Sindhi Community New Year in New Zealand
26 December 2026 – 10 January 2027 · 15 days · 14 nights. Christchurch · Kaikoura · Mount Cook · Queenstown · Rotorua · Auckland · Man O' War.
Three tiers. Two gala dinners. Indian and Jain meal planning throughout.
A dedicated Sindhi community departure — three pricing tiers with two gala dinners included in every tier.
All-inclusive · Airfare · Visa · Insurance · Deluxe rooms · All scheduled meals · Mineral water
A community movement, not a package tour
This edition of the New Zealand New Year journey has been arranged specifically for the Sindhi community — built around food comfort, senior-friendly pacing, familiar company and two celebration evenings that anchor the trip. Guests may depart from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai or Ahmedabad using Feelivacation-selected economy-class flights, arriving into Christchurch on 27 December.
Christchurch → Kaikoura → TranzAlpine → Mt Cook → Queenstown → Rotorua → Waitomo → Auckland → Man O' War
Two community gala dinners
Both galas are included in all three tiers and in every FOC land package.
Sindhi New Year Eve Gala · Queenstown
31 December 2026. The centrepiece evening of the journey — community dining, music, games, entertainment and the midnight countdown in Queenstown, with Indian / Jain / pure-vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu planning.
Sindhi Farewell Gala · Auckland
9 January 2027, on the last day of the journey. A closing celebration arranged at a suitable Indian or premium restaurant venue wherever feasible, with community awards, group photographs and farewell moments.
All other dinners across the journey are regular group dinners. Décor, DJ, stage, AV, live entertainment or alcohol are not included unless specifically mentioned in writing.
Three curated ways to travel
Prices per person on deluxe twin/double sharing, inclusive of applicable GST and TCS.
Signature
Community rate · ₹6.35 lakh
- Milford coach & cruise
- 25-minute Mount Cook helicopter
- Queenstown choice activity on 31 December
- Stewart Island not included
- Both Sindhi gala dinners included
Elite
Community rate · ₹7.15 lakh
- Milford Business Class
- 45-minute Mount Cook helicopter
- Stewart Island Fly-Explore-Fly
- Both Sindhi gala dinners included
Ultra Elite
Community rate · ₹8.65 lakh
- Milford Fly-Cruise-Fly
- 55-minute Mount Cook helicopter
- Stewart Island Fly-Explore-Fly
- Both Sindhi gala dinners included
| Journey tier | Price per person | Milford | Mt Cook helicopter | Stewart Island | Gala dinners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | ₹5.81 lakh | Coach & cruise | 25 minutes | Not included | Both included |
| Elite | ₹6.51 lakh | Business Class | 45 minutes | Fly-Explore-Fly | Both included |
| Ultra Elite | ₹7.89 lakh | Fly-Cruise-Fly | 55 minutes | Fly-Explore-Fly | Both included |
Solo and rooming
- All tier prices are per person on deluxe twin/double sharing.
- Single room, triple room, child-with-bed and child-without-bed are quoted separately.
- If a compatible same-gender sharing partner is unavailable by the rooming deadline, the single-occupancy supplement becomes payable.
What the price covers
International and New Zealand domestic economy airfare on designated routing, standard visitor visa fee and assistance, standard travel insurance, deluxe accommodation, scheduled meals, mineral water, transfers, listed activities, both gala dinners and applicable GST and TCS. Preferred airlines, premium cabins, paid seat selection, extra baggage and personalised routing attract supplements.
FOC structure
1 FOC on every 10 paying guests, applicable only on the land package.
| Paying guests | FOC offered | FOC type |
|---|---|---|
| Every 10 paying guests | 1 FOC | Land-only |
| 50 paying guests | 5 FOC | Land-only |
| 70 paying guests | 7 FOC | Land-only |
| 100 paying guests | 10 FOC | Land-only |
FOC includes
FOC means a complimentary land package on twin-sharing basis only.
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
- Meals included in the group package, including both gala dinners
- Sightseeing and transfers included in the group package
- Standard New Zealand ground arrangements
FOC does not include
The following are payable by the FOC guest.
