Best Of New Zealand Self Drive

Best Of New Zealand Self Drive(FIT-715)

21 Nights / 22 Days

Oceania Countries

Highlights

Paihia : 02 Nights

Cape Rienga 90 Mile Tour
Hole in the Rock Tour

Auckland : 03 Nights

Vector Wero Whitewater Park
War Memorial Museum
Harbour Bridge
Sky Tower (Observation Deck)
Whitianga Town Visit

Rotorua : 03 Nights

Agrodome sheep show
Hobbition Movie set
Te Puia Village tour
Waitomo Glowworm caves
Polynesian Spa

Wellington : 01 Night

Lake Taupo – Huka Falls
Sky Stadium

Abel Tasman : 02 Nights

Abel Tasman coastal Track
Optional – scuba, canyoning

Greymouth : 01 Night

Great Coast Road

Franz Josef : 01 Night

Fox Glacier

Queenstown : 05 Nights

Arrow Town
Bob's Peak Gondola Ride
Luge Ride
Full day Milford Sound tour
Wanaka Puzzling World
Kiwi Bird Park

Twizel : 01 Night

Optional Helicopter Ride

Christchurch : 02 Nights

International Antarctic Center with Hugglund ride & 4D Show
Orientation Tour

Meal : 21 Breakfast

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Auckland – Drive to Paihia (Driving : Auckland – Paihia // Appx 3.30 Hrs // 230 KM)

On Arrival In Auckland- “City of Sail “ Once Cleared Customs & Immigration, Collect Rental Car From Airport Depot. Proceed To Bay Of Islands – Paihia township in the beautiful bay of island which is the “Birth Place Of New Zealand Nation “ . Upon Reaching The Bay Of Islands You Shall Proceed To Check Into The Hotel.

Overnight stay at Paihia Hotel

Car Rentals Includes :

Automatic Toyota Corolla 5 Door hatch. Unlimited Kilometers, Basic Vehicle insurance, Airport Concession Fee, GST 15 %

Car Rental Rate Excludes :

Parking, Fuel, Fines, Ferry Terminal Pick Up Fee, Ferry Transfer, Premium Location Surcharge, 24 Hrs Roadside Assistance, Child Seat, Toll Taxes, Snow Chain And One Way Fees If Any. Car Pick Up / Drop Off Time Must Be Same

Points To Note For Self Drive :

On Self-Drive, Client Will Need To Carry A Valid Credit Card For Bond And Extras To Pick Up Of Rental Car.
Credit Card Must Be Under The Name Of The Customer. Any Third Person Credit Card Will Not Be Accepted.
Customer's Name Must Be Printed On The Credit Card.
Clients Will Need To Carry A Valid Credit Card With Enough Funds For Bond (Cash Bond Will Not Be Acceptable By Rental Car Company), Also Need To Carry Valid Full Driving License (Should Be In Clear English).
Child / Infant Seat Are Not Included & Will Be On Additional Cost

Day 2 : Paihia – Cape Reinga 90 Mile Beach Tour (SIC Basis)

After An American Breakfast at Hotel, We Shall Proceed for Cape Reinga 90 Mile Beach Day Tour Seat in Coach View mighty Kauri trees, travelling along Ninety Mile Beach to the top of New Zealand. Wander out to the lighthouse. Maybe ride the sand sledges, take a swim or dig for shellfish. Late evening Back to Hotel.Overnight Stay At Paihia Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

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Day 3 : Paihia - Hole In The Rock Cruise – Auckland (Driving : Paihia – Auckland // Approx 3.30 Hrs // 230 Km)

After An American Breakfast At Hotel. Check Out And Proceed To Paihia. Enjoy The Views From Catamaran (Cruise) Dolphin Seeker As We Journey Right To The End Of The Cape Brett Peninsula, To The Famous Hole In The Rock On Motukokako Island. Afternoon Drive For Auckland. Overnight Stay At Auckland Hotel

