Trip Itinerary 

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Day 1: Arrive in Auckland

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• Arrive in Auckland. 

• Check in to the accommodation.

• Settle down, day at leisure.

• Evening visit Sky Tower for 360° views of Auckland at sunset.

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Day 2: Dolphin and Whale Watching

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• Morning, explore Auckland self-guided

• Afternoon, head out for Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

• Chance to watch whales, dolphins, seals, and rare seabirds

• Expert commentary from marine research scientists

• Scenic views of Auckland’s islands and marine park

 

Day 3: Auckland to Rotorua

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• Check out of the accommodation and start your tour.

• Take a journey through the heart of the Central North Island

• Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves and glowworm boat ride.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route to Hobbiton.​

• Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.

• Check in and overnight in Rotorua.

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Day 4: Day Trip to Thermal Wonderland & Maori Cultural Experience

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• Enjoy a Māori cultural performance with pōhiri, waiata, mōteatea, poi, and haka.

• Visit Pōhutu Geyser, Kiwi Conservation Centre, and Māori Arts & Crafts Institute.

• Savor a Hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia with geyser views.

• Explore Redwood Treewalk at sunset across suspension bridges high in the forest. 

• Take in forest views by day and under magical night lights.

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Day 5: Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch

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• After breakfast nearby, check out and reach the airport

• Take the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch 

• Check in to your accommodation.

• Explore Christchurch Self-guided

• River Punting, Tram Dinner, Gondola Cable Ride (Optional)

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Day 6: Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

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• After breakfast nearby, check out and head to the bus station​​

• Travel to Lake Tekapo by bus.

• Check in and explore Tekapo at your own pace.

• Enjoy the Dark Sky Stargazing Experience

• Take Scenic Walks around the region.

• Overnight in Lake Tekapo

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Day 7: Lake Tekapo to Queenstown Tour via Mt Cook

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• Check out and head out for your tour

• Explore Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park

• Visit Lake Pukakiisit and photostop at Lake Pukaki

• Visit Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, and the Southern Alps 

• Check in and rest in Queenstown

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Day 8: Milford Sound Tour​

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• After breakfast nearby, begin your Milford Sound coach & cruise tour.

• Scenic drive via Southland with a stop at Te Anau. 

• Guided Fiordland NP tour with key photo stops. 

• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise past waterfalls and Mitre Peak.

• Indulge in Lunch, Tea & Coffee

• Back to Queenstown.

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Day 9: Adventure Day

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• Morning, head out for Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience 

• Try Sky Jumping, Bungee Jumping, etc (Optional)

• Evening, walk the scenic waterfront

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Day 10: Queenstown to Dunedin Bus

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• Check out and bus to Dunedin from Queenstown.

• Check in and explore nearby.

• Evening Otago Peninsula tour with wildlife views and Blue Penguins at dusk.

• Scenic drive back via Portobello or Castlewood Road.

• Overnight in Dunedin

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Day 11: Dunedin to Christchurch Bus

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• ​After breakfast, check out and head to the bus stop.

• Take the bus to Christchurch.

• Explore the city via hop-on hop-off tram (Optional).

• Visit key sights if time allows.

• Check in and relax.

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Day 14: Departure from Christchurch to India

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• Check out and transfer to airport.

• Take the flight back to India

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Inclusions:

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• 2 nights stay in Auckland in a hostel in One-Bed in Eight-Person Male Only Shared Room with Shared Bathroom excluding breakfast

• Tickets to Sky Tower – all 3 observatories in Auckland

• Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise from Auckland

• Auckland to Rotorua One Way Tour with Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Glow caves

• 2 nights stay in Rotorua in a hostel in Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room excluding breakfast

• Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Free haka

• Hāngī Lunch Buffet at Pātaka Kai Restaurant

• Redwoods Treewalk immersive walk

• Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch  (Flexi option), including checked baggage 23kg (Refundable) 

• 1 night stay in Christchurch in a hostel in Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room excluding breakfast

• Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Bus (Flexi option)

• 1 night stay in Lake Tekapo in a hostel in 8 Bed Dorm with Ensuite excluding breakfast

• Dark Sky Star Gazing Experience in lake Tekapo

• Lake Tekapo to Queenstown one-way tour via Mount Cook

• 3 nights stay in Queenstown in a hostel in Single Bed in 6 Bed Room with Shared Bathroom excluding breakfast

• Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Day Tour from Queenstown​

• Shotover Jet Extreme Boat Experience in Queenstown

• Queenstown to Dunedin Bus (Flexi option)

• 1 night stay in Dunedin in a hostel in a Bunk Bed in a Mixed Dormitory Room excluding breakfast

• Otago Peninsula & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

• Dunedin to Christchurch Bus (Flexi option)

• 1 night stay in Christchurch in a hostel in Bed in 8-Bunk Dormitory Room excluding breakfast

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Exclusions:

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• Flights from India to India both ways.

• Travel Insurance.

• Visa fees.

• City taxes, municipal taxes or any other taxes not mentioned specifically.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinks at all times if not mentioned specifically

• Personal expenses (laundry, shopping, tips, minibar, etc.)

• Internal travel in the city and transfers from bus stations and airports wherever not mentioned specifically.

• Optional tours & activities

• Early check-in / late check-out charges

• Anything not explicitly mentioned in inclusions 

• Additional costs due to delays, weather, or itinerary changes, would be incurred individually*