New Zealand Southern Lights

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Overview

  • Duration:11 days 10 nights
  • Tour Type:Group tour
  • Language:English, Gujarati, Hindi
Raw Beauty, Pure Wonder – Witness the Rarest Sights in South New Zealand!
Experience South New Zealand, where nature’s marvels come alive. On Stewart Island, witness the rare Aurora Australis, the mesmerizing southern lights that transform the night sky. In Rotorua, marvel at the Pōhutu Geyser, steaming mud pools, sulphur springs, and meet the iconic Kiwi bird. Descend into the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, where thousands of glowing creatures light up an underground river. Auckland dazzles with panoramic views from the Sky Tower and marine wonders at Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. Queenstown thrills with jet boat rides on the Kawarau River, gondola ascents to Bob’s Peak, and daring bungee jumpers. Cruise the breathtaking Milford Sound, framed by fjords, waterfalls, and glacial lakes. In Wanaka, Puzzling World entertains while Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo glow in turquoise brilliance beside the Church of the Good Shepherd. ATTL ensures every moment is crafted into an unforgettable southern adventure.
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Highlights

  • Stewart Island – One of the best places on Earth to witness the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis)
  • Rakiura Museum – Stewart Island’s heritage hub, offering a clear window into the island’s rich history, natural environment, and vibrant community.
  • Te Puia Geothermal Park - Witness bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and powerful geysers in one breathtaking location.
  • Waitomo Glow worm Caves – Known as one of New Zealand's best natural attraction.
  • Milford Sound Cruise - Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
  • Puzzling World, Wanaka - Largest 3D Puzzling cafe.

Itinerary

Day 1

Auckland – Rotorua

Arrive in Auckland - the main gateway to New Zealand. Enjoy scenic road travel to Rotorua. Arrive in Rotorua.

Extra Topping: En-route tea / coffee from Auckland to Rotorua.
  • Dinner

Day 2

Rotorua

Today we visit the Te Puia - a cultural and geothermal attraction which is home to the famous Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a day. It is a must-visit for both natural wonders and rich cultural experiences. Get a chance to experience Mud Pools, Sulphur Springs, Maori Cultural Experiences and see the Kiwi - The National bird of New Zealand. Later we visit the Agro Dome - New Zealand’s largest and best farm experience. See around 19 breeds of sheep and witness a live sheep shearing demonstration. Later visit Government garden - a beautiful public park situated along the edge of Lake Rotorua.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 3

Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland

Visit the Waitomo caves - New Zealand’s world famous tourist attraction and see the Glow Worm Grotto with a Silent water boat ride (subject to operation). Proceed to Auckland. Arrive in Auckland. Visit Kelly Tarlton Underwater World. Free time for shopping in the evening.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 4

Auckland – Queenstown

Auckland city orientation tour includes Harbor Bridge - an eight-lane motorway bridge over the Waitemata Harbour, Queens Street and the Waterfront followed by the visit to Auckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck. Flight to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown – World-renowned for its adventure, Queenstown is home to a huge choice of adrenaline activities.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 5

Queenstown

Visit the Arrowtown museum from inside. See the Bungy Jumping Point. Experience the unique Jet Boat Adventure ride in Kawarau river. Enjoy Gondola ride to Bob Peak to get amazing views of Queenswown.. Evening free to stroll around Queenstown's beautiful waterfront and enjoy shopping.

Extra Topping: Coffee at Bob Peak, Queenstown.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 6

Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown

Proceed to Milford sound - A UNESCO World Heritage site and New Zealand’s most stunning natural attraction.. See the Wakatipu Lake, Te Anau Lake – The largest glacial lake in Southern New Zealand, and Chasm water fall as you experience the most scenic travel through the Fjiord land National Park by Milford Sound Cruise.

Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee at Milford Sound, Te Anau.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 7

Queenstown – Wanaka – Lake Pukaki - Lake Tekapo – Christchurch

Proceed to Wanaka , visit Puzzling World - a main tourist attraction in Wanaka. Its a largest 3D Puzzling cafe where guest could try out & enjoy several puzzles, the octagonal "Hall of Following Faces" with spot-lit hollow mask illusions and many more. En-route enjoy photo stop at Lake Pukaki - a large, glacial-fed lake in New Zealand's South Island, is famous for its stunning turquoise blue color, caused by glacial flour, and its location near Aoraki/Mount Cook. Later take photo stop at Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo gets its intense milky-turquoise colour from the fine rock-flour (ground by glaciers) which is suspended in the water. Later visit the church of the GOOD Shepherd. Proceed to Christchurch.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 8

Christchurch – Invercargill – Bluff – Stewart Island (Rakiura)

Flight to Invercargill. On arrival proceed to Bluff to board a ferry to Stewart Island - New Zealand's third largest island. Stewart Island, being the southernmost inhabited island, is often considered the best spot to see the Southern Lights, also known as the Aurora Australis.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 9

Stewart Island (Rakiura)

Morning visit Rakiura Museum. Later have the most amaizing experience of your lifetime as you ghet a change to catch a glimpse of the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis).

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 10

Stewart Island (Rakiura) – Bluff – Invercargill – Christchurch

Today take a ferry to Bluff. On arrival proceed to Invercargill airport to board the flight for Christchurch. On arrival visit Pop Up Museum, cardboard cathedral & Botanical Gardens along the Avon River.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 11

Christchurch - Departure

Today visit Antarctic center and South Pole Attractions. Later board the flight for your hometown.

  • Breakfast

Includes/Excludes

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
  • All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.
  • Driver Tips and Guide Tips as per the itinerary.
  • City Tax (if applicable) as per the itinerary.
  • Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
  • Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
  • Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
  • Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
  • Porterage(Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
  • Extra stay pre/post tour.
  • Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
  • Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
  • In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horse back, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper etc.
  • Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.
  • Additional extra topping if taken.
  • If any activity/sightseeing done twice.
  • Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
  • Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
  • Any upgradation in the room category or air line class.
  • Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.
  • Extra water bottle charges.
  • Premium seat charges.
  • Medicines required if any.
  • Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Price Includes Column'.

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