The itinerary

This is the summarized itinerary for the trip:
22 Mar Leave New York for flights to Houston and then on to Auckland.
24 Mar Arrive Auckland and transfer to internal flight to Queenstown, South Island.
24 Mar 2018 Transport Queenstown Airport to Chalet Queenstown Hotel.
24 Mar 2018 Accommodation 3 Nights
Chalet Queenstown is a small boutique hotel located 5 minutes walk from the centre of Queenstown.

25 Mar 2018 Destination Queenstown
The alpine resort of Queenstown is exciting and fantastically attractive. It’s the place to source almost any kind of adventure, including bungy, jet boating, horse trekking, rafting and river surfing

26 Mar 2018 Day Tour / Attraction
Milford Sound Coach/ Nature Cruise/Coach ex Queenstown
Our day trip to Milford Sound on board brand new, glass-roofed coaches connecting with spacious, purpose-built catamarans is now a fully seamless experience.

27 Mar 2018 Pick up rental car from GO Rentals, drive to Franz Josef Township.

27 Mar 2018 Accommodation  Rainforest Retreat Hotel
Deep In the heart of West Coast Glacier country, Rainforest Retreat is a rare find, with a range of accommodation set among lush native bush in Franz Josef township.

28 Mar 2018 Day Tour / Attraction Glacier Valley Walk
Experience the Franz Josef Glacier at its most dynamic, with New Zealand’s best hiking guides. A journey of discovery in the Franz Josef Valley is one not to be missed, rain or shine.

28 Mar 2018 Accommodation 1 Night Punakaiki Resort
Situated in Punakaiki between the beachfront and the hills of the Paparoa National Park, and just a stone’s throw away from the famous Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes,...

29 Mar 2018 Accommodation 3 Nights Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Surrounded by well-kept gardens, this hotel is pleasantly positioned ten minutes’ drive from the heart of Nelson.

30 Mar 2018 Day Tour / Attraction The Great Day Out Make the most of our year-round sunshine. Cruise the golden coast and take walk.

31 Mar 2018 Destination Nelson
The Nelson region is known for its year-round sunshine, golden beaches, three national parks, 300-plus working artists and craftspeople, boutique wineries, fresh local produce and seafood,

01 Apr 2018 Take the car on the Interislander Ferry from Picton to Wellington
01 Apr 2018 Accommodation 2 Nights Bolton Hotel (Classic Suite), Wellington
Located in the hub of Wellington’s central business district, yet next to a historic park, Bolton Hotel offers stylish accommodation in a friendly, professional setting.

02 Apr 2018 Day Tour / Attraction - Introducing Te Papa Tour
Join your Te Papa Tongarewa guide at the Te Papa Information Desk at Te Papa Museum, 55 Cable Street, Wellington to commence Introducing Te Papa.

03 Apr 2018 Accommodation 1 Night Chateau Tongariro Hotel (Tongariro Room)
Chateau Tongariro Hotel exudes a timeless elegance, preserving history and tradition.

04 Apr 2018 Accommodation 2 Nights Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (Superior Room)
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside’s central location gives easy access to the café district, city centre and many of Rotorua’s most popular tourist attractions,...

05 Apr 2018 Day Tour / Attraction
Te Puia (Admission including 90 minute tour)
Join your Te Puia guide at Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Hemo Road, Rotorua, to commence a Guided Tour.

06 Apr 2018 Accommodation 2 Nights
 The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour (City View Studio)
Superbly located on the Viaduct Harbour, The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is perfectly positioned to soak up the atmosphere of Auckland and all that the City of Sails has to offer.

06 Apr 2018 Day Tour / Attraction
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Admission
Join your Waitomo Caves tour guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 39 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves Village to commence a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. 

07 Apr 2018 Day Tour / Attraction
Waiheke Island Explorer Tour
Board your Fullers vessel at Pier 2 at the Auckland Ferry Terminal, 99 Quay Street, Auckland to commence a half day Waiheke Island Explorer Tour.

08 Apr 2018 Transport
City Hotel/Wharf/Train to Auckland Airport - one way
Flight from Auckland to Nadi, Fiji
08 Apr 2018 Transport Transfer from Nadi Airport to Sofitel

08 Apr 2018 Accommodation 2 Nights Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa Hotel
Featuring luxurious French touches and style, the 296 guest rooms and suites of Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa face the ocean with either a balcony or terrace to make the most of Fiji’s great climate. Accommodation is a few steps from Sofitel’s spectacular lagoon pool and great bars and restaurants, including award-winning Salt. Guests also have access to Mandara Day Spa sanctuary, kids’ club, water sports centre, gym and Denarau Golf & Racquet Club, with ten tennis courts and an 18-hole championship course.

09 Apr 2018 Custom
At leisure to relax and enjoy your stay at the Sofitel

10 Apr 2018 Transport Transfer from Sofitel to Nadi Airport.
Flight to New York, via Los Angeles.

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