Tour Inclusions
- Interislander Cruise
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Mt Cook - NZ/s tallest mountain
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Rainbow Springs Nature Park
- Rotorua - Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland
- Queenstown - Skyline Gondola
- TranzCoastal Train Journey
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
Meals
- None included in the price. Breakfasts are optional.
Independant Touring Standard Inclusions
- 8 Nights Quality Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport & Hotel Transfers
- Daily Departures
| 1 | Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua From Auckland travel past the Bombay Hills which signal the end of sprawling city as the lush Waikato pasturelands take you past Hamilton and on to Waitomo caves for a subterranean boat ride under an eerie canopy of glow worm lights. On across the Waikato and the Mamaku Hills to fiery Rotorua. Tonight we enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert, a quintessential New Zealand experience. 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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At Rotorua 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. 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 is free and there are many activities to attract you. |
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Rotorua - Wellington Drive south through exotic forests, past Wairakei's permanent mantle of steam, then to Lake Taupo. The ominous peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu watch over our drive to Waiouru, drop down to the fertile Manawatu plains, past coastal horticultural farms, and rocky seascapes to Wellington. Stay 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 - Christchurch Catch the ferries across Cook Strait and through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Board the TranzCoastal Train to edge down a narrow coastal strip where the surf pounds the rugged Kaikora Ranges. Cross the dry North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch where you will overnight. As you will arrive in the evening, consider adding an extra day to explore our most 'English' city. |
 Accommodation:Gold: The Heritage Hotel Silver: Copthorne Central Hotel Bronze: Ibis Hotel Motel: Motel Studio |
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Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown Cross the manicured Canterbury Plains, over Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo, home of the Church of the Good Shepherd. The tussocky plains of the Mackenzie Country lie before you as you head towards Mt Cook village in the heart of the Southern Alps. You have a brief stop here for optional flightseeing or lunch (not included). Follow the southern Alps southward through the Lindis Pass and Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown, where you will stay 3 nights. |
 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 takes you alongside Lake Wakatipu to Kingston then onto Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Travel through the Fiordland National Park, passing the Mirror Lakes, The Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Canyon. A cruise on Milford Sound beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included. Then you climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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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. We have included the Skyline Gondola ride in your tour package. Overnight in Queenstown. |
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Queenstown - Glaciers Travel to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lake district to the Haast Pass. As you travel into the remote Westland region, you may like to take a jetboat ride. Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you travel north towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to the viewing platform to see one of these massive rivers of ice. Overnight at Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers. |
Accommodation: Gold: Te Weheka Inn Silver: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Bronze: Heartland Glacier Country Motel: Motel Studio |
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Glaciers - Christchurch Travel North past Hokitika, where you can see jade carvers at work, to Greymouth. Here you board the renowned TranzAlpine Train and travel through the lengthy Otira Tunnel, over Arthur’s Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch once more. Arrive at approximately 6:15pm. |
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