8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS NORTH SOUTH ISLAND, AUCKLAND, ROTORUA, QUEENSTOWN, MT COOK, TEKAPO & CHRISTCHURCH
8天7夜北南岛、奥克兰、罗托鲁瓦、皇后镇、库克山、特卡波至基督城
GT_8DNSHD 8D7N AUCKLAND, NORTH ISLAND 01 MAY 2024 - 30 APR 2025
TRIP DESCRIPTION

Adventure filled with bubbling mud pools and spurting geysers to magnificent vistas and majestic snow-capped mountains. A perfect tour for those short of time that wish to experience a taste of what each island has to offer. 

1
Auckland (Arrival)

On arrival in Auckland, collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Distance 30 mins from Auckland Airport. Hotel check in time 1400pm. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore Auckland, New Zealand’s City of Sails.

You could visit Sky Tower (extra activity), for extensive views of greater Auckland including visual and audio displays detailing the history of New Zealand’s largest city. Or visit the Viaduct Harbour waterfront region, and enjoy an afternoon drink at one of the many popular restaurants with stunning views out over Waitemata Harbour.

Perhaps visit the Weta Workshop Unleashed (extra activity) is a wildly imaginative and immersive experience that invites guests of all ages into a fantastical film effects facility. OR Learn the story of All Blacks Experience (extra activity), feel the passion and experience first-hand the All Blacks haka up close and personal.

Hotel Auckland City Hotel or similar
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Auckland - Rotorua (235km)

Check out hotel and cruise down the southern motorway, suburban scenery gradually gives way to the farmland of South Auckland, an area favoured by bloodstock breeders. There are a number of different routes to take on the journey to Rotorua. You might like to add one or two optional tours on your way to geothermal Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else.

Glowworm Caves Guided Tour (extra activity) - Discover this ancient world with your expert tour guide bringing the Waitomo Glowwom Cave to life through story-telling its history, features and legends. Walk past stunning, delicate cave formations before taking a boat ride through the glow worm grotto.

2 hours Guided tour of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set (extra activity), Step into the enchanting village of Hobbiton Movie Set for a two hour tour around the set. Your passionate guide will point out the intricate detailing, highlighting the most famous locations and explaining how the movie was made.

Your journey to Rotorua will take you through a mixture of farmland, lakeland and forest.

You’ll know you’ve arrived in the city of Rotorua when you see (and smell!) the geothermal steam plumes of Whakarewarewa. The city of Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating landscape of geothermal activity, freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. Home to the Te Arawa tribe, it’s a region steeped in Māori legend.

An evening tour to experience Māori culture with traditional ceremonies (extra activity), cultural performances and an authentic hangi dinner.

Hotel Ibis Rotorua or similar
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Rotorua

Rotorua is known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing our fascinating Maori culture. Today you'll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. Unique features include the world famous Champagne Pool naturally coloured springs, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and the Lady Knox Geyser which erupts daily at 10.15 am to heights of up to 20 meters. Clearly defined tracks provide you with the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of this area through a series of easy walking tracks taking from 30 to 75 minutes or more, each with their own unique volcanic vistas to fascinate all ages.

Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights - Forest and fantasy come to life within this magical illuminated evening treewalk. Redwoods Nightlights™ is one of New Zealand’s top design led tourism experiences. Set high amongst the giant redwood trees, 30 exquisite lanterns float above the forest floor. Enjoy the mesmerising forest at night on a 40 minute award-winning, eco-tourism walk that spans 28 platforms and suspension bridges. Suitable for all ages and perfect for those looking for things to do in Rotorua at night.

Optional/Add on Activities: Agrodome Farm Show

Hotel Ibis Rotorua or similar
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Rotorua - Queenstown by flight (approx. 3 hours)

Return car rental at Rotorua airport. Rotorua to Queenstown domestic flight not included and can be purchase online ( own arrangement ) at air new zealand.

Arrive Queenstown airport, collect your rental car and drive to hotel. Hotel check in time 1400pm. Free at own leisure.