- International airfare
- Domestic airfare (if separately ticketed)
- Airline taxes
- Visa fee
- Insurance
- NZTD / IVL / government charges
- GST / TCS / statutory taxes
- Single supplement
- Room upgrade
- Business class upgrade
- Tier-specific premium activities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Extra baggage
- Private transfers
Stay, cuisine and operating style
A large community departure designed to feel intimate through smaller experience groups and thoughtful dining.
| Destination | Nights | Hotels | Room category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 3 | EVT Stays | Deluxe |
| Queenstown | 4 | Mercure Queenstown Resort / Kamana Lakehouse | Deluxe |
| Rotorua | 4 | Novotel Rotorua Lakeside / EVT Stays | Deluxe |
| Auckland | 3 | Cordis Auckland / M Social Auckland / EVT Stays | Deluxe |
Meal planning
- Indian / Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian meal planning across the journey.
- Wherever suitable and operationally feasible, meals may be arranged at Indian restaurants outside the residential hotel.
- Jain meals are planned without onion, garlic and root vegetables, subject to final guest count and kitchen capability.
- Hot food on activity days: served at the venue, a designated meal halt, before or after the activity, or as a hot packed meal where operationally required.
- Two gala dinners are included — Queenstown on 31 December and Auckland on the last day.
Venue-specific dining rule
Outside food is not permitted at Man O' War, Hobbiton, Te Puia, Milford Business Class and TSS Earnslaw/Walter Peak. At these venues, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be served according to the venue menu. A separate Jain kitchen, separate utensils or zero cross-contact cannot be guaranteed.
A large group without the mass-tour feeling
Guests may be divided into smaller experience pods. Timings, slots and in some cases the order of activities may vary between groups, while every traveller receives the confirmed inclusions of the selected tier. Milford and TSS Earnslaw may be exchanged between 1 and 2 January for operational comfort and supplier capacity.
Rotorua: wellness and fun centre
Each traveller chooses one afternoon activity from Velocity Valley, white-water rafting, Rotorua zipline or ZORB, subject to operator age, weight, mobility and medical requirements. A lower-intensity alternative may be offered where contracted.
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Every day combines premium experiences, included meals and carefully coordinated transfers.
Depart from India
Depart from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai or Ahmedabad on Feelivacation-selected economy-class routings. Travellers may use different airlines and connections according to the departure city. The organised New Zealand journey begins upon arrival in Christchurch.
- International economy airfare included within designated inventory and routing.
- Airline meals and overnight travel according to the confirmed itinerary.
Arrive in Christchurch
Guests may arrive throughout the day and evening. Airport transfers operate according to flight clusters. Daytime arrivals receive lunch, check-in/rest and dinner; evening arrivals receive direct transfer, check-in and a warm community welcome dinner.
- The day is deliberately kept free of fixed sightseeing.
- Early room access remains subject to hotel readiness; luggage storage is arranged when needed.
Kaikoura whale-watching journey
Travel north through Canterbury to Kaikoura for a hot lunch and an afternoon whale-watching cruise, planned around the 2:00 pm operating window. Guests may be divided across confirmed sailing slots.
- Whale watching is subject to sea conditions, weather and operator clearance.
- Coastal refreshments and return to Christchurch for dinner.
TranzAlpine scenic rail journey
A full-day scenic rail experience across the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. The contracted format may be a return rail journey or one rail sector combined with private coach movement, according to group inventory and timetable.
- Reserved group seating and station transfers.
- Included meals/refreshments and dinner after returning to Christchurch.
Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki/Mount Cook
Depart early through the Mackenzie Basin, with a Lake Tekapo stop where timing permits, hot lunch en route and a tier-specific Mount Cook scenic helicopter flight before continuing to Queenstown.
- Signature: 25-minute helicopter flight.
- Elite: 45-minute helicopter flight.
- Ultra Elite: 55-minute helicopter flight.
- Flights are subject to weather, weight-and-balance, aircraft capacity and safety approval.
Queenstown experience day and Sindhi New Year Eve Gala
Signature guests enjoy one confirmed Queenstown choice activity. Elite and Ultra Elite guests undertake the Stewart Island Fly-Explore-Fly experience, subject to aviation and weather conditions. Everyone returns in time to prepare for the community celebration.
- Gala Dinner 1 — Sindhi New Year Eve Gala in Queenstown.
- Indian / Jain / pure-vegetarian and non-vegetarian gala menu planning.
- Music, community games, entertainment and the midnight countdown.
Milford Sound experience
Begin 2027 amid Fiordland scenery. Guests travel in smaller groups according to tier. The schedule may rotate with TSS Earnslaw for operational comfort after the New Year celebration.
