Tour Inclusions
- Akaroa Day Tour
- Blenheim - Wine Tour
- Hawkes Bay - Wine Tour
- Interislander Cruise
- Napier - Guided Art Deco Walk
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Rainbow Springs Nature Park
- Rotorua - Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland
- Queenstown - Wine Tour
- Taupo - Sightseeing
- Taieri Gorge Train
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
Meals
- None included in the price. Breakfasts are optional.
Independant Touring Standard Inclusions
- 13 Nights Quality Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport & Hotel Transfers
- Daily Departures
| 1 | Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua From Auckland travel south through lush Waikato farmland, past Hamilton, to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight we enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert, a quintessential New Zealand experience. Overnight in Rotorua. |
 Accommodation: Gold: Millennium Hotel Rotorua Silver: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Bronze: Kingsgate Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Rotorua - Taupo This morning you will be met at your accommodation for your morning sightseeing tour of this city. Rotorua sits calmly atop some remarkable cracks in the earth's crust - sometimes giving the impression that the town is on fire. This impression is reinforced by the hot mists of Te Puia, roaring geysers and boiling mudpools heated to unbearable temperatures. These contrast with the calm of the marae grounds and the work of the artisans at the Arts and Crafts Institute. Also see the Kiwi House, displaying these rare, native birds. Other highlights on your tour of Rotorua are the native and exotic vegetation at Rainbow Springs, which are world renowned for their pools of tame trout. The Agrodome Farm display features a vital section of New Zealand's agriculture, sheep shearing and a sheep dog display. This afternoon drive south past the steam fields of Wairakei to Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island. Overnight at Taupo. |
Accommodation: Gold: Millennium Manuels Taupo Silver: Suncourt Hotel Bronze: Suncourt Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Taupo – Napier A guided tour will take you to the mighty Huka Falls, Wairakei, the Aratiatia Rapids and the Craters of the Moon. In the afternoon head east across the Rangitaiki Plains to the wine producing region of Hawkes Bay. Stay 2 nights in Napier. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: The County Hotel Silver: Scenic Hotel Te Pania Bronze: Nautilus Napier Motel: Motel Studio |
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Napier Explore the history and architecture of art deco Napier this morning on a guided walk. This afternoon you will join a wine tasting tour visiting a number of boutique and established wineries. |
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Napier – Wellington Travel south through the Manawatu Gorge to Palmerston North and along the rugged Kapiti Coast to our capital city, Wellington. An evening tour takes in Parliament Buildings, Old St Paul’s Cathedral and Mt Victoria. Overnight in Wellington. |
Accommodation: Gold: Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Silver: Holiday Inn Wellington Bronze: Kingsgate Hotel Wellington Motel: Motel Studio |
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Wellington – Picton – Blenheim Cross Cook Strait by ferry through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton and travel on to Blenheim boasting one of the sunniest climates in New Zealand. This town has more than 20 wineries within driving distance of the town - famous worldwide for the Marlborough sauvignon blanc produced in the area. Enjoy your wine tasting tour here. Overnight in Blenheim. |
Accommodation: Gold: Copthorne Hotel Marlborough Silver: Heartland Hotel Marlborough Bronze: Heartland Hotel Marlborough Motel: Motel Studio |
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Blenheim – Kaikoura Continue south to Kaikoura, the road skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Kaikoura hosts New Zealand’s most diverse range of seabirds and creatures and is well know for Whale Watching tours. It is also reknown for it’s seafood, with a festival being an annual event. Overnight in Kaikoura. |
Accommodation: Gold: White Morph Motor Inn Silver: White Morph Motor Inn Bronze: White Morph Motor Inn Motel: Motel Studio |
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Kaikoura to Christchurch Your coach will travel through the Waipara wine producing district and North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch our most ‘English’ city. Stay 2 nights in Christchurch. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: The Heritage Hotel Silver: Copthorne Central Hotel Bronze: Ibis Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Christchurch You will enjoy a full day tour to the settlement of Akaroa, on the Banks Peninsula. Originally settled by the French, Akaroa boasts a myriad of café’s amongst it’s unique French colonial arcitechure. Visit a boutique cheese factory enroute. |
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Christchurch - Dunedin Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". We would recommend a visit to the Cadbury factory or a Speights Brewery Tour. Overnight in Dunedin. Please note there is no commentary on this leg of the journey. |
 Accommodation: Gold: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Silver: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Bronze: 526 George St Boutique Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Dunedin – Taieri Gorge – Queenstown This morning is at your leisure for optional sightseeing. Board the Taieri Gorge Train for a journey through spectacular gorges and over historic viaducts to Pukerangi where you join your coach for the remainder of the journey to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown in the late evening and stay for 3 nights. |
Accommodation (3nights): Gold: Millennium Hotel Silver: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bronze: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Queenstown Today you will be taken on a guided tour of some of the boutique vineyards that have recently developed in this harsh landscape, becoming known for it’s fine Pinot Noir wines. Lunch at a boutique winery is included. |
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At Queenstown Today is at your leisure to enjoy the many sights of Queenstown. This world renowned alpine resort 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. |
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Queenstown – Mt Cook – Christchurch Through the Kawarau Gorge with it’s historic gold mines, then past the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell to the Lindis Pass. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a ski plane flight. Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine to Christchurch where your tour ends at 6.15pm. |
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