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World

Queenstown offers year-round experiences, utilising its heart-stopping surroundings to the maximum. Whether heading to the mountains during the winter, or basking in the sun and enjoying the lakes and rivers during the warmer months, Queenstown has a long list of activities for you.

Flight by air new zealand on own arrangement
Hotel Heartland Hotel Queenstown or similar
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Queenstown

Make your way to the Skyline Base for a Gondola Ride to the top of Bob’s Peak and enjoy some spectacular panoramic views high above Queenstown. The Skyline Gondola base is situated a short five minute walk from central Queenstown.

The best views in the region are found here, spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama with breath taking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peak. You might like to add some Luge rides to your bucket list for some extra fun. 

Head down to the waterfront to board the iconic TSS Earnslaw steamship for a scenic cruise. Departing from Steamer Wharf central Queenstown, the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw will transport you on a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Here you will be taken to the amphitheatre to watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. A guided walking tour of the farmyard visits the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then a stroll to the charming old woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. There may also be time to stroll through the lakeside gardens before re-boarding the TSS Earnslaw for the cruise back to Queenstown.
Duration: 3.5 hours

NOTE: The TSS Earnslaw is closed for maintenance for six weeks mid-winter each year.

Hotel Heartland Hotel or similar
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Queenstown - Tekapo/Mt Cook (256km/266km)

Leaving Queenstown, travel north through the historic gold mining region of the rugged Kawarau River Gorge and past Cromwell, famed for its fruit-growing. Skirting the shores of Lake Dunstan, cross the Lindis Pass to Omarama for morning tea (own expense). Travel north to Twizel and carry on to Mt Cook Village; the drive will quite literally amaze you. The road follows the turquoise shores of Lake Pukaki. Continue through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Mount Cook Village, where you can gaze up at the 3,724 metre-high mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook, an important landmark in Māori mythology.

At night time the Stardome experience is popular. Located in Tekapo at the Dark Sky Experience ( extra activity) brings science, Māori heritage and fascinating multi-media installations together in a ‘Big Bang’ of awe and inspiration. At Dark Sky Project, manuhiri (visitors) are connected to New Zealand’s night skies, igniting a lifelong passion for dark sky preservation and what lies above.

Hotel The Godley Hotel or similar
7
Tekapo/Mt Cook - Christchurch (230km/330km)

Today you travel to Christchurch via Geraldine and Ashburton.

Be sure to stop for a while at Lake Tekapo where the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake, it's one of the most popular photo spots in this area.

Geraldine is home to the famous Barkers of Geraldine, a store offering delicious jams, chutneys and syrups; try a sample or buy a gift pack to take home. The town also boasts two chocolate shops which are well worth a visit.

Take the time to explore the bustling farming town of Ashburton. If gardens are your thing you can’t miss Trots Garden, a Garden of National Significance graded by The Royal Institute of Horticulture. Lake Hood, on the outskirts of Ashburton, enjoy coffee or dining at the lakefront restaurant and watch the world go by.

Once in Christchurch, take the time to find out what makes this ever-evolving city unique. Christchurch is brimming with innovativeness and creativity as it rebuilds after the earthquakes of 2011. Visit the transitional Cathedral made of cardboard, or the pavilion made from pallets which hosts events most days of the week. The city boasts new and diverse restaurants, cafes, bars and night clubs.

And of course Christchurch's iconic activities are still a favourite, showing off its old-English charm. Visit the stunning botanic gardens, enjoy a relaxing punt on the Avon River, and ride the historic tram.

Hotel Hotel Cotswold or similar
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Christchurch (Departure)

Your arrangements conclude today. Hotel check out time 1000am.

Your rental car should be dropped off at the airport, by the same time as it was picked up on Day 1, to avoid any additional charges. Rental car 'days' are based on a 24hrs-hire.

