Tour Inclusions
- Auckland - city sights tour
- Bay of Islands - Exclusive overnight cruise on Bay of Islands luxury cruise ship 'The Ipipiri'
- Bay of Islands - Waitangi Treaty Grounds, guided tour
- Bay of Islands - Hole in the Rock Cruise
- Bay of Islands - Parry Kauri Park & Kauri Museum, guided tour
- Bay of Islands - Matakohe Kauri Museum
- Christchurch - city sights tour
- Christchurch - Christchurch Tramway
- Dunedin - city sights tour
- Dunedin - Olveston House, Haggis Ceremony & Gift, guided tour
- Dunedin - Larnach Castle guided tour
- Dunedin - Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
- Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
- Glenbrook Vintage Railway
- Huka Falls
- Interislander Ferry Cruise
- Longlands Dairy Farm
- Lakes District Museum
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Queenstown - Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
- Rotorua - Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride,
- Rotorua - Agrodome,
- Rotorua - Paradise Valley Springs
- Rotorua - Thermal mud pools and geysers
- Kapiti Coast - Southwards Car Museum
- Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
- The Kingston Flyer Rail Journey
- The Taieri Gorge Railway
- TranzAlpine Rail Journey
- TranzCoastal Rail Journey
- Wellington city sights tour
Meals
- 18 cooked breakfasts including
- a specialty breakfast at Skyrides Restaurant - Rotorua
- 17 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners:
- Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua,
- Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin,
- Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown,
- Farewell Dinner with wine - Christchurch (Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm)
- 3 lunches including 2 specialty lunches at
- Longlands Dairy Farm - Matamata,
- BBQ Lunch & Kingston Flyer
- 3 delicious morning teas
Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions
- 17 Nights in quality hotel accommodation & hotel porterage
- including SIX x 2 night stays
- 1 night onboard Bay of Islands Cruise
- 4 Scenic cruises
- 5 Rail Journeys
- Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
- Professional Coach Captain
- Personalised "Meet & Greet" on arrival & return airport transfers in New Zealand
- All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
| 1 (D) | Arrive Auckland Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel (flight not included). |
 ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Harbour City |
| 2 (B) (D) | Auckland - Bay of Islands Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. |
ACCOMMODATION: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands |
| 3 (B) (D) | Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise A memorable day lies ahead of you today. After breakfast you are free to explore Paihia before boarding the Great Sights brand new luxurious catamaran for your overnight cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Cruise past spectacular landmarks, such as the Black Rocks and Urupukapuka Island before being anchored at sea for a truly exclusive experience. You will be surrounded by nature, as the warm waters are home to an abundance of marine life such as dolphins, whales, seals and penguins. Tenders will ferry you to nearby islands as you learn of the rich history and ecology associated with this region. At sunset enjoy a buffet of local cuisine before retiring to your King Stateroom that has sea views. |
ACCOMMODATION: Ipipiri Catamaran |
| 4 (B) (D) | Bay of Islands - Auckland After a unique overnight stay, start the day with a leisurely breakfast before you cruise back to Opua Wharf mid-morning. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei, Wellsford and Warkworth to Auckland. Enjoy a short city tour and free time before transferring to your hotel. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Harbour City |
| 5 (B) (L) (D) | Auckland - Rotorua Depart Auckland and travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 12 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside to Longlands Dairy Farm. Enjoy a farm tour followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. This afternoon continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. |
ACCOMMODATION: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms) (2 nights) |
| 6 (B) (D) | Rotorua Today begins with a Gondola ride to Skyrides Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Some free time is available before an afternoon transfer to see the boiling mud pools and the awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. |
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| 7 (B) (D) | Rotorua - Wellington Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway before arriving at the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo where some free time is available to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. This afternoon travel via the Tongariro National Park and see the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro. Visit the Southwards Car Museum, home to the most comprehensive collection of veteran and vintage cars in the southern hemisphere. Afternoon tea will be enjoyed before continuing south along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. |
ACCOMMODATION: James Cook Grand Chancellor (2 nights) |
| 8 (B) (D) | Wellington An extensive city sights tour this morning will highlight Wellington’s tremendous history and culture. This afternoon enjoy free time. You may choose to visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum or consider other options available. |
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| 9 (B) (D) | Wellington - Christchurch This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the TranzCoastal, a truly spectacular rail journey that links the port of Picton to Christchurch and travels through vineyards, salt mountains and river valleys before following the thin wedge of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Ranges. Continue across the farmlands of the Northern Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Durham Street or Heartland Hotel Cotswold |
| 10 (B) | Christchurch This morning enjoy a city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon is free and we have arranged for you to travel on the Christchurch Tramway which is the best way to visit all the "Must See" sights. |
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| 11 (B) (D) | Christchurch - Dunedin Depart Christchurch and travel to The Plains Vintage Railway where you experience a 'K'88 Steam Locomotive in work. View the informative displays and enjoy a delightful morning tea before travelling to Oamaru. Continue to Dunedin for a city sights tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented complete with bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Leisure Lodge (2 nights) |
| 12 (B) (D) | Dunedin Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you enjoy a guided tour. Next visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Return to the city where free time is available before boarding The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. Grand examples of Victorian stonework on bridges and tunnels, plus iron latticework viaducts can be seen along with breathtaking views as you travel to Pukerangi. On return to Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to your hotel. |
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| 13 (B) (D) | Dunedin - Te Anau Travel to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland and visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto before arriving at your hotel. |
ACCOMMODATION: Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms) (2 nights) |
| 14 (B) (L) (D) | Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available. |
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| 15 (B) (D) | Te Anau - Queenstown Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Next visit Gibbston Valley Winery for a unique wine tour experience including tastings with some local cheeses. Continue to Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand's high country cuisine in the Colonel's Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Resort (Lakeview Rooms) (2 nights) |
| 16 (B) | Queenstown at leisure Today is a free day. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Queenstown boasts adventure activities in all forms, from extreme to relaxed exploration. Here you can take a ride on the Shotover Jet, pan for gold, 4WD tours into NZ back country, take a wine trail, fish for trout or take a leisurely stroll through Queenstown's excellent shopping area and alongside the Lake Wakatipu. Your Coach Captain is available to assist in any bookings or advice. The evening is also free. You may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants. |
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| 17 (B) (D) | Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier Depart Queenstown and travel via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier |
| 18 (B) (D) | Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch Travel to Hokitika, famous for its greenstone, then continue to Greymouth where you board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel through lush beech forest, skirt lakes and follow rivers till you climb through the Otira Tunnel to Arthur’s Pass in the centre of the Southern Alps. Descend through spectacular gorges, river valleys and over massive viaducts before completing your journey at Christchurch. This evening enjoy a special farewell dinner including musical entertainment with your new found friends. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Durham Street or Heartland Hotel Cotswold |
| 19 (B) | Depart Christchurch Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. |
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