The New Zealand Express itinerary offers a mix of cultural experiences, stunning scenery, and thrilling adventures. Begin with a warm welcome in Auckland and a leisurely day to acclimate. Explore the enchanting Waitomo Caves and enjoy a unique Māori cultural experience in Rotorua. Travel through picturesque landscapes to Matamata, the home of The Shire from The Lord of the Rings. In Queenstown, indulge in adventure tourism with options like jet boating and bungee jumping. Conclude your journey with the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound and iconic views of Mount Cook. Enjoy ample leisure time to explore at your own pace.
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Meet and greet on arrival and private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day free at leisure.
#2-hr sightseeing tour along with the transfer available.
Pick up by Cheeky Kiwi Travel coach and cross the rich Waikato farmland for Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves and a short boat ride through the famous Glow-Worm grotto. See twinkling lights emitting from the ceiling like stars in a dark night. Then continue journey to the thermal resort of Rotorua.
In the evening, join the Te Pā Tū (formerly Tamaki Maori Village), which presents culture and kai (cuisine) events – sharing Māori history, traditions, and future aspirations across four hours of celebration and feasting (return transfer to your accommodation is included).
Join Great Sights coach as we cross the Central North Island – and enter Middle-earth! Just outside the rural township of Matamata is the private farm that was transformed into The Shire for Sir Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Buffet Lunch included.
Then continue by coach back to Auckland and arrive in the evening.
Transfer to the airport. Fly to Queenstown (AIRFARES ARE NOT INCLUDED).
Meet and greet on arrival and private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Today enjoy a day excursion to Milford Sound. Follow Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden and then onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter Fiordland National Park along Eglington Valley and travel through Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sounds. This is reputed as the prettiest drive in the country with amazing mountain scenery all the way. Enjoy the cruise on the spectacular world-famous fiords dominated by Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls (Obento Lunch included).
Retrace the journey back to Queenstown in the evening.
Enjoy a free day in Queenstown. Apart from the beautiful scenery surrounding the resort, this is also the capital of adventure tourism.
Why not try thrilling jetboating or heart-stopping bungy jump? A gondola rides up Bob’s Peak for panoramic view couple with a luge ride is recommended. Or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.
Pick up by Great Sights coach and travel through the Central Otago region and on to Twizel. Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook National Park Village. Set at the foothill of the Southern Alps, you have a close-up view of Mt Cook – New Zealand’s highest mountain. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive Christchurch in the evening.
Pick-up and transfer to the airport by shuttle service. END OF SERVICE.