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Finest Dining Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural
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Outstanding Places
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17 nights superior hotels in central or unique locations
2 nights at the Copthorne Lakefront Resort in Queenstown
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18 Day New Zealand Royal Tourer
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Starting in Auckland, our 18 day Royal Tourer then treks up to the
beautiful Bay of Islands. Journey back down the North Island and onto
Rotorua. Continue our journey to the capital city of Wellington before
joining a cruise across Cook Strait and through the Marlborough Sounds
to the South Island and Blenheim. Cruise the full length of Milford Sound
and spend the evening in the lakeside settlement of Te Anau.
Royal Tourer Premier Touring, Fully Inclusive, Bay of Islands, Rotoura,
Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch . Choose from a selection of activities
– at no extra cost.
Tour Duration 18 Style Classic Coach / Motor Coach Touring Finest Dining
Includes 31 Meals Outstanding Places to Stay Two nights Bay of Islands, a
sub-tropical paradise
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Auckland. You will be met and transferred to your
centrally located hotel. Two Night Stay: Auckland, Sky City Hotel.
Day 2. Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring. Today you have the
opportunity to choose the sightseeing activity that interests you the most and
we will include it. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Enjoy amazing views from
the top of the Sky Tower, take a guided Auckland City sights tour, visit the
Auckland Museum or experience Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. Bx1 Dx1
Day 3. Auckland, Bay of Islands. Crossing Auckland's busy Harbour Bridge
we travel along the Hibiscus Coast and visit the Matakohe Pioneer Museum.
Continue to the majestic Waipoua Forest Reserve before travelling onto the
sub-tropical Bay of Islands. Two Night Stay: Paihia, Paihia Pacific Resort. Bx1
Dx1
Day 4. Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Touring. Today you have the
opportunity to choose the sightseeing activity that interests you the most and
we will include it. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Go sailing, tour Russell,
join the Dolphin Encounter, tour Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach or take a
tour of Kerikeri. Bx1
Day 5. Bay of Islands, Auckland. This morning explore the Bay of Islands
on a cruise to Cape Brett and the 'Hole in the Rock'. Returning to Paihia our
coach departs for our journey to Auckland. Auckland, Sky City Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 6. Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua. Leaving the 'City of Sails' we travel
south to Waitomo Caves and experience a guided tour of the underground
limestone caverns. Continue to Rotorua and tonight immerse yourself in culture
as you enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance of song and dance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Park Heritage Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 7. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring. Today, we give you the
opportunity to choose the activity and we will include it. Perhaps visit some
of Rotorua's unique attractions; Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome
and visit Rainbow Springs and walk amongst beautiful native flora and fauna.
Country Homestay option available tonight. Freedom of Choice Touring™.
Visit the Agrodome, Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Rainbow Springs, enjoy the Rotorua
Museum and Polynesian Spa or experience a geothermal wonderland. Bx1 Dx1
Day 8. Rotorua, Wellington. Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway to the
heart of the North Island and view Wairakei Steam Valley. Visit the mighty Huka
Falls and Lake Taupo before travelling south across the vast volcanic plateau
of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park on our way to Wellington.
Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Bx1 Dx1
Day 9. Wellington, Blenheim. Enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour this
morning before visiting Te Papa, the 'National Museum of New Zealand'. This
afternoon board our Interislander cruise for a journey across Cook Strait to
Picton. On arrival rejoin our coach and travel to Blenheim for our overnight
stay. Blenheim, Blenheim Country Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 10. Blenheim, Christchurch. Enjoy spectacular scenery as we journey
through the renowned vineyard and the productive orchard region of Marlborough.
Visit the fishing town of Kaikoura, famous for its whale and dolphin watching.
