Tour Inclusions
- RAIL INCLUSIONS
- Gabriel Train
- The Overlander Train (Days 2 & 4)
- Silverstream Vintage Railway
- TranzCoastal Train Journey
- Taieri Gorge Railway
- TranzAlpine Train
- The Shantytown Express
- Bay of Islands - Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Bay of Islands - Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
- Christchurch- explore from the Christchurch Tram
- Dunedin - Larnach Castle NZ's only castle
- Franz Josef Glacier - the magnificent glacier
- Haast Pass
- Huka Falls - the mighty waterfall
- Montana Winery - Sample wine and enjoy dinner
- Mt Cook - NZ/s tallest mountain
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Queenstown - Cruise on the T.S.S. Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station
- Rotorua- Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Lakeland Queen cruise on historic boat with sparkling wine
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland with a local Maori guide
- Rotorua - Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Scenic Interislander Cruise
- Wellington - Te Papa (New Zealand’s National Museum)
Meals
- 17 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B)
- 2 Exciting Highlight Dinner (HD)
- 9 Hotel Dinners (D)
- 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
| 1 | Arrive Auckland After we meet and transfer you from the airport, settle into your hotel, then see Auckland your way. Perhaps you would like to visit Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarltons or the Sky Tower? Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Hotel |
| 2 (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. Visit historic Kawakawa, the Train Town, one of the few towns in the world with a railway track running through the middle of the main street, for a nostalgic look at the Gabriel Train. Then it’s off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. Explore Urupukapuka Island on your return to Paihia. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (2 nights) |
| 3 (B) |
Bay of Islands 'Free Time' 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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| 4 (D) |
Bay of Islands - Auckland Visit the historic Maori Waitangi Treaty Reserve. You’ll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland, the City of Sails. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Hotel |
| 5 (B) (HD) |
Auckland – Rotorua This morning we board The Overlander for our journey through the heart of the North Island. Enjoy stunning views of lush farmland and the Waikato River. We join our coach at the farming town of Otorohanga and travel to Waitomo Caves where we experience a guided tour of the Glow-worm Grotto. Then it’s on to Rotorua. On our orientation tour you’ll soak up views of Lake Rotorua. Tonight experience The Realm of Tane and a traditional Maori Hangi feast and Concert. |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Ibis, Rotorua (2 nights) |
| 6 (B) |
Rotorua This morning you take time to have an entertaining look at farm life at the Agrodome’s Sheep Show then be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. |
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| 7 (B) (D) |
Rotorua – Wellington This morning visit Taupo and mightly Huka Falls and the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. We board The Overlander at Taumarunui. This afternoon bound for Wellington. Enjoy lush forest, farmland and stunning alpine views as we cross the volcanic plateau of the central North Island. We traverse gorges and sprawling plains, before entering the world famous Raurimu Spiral. |
ACCOMMODATION: Mercure Hotel Wellington (2 nights) |
| 8 (B) |
Wellington |
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| 9 (B) |
Wellington – Christchurch |
ACCOMMODATION: Ibis Hotel Christchurch. |
| 10 (B) (L) (D) |
Mt Cook |
 ACCOMMODATION: MacKenzie Country Inn - Standard Rooms |
| 11 (B) (D) |
Dunedin En route to Dunedin we’ll see the famous white limestone buildings of Oamaru. Join the historic Taieri Gorge Railway- Seasider Train for the spectacular coastal scenery. This afternoon you’ll board your second train journey for the day, the Taieri Gorge Railway for rugged, spectacular scenery only accessible by train. Cross stone work bridge, ride through tunnels and over iron latticework viaducts built in the 1880’s. |
ACCOMMODATION: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin |
| 12 (B) (D) |
Dunedin – Te Anau This morning enjoy a guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle - Larnach Castle and its gardens. Then we head to Te Anau across fertile farming land to the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island. Tonight, if you choose to, you can see the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. |
 ACCOMMODATION: The Village Inn, Te Anau |
| 13 (B) |
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 arrive at Queenstown for an orientation tour and group photo. The dinner option (own expense) tonight is the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak – sensational views over Queenstown and a bonus Kiwi Haka Maori Show, plus you’ll ride the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere just to get there! |
ACCOMMODATION: Heartland Hotel (2 nights) |
| 14 (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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| 15 (B) (D) |
Queenstown - Franz Josef Colourful Arrowtown is our first stop today to discover the rich gold mining history and browse through the delightful shops. See the Kawarau Gorge before stopping in Cromwell for the opportunity to taste fresh stone fruit. Later pass Lake Dunstan, New Zealand's largest man made lake before views Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. Travel over the Haast Pass to the West Coast. View the mighty Thunder Creek falls and take a short bush walk. Enjoy the scenery of the towering mountains and Franz Josef Glacier– the world's most accessible, and still advancing, glacier. |
ACCOMMODATION: Heartland Hotel, Fox Glacier |
| 16 (B) (D) |
Franz Josef – Greymouth Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! Then we depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. It’s on to Punakaiki where we’ll view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. |
 ACCOMMODATION: ?iframe=true" rel="prettyPhoto[iframes]" title="New Zealand iBook 2010">Kingsgate Hotel, Greymouth |
| 17 (B) (D) |
TranzAlpine - Christchurch |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Ibis Christchurch |
| 18 (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, Canterbury Museum, whatever – 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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