Trip Dates : 17th April to 28th April
Arrival in Auckland : 17th April
Departure from Christchurch : 28th April
Trip Type : Self Drive
(driving is easy in New Zealand for Indians & even if you don’t drive you can definitely join the trip)
Please Note : If you don’t want to drive or if you don’t drive at all then you can also opt for a chauffeur driven vehicle.
Vehicle Type: Toyota Highlander 4*4 or similar Automatic car subject to your booking date
Cities / Towns Covered :
• Wanaka
• Rotorua
• Kaikoura
• Auckland
• Hokitika
• Arrowtown
• Queenstown
• Franz Josef
• Lake Tekapo
• Christchurch
Activities & Experiences included:
• Premium Vehicles
• Shotover Jet Ride
• Wanaka Lake Kayaking
• Arrowtown Autumn Rush
• Fur Seal Colony Visit
• Drive via Arthur Pass
• Glowworm Caves
• Kaikoura whale watching (optional)
• Hokitika Beach Stargazing
• Hokitika Gorge Hiking (Easy)
• Skyline Gondola with Luge Ride
• Whakarewarewa Redwoods Night Treewalk
• GEOTHERMAL MUD SPA – Hells Gate Experience
Tour recommended by our previous travellers only for the movie fans :
• Hobbiton Movie Set -Even if you’re a Fan this tour can get boring after a point so please watch a youtube video before booking this one!
RoadTrip Route MAP:
17th April: Auckland Arrival (Hotel is close to the airport)
Day 1 will be Driving orientation for people who will drive & you will get to connect with other travellers
(Rest well after your long flight as Day 1 is generally very difficult for those who find sleeping on the flight an issue)
Note: If you you wish to see/explore some busy streets of Auckland then maybe you can plan one more day here. You can arrive one day early if JetLag can be an issue for you
18th April: Glowworm Cave (Experience of a lifetime)
Note: Wear a good shoe and old clothes as the cave can be slightly muddy
19th April: GEOTHERMAL MUD SPA – Hells Gate Experience (Half day tour) with Whakarewarewa Redwoods Night Treewalk
optional evening tour-Te Puia Sacred Thermal Geyser with Māori Arts & Craft Centre
20th April : Auckland to Christchurch (Fly & Drive) Stay in South Island’s largest city : Christchurch
21st April : Hokitika Beach via Arthur Pass
22nd April : Hokitika Gorge Hiking and Cafe hopping
23rd April : Drive to Franz Josef with grand views of the Alps (Snow landing / Glacier Helicopter rides are a thing here & if you wish to do them then you can inform us. Helicopter tour fee is generally around INR 18000 but it is subject to weather conditions)
Drive further to see some crazy scenic spots
24th April : Kayaking in Lake Wanaka
25th April: Shotover Jet Ride (thrilling fun activity) & visit to the most beautiful historic settlement : Arrowtown
26th April: Skyline Queenstown with Luge Ride. Try the Fergburger in the afternoon & keep evening free for leisure or for Souvenir shopping or for bar hopping
27th April : Drive to the beautiful Lake Tekapo & then end your journey in Christchurch
28th April: Drop the vehicles at Christchurch Airport & Fly back to India via Auckland or Christchurch
(Say goodbye to your new friends or you can extend your stay if you would like to )
Flights to be booked:
• 17th April : should be your Arrival in Auckland
• 20th April : Auckland to Christchurch (domestic flight included)
• 28th April : should be your departure flight from Christchurch (any flight)
Optional Adventures Available:
• Glacier helicopter ride in Franz Josef
• Sky Diving in Queenstown (weather dependent)
• Bungy Jumping in Queenstown (weather dependent)
• White Water Rafting in Rotorua (ideal for thrill seekers only)
Please note: All activities are subject to availability so if you wish to book anything we recommend you to book them at least one month before the trip starts & please book according to your stamina/strength/capacity
Note :
• 4 Pax in each vehicle
• Max luggage per person 25 kgs
• Booking amount is non-refundable
• All hotels are on on twin / double
• Seats are on first come first serve only
• The villas / hotels are all 4 star category except for one (you can ask for all property names) & all hotels are in Prime areas to enhance your experience
• You’ll find many optional tours during your roadtrip so you can definitely add more to your list depending on your taste / stamina & available time
• If you need pictures from last autumn then you can simply drop us a text
• All food items that you bring into New Zealand need to be declared before flying or be ready for a fine
Trip Fees: INR 2,78,000 + 5% GST +2% TCS
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