Day 01 Depart for Christchurch (meals on board)
Assemble at Airport for your flight to Christchurch.

Day 02 Christchurch (B,D)
Arrival at Christchurch, the city of gardens. Your Christchurch sightseeing includes stops at the famous Cathedral Square, rugged Cashmere Hills where you can catch a view of the Christchurch city. You will visit the sign of Takahe, Avon river, Hagley Park, Bridge of Remembrance. At night you may like to try your luck at the Christchurch Casino.

Day 03 Christchurch / Hokitika / Fox Glacier (B,D)
After Breakfast, we move across to Canterbury plains, via Arthur's Pass to the West Coast. At Hokitika, we will visit a Glass Blowing Factory and Greenstone Factory for an insight into jade manufacturing and carving. Travelling along the coastline of the West Coast, you will arrive at the world-famous Fox Glacier. For those interested in a closer view of the glaciers, you may want to join an optional guided walk or snow landing helicopter ride (if weather permits).

Day 04 Fox Glacier / Haast / Wanaka / Queenstown (B,D)
Heading further south today after breakfast, towards Queenstown. The journey offers breathtaking views as the coach climbs the Haast Pass. We continue on to Kawarau Gorge and visit the Goldfields Mining Centre where Chinese miners worked and lived for 100 years.

Day 05 Queenstown - free day (B)
Full day at leisure as there are many things to do and see in Queenstown. Coach is available on request by the Tour Leader for Milford Day Excursion.

Day 06 Queenstown / Mount Cook / Lake Tekapo / Christchurch (B,D)
This morning we depart for Mount Cook then Christchurch with stop over at Tekapo for photos at Church of the Good Shepherd and beautiful lakeside of Lake Tekapo. We will later stop at Cromwell for you to purchase some delicious local fruits. A leisurely drive takes you to the Mount Cook National Park Region. If weather permits, take an optional helicopter flight up to the Tasman Glacier and experience landing on a sparkling white snowfield. We then continue our journey back to Christchurch.

Day 07 Christchurch / Auckland / Rotorua (B,D)
Today, we will take a domestic flight to Auckland to be picked up by your North Island driver. After that, we will move towards Rotorua with visit to Gails of Tamahere. We conclude the day with a traditional Hangi Feast and delightful Maori Concert, giving you an insight into the fascinating Maori culture and folklore.

Day 08 Rotorua / Auckland (B,D)
This morning, we will visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Visit Paradise Valley, a wildlife wonderland and home of the rainbow trout. A guided walk will take you through the park viewing the natural wetland area amongst mature native bush surrounding. Visit Agrodrome Farm and watch a sheep shearing display and sheepdog trial. Feed cute cuddly baby lambs on stage during the show and visit the farm yard nursery.

Day 09 Auckland / Depart for Home (B,L,D)
Before we bid farewell to New Zealand, we will take an Auckland Sightseeing tour, which includes Mt. Eden. The Domain, the Harbour Bridge and Tamaki Waterfront drive. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport for your flight back home.