DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by a local representative for either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental car. Overnight in Auckland.

DAY 2: AUCKLAND SIGHTSEEING
Morning tour including Victoria Park Market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city and harbour. Overnight in Auckland. (B)

DAY 3: AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glowworms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the `Thermal City'of Rotorua. Overnight in Rotorua. (B)

DAY 4: ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (Feast) and Concert. Overnight in Rotorua. (B, D)

DAY 5: ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH
Transfer to Rotorua Airport today for your flight to Christchurch. Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch NOT included. Overnight in Christchurch. (B)

DAY 6: CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the `Church of the Good Shepherd' before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown. (B)

DAY 7: MILFORD SOUND
Follow 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. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown. (B)

DAY 8: QUEENSTOWN
Day at leisure to explore this beautiful "Alpine Resort". Overnight in Queenstown. (B)

DAY 9: QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight in Franz Josef. (B)

DAY 10: GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth today and board the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch. (B)

DAY 11: CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING
Highlights of this mornings tour include the Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens and the Avon River. Overnight in Christchurch. (B)

DAY 12: DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. (B)