09 NIGHTS/10 DAYS
SCENIC NEW ZEALAND - TCNZ
HIGHLIGHTS
• A complete all-inclusive tour at an honest price.
• Maximum sightseeing with minimum travelling time.
• Enjoy daily American breakfast at the hotels.
• Stay at conveniently located hotels.
• Explore the pristine North New Zealand.
• Stay 02 nights in Auckland – The financial capital of New Zealand.
• Enjoy a city tour of Auckland.
• Stay 02 nights in Rotorua – the Thermal City!
• Enjoy a farm visit and sheep show at Agrodome
• An educational and entertaining farm tour with a chance to click photos and hand feed the
animals.
• A chance to savour the taste of Kiwi fruit juice or a New Zealand wine and sweet honey.
•Wander around bubbling mud pools at Te Puia.
• Visit the world famousWaitomo glow-worm caves.
• Spend some time at the breathtaking Hamilton Gardens – New Zealand’s first traditional Maori
Garden.
• Explore the scenic South New Zealand extensively.
• Enjoy 03 fun filled nights in Queenstown – the adventure capital of New Zealand.
• Enjoy the spectacular sights of Queenstown city on a Gondola Ride to Bob’s peak.
• Cruise on the beautiful Milford Sound right up to the Tasman Sea with lunch on board.
• Visit the Puzzling World inWanaka
• Stay 01 night in Twizel
• Travel to picturesque Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog Monument and Church of the
Good Shepherd.
• Drive through the scenic Canterbury Plains to arrive into Christchurch.
• City tour of Christchurch including the beautiful Mona Vale gardens, re-constructed CBD and the
new ‘cardboard’ Cathedral.
• Enjoy Punting on the Avon River.
• Enjoy delicious Indian Jain/ Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners at the finest local Indian
restaurants.
• A relaxed tour with time for shopping.
• Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Indian Thomas Cook Tour Managers travelling
with you on your tour in New Zealand.
DAY 1
Welcome to Auckland - “The city of Sails”
On arrival at Auckland airport, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Thomas Cook
Tour Manager / Local representative outside the baggage hall. Enjoy snacks on arrival. Proceed and
check into your hotel. (Standard Check in time: 1400Hrs). Later the evening is at leisure for you to
explore this city on your own. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel or similar, in Auckland.
DAY 2
Enjoy a city tour of this beautiful and pristine city. Proceed to Rotorua – “The Thermal city”
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and get set for a day of fun as we take you for a
city tour of Auckland Harbour Bridge and waterfront drive. See theWest Haven Marina, theWar
Memorial Museum and drive through the Parnell, onto Bastion Point amongst Auckland’s most
expensive residential area. Enroute enjoy hot lunch at an Indian restaurant. See the view ofWaite
Mata Harbour and beaches that are unmatched. Later proceed to Rotorua via Hamilton Gardens.
With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture and natural hot springs, Rotorua is one of
New Zealand’s most famous destinations. On arrival check into the hotel. Tonight a delicious Indian
dinner awaits you at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Millennium, in Rotorua.
DAY 3
See the sheep shows at Agrodome followed by a farm tour. Enjoy a Maori Cultural Show.
After a delicious breakfast, proceed to Agrodome which will give you a chance to see through the
eyes of a true New Zealand farmer. Witness the Agrodome Sheep Show an exciting and informative
insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture, featuring different breeds of sheep, sheep
shearing, cow milking, lamb feeding and dog demonstrations. Later get an experience of the farms
on your farm tour. Learn about the farming. Opportunity to take photos and hand feed the animals
like sheep, cattle, deer, llamas and alpacas. Visit the kiwifruit orchard and olives groves, get a chance
to taste kiwifruit juice or wine and delicious sweet honey from the farm. After a delicious Indian
lunch visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve where you can wander around the bubbling mud pools and see
the famous ‘Pohutu’ Geyser. Also discover Maori art forms, ancient rituals and traditions, experience
thrilling song and dance at a traditional Maori Cultural show. You also have the chance to indulge in
some adventure activities at Agroventures Adventure Park. You have the chance to choose any 02 of
the adventure activities: Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Swoop Or Shweeb.
Later enjoy an Indian Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Millennium, in Rotorua.
DAY 4
Onto Auckland, en route visit to the beautifulWaitomo Caves and the stunning Hamilton Gardens.
