Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand!
Upon arrival, travel south to visit the
famous Waitomo Glowworm
Caves. Delve into the luminous
realm of the glowworms, as you
glide along in a boat under the
illuminating galaxy of these magical
glowworms, a fascinating scene
reminiscent of a starry wonderland.
Continue your journey to the
geothermal wonderland of Rotorua,
the centre of Maori culture that is
renowned for its geysers, boiling
mud pools and steaming craters. Go
on a brief sightseeing tour which
includes a visit to the Rotorua
Lakefront, the historical
Government Garden and admire
the majestic façade of the Rotorua
Bath House. Tonight, you will
experience a traditionally prepared
Maori Hangi (feast) followed by a
cultural performance featuring
Maori songs, chants and dance.
Make your way to Te Puia, home to
the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal
Reserve and the New Zealand Maori
Arts & Crafts Centre. Here you will
witness all of nature’s thermal
wonders such as silica terraces and
the famous Pohutu Geyser. Transfer
south to Matamata for your
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, which
takes place on a working sheep farm
that was a significant filming
location for The Hobbit and The Lord
of the Rings movie series. Continue
on to Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ and
enjoy a city sights tour. Stop to
admire the view of the Auckland
Harbour & Bridge, one of the city’s
most distinctive landmarks, explore
the charming Victorian buildings at
Parnell Village and enjoy shopping
at the stylish area of Queen Street.
Spend the day at leisure. Feel free to
try a full day tour to Bay of Islands at
your own expenses, where you’ll get
to cruise via the Bay of Islands on a high speed catamaran out to the
famous Hole in the Rock in Piercy
Island. Prepare for a heart-stopping
experience as you sail through the
hole, but don’t forget to keep an eye
out for dolphins as the area is also
rich in marine life.
Transfer to the Auckland airport and
depart for Christchurch on a
domestic flight. Upon arrival, enjoy a
panoramic view of the Southern
Alps, where you’ll be greeted with
scenes of dramatic mountains,
gorges and river valleys across the
Canterbury Plain. The journey takes
you through Arthur’s Pass, the
highest and most well-known of
New Zealand’s mountain passes
characterised by deep gorges, wide
riverbeds and scree slopes.
Start your day as you gaze in amazement at the Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes,
where columns of water shoot
skyward from rocks that resemble
giant stacks of hotcakes. Continue on
to Hokitika to visit a Glassblowing
Studio and a Greenstone Centre,
where you will be able to shop for
beautiful pounamu (jade). Bask in
the beautiful terrain of majestic
waterfalls, lush forest and rivers as
well as glistening white glaciers
when you arrive in Westland National
Park. Thereafter, proceed to Franz
Josef where you’ll rest for the night.
Note: The Glassblowing Studio and Greenstone
Centre will be closed on Sunday and Public
Holidays. In the event that accommodation is
unavailable in Franz Josef, we will arrange for
you to stay in another town.
Begin your day with a visit to Franz
Josef Lookout for spectacular views
of the stunning glacier. Then, journey
across the scenic Haast Pass before
stopping for some photos at the
beautiful Lake Hawea. Next, proceed
to Lake Wanaka to find 192 square
kilometres of alpine beauty,
complete with rugged mountains
and far-off glaciers feeding a
beautiful expanse of water. Make
sure to snap some pictures of the
iconic Lake Wanaka Tree (the Lone
Tree) before heading to Mrs Jones
Fruit Orchard for a wide selection of
fresh and dry local fruits available all
year round. Next, we will arrive at
New Zealand’s most-visited region,
Queenstown. Surrounded by
snow-capped mountain ranges and
set on the shores of the crystal-clear
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the
absolute adventure paradise for
thrill-seekers. Tonight, enjoy a
delectable abalone and lobster
seafood dinner at a local restaurant. Note: In the event that accommodation is
unavailable in Queenstown, we will arrange for
you to stay in another town.
Spend the day free at leisure to
explore Queenstown on your own.
You may wish to join an optional tour to the gorgeous Milford Sound,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel by coach from Queenstown to
Fiordland National Park to explore
this lush wilderness, which includes
a Milford Sound boat cruise.
Kick-start the day with a visit to the
world’s first-ever commercial bungy
jump, the Kawarau Bridge Bungy
Lookout. Then travel to Arrowtown,
a charming former gold mining
settlement with restored miners’
cottages nestled below the
surrounding beautiful peaks and
delightful gold mining sites situated
along the Arrow River. Next, enjoy a
scenic ride in the iconic Skyline
Gondola and admire the exceptional
views as you ride the steepest cable
car lift in the Southern Hemisphere!
