Tour Inclusions
- Christchurch to Rotorua Flight
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Rainbow Springs Nature Park
- Rotorua - Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland
- Queenstown - Skyline Gondola
- TranzAlpine Train - Discover the beauty of the Southern Alps
Meals
- None included in the price. Breakfasts are optional.
Independant Touring Standard Inclusions
- 7 Nights Quality Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport & Hotel Transfers
- Daily Departures
| 1 | Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown Depart Christchurch travelling through the Canterbury Plains, over Burkes Pass to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at Hermitage or perhaps a scenic flight. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the Lindis Pass. Journey through the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell and through the Kawarau Gorge with its historic gold mines to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. |
 Accommodation (3nights):Gold: Millennium Hotel Silver: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bronze: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Motel: Motel Studio |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown An early start around the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on Milford Sound. Depart Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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At leisure in Queenstown Today is completely at your leisure to enjoy the many sights of this alpine resort situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. Queenstown offers something for everyone - you can enjoy the quiet beauty and tranquility of this mountain retreat and enjoy several walking trails in the town area. For sheer excitement there is white-water rafting, helicopter rides, the famous jet boats, bungy jumping to pump your adrenalin, and offroad 4WD tours with plenty of river crossings. There are cruises on the lake and a visit to a high country sheep station, and wine tasting tours. You can visit nearby Arrowtown where the main street has been preserved since the 1860's gold rush days and you can try your luck and pan for gold in the adjacent Shotover River. |
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Queenstown - West Coast Glaciers Travel to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lakes district to the Haast Pass. Travel north, through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Time permitting, both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers are worth seeing, but understandably with only one night time is a bit limited, so you might consider staying another night. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
Accommodation: Gold: Te Weheka Inn Silver: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Bronze: Heartland Glacier Country Motel: Motel Studio |
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Glaciers to Christchurch by TranzAlpine Train Travel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Board the renowned TranzAlpine train and travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthur's Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening. Transfer to hotel. Stay 1 night in Christchurch at an Airport location. |
Accommodation: Gold: The Heritage Hotel Silver: Copthorne Central Hotel Bronze: Ibis Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Fly from Christchurch to Rotorua Transfer to airport and fly from Christchurch to Rotorua (flight included). On arrival you'll be transferred to yor accommodationl. Tonight enjoy a some authentic Maori culture with a hangi feast and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Millennium Hotel Rotorua Silver: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Bronze: Kingsgate Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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In Rotorua Rotorua sits calmly atop some remarkable cracks in the earth's crust - sometimes giving the impression that the town is on fire. This morning take a tour of Te Puia to see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal areas. Also see the native and exotic vegetation at Rainbow Springs, which are world renowned for their pools of tame trout. Finally, the Agrodome Farm display features a vital section of New Zealand's agriculture, sheep shearing and a sheep dog display. Your afternoon is free. |
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Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland Travel to the Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue north alongside the Waikato River to Auckland and arrive late afternoon where your journey ends. |
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