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Auckland ,Matakoe
Kauri Museum
Bay of Islands
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Waitomo Caves
Rotorua ,Rainbow
Springs,
Whakarewarewa
Thermal Reserve
Traditional Maori
Hangi, Lake Taupo
Huka Falls,
Tongariro National
Park, Wellington
Marlborough Sound
Picton, Blenheim
Christchurch,
Tranz Alpine
Express ,Greymouth
Fox Glacier,Franz
Josef Glacier,
Haast Pass, Lake
Wanaka, Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu
Cruise, Te Anau
Milford Sound
Cruise, Fjiorlands
National Park,
Invercargill
Dunedin, Moeraki
Boulders, Waitaki
Valley, Omarama
Mount Cook
National Park
Canterbury Plains
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Triple Share: $3795 per person
Single: $4695
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Pay deposit of $400 before 01 September 2010 and save
$100 per person.
Monday 14: Australia - Auckland
Depart Home and join your Air New Zealand flight to
Auckland. Haera Mai (Welcome!) Upon arrival we clear
Customs and Immigration then transfer to our Hotel.
Quality Inn West End (D)
Tuesday 15: Auckland - Bay of Islands
This morning we cross the bridge over beautiful
Auckland Harbour and travel through the northern
beach suburbs, then proceed to the tranquil Bay of
Islands. Afternoon free. Optional Hole in the Rock
Cruise AUD$70
Haruru Falls Resort (2 nights) (BD)
Wednesday 16: Bay of Islands
Our day is spent touring Cape Reinga including a
thrilling drive along Ninety Mile Beach. We return
to our hotel in the late afternoon, (BD)
Thursday 17: Bay of Islands - Auckland
After breakfast we return to Auckland, stopping at
the historic Waitangi Treaty House and the Matakohoe
Kauri Museum en route.
Quality Inn West End (BD)
Friday 18: Auckland - Rotorua
Our morning is devoted to a tour of the city before
we travel south through Waikato to Waitomo. Enjoy a
leisurely boat ride into the world famous Underground
Glow Worm Caves, then continue on to Rotorua. Visit
awe inspiring Whakarewarewa Thermal Region and
continue on to our hotel for a Maori Hangi & Concert.
Silver Oaks Hotel Geyserland (BD)
Saturday 19: Rotorua - Napier
This morning we visit Rainbow Springs and the Farm
Show for an insight into New Zealands agricultural
industry. Then travel south to Wairakei Geothermal
Power station to Huka Falls and then on to Lake Taupo
for lunch (own expense) Travel the east coast to
Napier , the Art Deco capital of New Zealand,
Quality Inn (BD)
Sunday 20: Napier - Wellington
Short morning tour of Napier then head south to
Wellington, the nations capital. Afternoon tour of
Wellington , including Mt. Victoria.
Portland on Thornden Hotel. (BD)
Monday 21: Wellington - Christchurch
It's time to unpack your sea legs for the crossing of
Cook Strait by inter-island ferry. We cruise through
picturesque Marlborough Sound as we head for the
port of Picton on the South Island. Once back on dry
land we travel along the east coast of the island ,
through Blenheim and Kaikoura to Christchurch.
Camelot Cathedral Square (BD)
Tuesday 22: Christchurch - Hokitka
Described as one of the worlds most spectacular
train journeys, the Tranz Alpine Express takes us
through the lush countryside over the breathtaking
Southern Alps to Greymouth. In the afternoon we
travel along the west coast to Hokitka - the
Greenstone Capital of New Zealand - with time to
visit a glass blowing factory and a Jade factory
before arriving at our hotel.
Beachfront Hotel (BD)
Wednesday 23: Hokitika - Fox Glacier
Our journey today continues along the west coast to
Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. For an additional
thrill (and cost) you have the opportunity to take a
helicopter or light aircraft flightseeing excursion
up onto the frozen ice.
Haast World Heritage Hotel (BD)
Thursday 24: Fox Glacier - Queenstown
This morning we travel through Haast Pass and along
the cliff - side drive above the waters of Lake
Wanaka to the holiday village named for the lake. We
continue past Lake Dunstan and through the Kawarau
Gorge and Arrowtown to Queenstown.
Coronet Alpine Lodge (2 nights) (BD)
Friday 25: Queenstown
Today is yours to enjoy as you wish. You can opt for
a thrilling jet boat ride down a river canyon, or
have your breath taken away by the views from a more
sedate helicopter ride to the mountain top, For those
with a daredevil approach to life , there's the world
famous Bungy Jump ! Just make sure you are back in
time (and one piece) for our dinner cruise aboard the
TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu. (BD)
Saturday 26: Queenstown - Te Anau
After breakfast we travel to Te Anau, gateway to the
incredible Fjiorland National Park. We travel
through the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys then the
Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. We cruise past
cascading waterfalls and through reflected images of
the peaks on the surface of the glass-like water.
Afterwards we return to our hotel in Te Anau.
Fiorland Hotel. (BD)
Sunday 27: Te Anau - Dunedin
Today we travel south through the sheep grazing
Southland Region to the coastal city of Invercargill.
Then it's northwards to Dunedin - justifiably known
as the Edinburgh of the South which becomes evident
as we take a short tour of the city and Olveston
House before reaching our Hotel.
Cargills Flag Hotel (BD)
Monday 28: Dunedin - Omarama
We follow the coastline this morning to visit unusual
rock formations known as the Moeraki Boulders,then we
turn inland through Waitaki Valley and past hydro
power stations to Omarama.
Countrytime Resort Hotel (BD)
Tuesday 29: Omarama - Christchurch
Our travels this morning take us up into the high
mountain country, past Lake Pukaki and on to Mount
Cook National Park. There is an opportunity to take
an optional flightseeing excursion onto the mountain
(weather permitting). After lunch we travel through
Mackenzie Country , across Burke Pass and descend
onto the lush rolling Canterbury Plains to reach
Christchurch.
Camelot Cathedral Square Hotel. (BD)
Wednesday 30: Christchurch - Australia
It's time to say Haere Ra (Farewell ) to the Land
of the Long White Cloud. Fly to Auckland and join
your flight for Home. (B)
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