You’ll be transported 450 metres
above Queenstown and Lake
Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak,
where you can take in a spectacular
220-degree panorama with
breathtaking views of Coronet Peak,
The Remarkables mountain range,
Walter and Cecil Peak and of course,
Queenstown. Last but not least, you’ll
be in for a treat this evening as you
tuck into the most famous burger in
Queenstown – Fergburgers.
This morning, make your way to Lake
Pukaki to witness a jaw-dropping
landscape of craggy mountain peaks
and glacier-fed alpine lakes of
shimmering turquoise hues beneath
an endless blue sky. Drive past Mount
Cook National Park, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site that covers over
70,000 hectares of breathtaking
glaciers, terminal lakes, turbulent
rivers and Australasia’s tallest peak at
3,724 metres, the mighty Aoraki
Mount Cook. Next, stop by a Salmon
Farm for an opportunity to feed the
salmon and taste fresh salmon
sashimi. After that, move on to the
enchanting Lake Tekapo, a
turquoise-coloured lake that bears
the same name as the township.
Pose with the iconic Dog Statue and
see the delightfully quaint Church of
the Good Shepherd by the lakeside. Note: In the event that accommodation is
unavailable in Lake Tekapo Peppers Bluewater
Resort, we will arrange for you to stay at The
Godley Hotel or similar.
Our day begins with a stop at the Farmers Corner Alpaca Farm, where
you will get to feed the adorable
alpacas and snap some pictures with
them. The four-hectare farm also
provides the perfect relaxing ambience
to bask in the wonders of nature. After
that, proceed to Christchurch, where
you will commence your sightseeing
tour which will cover some of
Christchurch’s top landmarks – Hagley
Park, Botanic Gardens, Mona Vale
and the Cardboard Cathedral.
Continue on to Willowbank Wildlife
Reserve for an encounter with the Big
5 of New Zealand's wildlife: the cheeky
Kea, the ancient Tuatara, the Kaka
bush parrots, the very rare Takahe and
of course the Kiwi. The reserve offers a
guaranteed kiwi viewing experience
with no glass to hinder your view!
Spend some time relaxing and
exploring the city before transferring
to the airport for your flight back
home. We hope you enjoyed your
vacation with our company and we
look forward to seeing you again on
your next trip. Note: Breakfast box will be provided for early
departure.
Additional activities that complement
your holidays will be at your own
discretion and is entirely optional.
Optional tours & prices are subject to
change without any prior notice and
minimum group size is required to
depart.
• A minimum group of 15 passengers is
required for a confirmed departure.
• The sequence of the itinerary, flight
schedules and hotels are subject to
change without prior notice in the
event of unforeseen circumstances,
weather conditions and local or
religious festivals. Due to local or
religious festivals, unforeseen
circumstances and weather conditions,
the sequence of itinerary may need to
be changed or alternatives sites
substituted at short notice.
• In the event of discrepancies between
English and Chinese itineraries, the
former prevails.
Note
Do note that the third bed for triple room may be a "roll-away" bed.
The below chart serves a guideline and may not be applicable to all destinations.
For maximum comfort, we highly recommend a family of four to stay in two rooms.
If extra bed are not available, passengers will be put into : 1 Standard Double / Twin Room + 1 Standard Single Room
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Remarks
Prices shown are just guideline and are not guaranteed until purchase is completed.
Price shown are in SGD
Prices based on twin sharing, and does not include airport taxes and fuel surcharges, optional tours and gratitude for local guides, drivers and tour leaders, if applicable
All tours subject to group size for confirmation
Land arrangement excludes flight arrangements, optional tours and gratitude for local guides, drivers and tour leaders, if applicable
Tour fare does not include visa charges. Passengers have to ensure that they hold a valid visa to enter their destination country. Please refer to http://cibtvisas.sg for visa requirement and charges
12D10N SPECTACULAR NEW ZEALAND (NOV 2023 - MAR 2024)
Tour code: NZNTSS
From Rotorua’s fascinating
Maori culture in North Island
to the dazzling milieu of
Lake Tekapo in the South, stumble
across magnificent marvels of
nature and surreal vistas that
will leave you breathless with
wonder in this epic journey
to New Zealand.
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