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luxury New Zealand Tours
8 Day –Luxury Traditional Highlights Tour – Nationwide
Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sounds, Glaciers (MT Cook) We are happy to offer you what we consider a very exciting and diverse trip to New Zealand. You will see all the highlights of this country and visit the best knows locations. You can stay at in the city centre of all main tourist destinations or a little outside in more remote locations. Overnight at the best luxury hotels or choose some exclusive small premium B&B (boutique stays) New Zealand has to offer.
All tours are private, depart daily, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. Please contact us at info@arohatours.co.nz or 0064-21-890611 for more information about our luxury New Zealand tours.
Day 1: Auckland City (Sailing-diner cruise in Auckland Harbour)
You will be met on arrival at Auckland International Airport by your Aroha NZ Tours Representative, and transferred to your accommodation in our luxurious vehicle. Your Tour starts with a relaxing sightseeing tour of Auckland, a chance to explore the CBD and outer area's of the city, taking in the spectacular harbour views of the Waitemata from Auckland's illustrious waterfront, and through some of the most expensive real estate in NZ. You will also have the opportunity to stop off and visit one of Auckland's most prestigious shopping areas 'Parnell Historical Village', from 'Parnell Historical Village' your tour continues on to the summit of Mt Eden one of 48 dormant volcanoes situated in and around Auckland, from the summit of Mt Eden you can take in a stunning 360 degree view of Auckland city and it's surrounding harbours. From Mt Eden your tour continues out to the magnificent west coast famous in New Zealand for its unique black sand coastline, and native bush surroundings set in one of Auckland's many regional parks. If you still not tired that visit the nearby Viaduct Basin and its many lively bars. Accommodation: Auckland City,
Day 2: Auckland–Waitomo Caves- Lake Taupo (Glow-worm Caves, Huka Falls)
By morning we travel further south through the lush green rural farm land of the Waikato region. The rich and fertile pastoral land of the Waikato is one of New Zealand’s major dairy producing and horse breeding areas, and host to incalculable stands of exotic timber. One of the major attractions of the Waikato/King Country region are the famous Waitomo Caves (translation: 'where the water disappears into a hole in the ground'). The caves are perhaps one of the finest natural attractions in the country, with their vast unique caverns and eerie stalactite and stalagmite formations home to the thousands and thousands of glow-worms. As you depart Waitomo your tour will take you through the Central North Island region of the Bay of Plenty. Your tour arrives in the geothermal capital of Rotorua in the midday. We continue through the Waikato region, one of New Zealand's greenest places, and richest agricultural regions. You will pass land with lush grass for raising cattle, thoroughbred horses and vast stands of exotic timber. Today we stay at Lake Taupo, the largest Lake in this country on the way we stop at the Huka Falls - these spectacular falls roar through a 15-m wide chasm before plunging a further 11-m. Accommodation: Lake Taupo
Day 3: Lake Taupo - Rotorua (Geothermal area, Maori cultural performance, Sheepshow, Spa Pools)
Before midday you take a journey through a world of unique thermal formations at Wait-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland. View the fascinating 'Champagne Pool' and experience the panorama of vividly colourful hot and cold pools, steaming fumaroles and hot boiling mud pools. Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the Living Maori village of Whakarewarewa situated in Rotorua, the heart of the North Island. Discover our unique lifestyle and traditions. Join a guided tour and see the wonders of Mother Nature and learn how we have come to live in harmony within this unique environment. In the afternoon join others at the world famous Agrodome Sheep show. During the show the audience will see nineteen sheep breeds introduced onto the stage, the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle feed lambs and an exciting sheep auction. The unique geothermal muds and waters of Rotorua are renown for their curative and invigorating properties—and this is particularly so at “Hells Gate” - Rotorua’s most active thermal park. Enjoy a relaxing spa or swim in the mud pools. Take a rejuvenation massage or facial provided by local Maoris in their traditional Miri Miri way. Accommodation: Rotorua,
Day 4: Rotorua (North Island) – Domestic flight – Queenstown (South Island)
In the morning we depart with a domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown. In the afternoon you arrive in Queenstown where you can take the opportunity to explore the village area. Because they are so many things to do in Queenstown, to cater to your diverse interests, we have left the afternoon free for you to pick and choose whatever optional activities you desire. Your guide can arrange and advise you on all the options, if you a thrill seeker and you want to go skydiving or if you just like to walk beautiful treks. Accommodation: Queenstown
Day 5: Queenstown-Milford Sound-Fiordland National Park (Flight/Cruise into Milford Sounds/Fiordland National Park and Shotover jet boat ride, wineries)
You taking a flight/cruise excursion into the Milford Sound. You are heading for the spectacular Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world” which was carved out during successive ice ages and, at its deepest point off Mitre Peak, plunges to a depth of 265 meters. The awesome splendour of this region is unsurpassed anywhere else in the World, a daring claim in a country which offers extraordinary beauty around every corner. Fly from Queenstown to magnificent Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and fiords of the Fiordland National Park. At Milford Sound your launch cruise travels the full length of Milford Sound. Return to Queenstown via the famous Sutherland Falls and glaciers of the Fiordland National Park. Later after midday we take you to Arthurs point, home of the Shotover Jet Boat Company, here you can experience one of New Zealand’s most exciting adventure rides Jet Boating on the Shotover River (this is a safe excursion for both children and adults). Central Otago is New Zealand’s fastest growing wine region and also it’s most scenic. Take the time to explore these incredible vineyards set in small micro-climates in a landscape dominated by high snowcapped mountains, and tussock clad slopes. From Kawarau Gorge you return to Queenstown. Accommodation: Queenstown
Day 6: Queenstown – Central Otago - Mt Cook (Chinese settlement, Helicopter flight and landing on Glacier )
We take you to your next stop in Arrowtown, a historic colonial village that takes you back into the Gold Mining days of the Otago region. From there you can encounter which is widely regarded as a safe spectator attraction the famous Kawarau Gorge Bungy Jumping exhibition (this is free for spectators, however, if you desire to make a jump the charge is additional to your tour package). Speckled with small agricultural outposts, the Canterbury Plains are an area of serene, rural beauty. Our trip will take us through some of the most evocative hill county in New Zealand. To the east lies the coastal town of Timaru while, to the west, the Mackenzie Country accounts for a large percentage of New Zealand’s sheep population. We travel into deep into the heart of the Southern Alps and to the southern slopes of Mt Cook National Park. We overnight in the small township of Lake Twizel or Mt Cook. You will encounter an array of spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand, rises 3700 meters. One of the best ways to appreciate the glaciers size and features and blue ice crevasses is by air. From here you we hire a helicopter to take a scenic flight over this spectacular scenery. Accommodation: Twizel/Mt Cook
Day 7: Mt Cook – Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
In the morning we pass the Lake Tekapo, it is an unusual beautiful turquoise colour, and reflects the surrounding mountains. Relax at this mystical, tranquil place and take a stroll along the lake’s shores. We drive you through Canterbury plains to your final destination of Christchurch. Here you will have the opportunity to spend some time is this very English influenced city with the old Cathedral and the Victorian stone buildings. Walk the inner City with the many shops and get that one last present for your friends and family, dine at some of the local restaurants and bars, visit the Arts Centre and take a relaxing walk through the Botanical gardens. Accommodation: Christchurch
Day 8: Christchurch City-departure airport
Your driver will take you to your departing/connecting flight at the airport!
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