NEW ZEALAND

DAY 1. MANILA - AUCKLAND (MEALS ON BOARD)

Depart Manila and enjoy in-flight meals, amenities, and entertainment of the chosen carrier.

DAY 2. AUCKLAND - ROTORUA (MEALS ON BOARD/L/D)

Upon arrival in Auckland, you will be met and greeted by North Island’s Coach Captain.

Departing Auckland, the suburban scenery gradually gives way to farmland and the mighty Waikato River will accompany you for much of the journey through the green countryside. At Fitzgerald Glade, the lush ferns and pretty tree canopy signal the approach into Rotorua.

A geothermal hot spot, Rotorua is full of steaming vents, spouting geysers, and bubbling mud pools. The city is surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests, and freshwater lakes, with natural hot springs perfect for bathing and relaxing. Rotorua is the heartland of Maori culture and an ideal place to experience the traditional customs of New Zealand’s indigenous people.

Transfer to hotel.

DAY 3. ROTORUA (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy the Agrodome Farm Experience.
Agrodome is just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua city center, in the heart of a real 350-acre working New Zealand farm. You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. Witness a live sheep shearing demonstration and the remarkable farm dogs as they demonstrate their ability to respond to commands and keep those sheep in line. Then climb aboard the all-weather, all-terrain vehicle to join a one-hour guided tour of the farm. You’ll get to hand-feed and take photos with all sorts of friendly animals, including sheep, cattle, deer, llamas, ostrich, pigs, and alpacas. Your visit includes access to the Farmyard Nursery, home to the smallest, cutest animals at the Agrodome. Pet and have your photo taken with cute lambs and other baby farm animals. Then pop across to the herding area to watch a free live dog trial after the show.

Proceed to the Skyline Gondola Ride.
The Skyline Complex is situated high on the side of Mt. Ngongotaha, just nine minutes from Rotorua Central. Step onboard a gondola cabin and enjoy a gentle, scenic ride high above Rotorua for spectacular views of the city and lake. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared dishes highlighting locally sourced ingredients, amongst the surrounding panoramic views.

Enjoy the Te Ra Guided Experience.
Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu Geyser. Enjoy a 90-Minute Guided Tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and geyser.

Transfer to hotel.

DAY 4. ROTORUA - MATAMATA - AUCKLAND (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Journey towards the rural town of Matamata, well known for its thoroughbred horse industry and dairy farming heritage. Located just 15 minutes from the centre of town, the Hobbiton Movie Set is now Matamata’s biggest attraction.

Visit Hobbiton Movie Set Venture Beyond the Door.
Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your guide will take you on a fully guided tour around the set pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. Venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior. Visit the Mill and Green Dragon Inn where you will be presented with a complimentary beverage. DURATION: 2.5 HOURS

Farewell Middle-earth country and head north past scenic Lake Karapiro and the quaint township of Cambridge, flanked by picturesque horse studs and leafy oak trees. The mighty Waikato River will accompany you for part of the journey until the Auckland city skyline appears on the horizon.

Enjoy Auckland City Sightseeing Tour.
Discover the scenic highlight of Auckland City. Set on the waterfront, Auckland boasts a vibrant, maritime city surrounded by boutique suburbs. Visit the city’s beaches, parks and gardens, character locations, and volcanic landmarks that offer spectacular sweeping views of the sparkling harbor waters with its iconic Harbour Bridge and lush green islands.

Transfer to hotel.

DAY 5. AUCKLAND - QUEENSTOWN (B/L/D)

Collect a packed breakfast from the hotel before proceeding to the airport.

Onboard domestic flight to Queenstown. On arrival at Queenstown, you will be met and greeted by
South Island’s Coach Captain. Visit Historic Arrowtown, located only a 20-minute drive from Queenstown, the spectacular scenery, distinct four seasons, and charming character make Arrowtown a must-do for visitors. Once a rich source of gold, the legacy of this delightful mining town has maintained its rich heritage and preserved historic buildings.

Visit Kawarau Bungy Centre (Viewing Deck only).
No visit to New Zealand would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, The World Home of Bungy, which opened in 1988. Nestled into a rocky face overlooking the stunning Kawarau River, the view alone will satisfy any crowd. Home of the world’s first and most famous of leaps, this 43-meter Bungy Jump is still the most popular Bungy site attracting thousands of thrill-seekers every year.

DAY 6. QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - QUEENSTOWN (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu where the Devils Staircase rest area and viewpoint is a highlight. Continue to Mossburn before joining SH94 and heading to the lakeside township of Te Anau, an ideal place to pick up any last-minute supplies.

Not just a journey, the Milford Road is a destination in itself with the scenic highway featuring spectacular alpine scenery. Be sure to stop at Eglington Valley to appreciate the beauty and sheer scale of the landscape. View the spectacular reflections of the Earl Mountains at the Mirror Lakes and keep an eye out for Kea, New Zealand’s cheeky mountain parrot on the way.

Enjoy Milford Sound Cruise.
Experience spectacular Milford Sound where sheer granite cliffs tower into the sky and plunge into the depths of clear water while Mitre Peak stands like a massive sentinel, guarding this amazing fiord. Depart Milford on a full-length cruise with views of waterfalls, rainforest and wildlife easily enjoyed from large windows, spacious decks and comfortable lounges. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces and watch out for dolphins, seals and penguins. Informative, participative, and relaxed, this is a perfect way to experience Milford Sound.
DURATION: 2 HOURS

The return journey along the stunning Milford Road scenic highway provides the possibility of stopping for further sightseeing or photo opportunities that may have been missed on the way into Milford.

At Te Anau, you’ll turn inland to Mossburn then northwards to the little lakeside settlement of Kingston. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu as it meanders beneath the surrounding towering mountains as you take yet another scenic journey into Queenstown.

Transfer to hotel.

DAY 7. QUEENSTOWN - LAKE TEKAPO - CHRISTCHURCH (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Cromwell - Mrs. Jones Fruits Stall.
Jones Family Fruit Stall is one of the best-known fruit stalls in Central Otago, with people coming from all over New Zealand and the world to visit. The fruit stall stocks a huge array of fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, honey products, and vegetables.

The easy drive to Twizel takes you through picturesque sheep-farming country fringed with mountain ranges. The road to Mt. Cook Region hugs the edge of Lake Pukaki. The exquisite opaque turquoise color of this lake and others in the area is caused by fine, glacier-ground rock particles held in suspension. The landscape is a mixture of high-country tussock, farmland, and snow-capped mountains.

Make a quick stop at Pukaki Lookout Point for a panoramic view of Mt. Cook. Return along the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki to rejoin the main highway. Travel over the brilliant blue Ohau Canal to Tekapo where the Church of the Good Shepherd provides a popular photo stop sitting solitary on the shores of the lake, framed by magnificent mountains.

Enjoy a day of lovely roadside scenery. Drive over the golden tussock lands and wide braided rivers until the impressive green patchwork of the Canterbury Plaines signals your arrival in Christchurch.

Transfer to hotel.

DAY 8. CHRISTCHURCH - AUCKLAND - MANILA (B/MEALS ON BOARD)

Collect a packed breakfast from the hotel.

Coach transfer to Christchurch Airport for your departure for Manila.

Arrival in Manila.