Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo or Hobbiton - Rotorua
08.00 Rental Car pick-up with the help of your
Green Lite Travel Guide.
08.30 Departure
from Auckland, driving through the unique
farming region of Waikato.
11.30 Arrival at
Waitomo Caves. Guided exploration of the Caves,
followed by an underground river cruise where
thousands of Glow Worms (which are found in only
three places on earth) light the ceiling above
you.
For those who would like to see
more, there are two additional options
available.
The first option is to stay at
Waitomo and try black water rafting. This
involves swimming on pontoons down a deep and
dark underground river system.
The second
option is to drive to Hobbiton, one of the more
famous filming locations for the Lord of the
Rings movies.
Both these options add
approximately 4 hours to your travel schedule.
15.00 Arrival in Rotorua., followed by free
leisure time.
17.00 There is the option of
trying out the Polynesian spa pools, naturally
heated waters rich in healthy and relaxing
minerals.
Day 3: Rotorua Exploration
08.00 Your self drive Rotorua Exploration begins
with entry into the Whakarewarewa thermal
reserve, a truly spectacular, almost lunar
landscape of endless geothermal activity,
including geysers and boiling mud pools.
11.00 Next enjoy the Live Sheep and Farm show,
where you will get a real taste of Rural New
Zealand.
13.00 Entry into Rainbow Springs,
where you will see numerous native New Zealand
Animals, including the Kiwi and the Tuatara.
18.00 Transfer from your hotel to the Tamaki
Maori Village, where you will get a taste of the
traditional Maori way of life, as well as eating
a traditionally cooked Maori dinner.
Late
evening return to the hotel.
Day 4:
Rotorua – Queenstown
Morning free leisure
time in Rotorua
12.00 Transfer to the
Airport.
13.30 Departure from Rotorua.
16.30 Arrival in Queenstown, transfer to the
hotel, followed by free leisure time.
Day 5: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
07.00 Departure from Queenstown, driving via Te
Anau and next to the beautiful lake of the same
name, along the Kingston, Eglinton and Hollyford
Valleys and through the historic Homer Tunnel to
Milford Sound.
13.30 Cruise on the Milford
Sound, with the option of a lunch onboard.
15.00 Return drive to Queenstown, with endless
stunning scenery along the way.
Evening
return to Queenstown.
Day 6:
Queenstown – Mt Cook - Christchurch
08.00
Departure from Queenstown, driving along the
Southern alps towards Christchurch. On the way
you will get stunning views of New Zealand’s
highest Mountain, Mt Cook on the far shores of
Lake Pukaki.
For the more adventurous,
there is the option of a helicopter flight for
close up views of Mt Cook, as well as a landing
on an alpine glacier. Allow an additional hour
for this attraction.
19.00 Approximate
arrival in Christchurch, followed by free
leisure time.
Day 7: Christchurch –
Auckland
08.00 Self Drive Tour of
Christchurch. Drive up to the Cashmere Hill
lookout for beautiful views of Christchurch and
the vast expanses of the Canterbury Plains.
Stroll through the lovely English style streets
and boutiques of the city centre, and catch the
famous Christchurch Tram to the Botanical
Gardens. For a true Christchurch experience, we
recommend a ride on the Christchurch river
Gondola.
16.00 Drive to the Airport and
rental car return.
18.40 Departure from
Christchurch
20.00 Arrival in Auckland, where
you will be met by a Green Lite Travel Guide who
will transfer you to the hotel.
Day 8:
Auckland – Melbourne
05.00 Transfer to
the Airport by Green Lite Travel Guide.
07.40
Departure from New Zealand.
09.00 Arrival in
Melbourne, transfer to the hotel by pre-arranged
shuttle.
Free leisure time to stroll around
Melbourne.
Our recommendation is a river
cruise on the Melbourne River, as well as a
visit to the Melbourne Museum.
Day 9:
Melbourne – Alice Springs
06.30 Transfer
to the airport by pre-arranged shuttle.
08.45
Departure from Melbourne
11.10 Arrival in
Alice Springs, with pre-arranged shuttle
transfer to the hotel.
14.00 Bus pick up from
the hotel followed by a tour of the area,
including panoramic views from ANZAC Hill, as
well as well known attractions including the
Telegraphic Station, School on the Air and the
Royal Flying Doctors’ Service.
18.00 Return
to the hotel followed by free leisure time.
Day 10: Alice Springs
07.40 Pick up from
the hotel, driving by 4x4 through the West
MacDonnell Ranges to an isolated Aboriginal
Village. Visit to the Aboriginal Australia
Harmannsburg, where you will learn about the
rich aboriginal culture and history. You will
also get the opportunity to see beautiful
aboriginal rock art, as well as the artworks of
world famous Aboriginal artists. Lunch at Finke
George National Park is also included in the
tour.
18.00 Return to Alice Springs, followed
by free leisure time.
Day 11: Alice
Springs – Ayers Rock
07.30 Bus pick up
from the hotel, driving across the vastness of
the red Australian desert, on your way to Ayers
Rock.
13.00 Arrival at Ayers Rock and
transfer to the hotel.
14.40 Pick up from the
hotel, followed by a tour around Ayers Rock with
a guide. The tour concludes with a stunning
sunset over Ayers Rock and the red desert.
Day 12: Uluru – Kata Tjuta
During the
early hours of the morning you will be picked up
by bus and taken to see the sunrise from a
beautiful vantage point at Ayers Rock. There is
also the possibility of climbing to the top of
the rock. You will come into contact with the
Anangu tribe, where you will learn about the
Aboriginal way of life.
10.00 Return to the
hotel for check out, followed by free leisure.
14.15 Pick up from Ayers Rock, driving through
Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park to the famous
natural rock formations called the Olgas.
Afternoon return to the resort.
For a
unique experience we recommend dining under the
stars in the middle of the desert with
enchanting aboriginal music and full catering
service.
Day 13: Ayers Rock – Cairns
08.00 Pre-arranged transfer to the airport
10.00 Departure from Ayers Rock
13.00 Arrival
in Cairns.
Free leisure time to relax or walk
around the city.
Day 14: Cairns –
Green Island – Cairns
07.30 Pick up from
the hotel for all day tour to Green Island. The
cruise is on a catamaran with stunning coral
reefs below the surface of the water, and golden
sand beaches on the island. This is truly a
great way to experience tropical North
Queensland. Evening return to the hotel followed
by free leisure time.
Day 15: Cairns
– Sydney
Free leisure time in the morning
12.00 Pre-arranged transfer to the airport.
13.30 Departure from Cairns.
15.00 Arrival
in Sydney, followed by transport to the hotel.
Evening free leisure time to relax or walk
around the city centre hunting for souvenirs.
Day 16: Sydney
Morning free leisure time
13.00 Pre-arranged transfer to the airport
15.00 Departure from Sydney
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