On arrival in Queenstown, clear your customs and immigration  transfer to Te Anu. Overnight 

Today after breakfast head towards Milford Sound, making stops en route to view the scenery, including the fabled Mirror Lakes. On arrival, board the MV Milford Monarch for a spectacular cruise through the fjord and out to the Tasman Sea. Milford Sound, with Mitre Peak at its heart has often been referred as one of the natural wonders of the world, due to the combination of its deep blue waters, towering peaks and spectacular waterfalls. Head to Queenstown for overnight.

After breakfast start your day with a Skyline Queenstown Gondola ride taking you 480m up over Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak. Thereafter have short tour of Queenstown tour with a visit to the famous Kawarau Bridge, home of the original Bungee Jump founded by AJ Hackett. Dare to take the plunge from the 141-foot (43–meter) platform (at your own expense), or just watch the brave. Afternoon, proceed to Lake Hayes and its stunning scenery and reflective surface and continue to the historic Arrow town. Built on the banks of the Arrow River during the 1860’s gold rush. Travel via the Cardrona valley road to Wanaka. Overnight in Wanaka.

Today feast for the eyes and the cameras. We start the day with a visit the Lake Matheson (if weather permits you can see the reflection of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps on the lake). Proceed to through to see the Fox Glacier a 13-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier. The scenic day continues with a visit to the long temperate maritime Glacier of Franz Josef. Overnight Franz Josef

Today we travel the scenic route famously referred to as the trans Alpine route by road through Arthur’s pass from Greymouth to Christchurch. Time permitting stopping to take in the view at Lake Pearson, a large and attractive hourglass shaped Lake located in the High Country. On arrival at Christchurch have an orientation tour of the town. If time permits visit the International AntarcticCentre (tickets not included). Overnight in Christchurch.

After breakfast have an orientation tour of Christchurch to see the Cathedral (from outside), visiting the Antarctic centre (entrance not included). Later take a flight and proceed to Hamilton. On arrival check in

After breakfast depart for Rotorua visiting the white steam from underground hot springs drifting through parks and gardens (smell the sulphur in the air) and you will know that you are very close to the hot centre of the planet. On arrival, you will get a guided tour of the Te Puia Thermal Reserve with its boiling mud pools and steaming geysers. Later proceed to the famous Waitomo Caves complex. This whole area is riddled with limestone caves and strange limestone formations. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glow-worm Grotto, with an unusual assortment of stalactites and Stalagmites, and hundreds of glow worms, experienced on an underground boat ride. Head back to Hamilton for overnight

After breakfast visit the Hamilton gardens. The 54-hectare park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, a convention centre. After lunch (not included) head for Auckland. Overnight in Auckland.

After breakfast and have a city tour of Auckland. See the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore before returning to the central city to visit Queen Street and the Auckland Viaduct. Next visit the city’s oldest park, the Auckland Domain, which is situated on an ancient volcano. Stop in the quaint village of Parnell and wander around the historic buildings many of which have been transformed into fashionable boutiques. Enjoy the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, in Mission Bay. Here you will see a memorial to the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and the founder of the welfare state. The park has panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour and is great for photo opportunities. Overnight in Auckland

After breakfast check out, depending on your flight time and transfer to the airport for your onward flight

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