|
|
|
|
|
|
Finest Dining SUPERIOR Dining – Includes 20 Meals 11
breakfasts (B), and 7 Dinners (D) 2 Feature Meals (D), Maori Hangi (feast) and
cultural performance in Rotorua and Dine Around Dinner in Queenstown
| |
Outstanding Places to
Stay
All Dates on request. Ask for details. |
 |
|
|
|
|
 
12 Days Scenic Sights New Zealand
Tour |
|
|
12 Days Scenic Sights Superior Escorted,
Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Mt Cook, Milford Sound and
Queenstown
Map
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1. Auckland, FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING. On arrival be met and
transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you choose the activity and we will
include it. Freedom of Choice Auckland: Journey to the top of the Sky Tower,
cruise Waitemata Harbour, take a Waitakere Wilderness Experience, explore
Auckland, visit Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. Indulge in a Bliss Royal
Reflexology treatment at the Crowne Plaza or visit the Maritime or Auckland
Museum. Stay: Auckland, Skycity Hotel.
Day 2. Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua. We journey to the crest of Mt Eden,
one of Auckland’s extinct volcanoes, and also named 'Maungawhau', for
views of the city and its harbours. Travel to Waitomo Caves and take a tour of
the underground limestone caverns which are lit by thousands of tiny glow worms
that create an iridescent glow. Continue to Rotorua, a geothermal city and an
important centre for Maori culture. Tonight enjoy a fascinating Hangi (feast)
and traditional Maori cultural performance of song and dance. Two Night Stay:
Rotorua, Park Heritage Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 3. Rotorua, FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING. Rotorua is New Zealand's
oldest and best known thermal resort, where generations of visitors have
enjoyed its waters, marvelled at its geothermal activity and experienced the
region's unique Maori culture. Today we give you the opportunity to choose the
activity. Freedom of Choice Rotorua: Visit the ‘Must See Three ’
attractions, Te Puia Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome sheep show, where you can
get a taste for rural New Zealand and Rainbow Springs, a lush nature park with
abundant local wildlife including the kiwi bird. Perhaps visit the Polynesian
Spa for a spa treatment and leisurely soak in a natural thermal mineral pool,
take a half day Ecothermal Tour or a tour of the Rotorua Museum and cultural
experience at the Realm of Tane. Country Homestay option available tonight. Bx1
Dx1
Day 4. Rotorua, Wellington. Journey to the heart of the North Island.
View Wairakei Steam Valley and its geothermal power plant. The station was the
world’s second geothermal power station, and the first to utilise flash
steam from geothermal water as an energy source to generate electricity. See
Huka Falls at the mouth of the Waikato River then cross the volcanic plateau of
World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park. The park is the oldest in New
Zealand and the mountains at the heart of the park have cultural and religious
significance for the Maori people, and symbolize the spiritual links between
this community and its environment. Continue to Wellington and take in the
stunning panorama atop Mt Victoria. Stay: Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand
Chancellor. Bx1 Dx1
Day 5. Wellington, Blenheim. Take a city tour of Wellington before
visiting Te Papa, the 'National Museum of New Zealand'. The museum contains a
wide variety of exhibits that illustrate the rich history of New Zealand. Learn
about Maori culture and history of European settlement. Later cruise Cook
Strait to the South Island, through Wellington Harbour and the breathtaking
natural beauty of Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Rejoin our coach and travel to
Blenheim. The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New
Zealand's wine industry. It enjoys one of New Zealand’s sunniest climates,
with hot summers and crisp winters. Stay: Blenheim Country Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 6. Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch. Today travel through
Marlborough to the seaside settlement of Kaikoura. The waters off this
beautiful settlement contain a complex marine ecosystem that is home to a wide
range of marine life. Journey between the Pacific and the Kaikoura Ranges to
Christchurch, where we enjoy a city tour before the afternoon is free for your
leisure. Christchurch was founded in 1850 as a model Church of England
settlement. Perhaps take a tour of the city's famous gardens including the
centrally located 161 hectare Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, the four leafy
inner city avenues, Victoria Square and other delightful sites such as Mona
Vale on the banks of the River Avon (own expense). . Stay: Christchurch,
Copthorne Central Hotel Bx1 Dx1
Day 7. TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef. Board the TranzAlpine Train,
renowned as one of the world's greatest train journeys and cross the patchwork
farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, formed from the alluvial shingle fans of
several large rivers, before climbing into the Main Divide. Cross the Southern
Alps, then disembark at Arthurs Pass and continue to Hokitika, the gateway to
the South Westland World Heritage National Park. See Pounamu (jade) being
carved into jewellery. Continue along the coast and view Franz Josef Glacier.