Meal : Breakfast

Day 4 : Full Day Explore Auckland

After An American Breakfast at Hotel, Proceed For Orientation City Tour Of Auckland. Visit like The Harbour Bridge. Auckland’s Harbour Are Filled with Yachts – This Is One Of The Most Popular Places In The World For Sailors! On This Day Enjoy Scenic View Of Auckland From Sky Tower (With Entrance). Then visit War memorial Museum. Pass from Harbour Bridge. Later visit Vector Wero Whitewater Park. Overnight stay at Auckland Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 5 : Auckland - Whitianga Town- Auckland

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Proceed For Whitianga Town. On Arrival At Hot Water Beach So The Self-Dug Thermal Spas Can Be Enjoyed. Here Also Can Enjoy Cathedral Cove Walkway Is Approx. 2.5 Km And Takes You Down To The Sandy Beach. Evening Back To Auckland. Overnight Stay At Auckland Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 6 : Auckland - Matamata - Rotorua (Driving : Auckland - Rotorua//Approx 3.30 Hrs//228 Km)

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Proceed To Matamata. Today The Town’s Main Attraction Comes From The Film Industry After The Alexander Brothers Farm Became The Shire In Peter Jackson Lord Of The Rings Movie Trilogy. Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Discover Middle-Earth On A Picturesque Private Farmland. Visit The Hobbiton Movie Set From The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit Film Trilogy In A Two-Hour Guided Tour. Later Drive To Rotorua By Evening Check In At Hotel. Overnight Stay At Rotorua Hotel

Meal : Breakfast

Day 7 : Rotorua – Waitomo Glowworm Cave – Rotorua

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Visit The Waitomo Glowworm Caves Attraction Is A Cave At Waitomo On The North Island Of New Zealand. It Is Known For Its Population Of Arachnocampa Luminosa, A Glowworm Species Found Exclusively In New Zealand By Afternoon Back To Rotorua. Overnight Stay At Rotorua Hotel

Meal : Breakfast

Day 8 : Rotorua – Te Puia – Agrodome Sheep Show- Polynesian Spa

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Proceed For Visiting The Most Popular Attractions In The Region. Proceed For Agrodrome Sheep Show Must See Stage Show Starring New Zealand’s 19 Sheep Breeds With Shearing And Dog Trials As Well. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve And Te Puia Formerly Known As The Maori Arts And Crafts Institute. A Guided Tour Takes Visitors Through Te Puia Where The Traditional Crafts Of Flax Weaving And Wood Carving Are Passed Down From Generation By Tribal Elders. Enjoy The Tour Of The Thermal Reserve, Viewing The Many Boiling Mud Pools, Hot Springs And Geysers. An Evening You Can Enjoy NZ Famous Polynesian Spa. Overnight Stay At Rotorua Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 9 : Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington (Driving : Rotorua - Wellington//Approx 6 Hrs//455 Km)

After An American Breakfast, Check Out From Hotel And Proceed To Wellington Via Lake Taupo. Enroute Visit Huka Falls & Geo Thermal Power Plant. Arrive Wellington And Check In At Hotel. Evening Chance To Visit Wellington Cricket Stadium (Subject To Time Permit) Overnight Stay At Wellington Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 10 : Wellington To Picton (By Ferry) – Abel Tasman National Park

After An American Breakfast, Check Out And Proceed To Ferry Terminal For Inter-Islander Ferry To Picton (Approx 03:30 Hrs). Drive From Picton To Abel Tasman National Park (Approx 3 Hrs // 200 Kms). Overnight Stay At Abel Tasman National Park.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 11 : Abel Tasman National Park

After An American Breakfast, You Can Do Here Some Adventure Activities Like Canyoning, Scuba Diving. Some Free Time For Explore Tasman Coastal Track. Overnight Stay At Abel Tasman National Park.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 12 : Greymouth To Franz Josef (Driving : Greymouth To Franz Josef //Approx 2.30 Hrs // 175 K.M)

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Drive Towards Fox Glacier, Enjoy Lake Matheson Walk. On Way Visit Jade Stone Factory At Hokitika. Later Drive To Franz Josef. Overnight Stay At Franz Josef Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 13 : Franz Josef To Queenstown (Driving : Franz Josef To Queenstown// Approx 5 Hrs // 350 K.M )

