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HIGHLIGHTS
Christchurch
Cashmere Hills
International Antarctic Centre
Hagglund ride
Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
Hokitika
Glassblowing studio

unusual Pancake Rocks which resembles

giant grey pancakes. Travel to Hokitika
to visit a glassblowing studio and a
greenstone centre where you will be able
to shop for beautiful ornaments. Continue
along the scenic coast of Tasman Sea before
you arrive at Westland Tai Poutini National
Park to see the famous Fox Glacier.

this beautiful town. Proceed to Mt Cook

National Park region, where New Zealands
highest mountain, Mt Cook, stands. If
weather permits, take an optional helicopter
ride up to Tasman Glacier at your own
expense. Thereafter, visit the Church of the
Good Shepherd by the edge of the lovely
Lake Tekapo.

Note
Depending on circumstances, the visit to Fox
Glacier may be substituted with a visit to Franz
Josef Glacier.

Note
Depending on circumstances, your overnight
stay may be outside of the Lake Tekapo region.

Greenstone centre

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Fox Glacier
Wanaka
Lake Wanaka and Hawea
Queenstown
Cromwell fruit orchard
Goldfields Mining Centre
Kawarau River Arrowtown

DAY 7 Lake Tekapo

Christchurch

Mt Cook National Park

Mt Cook Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Rotorua
Te Puia Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts
Institute
Mt Ngongotaha gondola ride
Skyline Skyrides champagne breakfast
with Luge ride Rainbow Springs
Hangi feast with Maori concert

(Breakfast/Thai Dinner)

DAY 4 Fox Glacier Wanaka

Queenstown
(Breakfast/Chinese Dinner)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for

your flight to Christchurch.

Travel through Haast Pass towards

Queenstown. Formed by massive glaciers
over 10,000 years ago, Lake Wanaka and
Hawea lay side by side each other, presenting
an incomparable alpine panorama. Stop at
a fruit orchard in Cromwell to shop for local
fruits. Next, visit Goldfields Mining Centre
for a fascinating insight into the countrys
goldmining heritage. Thereafter, stop at
the banks of Kawarau River, where you may
go for an optional jetboating adventure at
your own expense. Continue to Queenstown,
a town nestled by Lake Wakatipu.

DAY 2 Christchurch Greymouth

DAY 5 Queenstown

Upon arrival, embark on a city tour of

Christchurch. Head to the famous Cashmere
Hills for fine views of Christchurch, which is
also known as the most English city outside
England. Thereafter, go on a scenic ride
through Arthurs Pass to the west coast
town of Greymouth.

Spend the day at leisure. You may join an

optional tour to the ruggedly beautiful
Milford Sound, a part of UNESCO World
Heritage Site, or try horseback riding and
whitewater rafting at your own expense.

Matamata
Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tour
Auckland
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Parnell Village

DAY 1 Singapore Christchurch

(Meals On Board)

(Buffet Dinner)

DAY 3 Greymouth Punakaiki

Fox Glacier
(Breakfast/Western Dinner)

This morning, visit the magnificent marine

reserve at Punakaiki, best known for its

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(Breakfast)

DAY 6 Queenstown Arrowtown

Mt Cook National Park
Lake Tekapo
(Breakfast/Buffet Dinner)

Arrowtown
is
surrounded
by
The
Remarkables mountain range, making it a
perfect stop to enjoy the views and explore

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic ride to

Mackenzie Country where along the journey,
you will be able to capture mesmerising
views of Burkes Pass and Canterbury
Plains. Upon arrival into Christchurch,
visit the International Antarctic Centre
to gain insights to the awesome beauty of
the Antarctic. View their latest attraction,
4D Extreme Theatre, NZ Penguin Encounter
or hop onto the Hagglund to experience a
thrilling Antarctic adventure.

DAY 8 Christchurch Singapore

(Breakfast/Meals On Board)

If time permits, you can do some lastminute

shopping before you transfer to the airport
for your flight home.

11 Days 9 Nights
Itinerary As Follows (NZ11B)
DAY 8 Christchurch Rotorua
(Breakfast/Chinese Dinner)

Transfer to the airport for your domestic

flight to Rotorua. Upon arrival, head to
Te Puia to view the natural wonderland of
bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers and
steaming hot springs in Te Whakarewarewa
Thermal Valley. Learn about Maori culture
at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts
Institute. You may wish to enjoy a relaxing
soak in the mineral pools of Polynesian Spa
at your own expense.
Note
Domestic flight to Rotorua is subject to
availability and may be routed to Auckland.

Lake Wanaka

DAY 9 Rotorua

(Champagne Breakfast/Hangi Feast)

Take a gondola ride to admire the
surrounding panoramic views as you ascend
to the top of Mt Ngongotaha. Indulge in an
exclusive champagne breakfast amidst the
beautiful views of Rotorua at Skyline
Skyrides. Next, experience an exhilarating
ride on the Luge. The Luge is a funfilled
1kilometrelong gravity ride on a cart which
is suitable for all ages. Thereafter, stroll
through the beautiful Rainbow Springs,
home to thousands of trout and native birds.
Meet the most popular New Zealand icon,
the kiwi, at Rainbow Springs. This evening,
enjoy a traditionallycooked hangi feast

from earthen ovens and relish in a Maori

concert with lively songs and performances.

DAY 10 Rotorua Matamata

Auckland
(Breakfast/Buffet Dinner)

Travel to Matamata to experience the

Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tour
where The Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Discover the real Middleearth on the most
picturesque New Zealand farmland. Witness
the setting of the movie with a large pine
tree by the lake and the surrounding rolling
countryside. You will also experience sheep
shearing, handfeed sheep and watch the
antics of the working dogs. Next, continue

to Auckland for a city tour through this

cosmopolitan City of Sails. Stop to admire
the best views of Auckland Harbour
Bridge, one of the citys most distinctive
landmarks, and Victorian buildings at
charming Parnell Village.

DAY 11 Auckland Singapore

(Breakfast/Meals On Board)

If time permits, you can do some lastminute

shopping before you transfer to the airport
for your flight home.

Remarks
Sequence of itinerary is subject to change
without prior notice.

Get up close and personal

With no glass in our outdoor night aviary, and only a knee high fence
separating you from these curious native birds, you can get closer
to kiwi than you ever thought possible.
Open daily 8am-late

www.rainbowsprings.co.nz