You will receive a welcome package on arrival which will include a welcome letter, detailed itinerary, vouchers for each service, supplier contact list as well as various brochures of the destinations you will be visiting. This will be available at your first service. 

Enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace. In the afternoon, embark on a family-friendly wildlife adventure with a private guide. Explore Phillip Island’s diverse landscapes, get up close to protected koalas, and observe various bird species. Visit the Nobbies for stunning views and witness the famous Penguin Parade at dusk. Wrap up the day with dinner in Rhyll before returning to Melbourne late at night.

Embark on a scenic journey from Auckland to Rotorua with a private driver guide. Along the way, visit the famous Waitomo Caves known for their glowworms. Explore Footwhistle Cave, the largest cave in Waitomo, and witness a captivating glowworm display. Learn about the cave’s history, discover the remains of the extinct Moa bird, and admire stunning limestone formations. 

Experience a tea tasting with Maori herb kawakawa near the cave’s entrance. This glowworm cave adventure offers a unique and relaxed nature experience. Lunch and entrance fees not included. The transfer takes approximately nine hours, depending on the activities in Waitomo.

Explore Wai-o-Tapu’s geothermal wonders in the morning, including the Lady Knox geyser, and delve into the history of Mount Tarawera’s eruption at Waimangu Thermal Valley. This 4.5-hour tour departs at 8:00 am with a maximum of 15 guests.

In the evening, enjoy a Maori Hangi dinner and cultural concert at Te Puia, where you’ll savor a lavish banquet meal blending traditional Hangi and contemporary cooking techniques. The experience includes storytelling and takes place at Te-Heketanga-a-Rangi, featuring twelve monumental carvings representing Maori deities. A hotel pickup and drop-off are provided.

A privately driven vehicle will transfer you between the airport and your hotel today.

Board a flight in Rotorua with a connection to Queenstown (please note that the flight is not included in the price and must be purchased separately). The approximate flight duration is three hours and 35 minutes.

Upon arrival in Queenstown, meet your driver for a private airport transfer. Consider dining at one of Queenstown’s excellent establishments for dinner, such as Botswana Butchery, Rata, Eichardt’s Bar, or the popular Ferburger for a quick and casual meal.

Today, you will be picked up from your hotel for a journey from Queenstown along the scenic shores of Lake Wakatipu, through rolling countryside to Te Anau. After a short break in Te Anau, continue via the breathtaking Milford Road to Milford Sound. Here, board a vessel capable of hosting up to 150 guests, featuring three viewing decks, for a relaxing cruise of Milford Sound. 

The cruise provides excellent opportunities to appreciate the breathtaking scenery of waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, and wildlife, all while an on-board naturalist guide shares insights into the region. Following the cruise, enjoy a coach transfer to Milford Airport for a twin-engine aircraft flight back to Queenstown (weather permitting). During this 35-minute scenic flight, take in panoramic views of the spectacular alpine scenery as you return to Queenstown.

Queenstown, widely regarded as the world’s adventure capital, offers an array of activities. We can assist in arranging day tours, ranging from jet boat rides to wine tasting. Alternatively, you can enjoy the stunning scenery from your hotel. If you have planned to visit Milford Sound by helicopter or light aircraft, this leisure day allows flexibility to reschedule the flight in case of inclement weather.

A private vehicle will provide a transfer between the airport and your hotel for your departure. Until next time!