Naturally New Zealand Holidays: NZ Tours for Travellers from India

Naturally New Zealand (Singapore Optional) Tour

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Tour "B" Dates: Depart India / Arrive back India
Tour "C" Dates: Depart India / Arrive back India
Tour "D" Dates: Depart India / Arrive back India

Day 1 India to Singapore night flight (D)
Flight will depend on your home city within India - your agent will advise flights available. Late dinner meal served on the flight.

Day 2 Arrive Singapore in the morning (D)
Transfer to hotel - Day room at hotel. Free day until early dinner before transfer to airport.
Dinner at Upper Dickson Road Indian Restaurant.
After dinner, continue to airport for connecting flight to New Zealand.
Accommodation: Day room at Orchard Hotel.
Late dinner meal served on the flight.

Day 3 Welcome to New Zealand - arrive Auckland (BD)
Breakfast meal served on the flight.
Meet and greet by your driver and transfer to your hotel for tonight's accommodation including breakfast.
The rest of the day is free until group dinner.
Accommodation: SkyCity Auckland Hotel and Casino / New President Auckland Hotel
Be transferred to this evening's dinner at Palace of India Restaurant

Day 4 Auckland City Tour and then to Paihia (BLD)
Breakfast in your hotel dining room, then your coach will collect you from hotel reception.
This morning's city tour begins at 9.00am, you will be met at your hotel, travel to the summit of Mount Eden and enjoy the panoramic views of Auckland from Mount Eden. Visit to the War Memorial Museum where you can experience some of New Zealand's natural, Maori and European history. Also included is a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World, one of the most entertaining and exciting attractions with its live penguins, sharks and much more.
Lunch at Tagore Restaurant on the Auckland Waterfront
This afternoon you travel by coach to Paihia in the beautiful Bay of Islands. As you leave Auckland you pass though the northern suburbs travel along the Hibiscus Coast a popular holiday spot. Travel though Whangarei, Northlands only city and largest port. Upon arrival in Paihia you will be delivered to your hotel for two nights including daily breakfast.
Accommodation: Copthorne Waitangi Resort Hotel / Quality Autolodge Paihia Hotel
This evening's dinner is in the hotel restaurant - special menu no Indian restaurant at Paihia

Day 5 Hole in the Rock Cruise & Waitangi Treaty Grounds (BLD)
Breakfast in your hotel dining room, then your coach will collect you from hotel reception.
This morning your driver will collect you from the hotel and deliver you to the wharf to board the luxury catamaran for this popular cruise. The boat passes through (if weather permits) the Hole, and into the magnificent Grand Cathedral Cave. On the return journey time is taken to meander through the islands and we will stop at Urupukapuka Island briefly where you can enjoy one of the many short walks or stroll along the sandy beach.
On returning to Paihia and deliver you to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where you will enjoy lunch set in the Park like Grounds.
After lunch enter the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a unique and fascinating insight into New Zealand's history. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here in 1840 between Maori Chiefs and the British Crown. Within the grounds you visit the Treaty House, fully carved Wharenui (Maori Meeting House) and see Maori War Canoe and exhibition area. The park like grounds have abundant native birds, large trees and wonderful views of the Bay of Islands.
This evening's dinner is in the hotel restaurant - special menu no Indian restaurant at Paihia.
Accommodation: Copthorne Waitangi Resort Hotel / Quality Autolodge Paihia Hotel

Day 6 Paihia / Auckland / Waitomo (BLD)
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for your return to Auckland. Enroute lunch can be enjoyed at Whitby Farm in Te Awamutu surrounded by the horticultural farmland and lush dairy farms. After lunch continue through the ever changing scenery through to Waitomo. At Waitomo enjoy a guided walk though the amazing Waitomo Caves which have been attracting visitors for over 100 years. As well as the amazing limestone formations you will enjoy the short boat ride to view the millions of glow worms which live on the cave ceiling. At the conclusion of this tour your driver will deliver you to your hotel for tonight including breakfast.
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Hotel
Special menu at hotel for your group. This evening's dinner is in the hotel restaurant - special menu no Indian restaurant at Waitomo

Day 7 Waitomo to Rotorua (BLD)
This morning after we continue onto Rotorua 'the cultural and thermal capital' of New Zealand arriving early afternoon where you will enjoy lunch at Mr India Restaurant on arrival.
This afternoons activities includes: Entry to sparking Rainbow Springs Nature Reserve to see the fresh water springs which are home to hundreds of trout, the elusive Kiwi bird and many other wildlife species. Then onto the highly entertaining Rainbow Farm Show which gives an animated insight into New Zealand's farming history. During the show see a sheep being shorn, cow being milked and have a chance to feed and touch the animals. Then onto your guided tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where you will see many boiling mud pools, hot springs and geysers. Inside the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, see young people learning the traditional methods of flax weaving and woodcarving from their tribal elders. Lastly enjoy jetboating on Lake Rotorua on the new K-Jetboat which speeds along completing exciting 360 degree spins and turns. Afterwards be delivered to your hotel for one night including daily breakfast.
Accommodation: Millennium Rotorua Hotel / Lake Plaza Rotorua Hotel
Dinner this evening at the Mr India Restaurant

