Tour Inclusions
- Arrowtown - historic gold mining town
- Auckland - 'City of Sails'
- Christchurch - city sights tour
- Dunedin - city tour
- Fox Glacier - overnight stay
- Haast Pass
- Huka Falls - the mighty waterfall
- Interislander Cruise
- Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd
- Mt Cook - NZ/s tallest mountain
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Picton - sight seeing tour
- Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
- Queenstown - TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Dinner in Historic Homestead
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
- Wellington - Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound
- Wellington - Te Papa (New Zealand’s National Museum)
- Option to enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride and buffet dinner
- TranzAlpine Train
Meals
- 13 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B)
- 1 Exciting Highlight Dinner (HD)
- 9 Hotel Dinners (D)
- Welcome Drink
Optional Tour Activity Time
- Pre Tour in Wellington
- Post Tour in Auckland
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
| 1 (D) |
Arrive Auckland On arrival at the hotel the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Auckland. Perhaps visit the Sky Tower for spectacular views of the harbour and surrounding volcanic hills. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director followed by dinner. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Hotel, Auckland |
| 2 (B) (HD) |
Waitomo Caves Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland, then journey south through the Waikato district to Waitomo. At the Waitomo Caves experience a guided tour and boat ride of the incredible Glow-worm Grotto. This afternoon travel to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi Feast and Concert for an insight into Maori culture at the Tamaki Family Marae. |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Ibis Rotorua (2 nights) |
| 3 (B) |
Rotorua This morning we visit the Agrodome Sheep Show to enjoy an entertaining look at life on a New Zealand farm. The afternoon is ‘Free Time’ for you to take in all the other activities Rotorua has on offer. Our option tonight is The Realm of Tane, a journey through Maori mythology and our story of creation (own expense). Optional: Stay on a FARM with a family Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $75 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality when you spend tonight with a local family on a nearby farm. |
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| 4 (B) (D) |
Wellington En route to Wellington we’ll view the Huka Falls, visit Taupo and drive along the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake. Discover the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu. Travel along the Kapiti Coast into the capital city Wellington, for a city tour with views from Mt Victoria. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Willis Street |
| 5 (B) (D) |
Wellington & Picton A morning of ‘Free Time’ in Wellington, followed by a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. A photo opportunity at Parliament House, then this afternoon we join the inter-island cruise across Cook Strait and into the tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound, before arriving at the pretty fishing village of Picton on the South Island for an orientation tour. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Beachcomber Inn |
| 6 (B) |
Kaikoura & Christchurch En route to Christchurch, we’ll get up close and personal with some New Zealand Fur Seals at Ohau Point, watch whales at Kaikoura, (optional scenic Whale Watching flight), travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast and across the Canterbury Plains. A city tour of Christchurch, the ‘most English city’ outside of England, then it’s ‘Free Time’. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Ibis Christchurch |
| 7 (B) (D) |
Mt Cook Start the day your way – shop, ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax. Later travel over the colourful, patchwork plains of Canterbury. Visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue past Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Time to take an optional scenic flight over this mighty mountain (weather permitting). |
 ACCOMMODATION: Heritage Gateway Hotel |
| 8 (B) (D) |
Dunedin Follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore. From the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam, we travel through Oamaru - which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone, to Dunedin for a city tour. The afternoon is yours to explore Dunedin as you wish - – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Kingsgate Hotel |
| 9 (B) (D) |
Dunedin – Te Anau After a morning of time to yourself and the opportunity to visit historic Larnach Castle we’ll cross rich fertile sheepfilled farming land to the South Island’s biggest lake - Lake Te Anau and the town of Te Anau. Optional Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour tonight. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Kingsgate Hotel |
| 10 (B) (D) |
Milford Sound You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, where you will do a scenic cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Along the way to Queenstown, we’ll see Mirror Lakes, Cleddau valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. At Queenstown we’ll have an orientation tour on arrival and enjoy an Alpine dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights) |
| 11 (B) (HD) |
Queenstown Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital. From wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will keep you occupied and exhilarated. This evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand's oldest steamship, the Queenstown - TSS Earnslaw Cruise, to Walter Peak Station for a carvery and Dinner in the Historic Homestead. An entertaining after-dinner farm show provides a glimpse into high country farm life. Why not join in a sing-a-long on your cruise back to Queenstown. |
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| 12 (B) (D) |
Fox Glacier Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful township steeped in local history. Next is Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea & Lake Wanaka. Travel through Haast Pass which winds its way through Mount Aspiring National Park and dramatic mountain and forest scenery. View Thunder Creek Falls and take a rainforest walk. Continue north along the coastal road to Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier. (optional Fox Glacier scenic flight). |
 ACCOMMODATION: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier |
| 13 (B) (D) |
Fox Glacier – TranzAlpine - Christchurch Visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Travel through Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass to board the TranzAlpine Train, one of the top 6 train journeys in the world. This spectacular journey takes you through the Southern Alps and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening celebrate your holiday at a farewell dinner with your Tour Director and new-found friends. |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Ibis Christchurch |
| 14 (B) |
Depart Christchurch Today is yours, take your time exploring Christchurch – the Garden city – famous for its gardens and being the most english city outside of England. See Hagley Park and the Canterbury Museum – just make the most of it – it’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before we transfer you to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. |
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| This tour in reverse is New Zealand Experience - LCCA. |
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