Romantic New Zealand 14 Days
Trip Length
13 nights / 14 days
Trip Highlights
Auckland, Auckland sightseeing, Bay of Island (Paihia), Cape Reinga, Bay of Island, Rotorua via Waitomo, Rotorua sightseeing, Queenstown, Milford sound, Glacier region, Christchurch via Greymouth
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Day 1 Arrive in Auckland
Upon arrival in Auckland you will be met and greeted by our representative in the arrival hall and transferred to your hotel in a private car. Visit Sky tower in the evening (Entrance cost included) later take a short walk to Viaduct harbor. Overnight at hotel
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Day 2 Auckland sightseeing
After breakfast, see firsthand why Auckland is regarded as one of the best cities in the world to live in, as you join this half day tour around the central city and picturesque suburbs.
Our journey begins with a short trip over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore before returning to the central city to visit Queen St and the Auckland Viaduct.
We continue on through the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, situated on a 62,000 year old volcano to Parnell Village for our morning tea stop. The historic buildings of Parnell have been transformed in to a trendy shopping area featuring many boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops.Following this brief stop our tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, in Mission Bay.A memorial to the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and the founder of the welfare state. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park has panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour. This park is a popular wedding and tourist venue, with formal gardens and perfect venue for flying a fabulous array of colourful and creative kites. The tour then returns to downtown. SIC Customers will travel in a coach and Self-drive customers willpick up rental car from the local city branch for travel.
Highlights:
Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour, Queen Street, Auckland Domain, Parnell Village, Tamaki Drive Michael Savage Memorial Overnight at hotel (B)
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Day 3 Auckland – Bay of Island (Paihia)
After breakfast, travel towards North over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon, take a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise (included). If you wish, you may disembark from this cruise in Romantic Russell and take some time to explore this historic town, returning to Paihia by local ferry at your leisure (ferry ticket included).SIC customers will travel in a coach, self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at hotel (B)
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Day 4 Cape Reinga day tour
After breakfast, go for an exciting day as you are driven along 90 Miles Beach and the Te Paki quicksand stream. Have the chance to surf down the massive sand dunes. Onto Cape Reinga’s for spectacular view of 2 oceans merging. Visit to a factory processing century old kauri wood dug out from the swamp. Walk amongst huge Kauri trees at Puketi Forest. Evening return back to your hotel in Paihia. (Included)SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car (rental cars are not allowed on 90 mile beach) Overnight at Hotel. (B)
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Day 5 Bay of Island to Auckland
After breakfast travel to Auckland, evening at leisure. SIC customers will travel in a coach, self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at hotel. (B)
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Day 6 Auckland – Rotorua via Waitomo
After breakfast, today morning you will travel across the rich Waikato farmland for Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves and a boat ride through the famous Glow-Worm grotto. Enjoy twinkling lights emitting from the ceiling like stars in a dark night. Later travel across to forestedMamaku Range to arrive at the thermal resort of Rotorua. SIC customers will travel in a coach, self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at hotel (B)
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Day 7 Rotorua sightseeing
After breakfast, we proceed to AGRODOME (included) to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand's performing sheep and other attractions. Later proceed to visit TE-PUIA thermal village (included) known for its hot springs, geysers and boiling mud pools. Watch the Maori craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of carving and weaving and RAINBOW SPRINGS (included) to see the flower and fauna of New Zealand. Evening at leisure. SIC customers will travel in a coach, self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at hotel (B)
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Day 8 Rotorua - Queenstown
After breakfast at Hotel’s restaurant, SIC transfer to Rotorua airport and board your flight to Queenstown (flight not included), upon arrival SIC transfer to travel to your hotel.
