Tour Inclusions
- Auckland - city sights tour
- Auckland’s Sky Tower
- Bay of Islands - Guided Tour of Waitangi Treaty House and grounds
- Bay of Islands - Cape Brett Bay of Islands Cruise
- Bay of Islands - Matakohe Kauri Museum
- Christchurch
- Greymouth - Greenstone (Jade) Factory
- Huka Falls
- Interislander Ferry Cruise
- Montana Winery visit with tasting and afternoon tea
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Rotorua - Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Rotorua - Agrodome
- Rotorua - Rainbow Springs
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride
- Shantytown with gold panning
- TranzAlpine Rail Journey
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Wellington - city sights tour
Meals
- 10 Breakfasts (B)
- 8 Dinners (D)
Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions
- Quality Twin Share Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport
- Driver Guide
- Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
- Meet & Greet and Airport Transfers
- Travel Kit including travel bag, ticket wallet, maps and itinerary
| 1 (D) | Arrive Christchurch Welcome to Christchurch and New Zealand! We will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Pavilions Hotel |
| 2 (B) (D) | Christchurch – Greymouth Join the famous TranzAlpine Train, departing from Christchurch Station at 8.15am (report 7.45am) crossing the Canterbury Plains and through the Southern Alps to Greymouth. Visit Shantytown, a restored goldmining town of the 1860’s, pan for gold, ride on the steam train, stagecoach or horse and buggy, all at no extra cost. |
ACCOMMODATION: The Ashley Hotel |
| 3 (B) (D) | Greymouth – Blenheim View the unusual rock formations and blowholes at Punakaiki and pass Charleston, a former goldmining township. Follow the Buller River through the Buller Gorge and on to Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Follow the long Wairau Valley to Blenheim. A short tour of the area includes a visit to Montana Winery. Enjoy a hosted tour of the winery, learn about and taste a range of the famous local wines (purchase if you wish) followed by afternoon tea. |
ACCOMMODATION: Blenheim Country Hotel |
| 4 (B) (D) | Blenheim – Picton – Wellington Drive to Picton, nestled on the shores of the Marlborough Sounds, to board the Interislander Ferry. Sail through picturesque Queen Charlotte Sound, sheltered waterways, remote bays and isolated holiday homes. Across Cook Strait and into Wellington for spectacular views of New Zealand’s Capital City. A city tour will incorporate the summit of Mt Victoria for panoramic views of the city and harbour, the Houses of Parliament and the distinctive “Beehive”, Wellington Cathedral, city centre and Oriental Bay. Also explore the city yourself. Don’t miss Te Papa, the “Museum of New Zealand” or take a ride on the famous Cable Car. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Bay Plaza Hotel |
| 5 (B) (D) | Wellington – Taupo – Rotorua Drive to Paekakariki with views of Kapiti Island and on a clear day, the South Island. Cross the Himitangi Plains, through the towns of Levin and Foxton to Bulls. Across rolling farmland to the central North Island National Park, dominated by the volcanic cone of Mt Ruapehu. Follow the Desert Road to Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake and famous for trout fishing. Stop at Huka Falls skirting massive pine forests to reach Rotorua, centre of Maori culture. |
ACCOMMODATION: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights) |
| 6 (B) (D) | Rotorua A sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome to see a display featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and sheep shearing, Rainbow Springs to see rainbow and brown trout and native birds including the Kiwi. The spectacular Skyline Gondola offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and for a little excitement try a Luge ride with our compliments. There will be time this afternoon for optional activities. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (meal) with traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes and followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. |
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| 7 (B) (D) | Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the Waikato region, noted for dairy farming and world famous horse studs. At Waitomo, a guide will escort your group underground to the limestone caverns and glow worm grotto. On through Hamilton to Ngaruawahia, centre for the region’s Maori people, then alongside the Waikato River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach New Zealand’s largest city – Auckland. Enjoy a tour of Auckland, to the summit of Sky Tower. At 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere provides superb views of the city and harbour, the downtown area and Waterfront Drive. |
ACCOMMODATION: Rydges Hotel |
| 8 (B) (D) | Auckland – Bay of Islands Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe and the Kauri Museum telling the story of the Kauri tree and the regions early settlement, the displays are superb and their story fascinating. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia, Bay of Islands and visit New Zealand’s birthplace, Waitangi. A guided visit to the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay. |
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Paihia (2 nights) |
9 | Bay of Islands A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional activities available. Your Coach Captain will happily assist with details. A full day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most point and Ninety Mile Beach or explore historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement and visit its original Church, Mission House and Museum. |
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| 10 (B) | Bay of Islands – Auckland A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”. Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and Harbour come into view. |
ACCOMMODATION: Rydges Hotel |
| 11 (B) | Depart Auckland It is time to say farewell to your travelling companions. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport to join your flight home. |
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