1
奥克兰 (抵达)

抵达奥克兰后,在机场领取您租来的汽车,然后驱车前往您的酒店。 距奥克兰机场 30 分钟路程。 酒店入住时间 1400pm。 剩下的时间您可以自由探索新西兰的帆船之都奥克兰。

您可以参观天空塔(额外活动),欣赏奥克兰的广阔景色,包括详细介绍新西兰最大城市历史的视觉和听觉展示。 或者参观高架桥港海滨地区,在众多受欢迎的餐厅之一享用下午饮品,欣赏怀特玛塔港的壮丽景色。

或者参观维塔特效道具工作室(额外活动)是一种充满想象力和身临其境的体验,邀请所有年龄段的客人进入梦幻般的电影效果设施。 或者了解新西兰全黑队的故事(额外活动),感受热情并亲身体验 All Blacks haka 近距离和个性化。

Hotel : Auckland City Hotel 或同级
2
奥克兰 - 罗托鲁瓦 (235km)

退房后并沿着南部高速公路行驶,郊区风光逐渐让位于南奥克兰的农田,这是纯种马饲养员青睐的地区。 前往罗托鲁瓦有许多不同的路线可供选择。 您可能想在前往地热罗托鲁瓦的途中添加一两个可选的旅行团,这是一个独一无二的冒泡和热气腾腾的目的地。

怀托莫萤火虫洞穴之旅(额外活动)- 与您的专业导游一起探索这个古老的世界,通过讲述怀托摩萤火虫洞的历史、特色和传说的故事将其带入生活。 在乘船穿过萤火虫洞穴之前,先走过令人惊叹的精致洞穴构造。

2 小时著名的哈比屯电影取景地导览游(额外活动),踏入迷人的哈比屯电影取景村,进行两小时的取景地游览。 您热情的导游会指出错综复杂的细节,突出最著名的地点并解释电影的制作过程。

前往罗托鲁瓦的旅程将带您穿越农田、湖区和森林。

当您看到(并闻到!)华卡雷瓦雷瓦 (Whakarewarewa) 的地热蒸汽羽流时,您就会知道自己已经到达罗托鲁瓦市。 罗托鲁瓦市四周环绕着迷人的地热活动景观、淡水湖泊和雄伟的原始森林。 Te Arawa 部落的家园,这是一个沉浸在毛利传说中的地区。

通过传统仪式(额外活动)、文化表演和正宗的 hangi 晚餐体验毛利文化的夜间游览。

Hotel : Ibis Rotorua 或同级
3
罗托鲁瓦

罗托鲁瓦以冒泡的泥浆池、间歇喷泉和天然温泉以及展示迷人的毛利文化而闻名。 今天,您将参观当地的地热景点之一,然后在森林中进行感官晚会。

怀芒古火山谷 - 怀芒古将人们与世界上最年轻的地热谷跳动的心脏、及其独特的历史和遗产联系在一起。 发现世界是如何开始的。 体验壮观的火山口、巨大的温泉、美丽的地热特征、稀有和不寻常的植物生命、色彩鲜艳的微生物和种类繁多的鸟类。 沉浸在塔拉威拉火山喷发、火山喷发的故事以及由此产生的戏剧性景观变化中,这些变化创造了世界上最年轻的地热公园。 按照自己的步调沿着 1.5 公里的轻松步行(主要是下坡)探索怀芒古。

红杉树林步道 - 森林和幻想在这个神奇的照明夜间树道中栩栩如生。 Redwoods Nightlights™ 是新西兰以设计为主导的顶级旅游体验之一。 30 盏精致的灯笼高高耸立在巨大的红木树之间,漂浮在森林地面上。 这条 40 分钟的屡获殊荣的生态旅游步道横跨 28 个平台和吊桥,在夜间享受迷人的森林。 适合所有年龄段,非常适合那些在罗托鲁瓦寻找夜间活动的人。

Hotel : Ibis Rotorua 或同级
4
罗托鲁瓦 - 皇后镇乘坐航班(大约3小时)