This afternoon we arrive in Christchurch, the 'Garden City'. Christchurch,
Copthorne Central Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 11. TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef. This morning board the
award-winning TranzAlpine Train for a journey renowned as New Zealand's 'Great
Rail Adventure'. Enjoy stunning scenery as we journey through spectacular
gorges, river valleys and across the magnificent Southern Alps. Disembark at
Arthurs Pass and continue to Hokitika by coach. Continue along the dramatic
West Coast to Franz Josef. Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 12. Franz Josef, Queenstown. Enjoy a day of incredible scenery as we
travel along the Haast River by safari boat, capturing breathtaking views of
the massive glacier formed Haast River Valley, towering peaks, cascading
waterfalls and dense rainforest. Rejoin our coach and continue to Queenstown.
This evening, you have a choice of four dining experiences. Two Night Stay:
Queenstown, Copthorne Lakefront Resort. Bx1 Dx1
Day 13. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring. Today we have a selection
of activities for you to choose from and we will include it! Perhaps a tour
through some of Queenstowns local Gardens, visit some of the local wineries, a
jetboat ride or a Double decker tour. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Enjoy a
garden tour, take a guided tour of local wineries, enjoy an exhilarating jet
boat ride, take a fun double-decker bus tour or experience a 4WD ‘Lord of
the Rings’ Safari. Bx1
Day 14. Milford Sound Cruise. Journey along the Milford Road, renowned
as one of the world's finest alpine drives. Wind down the Eglinton and
Hollyford valleys, then through the Homer Tunnel to be met by Mitre Peak rising
sheer from the glassy waters of Milford Sound. We board our Red Boat cruise and
journey the full length of this beautiful fiord. This afternoon we have a
relaxing drive to the tranquil settlement of Te Anau. Te Anau, Village Inn. Bx1
Dx1
Day 15. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring. Leaving the
dramatic landscape of the Fiordland region we journey through rolling Southland
countryside. Travel via the rural support towns of Lumsden and Gore to the East
Coast and the city of Dunedin. This afternoon you choose an activity and we
will include it. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Tour historic Olveston House,
discover Otago Peninsula wildlife, visit Speight's Brewery or tour Larnach
Castle. Dunedin, Dunedin City Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 16. Dunedin, Twizel. Today we journey north along the coast to view
the unique Moeraki Beach boulders. Turn inland and travel past the beautiful
azure-coloured man-made lakes of Pukaki, Aviemore and Benmore, all developed
for hydro-electric power schemes. Continue to Twizel, a town built on the
outskirts of Mt Cook National Park. Twizel, MacKenzie Country Inn. Bx1 Dx1
Day 17. Mt Cook, Christchurch. This morning we journey into the majestic
scenery of Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage-listed area. Stop at
picturesque Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. Travel
through Burkes Pass to Christchurch. Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel. Bx1
Dx1
Day 18. Depart Christchurch. Freedom of Choice Touring Choose from our
range of activities before transferring to the airport in the afternoon.
Freedom of Choice Touring™. Visit the Antarctic Centre, Willowbank
Wildlife Reserve, ride the Gondola or go punting on the Avon River. Bx1
Itinerary differs during this time period:
| Start Date |
End Date |
Availability |
Twin |
Single |
Triple |
| 2-Feb-10 |
18-Feb-10 |
On Request Contact Us |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 9-Feb-10 |
25-Feb-10 |
On Request Contact Us |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 11-Feb-10 |
27-Feb-10 |
On Request Contact Us |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 13-Feb-10 |
1-Mar-10 |
On Request Contact Us |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 16-Feb-10 |
4-Mar-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 18-Feb-10 |
6-Mar-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 20-Feb-10 |
8-Mar-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 23-Feb-10 |
11-Mar-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 2-Mar-10 |
18-Mar-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 9-Mar-10 |
25-Mar-10 |
On Request Contact Us |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 13-Mar-10 |
29-Mar-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 16-Mar-10 |
1-Apr-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 20-Mar-10 |
5-Apr-10 |
Yes |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 23-Mar-10 |
8-Apr-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
| 30-Mar-10 |
15-Apr-10 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$4,175.00 |
$5,175.00 |
$3,966.00 |
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