12D Let's Go New Zealand North & South Island

Dinner 

• Upon arrival of Garden City, Christchurch, we will let you indulge in some of the city’s popular art, history and cultural hotshots which covering Cardboard Cathedral, Canterbury Arts Centre, Avon River, and Botanical Gardens. 
• You also can choose to jump on the Heritage Tram, punting on the Avon River, sample the local produces at Riverside Market, exploring boutique shops in the Heart of the city along Cashel, High, Colombo Streets. (own expenses) 

Breakfast | Dinner 

• Enjoy the journey on spectacular alpine scenery of the snow-capped mountains, gorges, and river valleys as we journey through Arthur Pass, New Zealand’s highest alpine pass, across to Hokitika, with its frontier town feel. 
• Visit a glassblowing & greenstone factory and marvel at the creations of skilful glassblowers and the manufacturing & carving of jade from the West Coast of New Zealand. 
• As you arrive in Westland National Park with its glistening white glaciers. 
• The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers are relics of the last ice age. Easy walk to the scenic lookout where you can see magnificent glacier from a distance. 
• You can either take the helicopters or scenic flights with snow landing to view the vistas of Mt. Cook and southern Alps. (own expenses) 

Breakfast | Dinner 

• Travel through Haast Pass towards Queenstown. Formed by massive glaciers over 10,000 years ago, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea lay side by side, presenting an incomparable alpine panorama. 
• Arrowtown is surrounded by The Remarkable Mountain range, making it a perfect stop to enjoy the view and explore this beautiful town. 
• Stop over at a Mrs. Jones Fruit Orchard in Cromwell to shop some local fruits. 
• Continue to Queenstown, a town nestled by Lake Wakatipu.
• *Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Queenstown 

Breakfast | Lunch on Cruise 

• Today, proceed to Milford Sound via photo stops at Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lake, and Monkey Creeks. 
• Experience a daylight tour to Milford Sound for amazing views of the fiord and its wildlife. A Milford Sound cruise is an adventure you don’t want to miss. The 2-hour cruise takes in the best of Milford Sound and beyond, sailing out into the breath-taking Tasman Sea. Along the journey, we will see Milford Sound’s scenic highlights, such as Lady Bowen Falls (dropping 160 meters down to the sea), Sinbad Gully (a classic example of a hanging valley). Snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 meters above sea level. 

 Breakfast 

• Queenstown - New Zealand adventure capital is a place for non-stop action. You may take the chance to settle with more relax and slow-paced activities like wandering in the town to shop for local souvenirs or relax at the local bars or cafes or queue up for the world famous Fergburger. 
• Stop along by the Lake Wakatipu, where you may go for an optional jetboating adventure or TSS Earns law Cruise and Walter Peak Farm with lunch at your own expenses. 

Breakfast | Dinner 

• Visit the world’s first-ever bungy jumping at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy lookout. 
• Proceed to Mt. Cook National Park region. En route, stop by Mt Cook Lookout at Lake Pukaki, where Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, stands. If weather permits, take an optional helicopter ride up to Tasman Glacier. (own expenses) 
• Thereafter, enjoy a relaxing soak at Tekapo Springs, surrounded by mountains and the breath-taking Lake Tekapo.
• *Depending on the circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Lake Tekapo region. 

Breakfast | Dinner 

• Visit Church of the Good Shepherd by the edge of the lovely Lake Tekapo and enjoy a scenic drive through Mackenzie Country and Burke’s Pass. 
• Stop at Farmers Corner, where you can shop for New Zealand premium products and souvenirs. 
• Visit Alpaca Farm to interact with cute alpacas before heading back to Christchurch. 

Breakfast | Hangi Lunch or Dinner 

• We will take a domestic flight to Auckland and proceed to the thermal wonderland of Rotorua in the North Island. 
• City sights in Rotorua which includes Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and Redwood Forest. Redwood Altitude and Redwood Tree walk are on (own expenses). 
• Visit to Te Puia to explore a 60-hectare landscape of uncovered natural bush, geysers, and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace. Here is also home to the Pōhutu geyser - the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. 
• Enjoy a traditionally cooked Hangi Feast Lunch or Dinner from earthen ovens and relish in a Māori Concert with lively songs and performances. 
• If time permits, tonight you may like to enjoy a relaxing hot mineral bath at the Polynesian Spa at your (own expenses). 

Breakfast | Dinner 

• Begin our journey to real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. 
• Continue to the largest city in New Zealand, Auckland. Commence on an Auckland city tour including Rose Garden, driving along the Parnell Village up to Mount Eden where you can have a 360 degrees panoramic view of the Auckland city and the Harbour Bridge. 

 Breakfast 

• You will be entirely free to wander through The City of Sails - Auckland. You can either shop along Queen Street or take a ferry to Waiheke Island, take a bush walk at Waitakere Ranges, visit the Gannet at Muriwai Beach or indulge yourself at the local restaurants, bars, and café along Wynyard Quarter. 

Breakfast | Meals on Board 

• Free at leisure till departure transfer for your flight back home. We hope you have had enjoyable and fond memories of your vacation with LGE Travel. 
• *Note: If your flight departs before 10 a.m., breakfast will be served onboard.