Today after breakfast a coach will pick you up from city center and proceed for Auckland city tour Auckland is set on 53 dormant volcanic cones and between two harbour the sparkling Waitemata and the brooding Manukau. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand’s largest and busiest city. The morning tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play. Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland’s central business district, past Auckland University and through the inner-city park, known as the Domain. Continue through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland’s North Shore. Stroll on one of our beautiful white sand beaches where there is time for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport. Then travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view West Haven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere. After the city tour proceed for a Auckland Sky Tower tour Join us above the clouds to experience incredible 360° views of Tamaki Makaurau, taking in ancient volcanoes, sparkling sunlit harbour and beyond. And if breath-taking panoramas alone aren't enough to excite you, indulge in a wealth of dining options, interactive installations, and adrenaline-fueled activities. Overnight at hotel.

Hobbiton Movie Set tour with lunch: Take a guided tour of the famous Hobbiton Movie set, located inside a picturesque 1,250-acre sheep and beef farm near Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location, you will see sights like Hobbit Holes. the Mil, and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-Earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch in the Party Marquee. Then finish the tour with a coach ride down to Rotorua. Overnight stay at Rotorua hotel.

National Kiwi Hatchery - 45 minute guide without transfers: The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre. Recently redeveloped with the visitor experience in mind, the hatchery boasts special viewing opportunities and is hosted by kiwi expert guides who ensure guests leave fully informed and all questions answered. Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team, see and discover what it takes to hatch and rare chicks ... and if you’re lucky, see baby chicks in person. Entry fee to the National Kiwi Hatchery, viewing facilities, Immersive and Interactive Kiwi Burrow experience, stand in human-sized kiwi burrow, sit in a giant kiwi egg, Kiwi egg incubation and hatchery, See how kiwi specialist care for rare chicks in their nursery. Te Po Combo (Guided Experience and Indigs Evn Experience) with transfers on seat in coach basis: The legacy of welcoming manuhiri/visitors began almost 200 years ago when the people of Te Whakarewarewa were hosting the country's first manuhiri to our geothermal wonderland. This legacy continues today as you are welcomed by the descendants of those original hosts. Be guided through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotowhio Pā, Kiwi Conservation Centre and Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley including Pōhutu geyser. Te Puia's world-famous hangi buffet dinner is served in Pataak Kai Restaurant, Bar and Café. The cultural performance will take place in the beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant) poi and haka. The evening culminates with hot chocolate and steamed pudding surrounded by steam and the geyser terrace bathed in coloured light. The minimum duration of Te Pō combo is 4.5 hours. Tour concludes at approximately 8.30pm. Guided Walk with a highly experienced local kaiārahi/guide who has connections to the whānau/family of the Whakarewarewa and Rotorua communities, Hangi Dinner, Cultural performance and hot chocolate and steamed pudding at the geyser terrace. Overnight stay at hotel

Today after breakfast check-out from the Rotorua hotel and pick-up in a one-way transfer from Rotorua hotel to Rotorua airport on private basis for your flight from Rotorua to Queenstown. On arrival in Queenstown, coach will be picked up in a one-way transfer from Queenstown airport to Queenstown city center for check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Today after breakfast a coach will pick you up from city center and proceed for Milford sound cruise with picnic lunch A local driver guide will take you on a journey along the Milford Highway deep into Fiordland where you will enjoy a number of scenic stops for those memorable photos and nature walks. Then experience amazing Milford Sound on board the modern catamaran while cruising on the pristine waters of the fiord seeing towering waterfalls and wildlife up close. The adventurous can even take a shower in the spy of the pure waters of Sterling Falls. Return trip to Queenstown. Milford sound cruise, Scenic stops for photos and short nature walks. Overnight at hotel.

Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights. Kawarau Suspension Bridge – Departing Queenstown we then make our way north through the stunning Kawarau Gorge passing beautiful views. The Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour. Cromwell – Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross Lake Dunstan and follow this striking lake towards Lindis Pass. Lindis Pass – Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valley. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the Lindis Pass lookout 971m above sea level for an essential photo. Omarama – While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the celebrated Merino breed of sheep before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our opinion) Lake Pukaki – Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to just marvel at the sight that we are holding. It’s not hard to see why so many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby and we will point them out for you. Mt Cook Information Centre – Arriving at Mt Cook Village, weather depending, we should get some amazing shots of the mountain itself. At 3724m, Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, however, the mountain can be viewed without any acclimatization whatsoever from the village which is just 750m above sea level. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – While in the national park you have 3 hours free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional activities. Some of our recommendations include Hooker Valley hike – This easy 3-hour hike is considered one of New Zealand’s most beautiful. Scenic flights – see the region from the air and land on the Tasmin Glacier or Heli Hikes. Whatever you have decided to do, we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after. Tekapo - Farewelling Mt Cook we make our way to Lake Tekapo. This turquoise blue lake is famous world over for its pristine beauty. We have a short time here but long enough to get those Instagram breaking photos explore the Church of the Good Shepard and see the Mackenzie dog before starting to head towards Christchurch. Geraldine - Departing Tekapo for Christchurch we will pass through more amazing passes and high-country towns before arriving in the peaceful town of Geraldine for a final quick break before heading to your destination - Christchurch. Christchurch – upon arriving in Christchurch your guides will point out any highlights we pass while travelling to the drop off locations. Overnight stay at Christchurch hotel.

Tram & Gondola Combo without transfers: The Christchurch Tram enables clients to step back in time to a grand era of transport. This is a unique, elegant and environmentally friendly way to see the city. Allow yourself to be taken around the ‘must see’ central attractions – get on and off as you please at any of the 17 stops including New Regent Street, Cathedral Junction, Avon River, Canterbury Museum, Botanical Gardens and many more. A full circuit takes 50 minutes and the Trams run approximately every 8 minutes in summer and 15 minutes in winter. Included is commentary from your local guide. The Tram ticket is valid for one calendar day only. Located 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre, the Christchurch Gondola gently lifts you nearly a kilometre to the top of the Port Hills, almost 500 meters above sea level. Experience stunning 360° views from the summit, across the cityscape of Christchurch and over the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. To the south and east are dramatic views of Banks Peninsula, Lake Ellesmere and Lyttleton Harbour formed in a sunken volcanic crater. Looking north, the beaches of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean unfold to the distant Kaikoura Peninsula. International Antarctic Centre without transfers: Explore Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre – an award-winning visitor destination. Haglund Field Trip, Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue, HD Theatre, 4D Theatre, Husky Zone. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, your arrangements conclude with a departure transfer to Christchurch airport. We hope you had a wonderful vacation!!