a Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Christchurch

13 Buffet breakfasts

6 three-course dinners in hotels

1 carvery dinner in Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak Station

1 dinner with wine tasting at Montana Winery

1 traditional Maori Hangi in Rotorua

The services of a professional Tour Directors on tour

Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats.

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass on board the TranzAlpine train.

You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.

A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Journey on the famous TranzAlpine train.

See the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier.

Cruise on the T.S.S. Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu and explore this sheep station.

Cruise Milford Sound.

See Mount Cook National Park and New Zealand's highest peak.

View the Church of the Good Shepard.

Discover the city sights on the Christchurch Tram.

Dinner and wine-tasting at Montana Marlborough winery.

Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound and Cook Strait.

Visit Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand.

Sightseeing including the Skyline Gondola, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Paradise Valley Springs and the Agrodome's Sheep Show. Plus a traditional Maori Hangi and concert.

Guided boat tour visiting the Glow Worm Grotto.

Days 1 & 2 Depart USA
We fly over the international date line on our way to Christchurch, New Zealand.

Day 3 Arrive Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch, you are transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions. (Dinner)

Day 4 Christchurch - TranzAlpine - Franz Josef
This morning we will board the TranzAlpine Train and enjoy stunning scenery traveling over the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass. This afternoon we travel to Greymouth and along the rugged West Coast to Panakaiki. Here we view the Pancake Rocks and blowholes before continuing to Franz Josef. Enjoy a short walk and views of the Franz Josef Glacier. (Buffet breakast, Dinner)

Day 5 Franz Josef - Queentowns (2 nights)
This morning there is a chance to join an optional scenic flight over the glaciers. Next relax as we drive along the coast with views of the Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass widing through Mount Aspiring National Park. Our journey passes Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and heads along the Kawarau River through Kawarau Gorge. Finally, we visit the historic village of Arrowtown, before continuing to Queenstown for two nights. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 6 Queenstown at leisure
A full day at leisure. This evening, we join the vintage steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak sheep station. Here we enjoy some Kiwi hospitality and a carvery dinner. (Buffet breakfast, Carvery dinner)

Day 7 Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
An early start to Fiordland. We drive through the Homer Tunnel stopping at the Chasm, before arriving at Milford Sound. We cruise on this wonder of nature with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above. Later, we head to Te Anau for the night. (Buffet breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8 Te Anau - Dunedin
We cross South Otago country through the town of Gore to Balclutha. Then, we make our way to the 'Scottish city' of Dunedin. Perhaps tkae an optional cruise this afternoon.

Day 9 Dunedin - Mount Cook
Early morning tea and a guided tour at Larnach Castle, New Zealdn's only authentic castle, followed by a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Next on to Oamaru, famous for its white limestone buildings. Next admire beautiful scenery as we follow the Waitaki River, past hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Twizel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10 Mount Cook - Christchurch
After breakfast this morning we will travel past Mount Cook National Park, a world heritage site and home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Perhaps take an optional scenic flight over Mount Cook. Later, we visit Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepard. Then over the plains of Canterbury to Christchurch. Discover the sights of the city on the Christchurch tram.

Day 11 Christchurch - Blenheim
Travel along the rugged coast to Kaikoura where you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional whale watching flight. Then on to the Marlborough region, the largest wine-producing region in New Zealand. This evening, we will enjoy dinner and wine tastings at the Montana Winery. (Buffet breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12 Blenheim - Cook Strait Cruise - Wellington
This morning after breakfast, we're off to Picton to join our cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Here there's a short sightseeing tour before a visit to Te Papa National Museum, with time to explore the many interactive displays depicting Maori and modern New Zealand culture. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 13 Wellington - Rotorua (2 nights)
Today's journey takes us through the dairy farming lands of Manawatu to the volcanic plateau of Tongariro National Park. We will follow the shores of Lake Taupo, to the town of Taupo and visit mighty Huka Falls. From here, we continue to Rotorua and visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve for a guided tour, followed by a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert. (Buffet breakfast, Dinner)

Day 14 Rotorua sightseeing - Farm Stay
This morning we ride the Skyline Gondola and enjoy breakfast with sparkling wine overlooking Rotorua. Our sightseeing tour includes a visit to Paradise Valley Springs and the Agrodome's Sheep Show. Later your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, there's a chance to stay with a local family on a nearby farm (additional price). (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15 Rotorua - Waitomo Caves - Auckland
Today we visit the Waitomo Caves for an unforgettable experience on our guided boat tour of the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Then we continue through Waikato district to its center Hamilton. Later, on to Auckland the 'City of Sails'. (Buffet breakfast, Dinner)

Day 16 Auckland - USA
Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. Or why not take this opportunity to visit the beautiful Bay of Islands? (Buffet breakfast)