New Zealand Self-Drive Odyssey 13 Nights Tour

13
Nights

14
Days

Auckland (1N) Rotorua (2N) Christchurch (2N) Glacier Region (2N) Queenstown (3N) Mt Cook (2N) Christchurch (1N)

Overview

Travelers who are planning to take a trip to New Zealand but don't know where to start. New zealand is filled with beautiful spots and for remove all the confusions we have created a 14 days itinerary exploring all the beautiful places of New Zealand. This itinerary will take you to cities like auckland, rotorua, christchurch, queenstown, glacier region, and mt cook.

This itinerary will cover all the famous places all the adventurous sites and also help you in acknowledging the culture of the areas. You also have the option to customise the plan according to your needs, you can book a car and travel based on your own requirements.

Highlights

Go on and explore the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set down in Matamata, it feels kind of unreal.
Try the Te Pa Tū Evening Experience and get that really authentic Māori culture vibe, up close.
Enjoy a 4-course dinner, but this time you’re aboard the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant, so it’s more than food, it’s a whole little scene.
See majestic marine life on the Whale Watch VIP Captain's Cabin Tour, and don’t be surprised if you get that wow moment.
Unwind in the Original Onsen Hot Pools, with views over the Shotover River, it’s quietly beautiful and calm.
Take a Business Class Coach-Cruise-Coach trip through Milford Sound, absolutely breathtaking out there, seriously.
Finally, ride the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train, across the Southern Alps, it’s stunning from start to finish.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Auckland

After you arrive at the airport complete the check-out and immigration
Then take the self driven or rental vehicle then drive to your accommodation.
Welcome to Auckland the largest city of New Zealand that is set in between the 2 harbours.
Complete the check-in at hotel on time.
Then you can go to visit the americas cup sailing experience, if you have reached early.
There you can take the opportunity to sail an actual America's Cup yacht.
No experience is necessary for that.
After that head back to the hotel and rest for overnight.

Day 2: Auckland to Matamata then Rotorua

Start your day with good breakfast served by the hotel.
Then checkout and head to rotorua, there are multiple ways to reach there.
The one with a Hobbiton movie set tour is recommended.
Wander through the enchanting film set, pop by the real Hobbit Holes , the Mill , and grab a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn,
You can also get to listen the interesting behind the scene stories from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.
After the tour, keep going along the picturesque road toward Rotorua and
After reaching complete the check in to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Rotorua.

Day 3: Rotorua – Te Pa Tū Cultural Experience

After breakfast, take the day slow at leisure, or if you feel like it pick one of the thrilling add on activities
Like the Canopy Zipline Tour, or a smooth Floatplane Flight where you see Mount Tarawera from above.
By evening step into the well known Te Pa Tū Māori Cultural Experience,
There you’ll get to watch authentic Māori performances, hear rich storytelling, follow cultural rituals, and also savor a tasty traditional Hāngī dinner in a lovely forest vibe.
Sleep overnight in Rotorua.

Day 4: From Rotorua to Christchurch

After breakfast, you should do check out and then return the rental vehicle at Rotorua Airport.
Board your domestic flight, to Christchurch.
After you land, complete check-out and take your rental car from there.
Go to the hotel check-in and rest for a while.
By evening you will move towards Christchurch Tramway Restaurant, for a memorable 4 course dinner.
There gourmet dining meets a kind of singular sightseeing experience as you move through the city’s old historic streets.
Get back to the hotel in evening.
Choose Overnight stay in Christchurch.

Day 5: Kaikōura Whale Watching at Christchurch

After breakfast, head out to the departure spot for your thrilling Whale Watch Tour in Kaikōura.
Go for an exclusive VIP Captain's Cabin sit-down while you look around for magnificent sperm whales and also playful dolphins, plus seals and plenty of other marine wildlife, all in their natural area.
Sit back at the side and enjoy the refreshments and absorb the stunning coastline panoramas.
After complete the tour, drive back to Christchurch.
Hand over the car at the rental depot and get to the hotel.
Get back to hotel rooms
Overnight stay in Christchurch.

Day 6: Exploring Greymouth

Start the day with breakfast then check-out and reach christchurch railway station.
From there take a train to Greymouth, get some scenic views along the way.
This is considered as most scenic rail rides from full globe.
It moves through lush farms, long river valleys, and the magnificent Southern Alps, and all the while you can take in breakfast and a light lunch onboard, which is kinda nice.
When you arrive in Greymouth, pick up your rental vehicle and head towards the Glacier Region.
Along the way, you’ll pass through Hokitika, known for its greenstone (jade) carvings and that kind of rainforest atmosphere.
Next stop, you’ll arrive in the Franz Josef Glacier Region and check in at your hotel.
Overnight in the Franz Josef Glacier Region.

Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier Region

After breakfast, just enjoy the day at leisure, to wander around the glacier region or go for some thrilling optional things
like a Snow Landing Helicopter Flight, a Glacier Heli Hike, Lake Mapourika Kayaking, or even a more adventurous Quad Bike Tour through rainforest trails and glacier riverbeds.
After spending a wonderful day.
Get back to the hotel rooms.
Overnight stay in the Franz Josef Glacier Region.

Day 8: Heading to Queenstown

After breakfast, drive through New Zealand’s honestly breathtaking South Island views towards Queenstown.
Once you arrive, take it easy at the relaxing Original Onsen Hot Pools, where you can unwind in a private hot pool, overlooking that spectacular Shotover River Canyon.
Then check in to your hotel,
Overnight stay in Queenstown.

Day 9: Exploring Queenstown

After having breakfast head to explore Queenstown.
You can explore the places on your pace.
You can explore things like scenic helicopter ride to Earnslaw Burn with picnic.
Or you can do a calm cruise on the historic TSS Earnslaw.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.

Day 10: Visiting the Milford sound

After breakfast, we head out for a full day sort of excursion toward the spectacular Milford Sound.
We travel through that breathtaking Fiordland National Park, and then board a luxury cruise, all moving along Milford Sound.
While onboard you get to admire those dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, lush rainforests, and a whole lot of wildlife plus complimentary refreshments, served without fuss.
Once the cruise ends we return to Queenstown.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.

Day 11: Heading to Mount Cook

After breakfast , check out, then head over to the lovely Mount Cook area.
When you arrive, you can opt in for the seasonal Lupin Flower Photo Tour , and there you’ll spot vivid lupin blooms laid out like a living canvas with glaciers , plus snow capped peaks in the background.
Then, check in at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Mount Cook.

Day 12: Exploring the Mount Cook

Start the day with breakfast then head to explore a beautiful place mt cook at your own pace.
If you like big moments and want to do adventures, you can do multiple activities like alpine explorer helicopter flight with landing on snow.
Or you can experience the Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike, that also gives stunning aerial panoramas with a guided glacier walk.
After all the beautiful experiences get back to the hotel rooms.
Overnight stay in Mount Cook.

Day 13: Back to Christchurch

After breakfast, check out an drive over to Christchurch.
Spend the rest of the day while wandering around the city shopping neighborhoods.
You can explore the crossing, the new regent streets, the Ballantynes department store, the tannery, and the riverside market.
There you can browse through the local crafts, souvenirs, clothing items and also taste gourmet treats.
After exploring and shopping, return for stay.
Overnight stay in Christchurch.

Day 14: Departure flight from Christchurch

This is the last day,
Have your breakfast and pack the bags.
Go to the counter and complete the check-out.
Then head towards
Hop on your flight back home with unforgettable memories, from your amazing New Zealand trip

Inclusion

Accommodation in the selected or same level of hotel for whole tour.
Daily breakfast service, other than the first day.
Overseas travel insurance for all the travelers aged above 60 years.
One way transfer from Christchurch hotel to the railway station privately.
Te pa tu seasonal evening experience.
4 course dinner at the Christchurch tramway restaurant.
Self driven rental vehicle service for transferring depending on the group size. With one way charges and zero damage access.
Get a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set.
Te pa tu seasonal evening experience with the shared experience.
In Queenstown experience the Original Onsen Exclusive Indoor Pool.
Tour of Mildford sound cruise in business class coach.
Half board stay at the legacy Te Waonui hotel franz josef or any similar hotel.
Go on whale watch tour with VIP captain cabin access and shared transfers.

Exclusion

Airfares for flights international, domestic or internal.
The visa charges of new zealand.
Lunch and dinner services that are not clarified in the itinerary.
Beverages while meals.
GST and TCS charges
Personal expenses made, like charges for laundry telephone calls, shopping or any activity.
Mandatory guide and driver tipping of NZD 10 for each day each person.
Taxes of city and resort fees payable directly at the hotel.
Expenses for foreign exchange for personal uses.
Any service or expense that is not specified under the package inclusion.