Tour Inclusions
- Interislander Cruise
- 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
- TranzCoastal Train Journey
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
- Wellington - City Tour
Meals
- None included in the price. Breakfasts are optional.
Independant Touring Standard Inclusions
- 12 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 - there are many activities to attract you. |
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Rotorua - Wellington Drive south through exotic forests to Wairakei's permanent mantle of steam, then to Lake Taupo. The ominous peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu watch over our drive to Waiouru. Then we drop down to the fertile Manawatu plains, coastal horticultural farms and rocky seascapes to Wellington. Stay 2 nights in Wellington. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Silver: Holiday Inn Wellington Bronze: Kingsgate Hotel Wellington Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Wellington This morning a half day tour of the city will take in the Parliament Buildings and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, panoramic views of the harbour and city from Mt Victoria and a ride on the cable car. This afternoon is free, perhaps to visit Te Papa Museum or the Museum of City and Sea. |
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Wellington - Picton - Christchurch Catch the Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait and through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds to Picton in the South Island. Board the TranzCoastal Train to edge down a narrow coastal strip where the surf pounds the rugged Kaikoura 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 - Glaciers Leaving the city on the TranzAlpine we cross the Canterbury Plains and travel into the mountains. Arthur’s Pass and Otira Tunnel lead to the West Coast. Then by coach along the narrow coastal strip of forest with spectacular mountain backdrops takes us south to glacier country for 2 nights stay. Overnight at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Te Weheka Inn Silver: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Bronze: Heartland Glacier Country Motel: Motel Studio |
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At Fox (or Franz Josef) Glacier A whole day is available for optional excursions on the glacier, for bush walks or simply soak up the beauty of snow-capped mountains contrasting with the deep greens of the native bush. Overnight at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
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Glaciers - Wanaka Dense rain forest contrast with rugged coastal vistas as we plunge deeper into South Westland. As Haast River guides you inland through the Haast Pass, you may like to travel part of the way by jetboat. Cross the past to reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Wanaka. |
Accommodation: Gold: Edgewater Resort Hotel Silver: Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Bronze: Grand Mercure Oakridge Motel: Motel Studio |
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Wanaka - Queenstown |
Accommodation (2nights): Gold: Millennium Hotel Silver: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bronze: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Motel: Motel Studio |
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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 Queenstown. |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau An early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then to Mossburn and Lake Te Anau. Soon you plunge into the beech forests of the beautiful Eglinton Valley then it's on through the Homer Tunnel to the awesome Cleddau Canyon and the steep descent to Milford Sound. A cruise on the Sound to Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak is included. Later today your powerful coach climb back over the divide and returns you to Te Anau. Overnight in Te Anau. |
 Accommodation: Gold: Distinction Te Anau Silver: Distinction Luxmore Hotel Bronze: Kingsgate Te Anau Motel: Motel Studio |
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Te Anau - Dunedin |
 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 - Christchurch Leaving Dunedin, sit back and enjoy the scenery as you drive up the rugged Otago coastline passing Moeraki Beach, resting place of some incredible boulders - giant rocks the size of cars and as symmetrical as pearls. Travel on through Oamaru with its whitestone buildings, Timaru and on past Temuka, home of famous pottery and over braided snow fed rivers reaching Christchurch at approximately 6.40pm. Please note there is no commentary on this leg of the journey. |
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| This tour in reverse is Southern Scenic - tt3289w. |
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