New Zealand Highlights
- Arrowtown - historic gold mining town
- Auckland - 'City of Sails'
- Bay of Islands - Day of leisure
- Bay of Islands - Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
- Christchurch - sight seeing tour
- Dunedin - city tour
- Fox Glacier - overnight stay
- Haast Pass
- Huka Falls - the mighty waterfall
- Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd
- Milford Sound - cruise
- Milford Sound - Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
- Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Agrodome Sheep Show to enjoy an entertaining look at life on a New Zealand farm
- Queenstown - Free day in New Zealand's adventure capital
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
- Wellington - Te Papa (New Zealand’s National Museum)
- Option to enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride and buffet dinner
- Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine Train
- Opportunity to journey on the TranzCoastal train
Meals
- 16 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B)
- 1 Exciting Highlight Dinner (HD)
- 10 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 On arrival at the hotel the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Auckland. Perhaps you would like to visit the Sky Tower? Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. Accommodation: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. |
| 2 (B) (D) |
Auckland – Bay of Islands Depart Auckland and travel along the hibiscus coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes peeled for the marine life. Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of islands (2 nights) |
| 3 (B) (D) |
Bay of Islands 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 each; enjoy a guided sea-kayaking trip or a day of sailing. |
| 4 (B) (D) |
Auckland This morning visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve which is of great historical importance, as this is where New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You will have time to explore the reserve and take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe and Meeting House (Marae). This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Accommodation: Mercure Hotel, Auckland |
| 5 (B) (HD) |
Waitomo Caves Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland, then journey south through the Waikato district to Waitomo. At the Waitomo Caves experience a guided tour and boat ride of the incredible Glow-worm Grotto. Then arrive at Rotorua for an orientation tour, with views of Lake Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and Concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture. Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Rotorua (2 nights) |
| 6 (B) |
Rotorua This morning we visit the Agrodome Sheep Show to enjoy an entertaining look at life on a New Zealand farm. The afternoon is ‘Free Time’ for you to take in all the other activities Rotorua has on offer. Perhaps take in a guided tour accompanied by a local Maori guide and share the beauty and history of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve at Te Puia. Wander amidst pools of boiling mud and geysers of all sizes! |
| 7 (B) (D) |
Wellington En route to Wellington we’llview the Huka Falls, visitTaupo and drive along theshores of New Zealand’slargest lake. Discover the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu. Travel along the Kapiti Coast into the capital city Wellington, for a city tour with views from Mt Victoria. Accommodation: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington |
| 8 (B) (D) |
Wellington & Picton A morning of ‘Free Time’ in Wellington, followed by a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. A photo opportunity at Parliament House, then this afternoon we join the inter-island cruise across Cook Strait and into the tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound, before arriving at the pretty fishing village of Picton on the South Island. Accommodation: Beachcomber Inn, Picton |
| 9 (B) |
Kaikoura & Christchurch En route to Christchurch, we’ll get up close and personal with some New Zealand Fur Seals at Ohau Point, watch whales at Kaikoura, (optional scenic Whale Watching flight), travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast and across the Canterbury Plains. A city tour of Christchurch, the ‘most English city’ outside of England, then it’s ‘Free Time’. Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Christchurch |
| (B) (D) |
TranzCoastal Train Option For a scenic feast journey on the TranzCoastal train between Picton & Christchurch, with the Kaikoura Mountain Range on one side and the rugged Pacific Ocean on the other. This option is only applicable for departures after September 2010. Additional cost $119 per person. |
| 10 (B) (D) |
Mt Cook Start the day your way – shop, ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax. Later travel over the colourful, patchwork plains of Canterbury. Visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue past Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Time to take an optional scenic flight over this mighty mountain (weather permitting). Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama |
| 11 (B) (D) |
Dunedin Follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore. From the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam,we travel through Oamaru - which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone, to Dunedin for a city tour. Theafternoon is yours to explore Dunedin as you wish – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin |
| 12 (B) (D) |
Dunedin After a morning of time to yourself and the opportunity to visit historic Larnach Castle we’ll cross rich fertile sheepfilled farming land to the South Island’s biggest lake - Lake Te Anau and the town of Te Anau. Optional Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour tonight. Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau |
| 13 (B) (D) |
Milford Sound Travel south towards Fiordland NationalPark through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Witness Mirror Lakes,Cleddau Valley, The Chasm,Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls andmore. Travel along the DevilsStair Case and the shores ofLake Wakatipu. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation tourand group photo, followed byan alpine dinner with viewsover Lake Wakatipu and theRemarkables Mountain range. Accommodation: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown (2 nights) |
| 14 (B) |
Queenstown Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital. From wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will keep you occupied and exhilarated. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. Dinner options include the Kiwi Haka Maori Show. |
| 15 (B) (D) |
Fox Glacier Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful township steeped in local history. Next is Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea & Lake Wanaka. Travel through Haast Pass which winds its way through Mount Aspiring National Park and dramatic mountain and forest scenery. View Thunder Creek Falls and take a rainforest walk. Continue north along the coastal road to Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier. (optional Fox Glacier scenic flight). Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier |
| 16 (B) (D) |
Punakaiki & Christchurch First we visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. We travel through coastal Greymouth then view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki before returning to Christchurch. Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine Train over the Southern Alps (please request at time of booking). Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Christchurch |
| TranzAlpine Train Option Experience one of the world’s top 6 train trips aboard the TranzAlpine to Christchurch. Additional cost $162 per person from Greymouth (option is only applicable for departures after September 2010) or $118 per person from Arthur’s Pass. (option available on all departures) |
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| 17 (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 and the Canterbury Museum – 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. |
| This tour in reverse is HCBA. |
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