The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave at Waitomo on the North Island of New Zealand. It is known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand.
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North and South New Zealand Highlights
AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN - MT. COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
PLACES OF INTEREST
Rotorua, a town set on its namesake lake on New Zealand’s North Island, is renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture. In Te Puia’s Whakarewarewa Valley, there are bubbling mud pools and the 30m-tall Pohutu Geyser, which erupts many times daily. It’s also home to a living Maori village and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, with traditional wood carving and weaving schools.
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
01 Oct 2019 – 30 Apr 2020
Twin: USD1,668/ person
Single: USD2,420 / person
01 May 2020 – 30 Sep 2020
Twin: USD1,455/ person
Single: USD2,030 / person
01 Oct 2020 – 30 Apr 2021
Twin: USD1,615/ person
Single: USD2,345 / person
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels
- Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in itinerary)
- Roundtrip seat-in-coach airport transfers
*Daily departures, no minimum number of passengers
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Farewell the ‘City of Sails’ as you 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 glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. (B)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome for a sheep and farm show and Rainbow Springs to view trout and wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). (B)
DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the small town of Twizel. Continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 7 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. We trust you enjoyed your vacation! (B)
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