Have you been to New Zealand yet?

I haven’t, so I’m really looking forward to this trip. Chan Brothers has launched an exclusive tour package- entirely different from the ones you can find in the market presently. It’s tailored for adventurous people like you and me. If you want to see more than sheep, sheep, sheep, you should probably get ready to sign up.

If it’s of some marketing value, you’ll be travelling with not one, but THREE award winning Radio DJs! Hahahaha. Right, you know what award I picked up. My fellow holidaymakers are Vernon A and Justin Ang aka THE MUTTONS from 987FM aka winners of Best Radio Show at the recently concluded Singapore Radio Awards.

Like I said, I’ve not been to NZ before, so I would have to lift information from Wikipedia.

The Auckland Sky Tower is 328 metres tall, making it the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, and the 14th tallest member of the World Federation of Great Towers. Due to its shape and height, especially when compared to the next tallest buildings, it has become an iconic structure in Auckland’s skyline.

We’ll be spending a couple of nights in the hotel there. From what I read, there’s the obligatory observation deck for you to get a bird’s eye view of the city that has been named the 4th best place to live in the world. There’s a revolving restaurant where we’ll be having a seafood feast, and there’s a casino where you don’t have to pay $100 levies.

I don’t care if anyone call me names. I’m definitely NOT going to jump from the Sky Tower. No, I don’t want to experience free falling at 85km/h. Please go ahead, and I will cheer for you yeah? Hahaha.

DAY 1 SINGAPORE – AUCKLAND
(Meals on Board)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Auckland.

DAY 2 AUCKLAND
(Chinese Lunch)
Upon arrival, embark on a city tour through this cosmopolitan “City of Sails”. Ascend to the summit of Mt Eden for a bird’s eye view of the city to fully appreciate its unique setting. Stop to admire the best views of Auckland Harbour Bridge, one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks. Thereafter, behold the Victorian buildings at charming Parnell Village.

DAY 3 AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA
(Breakfast/Chinese Dinner)
Explore the breathtaking interiors of the Waitomo Caves. Board a boat and journey deep into the depths of these limestone caves until you reach the silence of the glowworm grotto es . Later, visit the Shearing Shed, where you will be able to see fluffy and cuddly Angora rabbits being shorn for their highly prized fur. Make your way to Te Puia, where you will encounter a natural wonderland of bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers and steaming hot springs in Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Later, learn about the inimitable Maori culture at NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

DAY 4 ROTORUA – TAUPO – ROTORUA
(Breakfast/Prawn Lunch)
Head towards Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Visit the thundering waters of the magnificent Huka Falls, regarded as one of New Zealand’s most impressive waterfalls. You can go for an optional jet-boating adventure or bungy jumping at your own expense. At HukaPrawn Park, go for a hatchery tour where more than one billion prawn babies are born every year. Hand feed the baby prawnsin the nursery. Then, soak your feet in the geothermal foot bath and don’t forget to indulge in a spot of Hook-a-prawn fishing. End the day the perfect way with a soak in the mineral pools of Polynesian Spa.

DAY 5 ROTORUA – TE PUKE – ROTORUA
(Champagne Breakfast/Buffet Lunch/Hangi Feast)
Take a gondola ride to admire the surrounding panoramic views as you ascend to the top of Mt Ngongotaha. Indulge in an exclusive champagne breakfast amidst the beautiful views of Rotorua at Skyline Skyrides.Next, experience an exhilarating ride on the Luge. The Luge is a fun-filled 1-kilometre-long gravity ride on a cart, which suits all ages. Later, stroll through the beautiful Rainbow Springs, home to thousands of trout and native birds. Meet the most popular New Zealand icon, the kiwi bird here. Thereafter, journey towards Te Puke to visit Kiwi360, a kiwi fruit orchard. Hop onboard one of the Kiwi Karts and take a guided tour through the orchard. This evening, enjoy the ultimate Rotorua experience, the traditional Hangi Feast, where the food is cooked in steam boxes and a hot water pool. Enjoy a Maori Concert during dinner.

DAY 6 ROTORUA – MATAMATA – AUCKLAND
(Breakfast/Western Lunch/Seafood Dinner)
Travel to Matamata to experience the Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tour where “The Lord of the Rings” was filmed. See the remnants of the original Hobbiton village and be awed by the picturesque New Zealand farmland. See why the large pine tree by the lake and the surrounding rolling farmland provided the perfect setting for the movie. You will also witness sheep shearing, hand-feed sheep and watch the antics of the working dogs. At Auckland’s Sky Tower, the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand, you can enjoy breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction. Enjoy a seafood feast at The Observatory Restaurant.

DAY 7 AUCKLAND – SINGAPORE
(Breakfast/Meals on Board)
If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.