- Signature: Milford coach and cruise.
- Elite: Milford Business Class.
- Ultra Elite: Milford Fly-Cruise-Fly.
- All aviation and marine components remain weather-dependent.
TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the heritage TSS Earnslaw and enjoy the contracted Walter Peak experience with venue-provided vegetarian and non-vegetarian dining.
- Outside food is not permitted at this venue.
- Groups may operate in different cruise/dining slots.
Fly to Rotorua, Polynesian Spa and 88Ra
Transfer to Queenstown Airport for the domestic journey to Rotorua, which may include a connection. After check-in and rest, enjoy Polynesian Spa in allocated slots followed by dinner at 88Ra inside the spa complex.
- If a flight delay affects the spa allocation, the experience may move to another Rotorua evening.
Skyline Rotorua, Luge and Te Puia at night
Ride the Skyline Gondola, enjoy Luge rides and dine at Stratosfare. After a rest period, continue to Te Puia for Māori culture, geothermal landscapes, performance and dinner at Pātaka Kai.
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is venue-provided.
- Outside food is not permitted at Te Puia.
Wai-O-Tapu and Rotorua wellness & fun
Explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in the morning, followed by a hot lunch. In the afternoon, select one included Rotorua experience according to eligibility and availability.
- Choose one: Velocity Valley, white-water rafting, Rotorua zipline or ZORB.
- Activities carry age, weight, mobility and medical restrictions.
- A lower-intensity alternative may be offered where contracted.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Travel in allocated groups for a guided Hobbiton experience with venue-provided lunch, followed by leisure time in Rotorua and dinner.
- Outside food is not permitted during the contracted meal experience.
- Dietary needs must be declared in advance; complete allergen separation cannot be guaranteed.
Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo
Depart Rotorua through the Waikato region, visit Waitomo in allocated entry slots, enjoy a hot lunch and continue to Auckland for deluxe-room check-in and dinner.
- Transfers, cave experience and meals are included.
Man O' War signature full-day event
Travel to Waiheke Island for a premium full-day event featuring Man O' War access, welcome experience, games, group engagement, coastal leisure and venue dining.
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian venue dining.
- Outside food is not permitted.
- Marine movement and outdoor elements remain subject to weather.
Auckland city experience and Sindhi Farewell Gala
Enjoy Auckland's waterfront, harbour areas, selected landmarks, lunch, shopping and leisure time before the community's closing celebration.
- Gala Dinner 2 — Sindhi Farewell Gala in Auckland on the last day.
- Arranged at a suitable Indian / premium restaurant venue wherever feasible.
- Community awards, group photographs and closing moments.
Departure or Forgotten World extension
Transfer to Auckland Airport for the return flight to India. Guests choosing the optional Forgotten World experience continue on the separately contracted extension.
- Forgotten World extension: ₹1.45 lakh per person extra.
- Any airline date-change or fare difference outside the contracted extension inventory is additionally payable.
Moments from the route
Photographs and films from Feelivacation's own New Zealand departures.
On film
Inclusions and exclusions
A clear all-inclusive structure with transparent exceptions and supplier-dependent services.
What's included
- Economy-class return international airfare from designated Indian gateways
- New Zealand domestic airfare within the itinerary
- Standard New Zealand visitor visa fee and Feelivacation assistance
- New Zealand Traveller Declaration support
- Standard travel insurance
- Fourteen nights in deluxe rooms on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and all scheduled lunches and dinners
- Indian / Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian meal planning
- Two gala dinners — Queenstown New Year Eve and Auckland farewell
- Mineral water during the tour
- Airport, intercity and activity transfers
- Kaikoura whale watching and TranzAlpine rail journey
- Mount Cook helicopter, Milford and Stewart Island according to tier
- TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak
- Polynesian Spa and dinner at 88Ra
- Skyline Gondola, Luge and Stratosfare lunch
- Te Puia night experience and Pātaka Kai dinner
- Wai-O-Tapu and one Rotorua adventure activity
- Hobbiton, Waitomo, Man O' War access, games and Auckland city tour
- New Zealand ground handling, coaches and tour coordination team
- Applicable GST and TCS
Exclusions
The following are not included in the package price.