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Auckland. Enroute visit theWaitomo
Caves in the lushWaikato region. Marvel atMother Nature’s light display, as you glide silently
through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worm situated underground along theWaitomo River
and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow-worm lights that make up the Glow-worm Grotto. As you
enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you will immediately experience a serene ambience and be
fascinated and intrigued by tiny glow-worms that light your way. Enjoy Indian lunch. Also enjoy a
stop at the Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand’s first traditional Maori garden. With a stunning
Paradise Garden Collection, you also have a chance to see the Indian Char Bagh Garden right there in
New Zealand. Enjoy delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel or similar, in Auckland.
DAY 5
Onto Queenstown – New Zealand’s adventure capital. Today experience the Gondola ride that
gives you the best view of this city.
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight to
Queenstown. Enjoy Indian Lunch. Today get ready to experience the famous Gondola ride, also a fast
convenient access to the best views in the region, which is reputed to be the steepest lift in the
Southern Hemisphere. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown.
DAY 6
Today we set out for the most spectacular cruise to theMilford Sound.
After an American breakfast, depart from Queenstown and travel via Te Anau through the
aweinspiring
Homer Tunnel and the stunning glacier-carved Eglington Valley, to arrive atMilford Sound.
Enjoy the full-day on an unforgettable Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the
Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy a delicious lunch on board the cruise. Journey into the
untouched paradise of Milford Sound and explore the natural wonders and history surrounding this
deep fiord. Later tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown.
DAY 7
Enjoy a visit to winery Arrowtown. Rest of the day is free.
Enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel. New Zealand is famous for its highly distinctive and
premium quality wines. Take a winery tour in Arrowtown and enjoy the fantastic scenery as you
sample the fine wine. You have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline rush and enjoy activities like
Bungee Jumping, Sky diving, Jet-boating etc. Enjoy Lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure. You have
the chance to feel the adrenaline rush and enjoy Jet-boating. Prepare yourself for the thrill and
excitement of the ultimate Jet Boating experience with world famous Shotover Jet. It’s a unique,
breathtaking white water ride and an adrenaline rush you’ll never forget! It’s an amazing white
water ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, your expert driver puts your ‘Big Red’ Jet
Boat through its paces and skillfully whips it past rocky outcrops, skims around crags and boulders,
and speeds through the dramatic and narrow canyons. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown.
DAY 8
Onto Twizel. En route visit “PuzzlingWorld” atWanaka, Mt Cook.Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley
Winery.
After a delicious breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Twizel. Enroute visit the Puzzling
World atWanaka, a unique attraction specializing in puzzling eccentricity. Offering the world’s first
“modern-styled” GreatMaze, incredible Illusion Rooms, and the most eccentric architecture and
Oddities, this place is a photographer’s delight. EnjoyWine sampling with cheese and crackers. After
an Indian Lunch resume the journey to Mt Cook region. Located in the centre of New Zealand's
South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook Mackenzie is the home to breathtaking landscapes and the kiwi
spirit of adventure. Here you get time for optional flight seeing to view mountain range and Tasman
Glacier. The flight is within the national parks and has access to some of the most iconic landscapes
within New Zealand. Later return to Twizel for a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian restaurant and
overnight stay at Twizel, a town surrounded by the beautiful Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Overnight at Hotel MacKenzie Country or similar, in Twizel.
DAY 9
Get set to drive through one of the most scenic route in New Zealand. City tour of Christchurch.
Today after American breakfast, travel to picturesque Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog
Monument and Church of Good Shepherd. Lake Tekapo is one of the six beautiful lakes in Twizel.
Enjoy Indian lunch enroute. Later continue descending the mountain ranges across Canterbury plains
to the Garden City - Christchurch. Enjoy a city tour that includes the beautiful Mona Vale gardens,
re-constructed CBD and the new ‘cardboard’ Cathedral. Enjoy Punting on the Avon River. Enjoy a
sumptuous Indian Dinner and check into the hotel.
Overnight at Ibis Hotel or similar, in Christchurch
DAY 10
Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
This morning after an American breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, where your
memorable Thomas Cook tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form
and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive
home with pleasant memories of your “Scenic New Zealand” tour.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
Auckland : City tour of Auckland
Rotorua : Enjoy sheep shows at Agrodome
An educational and exciting Farm tour
Wander around bubbling mud pools at Te Puia. Enjoy Maori Cultural show
The world-famousWaitomo glow worm caves
Visit the beautiful Hamilton Gardens
Queenstown : Gondola ride to Bob’s peak
Cruise on the beautiful Milford Sound right upto the Tasman Sea with lunch
Wanaka : Puzzling World
Twizel: Lake Tekapo and see the iconic Sheep Dog Monument and Church of the
Good Shepherd.