Self-drive customers travel to airport in their rental car in Rotorua, drop the car at airport branch, fly to Queenstown (flight not included), upon arriving pick up their rental car from airport branch and to drive to their hotel. Evening at leisure Overnight at hotel (B)
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Day 9 Milford sound day tour
After breakfast, we head to MILFORD SOUND CRUISE(included). This famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see MITRE PEAK which is just out of the water and mile high. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender vessels and kayaks. You may see fur seals lazing on the rocks and lots of sea birds and numerous waterfalls. Return back to the hotel in the evening. )SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car Overnight at the hotel. (B)
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Day 10 Queenstown day free for optional activities
After breakfast, you have an option to enjoy the exciting SHOTOVER JET BOAT RIDE, LEDGE BUNGY JUMP, RIVER RAFTING, SKY DIVING Etc (activities not included) Overnight in hotel. (B)
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Day 11 Queenstown- Glacier region
After breakfast, leave for Franz Joseph. Discover the rugged scenery along one of New Zealand's most awe-inspiring highways. The viewing platforms overlooking Franz Josef show the sheer size and beauty of these natural wonders and provide fantastic photo opportunities. SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car Overnight in hotel. (B)
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Day 12 To Christchurch via Greymouth
After breakfast, check out from hotel and leave to Greymouth. On arrival you will board Tranz Alpine train for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to hotel. Evening at leisure. SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at hotel. (B)
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Day 13 Christchurch sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy the morning city tour covering Cathedral Square, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon River Art’s Centre and museum. See beautiful Mona Vale Garden, Hagley Park and from the Sign of the Takahe, you have a spectacular view over the city, Canterbury Plains to the Alps. SIC Customers will travel in a coach, Self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at hotel. (B)
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Day 14 Departure day
After breakfast SIC customers will be transferred to airport in a shared vehicle. Self-drive customers will travel their rental car, drop the car at airport branch and board your flight for onward journey (flight not included)
- Optional tours / activities are not included in the package (will be on additional cost).
- Self Drive: Rental car pick up & drop off time is calculated on the basis of 24 hrs, in case of delays one day extra rental will be charged.
- Rental vehicles not drive or take the vehicle on the following roads:
- Ball Hutt (Mt Cook);
- Skippers (Queenstown);
- 90 mile beach (Northland)
Please Note
- Hotels mentioned in the itinerary are indicative they will be subject availability at the time of booking. Same or similar hotels will be provided.
- Changes to itinerary and number of persons will require a revised quote.
- Package is NOT valid during any special event in NZ.
- Package is valid for mentioned dates only, hotels and activities will be subject to availability at the time of booking.
Rental car / Self drive
- Client will be required to present his/her driver’s license (Indian) with driver’s photograph, Age clearly mentioned and it must be in English to the rental car company in order to claim the vehicle.
- Driver must carry a valid Credit card with enough funds(almost NZ$4,000) to pay a security bond at the time of collecting the vehicle without a valid Credit card a car can-not be hired and no refunds will be made for cancellation.
- Toll, Parking and Fuel is NOT including in the cost. For additional information related to Toll please go to www.nzta.govt.nz
Terms and Conditions
- Full payment of this booking is required 15 days prior to travel dates. In case of F.I.T’s and 35 days in case of Groups.
- Cancellation charges for any hotel services, airlines, Tranz Alpine and Interisland Cruise bookings are applicable as per the rules of the above services. Any cancellations charges if booked are NON – REFUNDABLE. Any refund payable will be returned after receipt of the refund from the respective service after deducting the processing charges.
- Once the booking is confirmed, there will only be one amendment by the client - free of charge. Any other subsequent amendments prior to travel or during travel will incur a fee of NZD $50 per change.
- No amendments by the passengers while travelling are allowed, all amendments if any will be authorised by the tour manager only.
- In case of F.I.T’s any bookings cancelled within 48 hours to 07 working days (NZ) of arrival may incur a 50% of the quoted price as a cancellation fee and if cancelled within 48 hours will incur 100% cancellation fee.
- Confirmed tours may be pre-poned or postponed by the company in mutual agreement with Vyom Journeys in-case of certain circumstances which are beyond its control like earthquake or any other natural calamity, political disturbances, security problems etc. and guests/agents are bound to agree and co-operate with company’s decision and make necessary suitable adjustments.
- All prices are NETT and non-commissionable and in New Zealand dollars, including GST.
Inclusions
- Meet & greet on arrival in case of SIC customers.
- Accommodation (As per option) as mentioned in the itinerary on Dbl STD sharing rooms.
- All applicable government taxes 15% GST.
- Daily cooked breakfast in Hotel’s restaurant, in case of no restaurant at hotel/motel, Continental breakfast will be served in your room a day prior.
- Sightseeing & entrances fees as per itinerary.
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
- International and Domestic Airfares for and from NZ.
- Activity transfers if any (unless specify)
- Cost of travel insurance or any other insurance.
- Cost of Optional & Add-On tours unless mentioned otherwise.
- Porterage at hotels, airports, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food & drinks not forming a part of the group menus.
- Meals if not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional transfer if any.
- Toll, parking & Fuel at all destinations as well as hotels.
- GPS & Excess Insurance if not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any damage for hotel rooms / coach.
- Any Bond (Hotel will require cash or credit card bond & Rental car company will require credit card bond) during stay, from client.
- Any optional activities and transfer if require.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box
IMP: Tour package is based on above mentioned hotels only. In case of any change in the hotel at any location additional charges will apply. Mentioned hotels are subject to availability. No rooms are blocked at this stage.