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol
- Laundry
- Minibar
- Room service
- Excess baggage
- Optional activities and activities outside the selected tier
- Business class upgrade
- Seat selection (if chargeable)
- Early check-in / late check-out unless mentioned
- Medical expenses
- Forgotten World extension
- Visa reapplication or reconsideration
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Flight inclusion conditions
The package includes economy airfare from one designated Indian gateway on Feelivacation-selected routing and contracted inventory. Supplements apply for a preferred airline, shorter/different connection, premium cabin, specific seat, extra baggage, another departure city, different dates, stopovers or bookings made after the included fare inventory is exhausted. Airline schedules, routings, aircraft and connection points may change.
Payment, cancellation and refund terms
Supplier-backed terms designed for a peak-season community movement.
Payment schedule
| Stage | Due date / trigger |
|---|---|
| Booking confirmation | At confirmation |
| Second payment | Within 15 days / before hotel-airline contracting |
| Third payment | On or before 10 September 2026 |
| Final payment | On or before 25 September 2026 |
No inventory has been locked until payment is received.
Hotels, airline seats, activities and meal venues remain unconfirmed and subject to availability until funds are credited.
Cancellation charges
| Cancellation received | Charge |
|---|---|
| From confirmation to 31 August 2026 | 35% of total package price |
| 1–30 September 2026 | 60% |
| 1–30 October 2026 | 85% |
| From 31 October 2026 onward | 100% |
| No-show, denied boarding or early departure | 100% |
Important payment clauses
- Booking confirmation: The booking will be considered confirmed only after receipt of the first payment and written confirmation from the organising committee.
- Supplier blocking: Hotel rooms, airline seats, activities and meal venues are subject to availability and will be blocked only after receipt of required deposits and supplier confirmation.
- Non-refundable component: Once supplier deposits are paid, the corresponding amount becomes non-refundable as per airline, hotel, activity and ground supplier policies.
- Final payment deadline: Full payment must be completed on or before 25 September 2026 to protect airline, hotel and activity confirmations for peak-season New Zealand travel.
- FOC release: FOC benefits will be released only after the final paying guest count is confirmed and all payments for paying guests are received.
- Price validity: The price is valid subject to current airline inventory, hotel availability, activity availability, tax structure and exchange assumptions. Any major change in airfare, taxes, exchange rate or supplier availability may affect final pricing before contracting.
- Refunds: Any recoverable supplier refund is passed to the traveller only after it is actually received by Feelivacation, and is completed within 30 working days of receipt.
Terms & conditions
Please read these carefully. They form part of the commercial proposal.
Inventory & Confirmation
Rooms and services are subject to availability at the time of written confirmation and deposit payment. Final confirmation will be issued only after hotel, airline and supplier blocks are contracted.
First Allocation
The first confirmed allocation is limited. Additional guests will be accepted subject to second room block / split-hotel confirmation.
Price Validity
The quoted price is valid for a limited confirmation window and is based on current airline, hotel, activity, tax and exchange-rate assumptions. Any major change in airfare, exchange rate, taxes or hotel inventory may affect the final price.
Currency
The package has been costed at an internal exchange protection rate of ₹57/NZD. Any major currency movement beyond protected limits may require price revision before final contracting.
Meals
Indian, Jain, vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be arranged as per group requirement. Wherever suitable and operationally feasible, meals may be arranged at Indian restaurants outside the residential hotel. Jain meals will be planned without onion, garlic and root vegetables, subject to final guest count and restaurant/hotel capability. Menus may be adjusted based on local kitchen feasibility, group movement timing and supplier capability.
Gala Dinners
Two special gala-style dinners are included: the Sindhi New Year Eve Gala in Queenstown on 31 December 2026 and the Sindhi Farewell Gala in Auckland on the final day. All other dinners are regular group dinners. Décor, DJ, stage, AV, live entertainment or alcohol are not included unless specifically mentioned.
Mineral Water
Daily bottled drinking water during the tour is included. Hotel minibar water, room-service water, sparkling water and extra personal consumption are not included.
Crew / Tour Leader
Feelivacation / ground team representatives will accompany or support the group for coordination, guest assistance and smooth execution. Crew arrangements are for operational support and not personal butler service.
Senior-Friendly Movement
The itinerary will be operated with senior-friendly pacing wherever possible. However, New Zealand involves scenic drives, early starts on select days (especially the Milford day) and weather-dependent movement.