Drive through the Canterbury Plains
Christchurch : New ‘cardboard’ Cathedral
City Tour
Enjoy Punting on the Avon River.
ACCOMMODATION
• 01 night accommodation at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel or similar, in Auckland.
• 02 nights accommodation Hotel Novotel / Millennium or similar, in Rotorua.
• 01 night accommodation at Hotel Crowne Plaza / Heritage Hotel Hotel or similar, in Auckland.
• 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Novotel / Crowne Plaza or similar, in Queenstown.
• 01 night accommodation at Hotel Mackenzie or similar at Twizel
• 01 night accommodation at Hotel Ibis or similar, in Christchurch or similar.
MEALS
• Daily American buffet breakfasts at the hotel. (Except on Day of Arrival)
• 08 basic Vegetarian Lunches + 01 Basic Snack.
• 09 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.
NOTE
• It is compulsory to pay a nominal amount of NZD 03 per person / per day as Tips to the guide /
driver for service rendered.
• Porterage of 01 bag per person at the hotels only included.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Single-entry New Zealand Visa.
IMPORTANT
• The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 full-paying passengers travelling together. In
the event that the group size is less than 20 passengers, you will be given an option of travelling on
FIT basis, by paying an additional supplement.
• The tour will be conducted in seat-in-coach basis and there may be a few changes in the itinerary
for group strength of 2-19 adults.
• The services of a Thomas Cook tour manager will be provided with a group of minimum 20 full
paying adults. Our local representatives will be there to assist you in case the above requirement is
not fulfilled.
•When the tour has less than 19 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis.
• There are certain sightseeing which will not be provided when the tour operates on a seat-in-coach
basis.
NOTE
• Taxes as applicable extra.
• A person below 12 years is considered child and above 12 years, an adult.
• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use roll away beds or 2 queen size beds and the room
size may be the same as a double room.
PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION
TWIN/TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD UNDER CHILD
SHARE OCCUPANCY 12 YEARS WITH W/O BED
AN EXTRA BED
Auckland NZD 200 NZD 290 NZD 145 NZD 85
Christchurch NZD 210 NZD 290 NZD 145 NZD 95
(All the above rates are approximate and per person per night inclusive of accommodation and
breakfast.)
DEPARTURE DATES
EX – AUCKLAND
October ’15 : 06, 13, 20, 27
November ‘15 : 03, 10, 17, 24
December ‘15 : 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
January ‘16 : 05, 12, 19, 26
February ‘16 : 02, 09, 16, 23
March ‘16 : 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Note:
• For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will
remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not
have adequate members.
• Surcharges for Diwali / Christmas / New Year / Chinese New Year / Local Events applicable on
certain departures.
OPTIONAL COST
Adult Child
Agroventure Adventure Park (02 Activities) NZD 75 NZD 75
(Option of choosing between: Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Swoop or Shweeb)
Shotover Jet NZD 129 NZD 69
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• The Tour Price doesnot include any Airfare,Visa and Insurance.
The tour cost does not include any P OE charges and passport charges.
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000/-.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks
not in the regular menus provided by us.
• Tips to the guides, hotel waiters, drivers, etc.
• Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary.
• Taxes as applicable.
• Cost of excursions, sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other
than that mentioned in the ‘What your Tour Price Includes’ box.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Meals are pre set and a-la carte is not possible. • Please check on the Australia / New Zealand
Quarantine rules before your departure. • Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during
your stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. • We
reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursions advertised
or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. • For the convenience of our passengers,
we will, sometimes, amend the itinerary. However, all services will remain the same. • There are no
refunds for any services, i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. not utilized on the tour. • In case of any
matches scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, there will be no guided tour and the same will
be viewed from outside. •The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The
same will be informed to the client before the departure. • Taxes as applicable extra.• Due to Trade
Fairs and Conventions in the cities, the hotels may be blocked out more than 02 years in advance. In
view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have
to be altered/amended. • Hotels mentioned are subject to availability. • The Company shall not
accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown
or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement (Management reserves the
right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other
services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause, whatsoever, and all such
losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers. • Certain departure dates will have surcharges
applicable, please contact our local sales office for details. • Standard check-in time for the hotels is
1400hrs while check-out is at 1200hrs. • Thomas Cook will not be liable in any loss or damage of
baggage by the Airline. • Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be
paid in USD out of the BTQ. • Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms & Conditions’.