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Checkout And Drive To Queenstown. Welcome To “Adventure Capital Of World “.On Arrival At Queenstown Proceed For Check Into Hotel. Queenstown Hill Offers Spectacular Panoramic Views Over The Town Centre, Lake Wakatipu And The Remarkable Mountain Range. Visit Kawarau Bungee Bridge Enroute To Queenstown. (Jump Optional). Arrive And Check In At Hotel. Evening Try Your Luck In Small Casino Heart Of The City. Overnight Stay At Queenstown Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 14 : Franz Josef To Queenstown (Driving : Franz Josef To Queenstown// Approx 5 Hrs // 350 K.M )

Meal : Breakfast

Day 15 : Queenstown – Bob’s Peak Gondola With Luge Ride– Kiwi Bird Park - Arrow Town.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Proceed For City Orientation Tour And Enjoy Gondola Ride Takes You To Bob's Peak Perched High Above Queenstown. From Here Get The Best Views Over Picturesque Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu And Remarkable Mountains Spread Before You In A Magnificent Panorama. The Ride Up Of 450 Meters Takes You To 790 Meters Above Sea Level Luge Ride - Hurtle Round A Winding Downhill Track Above The Skyline Complex. Then Proceed For Kiwi Bird Park. Here U Can See Kiwi Bird. Later In Evening Visit Arrow Town. The Picturesque Town Retains Its Old World Charm Through Careful Preservation Of Its Colorful History And Colonial Style Remarkable Sweet Shop And The Great Shops And Cafes In The High Street. On Completion Of Your Tour, Returned Back To Queenstown. Overnight Stay At Queenstown Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 16 : Full Day Milford Sound Tour (Driving : One Way Approx 04 Hrs // 288 Kms)

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Early Morning Enjoy Your Journey, Which Will Begin Travelling Along The Edge Of Lake Wakatipu Beneath The Impressive Remarkable Mountains On The Way Through To Te Anau, The Gateway To The Fiordland National Park. After A Short Break At Te Anau We Enter The Fiordland National Park Through The Eglinton Valley Where You Will See Ancient Alpine Beach Forest And The Famous Mirror Lakes. From Here Progress Through The Upper Hollyford Valley To The 1.2 Km Homer Tunnel Which Was Drilled Through Solid Rock. On Exiting The Tunnel You Have Entered The Cleddau Valley And Descend Down To Milford Sound. Board The Waiting Vessel For A One Hour Forty Minute Full Length Cruise Of Milford Sound Out To The Tasman Sea. An Excellent Commentary Is Given During The Cruise And Apart From The Majestic Scenery Of Towering Peaks Jutting Out Of The Sound Itself You Should Also See Sparkling Waterfalls, Fur Seals Lazing On The Rocks, Dolphins Playing In The Ships Wake And Numerous Sea Birds. An Evening Back To Queenstown. Overnight Stay At Queenstown Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 17 : Free Day For Leisure Activity

After An American Breakfast At Hotel. Spend Your Leisure Time @ World’s Capital Of Adventure Activities. You May Opt Below Activities As Per Your Choice.

Shotover Canyon Swing = $215
Hang Gliding From Coronet Peak = $215
Nevis Bungee = $195
Fear Factory Queenstown = $35

Approx Cost In NZD (Subject To Availability)

Overnight Stay At Queenstown Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 18 : Day Trip To Wanaka - Puzzling World

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Day Trip To Wanaka Including Wanaka Puzzling World-Puzzling World Offers The World’s First "3D" Great Maze, Incredible Illusion Rooms, A Puzzle Centre/Café, Large Gift Shop Eccentric Architecture And The Intriguing Challenge, It Is Most Photographed Attraction In Nz. Overnight Stay At Queenstown Hotel

Meal : Breakfast

Day 19 : Queenstown To Twizel (Driving : Queenstown To Twizel //Approx 3 Hrs // 199 km)

