Scenic New Zealand - (Winter : 9N / 10D)

Package Highlights

• Milford Sound Scenic Cruise .
• Skyline Gondola & High-Speed Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown .
• Iconic TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey to Christchurch .
• Agrodome Farm Tour, Te Puia Geothermal Reserve, and Haka Cultural Performance in Rotorua .
• Waitomo Glow-worm Caves & Auckland Sky Tower Excursions .
• Dedicated Thomas Cook Tour Manager services included (subject to minimum group size) .

Day-Wise Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Auckland
  • Transfers: Proceed to hotel and check in .
  • Hotel: Hotel Holiday Inn or similar in Auckland .
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Note: Tour Manager joins the group on Day 2 in Queenstown .
• Day 2: Flight to Queenstown
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  • Transfers: Flight from Auckland to Queenstown .
  • Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown / Scenic Suites Queenstown / Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park or similar .
• Day 3: Milford Sound Cruise
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel: Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park / Scenic Suites / Holiday Inn Express & Suites or similar .
  • Sightseeing: Travel via Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, and Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound for a cruise past cliffs and waterfalls to the Tasman Sea .
• Day 4: Jet Boat Ride & Gondola Ride
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel: Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park / Scenic Suites / Holiday Inn Express & Suites or similar .
  • Sightseeing: Thrilling jet boat ride with 360° spins ; ride the steep Skyline Gondola for views over Queenstown and free time at Lake Wakatipu .
  • Note: Morning at leisure or for optional activities like Skydiving or Bungy Jumping (must be booked on Day 1; weather permitting) .
• Day 5: Arrowtown, Kawarau Bungy Site, Wanaka to Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel: Hotel Scenic Franz Josef Glacier / Hotel Heartland Fox Glacier or similar .
  • Sightseeing: Visit historic Arrowtown ; stop at the Kawarau Bungy Jumping site ; explore Wanaka's Puzzling World outdoor maze and optical illusions .
• Day 6: Glacier Lookout Point, Hokitika, Monteith's Brewery & TranzAlpine Train
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel: Hotel Quality Elms / Scenic Hotel Cotswold / Rydges Latimer Christchurch or similar .
  • Sightseeing: View glaciers at Franz Josef/Fox Glacier lookout ; tour Monteith's Brewery with craft beer tasting ; ride the iconic TranzAlpine Train to Christchurch .
• Day 7: Christchurch Panoramic Tour, Antarctic Centre & Flight to Auckland/Rotorua
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Transfers: Flight to Auckland/Rotorua .
  • Hotel: Hotel Arawa Park / Hotel Rydges Rotorua or similar .
  • Sightseeing: Christchurch city tour featuring Cardboard Cathedral ; visit International Antarctic Centre (Antarctic storm simulation, little penguins) .
• Day 8: Agrodome Farm Tour, Te Puia, Maori Show, Redwood Treewalk & Polynesian Spa
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel: Hotel Arawa Park / Hotel Rydges Rotorua or similar .
  • Sightseeing: Live sheep shearing show and farm tour at Agrodome ; explore Pōhutu Geyser and mud pools at Te Puia ; traditional Haka Maori performance ; walk among 120-year-old trees on the Redwood Treewalk ; soak in geothermal mineral pools at Polynesian Spa .
• Day 9: Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, Sky Tower & Auckland City Tour
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel: Hotel Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG or similar .
  • Sightseeing: Boat cruise through Waitomo Glow-worm Caves ; panoramic views from Auckland Sky Tower observation deck ; Auckland city tour (Waitematā Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Bastion Point) .
• Day 10: Depart from Auckland
  • Meals: Packed Breakfast
  • Transfers: Transfer to Auckland Airport for return flight .

Package Inclusions

• Return economy class international airfare (Malaysian / Qantas / Singapore or similar airlines) .
• Internal flights within New Zealand (Auckland to Queenstown, Christchurch to Auckland/Rotorua) .
• Accommodation across Auckland (2N), Queenstown (3N), Christchurch (1N), Franz Josef (1N), and Rotorua (2N) .
• New Zealand Visa fee (calculated based on family visa rates) .
• Medical Insurance valid up to age 60 .
• All transfers and sightseeings with entrance fees by air-conditioned coach .
• Meals: 8 Daily Breakfasts, 1 Packed Breakfast, 7 Lunches, and 9 Dinners .
• Services of a Thomas Cook Tour Manager (subject to minimum group size) .
• GST and TCS

Package Exclusions

• Mandatory Driver/Staff Tipping: NZD 5 per person per day (collected on Day 1 by Tour Manager) .
• Optional activity charges (Skydiving, Bungy jumping, Helicopter rides) .
• Airfare deviations or date change fees .
• Australia Transit Visa cost (required if flying via Qantas) .
• Expenses of personal nature (minibar, laundry, phone calls, optional tours, porterage) .

Important Terms & Notes

• Hotel Check-in/out: Standard check-in is 1500 hrs; check-out is 1000 hrs . Maximum occupancy per room is 3 guests .
• Weather Dependability: Milford Sound cruise, helicopter rides, skydiving, and bungy jumps are subject to weather and road conditions .
• Visa Notes: Single passengers will incur additional visa charges .