Serene New Zealand

    Overview

    New Zealand, an Island country full of attractions, beautiful villages, metropolitan cities, native wildlife and forests, jagged mountains and so much more promises an amazing holiday experience.

    Go hiking in the mountains and gaze at the lush greenery and wildlife. Enjoy interacting with birds, penguins, glow-worms and dolphins or go on an adrenaline adventure to see New Zealand on a hot air balloon.

    Your package includes

    • Return airfare in economy class
    • 3 night stay in Auckland
    • 2 night stay in Christchurch
    • 3 night stay in Queenstown
    • Breakfast buffet
    • Full day tour to Waitomo & Rotorua with light lunch
    • Full day tour to Milford Sound
    • Return airport and intercity transfers

    Your nine day holiday

    Day1

    Arrive at the Aukland airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax in the comfort of your hotel. Spend the day exploring your surroundings and visiting the markets nearby. You may also opt to visit the Sky Tower, the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a breath-taking view for more than 80 km in every direction. Stroll over 38mm thick glass floors, learn more about Auckland with live-camera touch screen computers or simply sit enjoy the spectacular view.

    Day2

    After breakfast, spend your day at leisure. Go on an optional full day tour to Waitomo and Rotorua. Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of magical glow worms on the cavern roof. Arrive in Rotorua and go on a farm tour at Agrodome that lies in the heart of a verdant farmland. Witness various entertaining activities related to farm animals like the sheep shearing demonstration, fun sheep auction with bidding and audience participation. Stop at Te Puia, one of New Zealand’s foremost culture venues. Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia (Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley) to see the boiling mud pools and geysers and witness the energetic Maori cultural performance. Before you return to the hotel, visit the Te Puia’s woodcarving and weaving school.

    Day3

    After a scrumptious breakfast, take an optional city tour of Auckland that covers the highlights of the city. Begin your trip at the Harbour Bridge before heading to the central city to visit Queen St and the Auckland Viaduct. Continue to the Auckland Domain, situated on a 62,000 year old volcano to Parnell Village. The historic buildings of Parnell have been transformed to a trendy shopping area featuring many boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Continue your journey along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, in Mission Bay. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park has panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour. The tour then returns to downtown. Go for a quick shopping before you return to your hotel.

    Day4

    After breakfast, check out and head to your flight to Christchurch. Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Christchurch. Check in and spend your day relaxing.

    Day5

    After breakfast check out and head to Queenstown via Mount Cook. Travel through the lush farmland of the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo, where you can see the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd as it stands in solitude next to the vibrant blue waters. Leaving Tekapo, continue to the Southern Alps towards Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's tallest mountain. Travel across the tawny tussock of the Mackenzie Country and the Lake Pukaki to reach Queenstown by evening.

    Day6

    Relish a delicious breakfast take an optional full day Milford Sound Day excursion. Begin your tour at the Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island, continue to the Southern Alps along the Eglington Valley and travel through Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sounds. Then board your scenic cruise and set off to explore the region. Sail across the Tasman Sea, gliding past glacier-scarred rock walls and waterfalls. At the pinnacle of the sound, Mitre Peak rises dramatically from the depths to a height of over 1600 meters above sea levels. Retrace the journey back to Queenstown, before you return to your hotel.

    Day7

    After a delicious breakfast, spend the day at leisure enjoying the scenic beauty or try stimulating adventure activities in the capital of adventure tourism. Try the thrilling jet-boating, heart-stopping bungee jumping or the exciting white-water rafting for an experience like never before.

    Day8

    After breakfast, check out and head to Christchurch. This trip would approximately take 6-7 hours of a scenic drive. On arrival check in and relax.

    Day9

    After sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, check out and head to the airport to board your flight back home with great memories of your trip.

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    Stay options

     

    City Budget Deluxe Luxury
    Auckland Auckland City Hotel or
    similar
    Heritage Hotel or
     similar
    Sky City Grand Hotel or
    similar
    Christchurch Heartland Hotel Cotswold
    or similar
    Chateau on the Park
    or similar
    The George Hotel or
     similar
    Queenstown Heartland Hotel
    Queenstown or similar
    Scenic Suites Queenstown
    or similar
    Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and
    Spa or similar

     

    Category Cost per person on
    twin sharing basis
    Cost per child
    with bed
    Cost per child
    without bed
    Budget AED 12,999 AED 10,999 AED 9,499
    Deluxe AED 13,199 AED 11,599 AED 9,599
    Luxury AED 15,099 AED 13,299 AED 10,199

    Terms

    * Prices include return economy fare from Dubai. Prices are quoted per person on a twin-sharing basis in a standard room with inclusions listed above. Prices are valid until 29 February, 2016. Additional options are available upon request. Infant and children rates apply. Blackout dates are applicable. Visa assistance will be provided at an additional cost. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice depending on travel dates and availability.Easy monthly payment plans are available from select participating banks through Musafir Holidays retail outlets and are subject to approval. All photos and videos shown are illustrative. Actual services may differ. Terms apply.

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