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End Date |
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| 5-Apr-08 |
20-Apr-08 |
$4,390.00 |
$5,535.00 |
$4,171.00 |
| 12-Apr-08 |
27-Apr-08 |
$4,390.00 |
$5,535.00 |
$4,171.00 |
| 16-Apr-08 |
1-May-08 |
$4,390.00 |
$5,535.00 |
$4,171.00 |
| 19-Apr-08 |
4-May-08 |
$4,390.00 |
$5,535.00 |
$4,171.00 |
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16 Day Wonderland New Zealand
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Enjoy spectacular scenery, dramatic coastlines, breathtaking views, stunning
natural beauty that is New Zealand.
Itinerary
Day 1. Christchurch, Lake Tekapo. You will be met at the airport in
Christchurch, then travel through the mixed cropping and sheep grazing holdings
of the vast Canterbury Plains, then passing through the High Country, we cross
the braided Rakaia River and continue to beautiful Lake Tekapo, once an ancient
glacier and visit the picturesque tiny stone Church of the Good Shepherd. Stay:
Mt Cook, The Hermitage. Dx1
Day 2. Mt Cook, Dunedin. This morning in the heart of MacKenzie Country,
surrounded by majestic mountain scenery and wide open tussock grasslands. We
then journey into New Zealands highland and Mt Cook National Park, which
was awarded World Heritage status in recognition of its qualities and rare
beauty. View Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain at 12,516 feet above sea
level. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight over this awe inspiring
alpine region (weather permitting, own expense). Stop at Oamaru, a historic
town renowned for its distinctive cream limestone buildings then continue
inland passing beautiful glacier fed lakes of incredible color. We journey
south to Moeraki Beach with its unusual boulders onto Dunedin. Stay: Dunedin
City Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 3. Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring, Te Anau. Dunedin, founded in
1848 as a Free Church of Scotland settlement. This afternoon you can choose
from a range of activities. Journey to the Otago Peninsula for a fascinating
experience to either the Royal Albatross Colony or Penguin Place. Visit
Speight's Brewery or wander through Olveston House. Travel across the South
Island to the west coast region to the town of Te Anau. Stay: Te Anau, Village
Inn. Bx1 Dx1
Day 4. Te Anau, Milford Sound. Today we follow the Remarkables Mountain
Range to Fiordland National Park. Journey along the Milford Road, one of the
world's finest alpine drives. We journey the full length of this fiord and this
afternoon travel to Queenstown Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Novotel Gardens
Hotel. Bx1
Day 5. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner.
Queenstown is a year round, alpine resort. Today we have a selection of
activities for you to choose from. Take a guided tour of gardens or wineries,
join an 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 Mt Aspiring National Park. Bx1 Dx1
Day 6. Queenstown, Franz Josef. View magnificent scenery today as we travel
along the rugged West Coast to Haast. Experience a unique river safari,
capturing breathtaking views of the massive glacier formed Haast River Valley.
Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 7. TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef. We travel to Hokitika by coach,
and take the opportunity to see Pounamu (jade) being carved into beautiful
jewellery. View the Franz Josef Glacier, a river of ice. At Arthurs Pass we
board the award winning TranzAlpine Train. This journey has been voted one of
the top train journeys in the world, and is renowned as New Zealands
Great Rail Adventure. Cross the vast patchwork farmlands of the
Canterbury Plains before desending into the Main Divide onto Christchurch. On
arrival we enjoy a city sightseeing tour then it's your leisure to explore this
pretty city. Perhaps take a leisurely punt along the Avon River or visit the
Antarctic Centre (own expense). Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel Bx1
Dx1
Day 8. Christchurch, Blenheim. Christchurch, the largest city in the
South Island and renowned as the Garden City due to its profusion of elegant
gardens and beautiful architecture. Christchurch was founded in 1850 as a model
Church of England settlement and has retained a unique English flavor. Heading
north witness the spectacular scenic journey through the Marlborough region, an
area with a strong international reputation for white wines. Arrive in the
thriving seaside settlement of Kaikoura, an area offering unique whale, seal
and dolphin watching experiences. Journey between the rugged Kaikoura Ranges
and Pacific Ocean, through North Canterbury to Blenheim. Stay: Blenheim Country
Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 9. Blenheim, Wellington This morning we join our cruise for the
