Tour Inclusions
- Auckland - city sights tour
- Bay of Islands - Guided Tour of Waitangi Treaty House and grounds
- Bay of Islands - Cape Brett Bay of Islands Cruise
- Bay of Islands - Matakohe Kauri Museum
- Christchurch - city sights tour
- Cromwell
- Dunedin - Olveston House & Traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony
- Dunedin - Larnach Castle
- Dunedin - city sights tour
- Fox or Franz Josef Glacier
- Greymouth - Greenstone (Jade) Factory
- Huka Falls
- Interislander Ferry Cruise
- Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd
- Milford Sound
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Montana Winery visit with tasting and afternoon tea
- Mt Cook Region
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Queenstown - spectacular Southern Lakes Region
- Queenstown - Dinner at Skyline Restaurant
- Rotorua - Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Rotorua - Agrodome
- Rotorua - Rainbow Springs
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride
- Shantytown with gold panning
- Wanaka
- Westland and Fiordland National Parks
- Wellington - city sights tour
Meals
- 16 Breakfasts (B)
- 12 Dinners (D)
Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions
- Quality Twin Share Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport
- Driver Guide
- Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
- Meet & Greet and Airport Transfers
- Travel Kit including travel bag, ticket wallet, maps and itinerary
| 1 | Arrive Christchurch Welcome to Christchurch and New Zealand! We will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel. |
 ACCOMMODATION: All Seasons, Christchurch |
| 2 (B) (D) | Christchurch – Mt Cook – Omarama |
 ACCOMMODATION: Country Time Hotel |
| 3 (B) (D) | Omarama – Dunedin As your New Zealand holiday continues, follow the beautiful braided Waitaki River east, passing Benmore and Avemore hydro lakes before reaching the Pacific Ocean at Historic Oamaru. En route visit Moeraki Boulders, marvelling at the huge spherical stones, found strewn along a stretch of Koekohe Beach near Moeraki. An early arrival into Dunedin, "The Edinburgh of the South" allows you plenty of time to explore this nature lover's playground. Take the opportunity to experience an optional tour. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Kingsgate Hotel |
| 4 (B) (D) | Dunedin – Lake Manapouri – Te Anau Travel the peninsula before embarking on Dunedin's famous Lanarch Castle and Gardens, and then cross rich farmlands to Gore and Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri (time and weather permitting) before arriving at the shores of Lake Te Anau. A optional choice tonight is the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, you take a short cruise before exploring this natural wonder. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Kingsgate Hotel |
| 5 (B) | Te Anau – Milford Sound – Queenstown Follow the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys, pass through the Homer Tunnel and descend into the Cleddau Valley to reach majestic Milford Sound, dominated by Mitre Peak. A launch cruise takes you to the open sea and the Bowen and Stirling Falls. Return to Te Anau and on to Mossburn, then skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant, where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed. |
ACCOMMODATION: Aspen Tanoa (2 nights) |
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Queenstown A day to explore the delights of this alpine resort at your leisure. Your Coach Captain will happily advise on the many sightseeing activities available. We recommend the world famous Shotover Jet boat ride, take a Gondola to the Skyline high above, a tour to the gold mining area of Skippers Canyon or for the adventurous – white water rafting. Alternatively browse in the many shops and galleries. |
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| 7 (B) (D) |
Queenstown – Wanaka Head back in time as you travel through areas steeped in fascinating history relating to early settlement and the gold mining era. First stop Arrowtown, then travel pass picturesque Lake Hayes and pay old Cromwell a visit before arriving at Lake Wanaka, a picture postcard resort on the lakes edge with a spectacular mountain backdrop. This afternoon is at your leisure and we recommend if the weather is good you take a cruise on the lake or a walk around, your coach captain will be there to assist with optional activities. |
ACCOMMODATION: Wanaka Hotel |
| 8 (B) (D) |
Wanaka – Hokitika Today takes you to Lake Hawea and the upper reaches of Lake Wanaka to Makarora into Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Drive north along the coast to the glacier region. (Upon arrival into Fox Glacier there is opportunity to take an optional helicopter flight over the glaciers). Continuing north, you visit a Greenstone (Jade) factory where you can see craftsmen cutting and polishing giant boulders to create fine jewellery. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Beachfront Hotel |
| 9 (B) (D) | Hokitika – St Arnaud |
ACCOMMODATION: Alpine Lodge |
| 10 (B) (D) | St Arnaud– Picton – Wellington Drive to Picton to board the Interislander Ferry. Sail through Queen Charlotte Sound, cross Cook Strait and into Wellington Harbour. A city tour will incorporate the summit of Mt Victoria, the Houses of Parliament & distinctive "Beehive", Wellington Cathedral, the city centre and Oriental Bay and then there is time to explore the city yourself. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Ibis Hotel |
| 11 (B) (D) | Wellington – Taupo – Rotorua Drive to Paekakariki with views of Kapiti Island and on a clear day, the South Island. Continue through the towns of Levin and Foxton to Bulls then cross rolling farmland to the central North Island National Park, dominated by the volcanic Mt Ruapehu. Follow the Desert Road to Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, famous for trout fishing. Stop at Huka Falls skirting massive pine forests to reach Rotorua, centre of Maori culture. Tonight dine at your leisure as Rotorua has an array of choice to dine at. |
ACCOMMODATION: Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua (2 nights) |
| 12 (B) (D) | Rotorua Begin with a visit to the Agrodome to see New Zealand's various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration, then this afternoon you have free time for optional activities before tonight's visit to a Authentic Maori village and hangi (meal), followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. |
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| 13 (B) (D) | Rotorua – Waitomo – Hamilton Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the Waikato region, noted for dairy farming and world famous horse studs. At Waitomo a guide will escort your group underground to the limestone caverns and glow-worm grotto. This afternoon explore Hamilton at your leisure, why not take a stroll through Hamilton gardens or try your luck at the local casino. Your coach captain will help you with optional activities this afternoon. |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Ibis Hamilton Tainu |
| 14 (B) (D) | Hamilton – Bay of Islands Departing Hamilton, you travel alongside the Waikato River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach Auckland. Travel north to the Matakohe Kauri museum. Continue to Paihia, in the Bay of Islands, where we meet our local Maori guide who will provide a comprehensive insight and history of the Bay of Islands before a visit to New Zealand's birthplace, Waitangi. A self guided tour through the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay. |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Paihia (2 nights) |
| 15 (B) | Bay of Islands Optional: Overnight Cruise on the "Ipipiri" a luxury launch, at $155 per person |
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| 16 (B) (D) | Bay of Islands – Auckland A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”. Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and Harbour come into view. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Hotel |
| 17 (B) | Depart Auckland It is time to say farewell to your travelling companions. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport to join your flight home. |
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