Together with the Fox Glacier it is unique in the fact that it descends from
the Southern Alps to just 650 feet above sea level amid the greenery and
lushness of a temperate rain forest. Join a scenic flight (own expense, weather
permitting). Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 8. Queenstown, DINE AROUND DINNER. Enjoy incredible scenery today as
we travel past mountains and glaciers, lakes, rivers and rare bird and plant
life. At Haast join a river safari, taking in views of the glacier,formed Haast
River Valley. Follow the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to Queenstown, New
Zealand's alpine resort and the home of adventure sports. Queenstown has lately
gained a reputation as a wine and food centre and Pinot Noir produced in this
area fetches premium Fare. Tonight select from four restaurants and sample the
local flavour. Three Night Stay: Queenstown, Novotel Gardens Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 9. Queenstown, FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING. Today choose your own
activity. Freedom of Choice Queenstown: Enjoy a guided tour of gardens or
wineries, join a jetboat ride, take a Double Decker bus tour, enjoy a lakeshore
and forest walk, experience a 4WD ‘Safari of the Scenes’ tour,
explore Skippers Canyon or walk in Mt Aspiring National Park Bx1
Day 10. Independent Touring, Milford Sound, Queenstown. Leave your
escorted tour for independent touring to Milford Sound. Following the
Remarkable’s Mountain Range, tracing the shore of Lake Wakatipu to
Fiordland National Park. On arrival, cruise the full length of Milford Sound.
View waterfalls, cliffs, dense rainforest, mountains and famous Mitre Peak.
Seals, penguins and dolphins frequent these waters. After your memorable
cruise, return to Queenstown. Bx1 Dx1
Day 11. Independent Touring, Queenstown, Christchurch. Travel to Otago
and visit Mt Cook Village and the base of Mt Cook. Join an optional scenic
helicopter or skiplane flight with a snow landing (own expense, weather
permitting). Stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake
Tekapo. Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 12. Christchurch. Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Bx1
| Start Date |
End Date |
Twin |
Single |
Triple |
| 8-Apr-08 |
19-Apr-08 |
$3,135.00 |
$4,040.00 |
$2,978.00 |
| 15-Apr-08 |
26-Apr-08 |
$3,135.00 |
$4,040.00 |
$2,978.00 |
| 19-Apr-08 |
30-Apr-08 |
$3,135.00 |
$4,040.00 |
$2,978.00 |
| 22-Apr-08 |
3-May-08 |
$3,135.00 |
$4,040.00 |
$2,978.00 |
| 29-Apr-08 |
10-May-08 |
$3,135.00 |
$4,040.00 |
$2,978.00 |
| 6-May-08 |
17-May-08 |
$3,135.00 |
$4,040.00 |
$2,978.00 |
| 16-Sep-08 |
27-Sep-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 23-Sep-08 |
4-Oct-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 30-Sep-08 |
11-Oct-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 11-Oct-08 |
22-Oct-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 18-Oct-08 |
29-Oct-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 21-Oct-08 |
1-Nov-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 25-Oct-08 |
5-Nov-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 28-Oct-08 |
8-Nov-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 8-Nov-08 |
19-Nov-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 11-Nov-08 |
22-Nov-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 15-Nov-08 |
26-Nov-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 22-Nov-08 |
3-Dec-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 25-Nov-08 |
6-Dec-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
| 29-Nov-08 |
10-Dec-08 |
$3,690.00 |
$4,755.00 |
$3,506.00 |
|
|
