Trip Dates : 3rd May to 16th May
Arrival in Auckland : 3rd May
Departure from Christchurch: 16th May
Trip Type : Self Drive
(driving is easy in New Zealand for Indians & even if you don’t drive you can definitely join the trip)
Vehicle Type: Toyota Highlander 4*4 or similar Automatic car subject to your booking date
Cities / Towns Covered :
• Tekapo
• Wanaka
• Te Anau
• Rotorua
• Auckland
• Hokitika
• Queenstown
• Franz Josef
• Christchurch
Activities & Experiences included:
• Hobbiton movie set
• Roy’s Peak Hiking
• Alpaca Farm Visit
• Shotover Jet Ride
• Milford Sound Tour
• Skyline Gondola Ride
• Tekapo Thermal Springs
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Wai o Tapu : Sacred Thermal Water
• Whakarewarewa Redwoods Treewalk
• Wanaka Kayaking / Standup Paddle
RoadTrip Route MAP:
3rd May: Auckland Arrival (Hotel close to the airport) & Vehicle Pick-Up (test drives & orientation day)
4th May: Hobbiton & Rotorua
5th May: Waitomo, Redwood forest & Wai O Tapu
6th May : Auckland to Christchurch (Fly & Drive)
7th May : Hokitika Gorge & Hokitika Beach
8th May : Stay in 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 let us know. Helicopter ride is an optional tour)
9th May : Drive to Wanaka
10th May: Roy’s Peak Sunrise Hiking & Lake Wanaka Kayaking/SUP
11th May: Shotover Jet Ride
12th May: Morning Milford Sound Tour from Te Anau & Drive to Queenstown
13th May: Skyline Gondola & Scenic drive to Tekapo
14th May: Tekapo springs, lake & Alpaca Farm
15th May: Drive to South Island’s largest city: Christchurch
16th May: Your tour ends here after breakfast (Say goodbye to your new friends)
Flights to be booked:
• 3rd May : should be your Arrival in Auckland
• 6th May : Auckland to Christchurch (we will share the flight time)
• 16th May : should be your departure flight from Christchurch (any flight)
Note :
• 4 Pax in each vehicle
• Max luggage per person 25 kgs
• Booking amount is non-refundable
• 13 nights Accommodation on twin / double
• Seats are on first come first serve only
• Leaving on time is mandatory for all tours
• Some properties don’t provide breakfast as they are located in remote areas so we will switch to community style breakfast for some days
• The villas / Apartments are also 4 star category except for one (you can ask for all property names)
• Your parties depend on how well you bond with each other & how well you respect each other during the trip (Genie will take care of the rest)
• 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 or be ready for a fine
For queries/ bookings please WhatsApp on +91 76689 88861
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