Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth! On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Auckland is a blend of islands, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city and discover why it is one of the best places in the world to visit.

Today is free for you to explore Auckland on your own. You can opt to visit the Auckland town and experience the city sights or enjoy the night life of the city. Overnight stay at hotel.

Today morning checkout from the hotel and board the bus to Rotorua. Upon arrival at Rotorua, check-in to your hotel. In the evening experience Māori culture with traditional ceremonies, cultural performances and an authentic hangi dinner with an evening tour of Tamaki Māori Village on the outskirts of Rotorua. As you travel by coach deep into the heart of an ancient tawa forest, your driver guide will explain the protocol for entering a Māori village as manuhiri (visitors). Upon arrival, experience a powhiri (formal welcome ceremony) before entering the village. After a fearsome challenge by a group of warriors and the exchange of a peace offering, you will be warmly greeted and brought onto the marae (meeting house area) with songs and dance. Step inside the village and be transported into another world. Discover the sights and sounds of pre-European Māori life as the villagers demonstrate traditional Māori activities and crafts. See how intricate woven art pieces were created, hear stories of ancient ancestors, see traditional weaponry displays and tattooing in action. You’ll have time to relax and chat to your hosts or wander around the tribal marketplace before your cultural tour ends with the poroporoaki, an official closing ceremony

Today you are free to explore Rotorua on your own.

In the morning check-out from your hotel and you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch, you will be transferred and check-in to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Christchurch on your own.

Depart Christchurch and its surrounding lush green farmland and relax as you take in the spectacular scenery that changes from the winding Kawarau River Gorge to rugged ranges and mirror lakes. Journey through the historical gold mining region of Central Otago and over the Lindis Pass as you arrive at the Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand’s great alpine park which has the highest mountains and the largest glaciers. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the Alpine paradise of Mt. Cook – a larger than life experience.

Depart Mount Cook and its surrounding lush green farmland and relax as you take in the spectacular scenery that changes from the winding Kawarau River Gorge to rugged ranges and mirror lakes. Journey through the historical gold mining region of Central Otago and over the Lindis Pass as you arrive at Queenstown and check-in to your hotel.

Today, the day is at leisure to explore the city or one can explore the endless optional attractions available.

Today, the day is at leisure to explore the city or one can explore the endless optional attractions available.

Today morning check-out from your hotel. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your return flight back home.