Honeymooners Paradise 09 Days In Scenic New Zealand

Have breakfast in the morning

Start the journey

Travel through the rambling green hills and verdant pastures of the lush Waikato region.

Stop by at Waitomo and fall in love with its scenic beauty

Enjoy a guided tour of the exceptional Waitomo Glowworm Caves. An underground boat ride will take you to the wonderful limestone formations followed by a cave full of thousands of twinkling glowworms Next stop will be at the glorious Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua

Spend the evening enjoying an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)

Overnight stay at the hotel

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua: 336im (approx 4hrs 30mins)

Have breakfast in the morning

Set out for a morning trip to the great Te Puia Thermal Reserve

Experience the boiling mud pools and roaring geysers of the Reserve

Following this, visit Agrodome for the famous New Zealand farm show featuring sheep and dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry.

Continue the trip to Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife.

This afternoon or this evening enjoy a relaxing soak in the tranquil setting of the Lake Spa Retreat at the Polynesian Spa (B)

Overnight stay at the hotel

Have breakfast

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included).

On your arrival, enjoy a romantic dinner at the iconic Christchurch Tram Restaurant. (B,D) Overnight stay at the hotel

Have breakfast

Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains

Stop at Lake Tekapo to soak in the good vibes of this pristine lake

Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd

Continue the journey to the highest mountain in New Zealand - Mt Cook.

Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki in the south and through the historic Central Otago region to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown

Overnight stay at the hotel

Christchurch -Aoraki Mt Cook - Queenstown: 572km (approx 7hrs 10mins)

Have breakfast

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available

Queenstown offers bungee jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, Gondola rides and much more (Optional activities not included in the tour price)

Overnight stay at the hotel

Have breakfast

Leave Queenstown in the morning

Travel across the shimmering waters of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea

Pass through Haast Pass, which is the gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park Continue the travel to the West Coast, which is home to the spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes Arrive in the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers

For self- drive clients, entry to the Glacier Hot Pools (Franz Josef) is included (B)

Queenstown - Franz Josef: 350km (approx 4hrs,45mins)

Queenstown - Fox Glacier: 327km (approx 4hrs,20mins)

Have breakfast in the morning

Travel north to Greymouth and board the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach guests only)

Ascend through the lush green forests, travel past the Alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps

Stop over the meandering Waimakariri River before arriving in the city of Christchurch (B) Overnight stay at the hotel

Franz Josef - Greymouth: 173km (approx 2hrs,15mins)

Fox Glacier - Greymouth: 196km (approx 2hrs,40mins)

Greymouth - Christchurch: 241km (approx 3hrs,30mins)

Have breakfast

Return of rental cars

Transfer to the Airport

The tour concludes after the transfer