11D9N/13D11N New Zealand Alpine Beauty

HIGHLIGHTS

Sale period: Now till 31 Mar 2023
Travel period: Dec 2022 – Sep 2023

TRAVEL SAFE TRAVEL SMART INITIATIVES

• Smaller Group Size
• FREE Cancellation & Flexible Refund
• COVID-19 Protection Benefits 
• Safety & Hygiene Protocols 

Exclusive Experiences

• Goldfields Mining Centre with Gold Panning experience
• Tekapo Springs
• Skyline Rotorua gondola and Luge ride with Buffet Dinner

• BONUS 1N Christchurch* (Dep: Nov 9, 30 Dec 7, 11 & 14 Feb 8 Mar 8)
• BONUS TranzAlpine Scenic Train Ride* (Dep: Nov 9, 30 Dec 7 & 14)
• BONUS 2N Fiji Stop-over* (Dep: Nov 21 Dec 5)

CHRISTCHURCH

• Transitional Cardboard Cathedral
• Cashmere Hills
• International Antarctic Centre with 4D Extreme Theatre, Hagglund ride

PUNAKAIKI

• Pancake Rocks

HOKITIKA

• Glassblowing studio
• Greenstone centre

WANAKA

• Lake Wanaka and Hawea

QUEENSTOWN

• Cromwell fruit orchard
• Goldfields Mining Centre
• Kawarau River
• Arrowtown

MT COOK NATIONAL PARK

• Tekapo Springs
• Lake Tekapo
• Church of the Good Shepherd
• Farmers Corner

ROTORUA

• Te Puia
• Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
• New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
• Mt Ngongotaha gondola ride
• Skyline Skyrides
• National Kiwi Hatchery
• Agrodome Farm Show and Farm Tour
• Hangi feast dinner with Maori concert

MATAMATA

• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

AUCKLAND

• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• Parnell Village

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – SINGAPORE – CHRISTCHURCH

(Meals On Board)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Christchurch.

DAY 2 – CHRISTCHURCH – GREYMOUTH

(Meals On Board/ Dinner)

Upon arrival, embark on a city tour of Christchurch and drive past Transitional Cardboard Cathedral. Head to the famous Cashmere Hills for fine views of Christchurch, which is also known as the most English city outside England. Thereafter, go on a scenic ride through Canterbury Plains and Arthur’s Pass to Greymouth, the largest town on New Zealand’s West Coast.

Note

Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be in Hokitika, and dinner will be western style instead.

DAY 3 – GREYMOUTH – PUNAKAIKI – HOKITIKA – FOX GLACIER

(Breakfast/Dinner)

This morning, visit the magnificent marine reserve at Punakaiki, best known for its unusual Pancake Rocks which resemble giant grey pancakes. Travel to Hokitika to view glassblowing studio and visit greenstone centre, where you will be able to shop for beautiful ornaments. Continue along the coast of Tasman Sea and marvel at the scenic views as you head towards to see the famous Franz Josef Glacier.

Note

Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be in Franz Josef.

DAY 4 – FOX GLACIER – WANAKA – QUEENSTOWN

(Breakfast/ Dinner)

Travel through Haast Pass towards Queenstown. Formed by massive glaciers over 10,000 years ago, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea lay side by side, presenting an incomparable alpine panorama. Stop over at a fruit orchard in Cromwell to shop for local fruits. Next, visit Goldfields Mining Centre for a fascinating insight into the country’s gold mining heritage. Thereafter, stop along the banks of Kawarau River, where you may go for an optional jetboating adventure at your own expense. Continue to Queenstown, a town nestled by Lake Wakatipu.

Note

Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Queenstown.

DAY 5 – QUEENSTOWN

(Breakfast)

Spend the day at leisure. You may join an optional tour to the ruggedly beautiful Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or try horseback riding and whitewater rafting at your own expense.

Note
Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Queenstown.

DAY 6 – QUEENSTOWN – ARROWTOWN – MT COOK NATIONAL PARK – LAKE TEKAPO

(Breakfast/ Dinner)

Arrowtown is surrounded by The Remarkables mountain range, making it a perfect stop to enjoy the view and explore this beautiful town. Proceed to Mt Cook National Park region. En route, stop by Mt Cook Lookout at Lake Pukaiki, where Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, stands. If weather permits, take an optional helicopter ride up to Tasman Glacier at your own expense. Thereafter, enjoy a relaxing soak at Tekapo Springs, surrounded by mountains and the breathtaking Lake Tekapo.

Note

Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be outside of Lake Tekapo region.

DAY 7 LAKE TEKAPO – CHRISTCHURCH

(Breakfast/ Dinner)

After breakfast, visit Church of the Good Shepherd by the edge of the lovely Lake Tekapo and enjoy a scenic ride through Mackenzie Country and Burke’s Pass. Stop at Farmers Corner, where you can shop for New Zealand premium products and souvenirs. You will also visit Alpaca Farm, located at Farmers Corner, to interact with cute alpacas. Upon arrival in Christchurch, visit International Antarctic Centre to gain insights to the awesome beauty of the Antarctic. Enjoy their latest attraction, 4D Extreme Theatre, and hop onto a Hagglund ride to experience a thrilling Antarctic adventure.

DAY 8 – CHRISTCHURCH – AUCKLAND – ROTORUA

(Breakfast/ Hangi Feast Dinner)

Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Auckland. Upon arrival, proceed to Rotorua and head to Te Puia to view the natural wonderland of bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers and steaming hot springs at Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Learn about Maori culture at New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. You may wish to enjoy a relaxing soak in the mineral pools of Polynesian Spa at your own expense. To top off this evening’s experience, enjoy a traditionally cooked hangi feast dinner from earthen ovens and relish in a Maori concert with lively songs and performances.

DAY 9 – ROTORUA

(Breakfast/ Aorangi Peak Western Dinner)

Take a gondola ride to admire the surrounding panoramic views as you ascend to the top of Mt Ngongotaha. Next, experience an exhilarating ride on the Luge. The Luge is a fun-filled 2-kilometre-long gravity ride on a cart which is suitable for all ages. Thereafter, stroll through the beautiful Rainbow Springs Nature Park, home to thousands of trout and native birds and meet the most popular New Zealand icon, the kiwi. Proceed to Agrodome Farm Show and watch sheepdogs and 19 breeds of sheep perform. Then, join the Farm Tour, in which you get to ride a tractor to hand-feed and take photos with many friendly animals including Romney sheep, cattle, deer, llamas, ostriches, pigs and alpacas. . In the evening, enjoy an exclusive western dinner with breathtaking Rotorua’s night views at Aorangi Peak Restaurant, the most romantic restaurant in New Zealand.  

DAY 10 – ROTORUA – MATAMATA – AUCKLAND

(Breakfast/ Dinner)

Today, experience Hobbiton Movie Set Tour in Matamata, where “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies were filmed. See the remnants of the original Hobbiton village and be awed by the picturesque New Zealand farmland. Witness the setting of the movie with a large pine tree by the lake and the surrounding rolling countryside. Next, continue to Auckland for a city tour through this cosmopolitan City of Sails. Stop to admire the best views of Auckland Harbour Bridge, one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks, and Victorian buildings at charming Parnell Village.

DAY 11 – AUCKLAND – SINGAPORE

(Breakfast/ Meals On Board)

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

REMARKS

Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs.

In particular, the Customer is requested to note the following:

Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company’s control.

Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability.

Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change.

Different tour groups may be merged.

Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions.