, this is a perfect way to experience Milford Sound. Duration: 2 hours
MILFORD SOUND QUEENSTOWN – Approximate travel time 4½ 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 hotel in Queenstown
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 21: Wednesday the 29th of May 2024
QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for 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.
4WD Skippers Canyon Tour Seat in Coach
The Skippers Canyon 4WD tour departs from Queenstown heading out towards Coronet Peak. Highlights include The Plane Table, Skippers Canyon, Lighthouse Rock, Skippers Bridge, which provides a stunning photo opportunity. Skippers Schoolhouse.and the cemetery divulges a wealth of information. On the return journey stop at Deep Creek and try a spot of gold panning.Some may also recognise spots along the Skippers Road as being featured in The Lord of The Rings.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 22: Thursday the 30th of May 2024
QUEENSTOWN GLACIER REGION
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Franz Josef
QUEENSTOWN 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.
Wanaka
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 its themes of wonder and trickery. Allow 1.5 hours.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
WANAKA GLACIER REGION - Approx travel time 5 hours
Travel past Lake Hawea via Makaroa to the Haast Pass. Although lower then the other alpine passes, Haast is the mightiest, surrounded by high peaks and forests, with many waterfalls visible from the highway. Continue north to the West Coast Glacier Region.
Franz Josef
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Franz Josef
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 23: Friday the 31st of May 2024
GLACIER REGION CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Christchurch
GLACIER REGION CHRISTCHURCH - Approx travel time 5½ hours
Travel through the scenic rainforest and past flowing rivers to Hokitika, known for its pounamu (jade, greenstone). Turning inland at Kumara Junction, take Arthur’s Pass Road, the shortest, highest and most spectacular route across to the East Coast. Travel through the foothills of the mighty Southern Alps and alongside spectacular braided rivers until the flat green farmlands of the Canterbury Plains heralds your arrival in Christchurch.
Greymouth
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Greymouth
TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch
Report to the Greymouth train station
Train departure time
Train arrival time is approximately 7.00pm
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
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 24: Saturday the 01st of June 2024
DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and private transfer 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
Meal Plan: Breakfast
TOUR COST
| Per Adult on Double/Twin/ Triple Sharing Basis (12+ years) | Per Child with Extra Bed sharing room with 2 Adults (02 Years to 12 Years) | Per Child without Extra Bed sharing room with 2 Adults (02 Years to 12 Years) |
| INR. 8,49,900/- | INR. 7,22,900/- | INR. 6,38,900/- |
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 International and Internal Air Tickets cost of INR. 1,72,500/- per person as on 31.10.2023. However, actual Air Tickets cost on the date of Tour confirmation and Ticketing will be collected.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT DETAILS:
Singapore Airlines Ticket Cost INR. 99,000/- per person
SQ 511 08MAY BLRSIN 2305 0610
SQ 241 09MAY SINSYD 0715 1655
SQ 298 01JUN CHCSIN 1050 1740
SQ 510 01JUN SINBLR 2005 2150
INTERNAL FLIGHT DETAILS
Ticket Cost INR. 44,500/- per person
VA1419 12MAY SYDCNS 1240 1555
VA1292 15MAY CNSMEL 1030 1355
VA 321 18MAY MELBNE 1010 1220
Ticket Cost INR. 24,000/- per person
JQ 147 20MAY BNEAKL 0640 1155
Ticket Cost INR. 5,000/- per person
NZ5347 25MAY WLGCHC 1030 1135
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Air Ticket and Airport Tax from Bangalore and Return by Singapore Airlines or Similar in Economy class
Internal Flight Tickets from Sydney to Cairns, Cairns to Melbourne, Melbourne to Brisbane by Virgin Australia or Similar in Economy class
Internal flight tickets from Brisbane to Auckland by JetStar flight or similar and Wellington to Christchurch by
Air New Zealand or Similar in Economy class
One time Australia Visa Charges
One time New Zealand Visa Charges
11 Nights Hotel accommodation with Breakfast on Twin/Double/Triple sharing Basis in Australia
12 Nights Hotel accommodation with Breakfast on Twin/Double/Triple Sharing Basis in New Zealand
Meal Plan as indicated in day wise itinerary
Airport transfers at destination on private basis
All sightseeing with entry fees as mentioned in the itinerary
All tours and transfers on private basis
English Speaking Tour Guide Service.
500 ml x 2 water bottle per person per day
Overseas Travel Insurance
Applicable GST
TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
A security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guest directly to the hotel when checking in. Payments by credit card will incur a 2.2% merchant fee. Only VISA or MasterCard are accepted.
Tippling to Local Guide/Driver not included
Any other services not mentioned under inclusions.
PROPOSED HOTELS – AUSTRALIA
PROPOSED HOTELS – NEW ZEALAND
| City Name | Nights | Hotel Name & Website | Star Category |
| Auckland | 2 Nights | Auckland City Hotel or similar
|
4 Star |
| Rotorua | 2 Nights | Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel or similar
https://all.accor.com/hotel/1874/index.en.shtml
|
4 Star |
| Wellington | 1 Night | Rydges Wellington Hotel or similar
https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/new-zealand/wellington/
|
4 Star |
| Christchurch | 1 Night | Christchurch Quality Hotel Elms or similar
https://www.qualityhotelelms.co.nz/
Crowne Plaza Christchurch Hotel or Similar https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/christchurch/chccs/hoteldetail
|
4 Star
4 Star |
| Mount Cook | 1 Night | Aoraki Mt Cook Hermitage Hotel or similar
|
4 Star |
| Queenstown | 3 Nights | Holiday Inn Express Queenstown or similar
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/queenstown/zqnqt /hoteldetail
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4 Star |
| Franz Josef | 1 Night | Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier or Similar
https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/franz-josef/scenic-hotel-franz-josef-glacier/
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4 Star |
| Christchurch | 1 Night | Christchurch Quality Hotel Elms or similar
https://www.qualityhotelelms.co.nz/
Crowne Plaza Christchurch Hotel or Similar https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/christchurch/chccs/hoteldetail |
4 Star
4 Star |
HOTEL STANDARD CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIMINGS:
| Check In | 15:00 Hrs |
| Check Out | 11:00 Hrs |
Please note hotel and rooms are subject to availability upon confirmation of the booking.
WEATHER PREDICTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024
| Cities | Max (°C) | Min(°C) |
| Sydney | 21 | 15 |
| Cairns | 22 | 20 |
| Melbourne | 16 | 08 |
| Brisbane | 23 | 16 |
| Gold Coast | 22 | 16 |
Weather mentioned is as per accuweather.com
WEATHER PREDICTION FOR THE MONTH OF MAY/JUNE 2024
| Max (°C) | Min(°C) | |
| Auckland | 16 | 10 |
| Rotorua | 17 | 07 |
| Wellington | 14 | 08 |
| Christchurch | 14 | 06 |
| Mount Cook | 08 | 03 |
| Queenstown | 09 | 01 |
| Franz Josef | 09 | 01 |
Weather mentioned is as per accuweather.com