Wheelchair / Mobility Assistance
A dedicated wheelchair or mobility assistant can be arranged if required at ₹2 lakh per assistant. Airfare, accommodation and activity charges for the assistant are extra and payable by the group.
Weather & Activity Conditions
Activities such as Milford Sound, helicopter flights, Stewart Island, geothermal experiences, cruises and scenic drives are subject to weather, safety and supplier operating conditions. In case of cancellation by a supplier, equivalent alternatives or refunds as per supplier policy will apply.
Rooming
Price is based on deluxe twin sharing. Single room, triple room, child-with-bed, child-without-bed and upgrade requests will be charged separately and subject to hotel confirmation.
Visa
Visa approval is at the sole discretion of Immigration New Zealand. Visa fee, documentation support and filing assistance are included as per package terms, but visa approval cannot be guaranteed.
Cancellation
Cancellation charges will depend on airline, hotel, activity and ground supplier policies alongside the published cancellation schedule. Since this is a peak-season group movement, deposits and confirmed blocks may become partially or fully non-refundable as per supplier deadlines.
Additional applicable statutory taxes (GST + TCS) as per prevailing rules. Payment gateway fees applicable on card / UPI transactions. Final commercial terms including payment schedule, name-change and passport-detail deadlines will be shared alongside the formal proposal.
Visa, health, accessibility and operational policies
Every traveller must disclose material information so that flights, meals and activities can be planned safely.
Who this journey is for
A community departure built for families travelling together — with the food comfort, pacing and celebration structure that a Sindhi community group expects.
Sindhi families
- Multigenerational pacing with senior-friendly movement and rest windows.
- Familiar food comfort across the route, including Indian restaurant meals wherever feasible.
- Two gala evenings that bring the whole community together.
Community committees
- Clear FOC structure of 1 complimentary land package on every 10 paying guests.
- Transparent payment stages and supplier-backed terms.
- Single point of coordination for the entire group movement.
Food-conscious travellers
- Indian, Jain and pure-vegetarian planning across the journey.
- Hot food on activity days wherever operationally practical.
- Venue-provided dining only where outside food is not permitted.
Wellness patrons
- Rotorua geothermal experiences and Polynesian Spa provide a restorative pause.
- The tour mixes scenic movement with recovery, comfort and curated dining.
- It suits travellers who want both rejuvenation and discovery.
Adventure people
- Mt Cook helicopter flights, Milford, Stewart Island and Rotorua choices add thrill.
- Guests can choose from rafting, zipline, ZORB or Velocity Valley experiences.
- The itinerary stays premium without becoming predictable.
Senior citizens
- Smaller experience pods feel more manageable than a mass tour.
- A complete support structure reduces effort and uncertainty.
- The journey offers comfort, beauty and pace without losing depth.
Traveller voices
Real guests, real stories, real reasons to trust Feelivacation.
We are back to Bangalore after a great NZ vacation of two weeks. Initially we were skeptical about working with a new travel agency… It worked out a very good decision, and we had one of the best vacations — the support from each of you was fantastic right from booking / visa / fine tuning the agenda.
My New Zealand trip was amazing. I took their rail tour of 17 days which took me to hidden gems of New Zealand.
Earlier I was very susceptible about such high-class offerings which even established names were not giving. However, I took a chance and it was one of the best experiences of my life.
It was just great.
Plan the community presentation
Our advisory team will walk your committee through the three tiers, gala planning, meal arrangements and FOC structure before commercial terms.
Booking checklist
- Select Signature, Elite or Ultra Elite journey tier for each traveller.
- Share passport copies and departure city for each traveller.
- Complete dietary, allergy, health and accessibility declarations.
- Confirm the paying guest count so FOC entitlement can be calculated.
- Pay the booking confirmation amount and sign the booking terms.
- Complete full payment on or before 25 September 2026.
Feelivacation Travel & Wellness Pvt. Ltd.
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Community rates: Signature ₹5.81 lakh | Elite ₹6.51 lakh | Ultra Elite ₹7.89 lakh — per person on deluxe twin/double sharing, inclusive of GST and TCS. 1 FOC on every 10 paying guests on the land package.
This document is a tour proposal and forms part of the booking terms when accepted. Final services remain subject to payment, airline and supplier confirmation, visa approval, weather, safety and force-majeure conditions. Errors and omissions excepted.
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