journey across Cook Strait to the North Island. Sail from Picton through the
breathtaking natural beauty of Marlborough Sounds to the scenic Wellington
Harbour. Rejoin our coach to enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour of Wellington,
including Parliament Buildings, before we visit Te Papa the National
Museum of New Zealand. Stay: Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand
Chancellor. Bx1 Dx1
Day 10. Wellington, Rotorua. Leaving Wellington, New Zealands
capital city and journey to the top of Mt Victoria for stunning panoramic
views. We travel north and cross the vast volcanic plateau of World Heritage
listed Tongariro National Park. See the spectacular Huka Falls, mouth of the
mighty Waikato River, and tranquil Lake Taupo. Follow the Thermal Explorer
Highway to the heart of the North Island traveling through green countryside,
beautiful native bush and some of the largest alpine forests in the Southern
Hemisphere. We view Wairakei Steam Valley, where thermal energy is harnessed in
the worlds second largest geothermal power plant. We continue to Rotorua
and tonight enjoy a Hangi (feast) and Maori cultural performance. Two Night
Stay: Rotorua, Park Heritage Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 11. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring. Rotorua is New
Zealands oldest and best known thermal resort, where generations of
visitors have enjoyed its waters, marvelled at its fascinating geothermal
activity and experienced the region's Maori culture. Rotorua was settled by the
Te Arawa iwi people and the lakeshore was a prominent site of skirmishes during
New Zealand's Maori wars of the 1860s. Today we give you the opportunity to
choose the activity and we will include it. Country Homestay option available
tonight. Bx1 Dx1
Day 12. Rotorua, Auckland. We travel north to Waitomo Caves to
experience a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns, including the
magnificent 'Cathedral' cave. Join a silent boat ride and glide through a
mystical grotto, lit by millions of tiny glow worms. Emerge into daylight we
continue onto the City of Sails, Auckland. Stay: Auckland, Skycity
Hotel. Bx1
Day 13. Auckland, Bay of Islands Crossing Aucklands busy Harbour
Bridge we travel along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe, home to a boutique
Museum with displays centred on early New Zealand pioneering history, the
magnificent Kauri tree, its timber and gum. Travel through the Waipoua
forest and continue north to the beautiful Bay of Islands, the cradle of
European settlement in New Zealand. On arrival, we take a guided visit of the
historic Waitangi Reserve where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. View
the historic Waitangi Treaty House and its beautiful gardens, the Maori
Meeting House and War Canoe. Two Night Stay: Paihia, Paihia Pacific Resort. Bx1
Dx1
Day 14. Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Sights Not only is the Bay of
Islands the birthplace of the Nation and thus full of New Zealand history, it
is also home to 144 islands and renowned as a favourite playground for lovers
of anything aquatic; diving, sailing and big game fishing. Today you have the
opportunity to choose the sightseeing activity that most interests you and we
will include it. Whether it be a day trip to Cape Reinga at the very tip of New
Zealand, a tour to Russell, the first capital of New Zealand, sailing on the
R Tucker Thompson a unique tall ship, swimming with the dolphins, a
round of golf at the scenic Waitangi Golf Course, a Bay of Islands fishing
experience or simply relaxing on a beautiful golden sandy beach. The choice is
yours! Bx1
Day 15. Bay of Islands, Auckland What better way to explore New
Zealands finest National Maritime Park than on a catamaran cruise boat to
Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Sail through game
fishing waters to view the Cape Brett lighthouse then make passage through the
Hole (sea conditions permitting). In these world-renowned deep
sea-fishing grounds dolphins and schools of fish are frequently seen. Meander
through the inner islands, viewing sandy beaches, rocky out crops and visit a
secluded bay with time for relaxation. Return this afternoon to the diverse,
cosmopolitan city of Auckland. Stay: Auckland, Sky City Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
Day 16. Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring.Today you have the
opportunity to choose an activity and we will include it! Journey to the top of
the Sky Tower, cruise Waitemata Harbour, take a Waitakere Wilderness
Experience, explore Auckland, visit Kelly Tarltons Underwater World,
indulge in a Bliss Royal Reflexology treatment at the Crowne Plaza or visit the
Maritime or Auckland Museum. We then transferred to the airport for your flight
home. Bx1 |