Day 8 Rotorua to Christchurch (BLD)
This morning after breakfast be collected by your driver and transferred to the Rotorua Airport in time for your flight to Christchurch. Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport be collected and delivered to your activity for today at the International Antarctic Centre. Here you have the opportunity to experience the awesome and challenging Antarctic environment. The displays show both past and present exploration in an informative way. You can experience the actual weather conditions as well in the 'snow and ice' room.
On completion of tour, be transferred to the Tandoori Palace Restaurant for lunch.
After lunch your driver will deliver you to your hotel for one night including breakfast.
Rest of afternoon free to relax until group dinner.
Accommodation: Copthorne Central Christchurch Hotel / Camelot Cathedral Square Hotel
This evening dinner at Tandoori Palace Cathedral Restaurant

Day 9 Christchurch to Queenstown (BLD)
**Optional this morning is Hot Air Balloon flight**
Breakfast at hotel, then your driver will collect you for your day journey to Queenstown. You begin journey crossing the Canterbury Plains which is the largest area of flat land in New Zealand. From here we climb the foothills of the Southern Alps into the MacKenzie Basin. At Lake Tekapo pause briefly to view the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' nestled on the lakeshore, then enjoy lunch at The Godley Hotel before the coach drives further South through rugged high country landscapes of the MacKenzie basin with the Hydro Electric lakes and canals. From here it's a short trip down the Kawarau River Gorge to arrive into Queenstown late afternoon.
Your driver will deliver you to your hotel for the next three nights including breakfasts at:
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront Resort Hotel / Quality Resort Terraces Hotel
Be transferred to dinner this evening at Bombay Palace Restaurant

Day 10 Day visit to Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park (BLD)
Breakfast at your hotel, then be picked up from your hotel for what has been described as the best one day journey in the world. The day begins travelling along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the impressive Remarkable Mountains on the way through to Te Anau. From here progress through the Upper Hollyford Valley to the 1.2 kilometre Homer Tunnel which was drilled through solid rock. On exiting the tunnel you descend down to Milford Sound. Board the waiting vessel for a one hour forty minute full length cruise of Milford Sound out to the Tasman Sea. Buffet lunch is served on board your cruise. An excellent commentary is given during the cruise and apart from the majestic scenery of towering peaks jutting out of the Sound itself you should also see sparkling waterfalls, fur seals lazing on the rocks, dolphins playing in the ships wake and numerous sea birds. After your cruise relax and enjoy the views from the coach on the return journey to Queenstown.
Be transferred to dinner this evening at Bombay Palace Restaurant
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront Resort Hotel / Quality Resort Terraces Hotel

Day 11 Day at Queenstown with Skyline Gondola & Lunch (BLD)
Breakfast at your hotel, then a free day to enjoy Queenstowns beauty.
Lunch vouchers will be issued - at your leisure take the Skyline Gondola ride and enjoy buffet lunch served in the Skyline Restaurant between the hours of 12.00pm and 1.45pm. The gondola ride takes you to Bob's Peak perched high above Queenstown. From here get the best views over picturesque Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and Remarkable Mountains spread before you in a magnificent panorama. The ride up of 450 metres takes you to 790 metres above sea level.
This evening be transferred to Freiyas Indian Restaurant for dinner
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront Resort Hotel / Quality Resort Terraces Hotel

Day 12 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier (BLD)
Today starts with a pickup from your hotel, then make a short visit to Lake Wanaka and from here you are on the Haast Road traveling beside splendid Lake Hawea and the ancient Maori trail to the West Coast. Once at Haast Pass, enjoy lunch at the Haast World Heritage Hotel. After lunch the scenery changes as you pass through small Westland settlements and lakes full of Trout and Salmon. Your driver will deliver you to your hotel for one night's accommodation including a dinner and breakfast. As soon as you have checked in at the hotel (or before depending on instructions given) report for your Glacier Discoverer scenic flight by helicopter. This is the perfect opportunity to get land on the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated from lift off as you fly up the riverbed and over the glacier to land in this wonderful alpine wonderland.
Accommodation: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel - Douglas Wing / Franz Josef Glacier Hotel - Graham Wing
Dinner in the hotel restaurant - special menu no Indian restaurant at Franz Josef Glacier.
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront Resort Hotel / Quality Resort Terraces Hotel

Day 13 Franz Josef to Christchurch via Greymouth (BLD)
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to continue up the West Coast travelling through native bush and impressive views of the wild West Coast arriving in Greymouth where you enjoy lunch at Priyas Indian Restaurant then be delivered to the Railway Station for your Tranz Alpine Scenic train journey which is rated as one of the top six scenic train journey's in the world. Travelling by train allows you enjoy the varied landscapes as you pass though native bush, pass tranquil lakes and powerful rivers then onto the fertile Canterbury Plains. When you arrive in Christchurch be met by your driver and be delivered to your hotel for one night's accommodation including breakfast.
Accommodation: Copthorne Central Christchurch Hotel / Camelot Christchurch Cathedral Hotel
Dinner at Tandoori Palace Cathedral Square Restaurant this evening

Day 14 Christchurch to Auckland - Depart to Singapore (BLD)
Breakfast at your hotel, then your driver will collect you and you will be delivered to the Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight to Auckland.
Depart Auckland arriving Singapore early evening.
Lunch meal served on the flight
On arrival at Singapore be transferred to your hotel for next two nights including breakfasts.
Accommodation: Orchard Hotel
Dinner at hotel this evening

Day 15 Singapore (BLD)
Breakfast at your hotel with a free morning.
Be collected at 1.00pm and after arriving for lunch at Upper Dickson Road Indian Restaurant enjoy the afternoon Singapore sights.
In the evening be transferred to the Night Safari for dinner in their extensive outdoor restaurant followed by optional walk through the night zoo safari to see the exciting wildlife living here.

Day 16 Singapore to India (BD)
Breakfast at hotel, with the rest of the day free for shopping. Your coach will collect you from the hotel for transfer to airport to connect with departing flight to India. **Night flight to be determined**
Dinner meal served on the flight
Arrive back in India around midnight this evening or just past midnight

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List of inclusions in your Naturally New Zealand and Singapore Tour

Return flights India / Singapore / New Zealand and one way flight Rotorua to Christchurch
All travel in chartered coach for the exclusive use of the group within Singapore and New Zealand
All meals as detailed (B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner)
Day room at Orchard Hotel
Dinner enroute to Singapore Airport
One nights accommodation in Auckland
Auckland City Tour including
Entry to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter
Two nights accommodation in the Bay of Islands at Paihia
Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Lunch at restaurant
Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise
Guided tour of Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
One nights accommodation at Waitomo
Rotorua City Tour including
Entry to Rainbow Springs Nature Reserve
Entry to the Rainbow Farm Show
Guided tour of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.
K-Jet jetboating on Lake Rotorua
One nights accommodation at Rotorua
Christchurch City Tour including
Entry to the International Antarctic Centre
One night accommodation in Christchurch
Three nights accommodation in Queenstown
One Hour forty minute cruise the full length of Milford Sound
Skyline Gondola Ride to Skyline Restaurant
One nights accommodation at Franz Josef Glacier
Twenty minute Scenic Helicopter Flight including Snow Landing
Tranz Alpine Train Journey Greymouth to Christchurch
One nights accommodations back at Christchurch
Two nights accommodation back at Singapore
Singapore Zoo Night Safari & Dinner Package
All taxes for Singapore and New Zealand

Please Note: ** First Hotel named within New Zealand is the 4 star hotel option***

Not included in Tour Cost

Visa Application Fees
All ticket taxes and any taxes charged by the Indian Government
Items of a personal nature eg: laundry / mini-bars / tips or gratuities
New Zealand Departure Tax - NZ$25.00 paid per person at airport on day of departure
Anything not included in the above list

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Price on request / $ depends on number in your group

Per Person Tour Costs in Indian Rupees

Stay at three star tour hotels
Twin Room - lunches not required deduct 6,000 Rupees
Triple Room - lunches not required deduct 6,000 Rupees
Child no extra bedding - lunches not required deduct 4,000 Rupees
Child with additional bed included - lunches not required deduct 4,000 Rupees
Supplement cost for Single Room

Stay at four star tour hotels

Twin Room - luncheon - lunches not required deduct Rupees
Child no extra bedding - lunches not required deduct Rupees
Child with additional bed included - lunches not required deduct Rupees
Supplement cost for Single Room

To delete Singapore component of tour totally deduct these amounts

Twin Room deduct Rupees
Triple Room deduct Rupees
Child no extra bedding deduct Rupees
Child with additional bed included deduct Rupees
Supplement cost for Single Room deduct Rupees

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