在罗托鲁瓦机场返程租车。 不包括罗托鲁瓦到皇后镇的国内航班,可以在新西兰航空公司在线购买(自行安排)。

抵达皇后镇机场,领取您租来的汽车并驱车前往酒店。 酒店入住时间 1400pm。 自由活动。

壮丽的景色和雄伟的山脉主宰着这个紧凑的高山度假小镇,拥有如此广阔的自然物理环境,皇后镇被描述为世界冒险之都也就不足为奇了。

皇后镇提供全年体验,最大限度地利用其令人心跳加速的环境。 无论是在冬季前往山区,还是在温暖的月份晒太阳、享受湖泊和河流,皇后镇都能为您提供一连串的活动。

Hotel : Heartland Hotel Queenstown 或同级
5
皇后镇

前往乘坐缆车到达鲍勃峰的山顶,欣赏皇后镇上壮观的全景。 Skyline Gondola 基地距离皇后镇市中心仅有短短的五分钟步行路程。

该地区最好的景色都在这里,分布在壮观的 220 度全景中,观看令人叹为观止的皇冠峰、卓越山脉和横跨瓦卡蒂普湖到塞西尔峰和沃尔特峰的景色。 您可能想将一些无舵雪橇游乐设施添加到您的愿望清单中,以获得额外的乐趣。

前往海滨,登上标志性的 TSS Earnslaw 轮船,开始风景优美的巡游。 从皇后镇中心的汽船码头出发,老式轮船 TSS Earnslaw 将带您穿越瓦卡蒂普湖,前往沃尔特峰高原农场。 在这里,您将被带到圆形剧场,观看农场狗从围场围捕绵羊的非凡技巧。 在导游的带领下,徒步游览农场,参观围栏,在那里您可以帮助喂养绵羊和鹿,甚至可以近距离接触苏格兰高地牛。 然后漫步到迷人的旧羊毛棚享用早茶或下午茶。 在重新登上 TSS Earnslaw 游轮返回皇后镇之前,可能还有时间漫步在湖畔花园。

行程时间:3.5 小时

注意:TSS Earnslaw 每年冬季中旬关闭六周进行维护。

Hotel : Heartland Hotel 或同级
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皇后镇 - 特卡波/库克山 (256km/266km)

离开皇后镇,向北穿过崎岖的卡瓦劳河峡谷历史悠久的金矿区,经过以水果种植而闻名的克伦威尔。 绕过邓斯坦湖 (Lake Dunstan) 岸边,穿过林迪斯山口 (Lindis Pass) 前往奥玛拉玛 (Omarama) 享用早茶(自费)。 向北前往特威泽尔,继续前往库克山村; 这条路沿着普卡基湖碧绿的湖岸行驶。 继续穿过麦肯齐盆地崎岖的高地景观,到达库克山村,在那里您可以仰望 3,724 米高的奥拉基山/库克山,这是毛利神话中的重要地标。

在夜间,Stardome 体验很受欢迎。 位于特卡波的暗夜体验之旅(额外活动)将科学、毛利传统和迷人的多媒体装置结合在一起,带来令人敬畏和灵感的“大爆炸”。 在黑暗天空项目中,manuhiri(游客)与新西兰的夜空相连,点燃了他们终生对保护黑暗天空和上面的事物的热情。

Hotel : The Godley Hotel 或同级
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特卡波/库克山 - 基督城 (230km/330km)

今天您将途经杰拉尔丁和阿什伯顿前往基督城。

一定要在蒂卡波湖停留片刻,那里的“牧羊人教堂”以生动的蓝色冰川湖为背景,是该地区最受欢迎的拍照景点之一。

杰拉尔丁 (Geraldine) 是著名的 Barkers of Geraldine 的所在地,这家商店提供美味的果酱、酸辣酱和糖浆; 试用样品或购买礼品包带回家。 该镇还拥有两家非常值得一游的巧克力店。

花点时间探索繁华的农业小镇阿什伯顿。 如果您喜欢花园,那么您不能错过 Trots 花园,这是一座由英国皇家园艺学院评为具有国家意义的花园。 位于阿什伯顿 (Ashburton) 郊外的胡德湖 (Lake Hood),在湖畔餐厅享用咖啡或用餐,观看世界流逝。

