SCENIC NEW ZEALAND 9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price. Maximum sightseeing with minimum travelling time. Enjoy daily American breakfast at the hotels. Stay at conveniently located hotels. Explore the pristine North New Zealand. Stay 02 nights in Auckland The financial capital of New Zealand. Enjoy a city tour of Auckland. Stay 02 nights in Rotorua the Thermal City! Enjoy a farm visit and sheep show at Agrodome An educational and entertaining farm tour with a chance to click photos and hand feed the animals. A chance to savour the taste of Kiwi fruit juice or a New Zealand wine and sweet honey. Wander around bubbling mud pools at Te Puia. Visit the world famouswaitomo glow-worm caves. Spend some time at the breathtaking Hamilton Gardens New Zealand s first traditional Maori Garden. Explore the scenic South New Zealand extensively. Enjoy 03 fun filled nights in Queenstown the adventure capital of New Zealand. Enjoy the spectacular sights of Queenstown city on a Gondola Ride to Bob s peak. Cruise on the beautiful Milford Sound right up to the Tasman Sea with lunch on board. Visit the Puzzling World in Wanaka Visit the Lady Bird Hill near Omarama. Enjoy Wine sampling with cheese and crackers. Visit Mt Cook village for some free time to enjoy optional activities. Stay 01 night in Twizel. Travel to picturesque Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog Monument and Church of the Good Shepherd. Drive through the scenic Canterbury Plains to arrive into Christchurch. City tour of Christchurch including the beautiful Mona Vale gardens, re-constructed CBD and the new cardboard Cathedral. Enjoy Punting on the Avon River. Enjoy delicious Indian Jain/ Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners at the finest local Indian restaurants. A relaxed tour with time for shopping. Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Indian Thomas Cook Tour Managers travelling with you on your tour in New Zealand.
ITINERARY DAY 1 Welcome to Auckland - The city of Sails (Flight Cost is not included in the Tour Cost) On arrival at Auckland airport (Flight Cost is not included in the Tour Cost), you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Thomas Cook Tour Manager / Local representative outside the baggage hall. Proceed and check into your hotel. Later the evening is at leisure for you to explore this city on your own. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel or similar, in Auckland. DAY 2 Enjoy a city tour of this beautiful and pristine city. Proceed to Rotorua The Thermal city After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and get set for a day of fun as we take you for a city tour of Auckland featuring summit of Mt Eden, Harbour Bridge and waterfront drive. See the West Haven Marina, the War Memorial Museum and drive through the Parnell, onto Bastion Point amongst Auckland s most expensive residential area. Enroute enjoy hot lunch at an Indian restaurant. See the view of Waite Mata Harbour and beaches that are unmatched. Later proceed to Rotorua via Hamilton Gardens. With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture and natural hot springs, Rotorua is one of New Zealand s most famous destinations. On arrival check into the hotel. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Millennium, in Rotorua. DAY 3 See the sheep shows at Agrodome followed by a farm tour. Enjoy a Maori Cultural Show. After a delicious breakfast, proceed to Agrodome which will give you a chance to see through the eyes of a true New Zealand farmer. Witness the Agrodome Sheep Show an exciting and informative insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture, featuring different breeds of sheep, sheep shearing, cow milking, lamb feeding and dog demonstrations. Later get an experience of the farms on your farm tour. Learn about the farming. Opportunity to take photos and hand feed the animals like sheep, cattle, deer, llamas and alpacas. Visit the kiwifruit orchard and olives groves, get a chance to taste kiwifruit juice or wine and delicious sweet honey from the farm. After a delicious Indian lunch visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve where you can wander around the bubbling mud pools and see the famous Pohutu Geyser. Also discover Maori art forms, ancient rituals and traditions, experience thrilling song and dance at a traditional Maori Cultural show. Later enjoy an Indian Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Millennium, in Rotorua. DAY 4 Onto Auckland, en route visit to the beautifulwaitomo Caves and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Auckland. Enroute visit the Waitomo Caves in the lush Waikato region. Marvel at Mother Nature s light display, as you glide silently through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worm situated underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow-worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you will immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glow-worms that light your way. Enjoy Indian lunch. Also enjoy a stop at the Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand s first traditional Maori
garden. With a stunning Paradise Garden Collection, you also have a chance to see the Indian Char Bagh Garden right there in New Zealand. Enjoy delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel or similar, in Auckland. DAY 5 Onto Queenstown New Zealand s adventure capital. Today experience the Gondola ride that gives you the best view of this city. (Flight Cost is not included in the Tour Cost) After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Queenstown (Flight Cost is not included in the Tour Cost). Enjoy Indian Lunch. Today get ready to experience the famous Gondola ride, also a fast convenient access to the best views in the region, which is reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown. DAY 6 Today we set out for the most spectacular cruise to the Milford Sound. After an American breakfast, depart from Queenstown and travel via Te Anau through the awe inspiring Homer Tunnel and the stunning glacier-carved Eglington Valley, to arrive at Milford Sound. Enjoy the full-day on an unforgettable Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy a delicious lunch on board the cruise. Journey into the untouched paradise of Milford Sound and explore the natural wonders and history surrounding this deep fiord. Later tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown. DAY 7 Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown. Rest of the day is free. Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel. Visit Arrowtown and the bungee jumping site. Enjoy Lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure. You have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline rush and enjoy activities like Bungee Jumping, Sky diving, Jet-boating etc. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown. DAY 8 Onto Twizel. En route visit PuzzlingWorld atwanaka, Mt Cook.Wine tasting at Lady Bird Hill. After a delicious breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Twizel. Enroute visit the Puzzling World at Wanaka, a unique attraction specializing in puzzling eccentricity. Offering the world s first modern-styled Great Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, and the most eccentric architecture and Oddities, this place is a photographer s delight. Later we drive to Lady Bird Hill near Omarama. Enjoy Wine sampling with cheese and crackers. After an Indian Lunch resume the journey to Mt Cook region. Located in the centre of New Zealand's South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook Mackenzie is the home to breathtaking landscapes and the kiwi spirit of adventure. Here get time for optional flight seeing to view mountain range and Tasman Glacier. Later return to Twizel for a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian restaurant and overnight stay at Twizel, a town surrounded by the beautiful Southern Alps of New Zealand. Overnight at Hotel MacKenzie Country or similar, in Twizel.
DAY 9 Visit the Glacier Lookout Point after which you proceed to Christchurch. Get set to drive through one of the most scenic route in New Zealand. City tour of Christchurch. After a delicious American breakfast, travel to picturesque Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog Monument and Church of the Good Shepherd. Lake Tekapo is one of the six beautiful lakes in Twizel and is the second largest among the three lakes running roughly parallel. Enjoy lunch in the afternoon. Later continue descending the mountain ranges across Canterbury plains to the Garden City Christchurch. City sights includes the beautiful Mona Vale gardens, re-constructed CBD and the new cardboard Cathedral. Enjoy Punting on the Avon River. Enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner and check into the hotel. Overnight at Ibis Hotel or similar, in Christchurch DAY 10 Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday. (Flight Cost is not included in the Tour Cost). This morning after an American breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, (Flight Cost is not included in the Tour Cost). where your memorable Thomas Cook tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Scenic New Zealand tour. WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS Auckland : City tour of Auckland Rotorua : Enjoy sheep shows at Agrodome An educational and exciting Farm tour. Wander around bubbling mud pools at Te Puia. Enjoy Maori Cultural show The world-famous Waitomo glow worm caves Visit the beautiful Hamilton Gardens Queenstown : Gondola ride to Bob s peak Cruise on the beautiful Milford Sound right upto the Tasman Sea with lunch included Wanaka : Puzzling World Twizel : Lady Bird Hill near Omarama : Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog Monument and Church of the Good Shepherd Christchurch : New cardboard Cathedral Enjoy Punting on the Avon River ACCOMMODATION 01 night accommodation at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel or similar, in Auckland. 02 night accommodation Hotel Novotel / Millennium or similar, in Rotorua. 01 night accommodation at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel Hotel or similar, in Auckland. 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown. 01 night accommodation at Hotel MacKenzie Country or similar, in Twizel. 01 night accommodation at Hotel Ibis or similar, in Christchurch or similar.
MEALS Daily American buffet breakfasts at the hotel. 08 basic Vegetarian Lunches. 09 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners. NOTE It is compulsory to pay a nominal amount of NZD 03 per person / per day as Tips to the guide / driver for service rendered. Porterage of 01 bag per person at the hotels only included. DEPARTURE DATES Ex-AUCKLAND OCT 14 : 14, 21, 28 NOV 14 : 04, 11, 18, 25 DEC 14 : 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 JAN 15 : 06, 13, 20, 27 FEB 15 : 03, 10, 17, 24 MAR 15 : 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Note: For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members. Surcharges for Diwali / Christmas / New Year / Chinese New Year / Local Events applicable on certain departures. WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Airfare, Medical Insurance and Visa cost not included in the tour cost. Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks not in the regular menus provided by us. Tips to the guides, hotel waiters, drivers, etc. Meals other than mentioned in your itinerary. Taxes as applicable. Cost of excursions, sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the What your Tour Price Includes box. POINTS TO BE NOTED Meals are pre set and a-la carte is not possible. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. For the convenience of our passengers, we will, sometimes, amend the itinerary. However, all services will remain the same. There are no refunds for any services, i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. not utilized on the tour. The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before the departure. Taxes as applicable extra. Due to Trade Fairs and Conventions in the cities, the hotels may be blocked out more than 02 years in
advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have to be altered/amended. Hotels mentioned are subject to availability. The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement (Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause, whatsoever, and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.