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Drive Through Beautiful Scenery And To Mt. Cook Region. The Region Is Renowned For Its Incredibly Clear Starry Nights, Brilliant Sunny Days, And Remarkable Turquoise Blue Lakes, Valleys Of Emerald Green And Snow- Capped Mountains. Shaped By The Giant Forces Of Nature, Massive Glaciers Have Scoured The Land Leaving A Trail Of Lakes And Rivers Across The Landscape. Today You Will See Awesome Mountain Ranges - The Snow Capped Southern Alps Stretching Across The Western Horizon. Overnight Stay At Twizel Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 20 : Twizel – Christchurch (Driving: Twizel – Christchurch Approx 4 Hrs // 285 Km)

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Proceed For Christchurch. Take A Brief Stop At Lake Tekapo To View Church Of Good Shepherd. On Arrival Visit City Orientation Tour Which Includes Cathedral, Botanical Garden And Many More. It’s Most English City Of New Zealand. Overnight Stay At Christchurch Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 21 : Christchurch – International Antarctic Center - Hagglund Ride & 4D Show.

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Visit International Antarctic Centre - One Of New Zealand's Best Tourist Attractions It Provides Visitors Of All Ages With An Interactive, Fun And Exciting Experience Of Antarctica. Also Enjoy Hagglund & 4d Theater. Later See Christchurch Central City Highlights, Including Cathedral Square, Victoria Square, The Avon River, Town Hall, The Floral Clock, Law Courts, Provincial Chambers, Christ's College, Museum, Botanical Gardens, Arts Centre And The Bridge Of Remembrance Mona Vale An Historic Homestead And Gardens. Overnight Stay At Christchurch.

Meal : Breakfast

Day 22 : Back To Home

After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Proceed Christchurch Airport To Drop Off Vehicle At Car Rental Agency’s Location. And Proceed To Check In Counter For Your Flight Back Home. Good Times Need Never End! Relive The High Points Of Your Tour. We Are Confident You Will Join Us Again Sometime Soon.

Meal : Breakfast

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Visa Checklist

Original Passport with old Passport :
- Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel, Passport has been issued within 10 years and validity must not exceed 10 years, No hand written passports will be accepted and at least 2 blank pages
04 recent photograph Each :
- 35*45 mm size, white background, matt finish & 80% face image & not used in previous visa
Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
- 03 years Personal Income Tax Returns with computation of Total Income Page
- 06 months Personal original Bank Statement updated with sufficient balance
- Copy of Investments like (P.P.F., SHARES Demat A/c Statement , F.D. , L.I.C. Surrender value)
National id proof (Pan Card, Aadhar Card, Election Card)
If applicant is Employee :
- Pay Slip (last 6 months)
- Leave sanction letter and N.O.C.
- G.P.F (for Government Employee)
If applicant is Self Employee :
- Business letterhead with sign & stamp & visiting card
- Business Proof (Shop & Establishment, G.S.T., C.S.T., etc.)
- Partnership Deed
- Memorandum of Article
- 03 Years Income Tax Return with computation of Total Income Page
- 06 Months Bank Statement
If applicant is Retired :
- Retirement letter from Employer
- Pension passbook copy
- Provident Funds copy
If applicant is Student :
- Evidence of enrolment at school
- College or University Photo ID Card copy

Note :

Applicants are requested not to give any Original documents except our necessary demand.
We will take 3 to 4 days to prepare visa application to submit at High Commission.
Applicant should not purchase non-refundable tickets or accommodation prior to visa issue. Any such purchases are the sole responsibility of the applicant only. We recommend instead that you lodge your visitor/Tourist application well ahead of your purpose travel date and finalize travel arrangements after visa issue.
Visa issuance is sole responsibility of New Zealand High Commission; Best Voyage is not responsible for any rejection/refusal or delay in visa.
New Zealand High Commission may call applicant for interviewing and ask purpose of visit, available funds and occupation.
All Documents Must in English.

Normal Process Time : 20 working days after submission in New Zealand High Commission.

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 7 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter - Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd)
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More - On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN - AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN - AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN - AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package' Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person' Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An 'Overseas Tour Package' At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Best Voyage Pvt Ltd. The User Understands And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A 'Specified Person', The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking."