Join us for an unforgettable 11-day adventure through New Zealand with our full board, small group tour, led by expert Hindi-speaking guides who know the country inside and out.
With guaranteed monthly departures, and no minimum numbers, Pacific Destinations new Golden Aotearoa Regular Tour is the perfect option to book for your clients.
Our Golden Aotearoa Tour covers all the highlights your clients are looking for in a New Zealand journey. From the serenity of Milford Sound to exhilarating helicopter rides, wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences, this itinerary has it all.
Additionally, we've curated a selection of Indian and local cuisine for your clients to savor throughout the tour.
Kia Ora! Welcome to Auckland.
Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, meet your driver in the arrival hall and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you have the rest of the day free to relax or explore while waiting for the rest of the group to arrive.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Auckland, Standard Room, 1 Night (or similar)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for Waitomo to visit the renowned Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
We’ll travel south from Auckland through the scenic Bombay Hills and the lush Waikato region. Upon reaching Waitomo, embark on a guided tour showcasing over 250 meters of stunning underground landscapes. The highlight is a serene boat ride along the Waitomo River, where thousands of glowworms create a magical light display. After the tour, enjoy a traditional New Zealand barbecue lunch at Roselands Restaurant.
Next, continue your journey to Rotorua and check into your hotel.
In the evening, dine at a local Indian restaurant.
Accommodation: Distinction Rotorua Hotel, Standard Hotel Room, 2 Nights (or similar)
After breakfast, explore Rotorua on a city sightseeing tour, including highlights like Lake Rotorua, Redwood Forest, and Government Gardens.
Visit Te Puia for a comprehensive experience of Māori culture, including a guided tour of the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotowhio Pā, Kiwi Conservation Centre, and Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley. Enjoy a traditional Haka performance and a buffet lunch at Pātaka Kai Restaurant, overlooking the geothermal valley.
Later, experience the interactive Farm Show at Agrodome and enjoy panoramic views of Rotorua from the Skyline Gondola.
Return to your hotel to freshen up, then enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Following breakfast, transfer back to Auckland. En route, enjoy a local lunch before starting your Auckland city tour. Highlights include Queen Street, Westhaven Marina, Harbour Bridge, Waterfront, Mission Bay, Parnell, and Tamaki Drive.
Experience the "All Blacks Experience" to delve into New Zealand’s rugby heritage. Conclude your day with a visit to the Sky Tower for stunning views of the city and its two harbours.
Check into your Auckland accommodation and enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Auckland, Standard Room, 1 Night or similar
After breakfast, transfer to Auckland Domestic Airport for your flight to Christchurch (flight not included).
Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit the International Antarctic Centre. Following this, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then take a brief city tour of Christchurch.
Transfer to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Accommodation: Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Classic (King or 2 Queen), Including Breakfast, 1 Night (or similar)
Start your day with breakfast before traveling by coach along the scenic TranzAlpine Route, offering breathtaking views of New Zealand's rugged West Coast.
Arrive in Hokitika for a local lunch before continuing to Franz Josef Glacier. Check into your hotel to freshen up.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Standard Room - Graham Wing, 1 Night (or similar)
Begin the day with a stunning 20-minute helicopter ride (weather permitting) to view the glaciers up close.
Then, travel to Queenstown, known for its stunning beauty. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to your accommodation.
In the evening, dine at a local Indian restaurant.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront Queenstown, Superior Room, 3 Nights (or similar)
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to Milford Sound, traveling through Fiordland National Park. A boat ride will take you to the Tasman Sea, offering views of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. An international hot buffet lunch is included.
Return to Queenstown by bus (or at additional cost you can return by plane or helicopter, flying over this park of high waterfalls, jungle, coasts, rivers and valleys until you reach the city. This reservation will be made at destination because it is extremely subject to weather conditions.)).
Enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant upon your return.
Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Queenstown. Optional tours are available, please consult your tour leader for recommendations.
After breakfast, depart Queenstown for Christchurch, passing through the picturesque MacKenzie Country. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and, if weather permits, take in the stunning views of Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Continue to Lake Tekapo to visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Arrive in Christchurch, transfer to your accommodation, and enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Accommodation: Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Classic (King or 2 Queens), Including Breakfast, 1 Night (or similar)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure.