抵达基督城后,花点时间了解这座不断发展的城市的独特之处。 基督城在 2011 年地震后重建,充满了创新和创造力。参观由纸板制成的大教堂,或由托盘制成的展馆,每周大部分时间都会举办活动。 这个城市拥有新的和多样化的餐馆、咖啡馆、酒吧和夜总会。

当然,基督城的标志性活动仍然是最受欢迎的活动,彰显其古老的英式魅力。 参观令人惊叹的植物园,在雅芳河上享受轻松的平底船,并乘坐历史悠久的电车。

Hotel : Hotel Cotswold 或同级
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基督城 (出境)

您的安排今天结束。 酒店退房时间为上午 1000 点。

您租来的汽车应在第一天取车的同一时间还车,以免产生任何额外费用。 租车“天数”基于 24 小时租用。

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Trip Inclusive
  • 7 nights accommodation: Auckland (1N), Rotorua (2N), Queenstown (2N), Tekapo/Mt Cook (1N) & Chrischurch (1N)
  • 7 days Rental Car, include: Airport pickup/drop off fees, additional authorised driver, unlimited kilometres and basic daily insurance (with zero or reduced excess liability).
  • Admission/Entrance Fee To: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights & Skyline Gondola Ride
  • Half day Tour: Scenic Lake Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
  • Travel Documents
Trip Exclude
  • International and/or Domestic air ticket
  • Personal Expenses
  • All meals, morning and afternoon tea, boat cruises unless specified.
  • Rental car petrol/fuel expenses, car parking expenses, infringement tickets, additional insurance (zero excess/waiver, roadsie assistance), security bond, compulsory accessories ( snow chain, baby seats ) and GPS unit.
  • Travel Insurance
Trip Mandatory
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Agent Collection Fee 30.00 -
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7 x Breakfast at Standard hotel 682.00 -
General Terms
  • Rates quoted are subject to change without prior notice and/or upon hotel confirmation. This may be due to any special event and any immediate room surcharges implied by the hotel.
  • The above itinerary is for reference only and visiting sequence may be different, and is subject to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
  • Hotel rooms and rental car are subject to availability.
  • No refunds are given for any unused portion of this package or during tour.
  • No bookings are accepted less than 30 working days prior to departure.
  • 12fly of Malaysian Harmony shall not be liable for any loses or expenses incurred due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes or any other causes beyond its control, such losses and expenses shall be borne by the clients.
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Payment Terms
  • Deposit for this package is minimum MYR 1000.00 per person.
Package Remarks
  • General travel period: May 2024 until April 2025 (Travel must be completed by 30 April 2025).
  • Additional nights can be added at any point in the tour
  • All tours can be taken in reverse
  • A fee of MYR 300.00 per service per file will be imposed for any amendment made after booking confirmed.
  • Driver's Licence - a valid driver's licence (original copy) for each driver must be provided when collecting the rental car. This licence must be in English. If the licence (original copy) is not in English, a certified International Driver's Licence may be used with the original driver's licence. No copies or non-official documents will be accepted.
  • Credit Card - Only an authorised bank credit card, embossed with the card number and owner's name will be accepted to rent a vehicle. The credit card must be in the name of the principal driver. No other type of card or cash is accepted (eg debit or money cards).
  • All drivers must be 25years old or above to drive a rental car. For some car categories, you may be allowed to drive when aged 21-25yrs however a 'Young Driver Surcharge' and conditions will apply.
  • In most cities, there is a charge for parking (including overnight) and this is not included in the itinerary package. You are responsible to settle payment for all parking charges while in New Zealand.
  • At vehicle collection you will receive a copy of Rental Car's Terms & Conditions of car hire. These include revelent insurance details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
  • Rates for children are available on application.
  • Notice In Winter : All rentals car during May to October must have snow chains ready in the car in case of sudden snowfalls
  • Surcharges apply on special events. Surcharge will be advise once accommodation is confirm.
  • Please ask for prices on extra night accommodation, extra activities and extra child.

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