11D 9N New Zealand & Farm Stay


DAY 1 - KUALA LUMPUR / SINGAPORE / CHRISTCHURCH
Depart Kuala Lumpur on your scheduled flight to Christchurch via Singapore. Enjoy your inflight services.

DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH (D)
Upon arrival into Christchurch, go on a City tour of Christchurch, passing by Cathedral Square, Town hall, Canterbury University, Botanic Garden, Hagley Park and the romantic Avon river. Next visit Willowbank Wildlife Reserve to see New Zealand Nocturnal wildlife in their natural environment. You can even have a close look at the kiwi bird.

DAY 3 - CHRISTCHURCH / LAKE TEKAPO / QUEENSTOWN (B/D)
Today, depart Christchurch and travel through the Canterbury Plains, over Burke Pass, into the McKenzie Country. Stop by at Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Next continue journey to Twizel (Mt Cook region) where we make a stop for a close look at Mt Cook, the highest Mountain in New Zealand. If weather permits, you may want to take an optional scenic helicopter flight to view the snowcapped mountains and experience the thrill of landing on a snowfield. Otherwise simply take out your camera to capture the picture perfect scenery. Then proceed to Queenstown where we will stay overnight.

DAY 4 - QUEENSTOWN (B/L)
This morning begin the day with a visit to Arrowntown, once a booming gold rush town. Next make a stop at the Kawarau River Bungy jump site. Where you will be able to view the Bungy jumping in action. This afternoon catch a ride on the Skyline Gondola for a buffet lunch at the Skyline Restaurant where you can enjoy an unhindered view of Queenstown. The rest of the day will be free at leisure.

DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN (B)
Today will be a free day for you to explore Queenstown. You may like to join some optional tours such as Jetboating, white water rafting, Milford Sound Cruise or even paragliding.

DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN / FOX GLACIER (B/D)
Today we will depart Queenstown for Fox Glacier via Cromwell, where we will make a stop at Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard. Continue the journey to the world-famous Fox Glacier in the Westland National Park. If time and weather permits, you may want to join an optional guided walk to the foot of the Glacier or a Glacier landing helicopter ride.

DAY 7 - FOX GLACIER / PUNAKAIKI / CHRISTCHURCH (B/D)
Today start off your journey along the coastline of the West Coast with a view of the Tasman Sea. Make a stop at Hokitika to visit the Glass Blowing Studio and the Greenstone Factory -renowned for its high quality crafts such as jade or green stone. Next we proceed to the Pancake Rock at Punakaiki - The Pancake Rocks, are a unique natural attraction on New Zealand's South Island West Coast. Layers of water sculpted limestone, resembling stacks of pancakes, form a fantastic tableau - made even more dramatic by the shooting geysers of sea spray often evident at high tides. Proceed on with your journey via Arthur Pass and the Canterbury Plan before arriving back to Christchurch.

DAY 8 - CHRISTCHURCH / ROTORUA (B/D)
Depart on a domestic flight to Rotorua. On arrival, proceed to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where you will be able see geysers and mud pools. This afternoon, take a leisure walk at the Rotorua Lake front, where you can feed the Black Swan and also take some photos at the Government Garden. This evening, enjoy the warmth of the Maori people with a Hangi (feast) and Cultural performance.

DAY 9 - ROTORUA / CAMBRIDGE (B/D)
This morning, visit Agrodome for a world famous stage-show featuring 19 breeds of sheep and the antics of working sheep dogs. You can also visit the Chocolate Factory where you can watch how chocolates are being made and sample the goodies. If time permits you can even optional some optional activities at the Agrodome like the Agrojet, Agrodome Zorb or even go on a Marine Helicopter ride. Next, stop at the Paradise Valley Springs to view trouts and other wildlife. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Cambridge for your farm stay where you will be met by your farm host. (Each group will be split into smaller numbers for maximum comfort).
DAY 10 - CAMBRIDGE / WAITOMO / AUCKLAND (B/D)
This morning, bid farewell to your farm host and travel to Waitomo caves to see glowworms. Enjoy a boat ride on the underground river illuminated by the tiny lights of millions of glowworms. Continue our journey through the Waikato to Auckland. Your city tour this afternoon includes a leisurely drive through New Zealand's largest pleasure boat marina Westhaven, Queen Street, Auckland University, Auckland Harbour bridge, and to Mt Eden, one of Auckland's extinct volcanoes to enjoy the spectacular view over the city and its beautiful harbour.

DAY 11 - AUCKLAND / SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR (B)

After breakfast, you are free at leisure until your transfer to airport for your flight back home.