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Day 00 Welcome a board Thomas Cook’s ‘Grand Bargain New Zealand’ tour. Depart for Auckland.
Bon voyage! Today, you are off to for your exciting tour of New Zealand. Embark on your overnight flight to the vast island country which has so much for you to explore, whether you want nature, wildlife, city scapes, islands, rainforest and reef. It is also a heaven of natural beauty, relaxation, culinary experience, adventure, wonderful sights and great shopping. Overnight onboard the flight.
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Day 1 Welcome to Auckland - “The city of Sails”
On arrival at Auckland airport, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Thomas Cook Tour Manager / Local representative out side the baggage hall. Proceed and check into your hotel. (Standard Check in time: 1400Hrs). 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.
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Day 2 Onto Queenstown – adventure capital of the World.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Queenstown, South Island. Arrive& check-in and the hotel. Enjoy dinner at Indian restaurant.
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Day 3 Today experience the Gondola ride that gives you the best view of this city Tour historic Arrowtown and visit bungy jump centre.
Post breakfast 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. Tour historic Arrow town and visit bungy jump centre. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant.
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Day 4 Day free for optional activities.
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel. The day is free for you to enjoy Queenstown on your own. You have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline rush and enjoy activities like Bungy Jumping, Sky diving etc as optional activities. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant.
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Day 5 Fly to Auckland. Enjoy a city tour of this beautiful and pristine city. Proceed to Rotorua – “The Thermal city”. Beautiful Waitomo Glow-worm Caves.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Auckland. Arrive Auckland &proceed to visit the Waitomo Glow Worm 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 Glow-worm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you will immediately perience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glow-worms that light your way.
Later proceed to Rotorua. With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture and natural hot springs, Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most famous destinations. Tonight hot Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant. Proceed to hotel and check in.
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Day 6 See the sheep show at Agrodome. Farm Tour at Agrodome. Te Puia Thermal Reserve + Maori Cultural show
After an American 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 do the Farm Tour, climb aboard the comfortable, all-weather trailer as knowledgeable guides take you on a journey around the farm where you learn about and have a chance to hand-feed some of the animals. After hot 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 in Rotorua.
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Day 7 On to Auckland. Visit Sky Tower
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Auckland. Arrive at Auckland & proceed for lunch. Visit Sky Tower for a super 360-degree view of this amazing city. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Check into your hotel.
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Day 8 Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
This morning after an American breakfast or a boxed breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, 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 “Splendid New Zealand tour.