Tour Inclusions
- Bay of Islands - Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Bay of Islands - Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
- Christchurch - explore from the Christchurch Tram
- Dinner at Allan Scott Wines
- Dunedin - Larnach Castle NZ's only castle
- Franz Josef Glacier - the magnificent glacier
- Haast Pass
- Huka Falls - the mighty waterfall
- Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd
- Montana Winery - Sample wine and enjoy dinner
- Mt Cook - NZ/s tallest mountain
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
- Queenstown - Free day in New Zealand's adventure capital
- Queenstown - Cruise on the T.S.S. Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station
- Scenic Interislander Cruise
- Rotorua - Lakeland Queen cruise on historic boat with sparkling wine
- Rotorua- Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland with a local Maori guide
- Rotorua - Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- TranzAlpine Train - Discover the beauty of the Southern Alps
- Wellington - Te Papa (New Zealand's National Museum)
Meals
- 17 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B)
- 3 Exciting Highlight Dinner (HD)
- 9 Hotel Dinners (D)
- 1 'You are invited' Lunch (L) (2011 Departures Only)
- Welcome Drink
Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
- Experienced, professional Tour Director
- Luxury coach Driver
- Twin share accommodation with private facilities in quality hotels
- Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
- Airport transfers to/from hotel
- Hotel Porterage
- Travel wallet and map
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Arrive Christchurch On arrival at the hotel the afternoon is free for you to explore the 'Garden City' of Christchurch. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Novotel Christchurch |
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TranzAlpine - Punakaiki Today enjoy a spectacular journey over the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine Train. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where we'll spend the night at our hotel right on the waterfront. |
ACCOMMODATION: Punakaiki Resort |
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(B) (D) |
Punakaiki - Franz Josef Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel or Te Waonui Forest Retreat |
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Franz Josef - Queenstown Our experience list is spectacular today. Get your camera ready as we take in Haast Pass, Thunder Creek falls, a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan. We'll enjoy the tastes of sumptuous stone fruit at Cromwell - the stone fruit capital. Next up, we visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world's richest rivers. A Queenstown orientation tour and group photo finishes our day. Tonight you have the option (own expense) to dine at Skyline Restaurant at Bob's Peak via the Southern Hemisphere's steepest Gondola! And the Kiwi Haka Maori Show will top off a great night out - if you so choose. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel (2 nights) |
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(B) (HD) |
Queenstown Explore Queenstown at your leisure today. You could take an exhilarating jet boat ride or go white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are wine and garden tours. Tonight board the historic steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station where you experience an entertaining sheep shearing demonstration, some friendly Kiwi hospitality and a sumptuous carvery dinner. |
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(B) (D) |
Milford Sound Today is a feast for the senses. Be wowed and awestruck by the beauty of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Keep your camera close by as we see Mirror Lakes, Pop's Lookout, Cleddau Valley, The Chasm, the hand-made Homer Tunnel, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and stunningly photogenic Milford Sound. The Devils Stair Case and Lake Wakatipu pass us by. We take a magical cruise on Milford Sound seeing Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Overnight in pretty Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Distinction Hotel |
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(B) (D) |
Te Anau - Dunedin Today we travel through rich fertile South Otago and enjoy time at leisure to explore charming Dunedin, founded by Scottish settlers. Take a Wildlife Cruise to see Penguins and the Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway - you're free to discover Dunedin however you like. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Southern Cross Hotel |
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(B) (D) |
Dunedin A guided tour of Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens, New Zealand's only authentic castle starts the day. Enjoy some free time in town, before we set off to the white limestone buildings of Oamaru and on to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. |
ACCOMMODATION: MacKenzie Country Inn - Deluxe Rooms |
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(B) |
Mt Cook - Christchurch Be wowed today with the sensational alpine landscape of Mt Cook National Park. A total scenic highlight, you may wish to see Mt Cook from above by taking an optional scenic flight. Visit Morelea Farm, a typical working sheep farm to discover an authentic taste of New Zealand Country life. You are welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch on their 300 hectare garden and gain an insight into the day to day operation of farm life. Later in the day we’ll continue on to Christchurch. Along the way we’ll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains. On arrival in Christchurch we’ll have a city tour, ride the Christchurch Tram, then you get to discover more of Christchurch for yourself, your way – enjoy. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Novotel Christchurch |
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(B) (HD) |
Kaikoura - Blenheim Between the mountains and the Pacific, we travel the rugged East Coast to the whale watching haven of Kaikoura. Explore it as you wish. Take an optional Scenic Whale Watching flight. On the way to Blenheim, we'll see New Zealand Fur Seals up close at Ohau Point. On arrival we'll have an orientation tour. Tonight we'll enjoy a tasting, tour and dinner at Allan Scott Wines. A family owned and run winery which has developed its own reputation as a Marlborough icon. |
ACCOMMODATION: Chateau Marlborough |
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(B) (D) |
Wellington We join an Interislander Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait, then explore Wellington on a sightseeing tour featuring views from Mount Victoria and free time at Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum. Te Papa allows you to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Maori culture. |
ACCOMMODATION: Novotel Capital |
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(B) (HD) |
Wellington - Rotorua We travel along the Kapiti Coast, past the dairy farms of Manawatu to Tongariro National Park. Here we'll catch sights of spectacular Mt Ruapehu. En route to Taupo and Rotorua, we'll see Lake Taupo and the Huka Falls. A Rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. The Realm of Tane, Hangi and Concert is our cultural highlight this evening. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel, (2 nights) |
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(B) |
Rotorua Sightseeing Sparkling wine and a breakfast cruise on Lake Rotorua onboard the historic Lakeland Queen starts our day followed by an entertaining look at farm life at the Agrodome's Sheep Show. Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This afternoon there is free time for you to relax, explore or join an optional tour. |
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(B) (D) |
Rotorua - Auckland We tour the Glow Worm Grotto and limestone caves at Waitomo Caves. Then trace the gorgeous Waikato River into Auckland for a tour of Mt Eden, Bastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. |
ACCOMMODATION: Stamford Plaza |
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(B) (D) |
Auckland - Bay of Islands We cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, then settle back and take in the amazing scenery of the Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the magnificent Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northernmost city in New Zealand then it's off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Reserve which has great historical importance as this is where New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You will have time to explore the Reserve and take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe and traditional meeting house. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (2 nights) |
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(B) |
Bay of Islands Today is free for you to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands at your own pace - perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach; dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, enjoy a guided sea-kayaking trip or a day of sailing. Tonight is at leisure - why not dine at a local restaurant? |
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Bay of Islands - Auckland This morning take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands - see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes out for marine life. This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland, the City of Sails. |
ACCOMMODATION: Stamford Plaza |
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Depart Auckland You will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. |
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