New Zealand Spectacular (6 Nights / 7 Days) (02 Nights Auckland, 01 Night Rotorua, 03 Nights Queenstown) About New Zealand: There’s more to New Zealand than Kiwis! Its beaches, mountains, glaciers, forests, fjords, thermal regions, adventure sports and the native Maori People will tempt you to visit this picture-perfect country again and again. Go indulge! Day 01: Arrival in Auckland. You will arrive in Auckland at the Auckland International airport. Please head towards the immigration counter, clear your immigration and pick up your luggage from the luggage belt. Welcome to the ‘City of Sails’, New Zealand’s’ biggest city. Wherever you stay in Auckland, you're never far from breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, invigorating walks, idyllic holiday islands, outstanding food and wine, great shopping and exciting nightlife. After clearing your immigration and customs, you will find the MMT holiday desk representative outside in the waiting area. Please show your voucher to him. He will then guide you to the transfer area where you will board the coach for your transfer to the hotel in Auckland. It takes about 40 minutes to drive to the city from Auckland International airport. The check-in time at the hotel is 1400 Hrs. You might reach early and will have to wait to get your room for checking in. Enjoy rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Auckland. Day 02: Auckland City Tour. Relish the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. We head for Auckland city tour today including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Your tour normally is scheduled at 0815 hours, but please take consideration of the time advised to you by the representative at the airport. Please ensure you are in the lobby of the hotel five minutes prior to the pick-up time. Board your coach for an Auckland City Tour today. See first hand why Auckland is known as the City of Sails as you enjoy a trip over the Harbour Bridge. Visit the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbours. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland's volcanic history, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour. The sightseeing tour also takes in the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park which is situated on a 62,000 year old volcano. In addition to these natural features the city sights tour also takes in the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its historical buildings that have been transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Your tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive before returning to Downtown Later, visit Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, a world-class visitor attraction, offering a uniquely New Zealand Pacific and Southern oceans experience. The Antarctic Encounter is home to New Zealand’s only sub-Antarctic penguins, offering a rare opportunity to see the magnificent birds up close in their icy domain. A unique snow cat ride brings you within arm’s length of the 80-strong colony of King and Gentoo penguins to watch their playful antics on the snow and their elegant flight underwater. Enter Stingray Bay for an aweinspiring look at the giant stingrays, before delving deep into the Underwater World to see the rich variety of species from New Zealand’s coastal waters. Come face to face with sharks, turtles, giant rays and other incredible deep sea creatures on the moving walkway. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Auckland. 1 Day 03: Auckland to Rotorua. Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour. Relish the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. It takes about 3 hours to drive to Rotorua from Auckland. Our representative would have allocated a time slot to you for your pick up transfer from the hotel. Please check out of the hotel on time, settle your extras if any, and be ready in the lobby atleast 10 minutes prior to the departure time given to you. You will be picked up from the hotel, for your transfer. Today you will travel south to arrive at Waitomo for a guided tour of the world famous Glowworm Caves followed by lunch. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. View the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. This underground world is astonishingly beautiful. Deep inside the caves, beyond the roar of the water, you will be taken by small boat into a silent hidden grotto inhabited by thousands of glowworms. In the subterranean darkness, they produce a glittering display that is nothing short of extraordinary. Later, continue over the Mamaku ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. Welcome to Rotorua, where mud wraps are among the hot options. Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventures – Rotorua delivers it all! You will arrive at your hotel. The check-in time at the hotel is 1400 Hrs. You might reach early and will have to wait to get your room for checking in. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Rotorua. Day 04: Rotorua to Queenstown. Morning Rotorua sightseeing tour. Relish the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Today morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Rotorua. Later, depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown. Welcome to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown, surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu. Its stunning scenery is inspiring and revitalizing. You will arrive at your hotel in evening and proceed for the check-in. Enjoy rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Queenstown. Day 05: Milford Sound Cruise tour. Relish the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a cruise on the world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Travel across the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. See the wonders of Mitre Peak, glacier scarred rock walls that rise 1,200m vertically from the sea and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the sound far below. Nowhere else in Fiordland do the mountains stand so tall, straight out of the sea. Luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres to the sea below. Enjoy buffet lunch on board today. In evening, return to Queenstown by coach. Overnight in Queenstown. Day 06: Day at Leisure. Relish the sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. 2 Enjoy the day at leisure on own. You may enjoy a Queenstown highlights tour and see the six best sights. Enjoy spectacular birds eye views of Queenstown; visit Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable and Lord of the Rings locations where you have great photo opportunities! Visit Gibbston Valley Winery where you can enjoy a selection of three wines produced on site. Discover beautiful Arrowtown’s golden history and colonial architecture. Also enjoy shopping, great cafes and restaurants. Overnight in Queenstown. Day 07: Queenstown to India. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the airport. Our representative would have allocated a time slot to you for your pick up transfer from the hotel to the airport. Please check out of the hotel on time, settle your extras if any, and be ready in the lobby atleast 10 minutes prior to the departure time given to you. You will be picked up from the hotel, and transferred to the airport. On arrival at the airport, please check in at the respective airline counter (check for the number on the various screens given) and clear your immigration and security check. Hope you have pleasant memories of the trip. We look forward to welcoming you back here. The above tour includes: 1. Stay for 06 Nights in New Zealand a. 02 Nights stay in Auckland at your preferred choice of hotel with daily hotel buffet breakfast b. 01 Night stay in Rotorua at your preferred choice of hotel with daily hotel buffet breakfast c. 03 Nights stay in Queenstown at your preferred choice of hotel with daily hotel buffet breakfast 2. Meals as per itinerary a. 01 Lunch during Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour. b. 01 Lunch during Milford Sound Cruise tour in Queenstown. 3. Airport transfers a. Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers in Auckland in a coach/mini-van on sharing basis. 4. Tours a. Auckland: i. Auckland sightseeing tour including a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter in a coach/mini-van on sharing basis. b. Waitomo: i. Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch in a coach/mini-van on sharing basis. c. Rotorua: i. Morning Rotorua sightseeing tour in a coach/mini-van on sharing basis. d. Queenstown: i. Milford Sound cruise tour with buffet lunch on board in a coach/mini-van on sharing basis. 5. Services of a local representative in case of any help/information. Special Notes: Self drive option is also available for this itinerary. Our representative at the airport will provide you with exact timings of pick up for the various tour(s) booked, please ensure you adhere to the timings. Visa Requirements: New Zealand requires a visa for Indians to enter. Weather Conditions: The best time to visit New Zealand is the time that suits you best. NZ is one of those great all year round destinations, that makes travelling at any time of the year a possibility, depending on what you want to do and where you want to go. 3 Category Validity Single Share Dbl/Twin Triple Child With bed Child Without Bed Standard 01Jun12-30Sep12 NZD 1622 NZD 1227 NZD 1173 NZD 859 NZD 614 Superior 01Jun12-30Sep12 NZD 1765 NZD 1296 NZD 1217 NZD 907 NZD 648 First Class 01Jun12-30Sep12 NZD 1837 NZD 1352 NZD 1294 NZD 946 NZD 676 4