On arrival in Auckland, self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

Entry to Kelly tarlton’s underwater world. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. (B)

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)

Self drive passengers drop off the car at Rotorua airport for onward flight to Queenstown. Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). On arrival, self drive passengers collect the rental car from the airport and proceed to the hotel. (B)

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Buffet lunch is also included on board today. Return to Queenstown. (B,L)

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the small town of Twizel. Continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Visit the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the 'Garden City' of Christchurch. (B)

Day free at leisure to explore Christchurch on own. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Your arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car.