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21-DAY NEW ZEALAND GREAT
EXPERIENCE ESCORTED TOUR |
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From large cities to secluded villages, there is something to
please everyone on this 21 day tour. Experience the World Heritage-listed
National Parks, breathtaking cruises and stunning scenery on both the North and
South Islands. |
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INCLUDED FEATURES: |
| Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’ cruise |
| Enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Caves |
| Discover the Wairakei Steam Valley |
| View the thunderous Huka Falls |
| Cross the volcanic plateau of Tongariro
National Park |
| Cruise Cook Strait between the North and
South islands |
| See Franz Josef Glacier |
| Explore Wanaka, in Mt Aspiring National Park |
| Discover Queenstown |
| Experience Dunedin, 'Edinburgh of the South' |
| See Oamaru's distinctive limestone buildings |
| Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good
Shepherd |
| Visit Christchurch, the Garden City |
| Sightseeing in Wellington, the country's
capital |
| Explore Art Deco Napier |
| Wander the shores of Lake Taupo |
| Visit geothermal Wai-O-Tapu Wonderland |
| Outstanding Places to Stay |
| 21 First Class hotels |
| Two nights in the subtropical Bay of Islands,
Geothermal Rotorua and Queenstown, the alpine resort |
| Overnight in Dunedin, Taupo, Wanaka, Nelson
and Franz Josef |
| Two nights in Wellington and Auckland |
| Finest Dining |
| 20 hot breakfasts (B) |
| 19 Freedom of Choice Dinners (D) with full á
la carte menus |
| Dine Around Dinner in Queenstown; enjoy a
Maori Hangi (feast) in Rotorua and West Coast Speciality Dinner at Franz
Josef |
| Feature Benefits |
| Met on arrival in New Zealand and hotel
transfer |
| Cultural Touring Experiences |
| Tour Director and Professional Driver |
| Luxury coaches featuring panoramic windows,
reclining seats and restroom |
| A$5 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee |
| Dine Around DINNERS™ |
| Dine Around Dinners™ in Nelson, Queenstown
and Christchurch and let |
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY: |
Day 1. Arrive Auckland.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to
your centrally located hotel. Enjoy the remainder of today at leisure to
explore. Two Night Stay: Auckland,
Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Day 2. Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring.
This morning is at leisure in Auckland. This
afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it! Freedom of Choice:
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. Bx1
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Day 3. Auckland, Bay of Islands.
This morning we cross the Auckland Harbour
Bridge, travelling through the farming communities of Warkworth and
Wellsford. Visit the Matakohe Pioneer Museum, home to the world’s largest
collection of Kauri gum. Continue to the majestic Waipoua Kauri Forest
Reserve where we view the giant Kauri tree Tane Mahuta ‘Lord of the Forest’.
Travel across country to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands Join a guided visit
to the Waitangi Treaty House, Maori Meeting House and War Canoe.
Two Night Stay: Bay of Islands, Waitangi Resort Bx1
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Day 4. Bay of Islands,
Freedom of Choice Touring. 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 the very top of New Zealand,
a tour of the first capital town or sailing on a unique Tall Ship. The
Choice is Yours! Adventure Options also available. Freedom of Choice
Touring: Go sailing on a Tall Ship, tour Russell, swim with the dolphins,
tour Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach, go fishing, play a round of golf or
take an arts and crafts tour of Kerikeri.
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Day 5. Bay of Islands, Auckland.
This morning our Bay of Islands cruise
takes us to Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’. In these world renowned
deep sea fishing grounds dolphins and schools of fish are frequently seen.
Meander through the inner islands, viewing sandy beaches and rocky out
crops. Return this afternoon to Auckland.
Stay: Auckland, Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Day 6. Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua.
Leaving the City of Sails we travel south
through the rich dairy land of the Waikato Province. At Waitomo Caves
experience a guided tour of the limestone caverns and glow worm grotto.
Tonight, in Rotorua, enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance of
song and dance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Millennium Rotorua.
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Day 7. Rotorua, Freedom of
Choice Touring. You choose the activity and we will include it. You
may like to soak in a thermal mineral pool at the Polynesian Spa, perhaps
see the ‘Must See Three’ activities of Rotorua - view New Zealand’s native
and endangered kiwi bird at Rainbow Springs and at the Agrodome enjoy a
sheep show and shearing display. Freedom of Choice Touring: Visit Rotorua’s
‘Must See Three’ attractions, visit Rotorua Museum, view the ‘Realm of Tane’,
play a round of golf, experience an eco-thermal tour, enjoy the Polynesian
Pools and Spa or join a 4WD Bush Safari.
Country Homestay option available tonight.
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Day 8. Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington.
Journey south and view Wairakei Steam Valley,
a unique geothermal power project. View Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest
lake and Huka Falls. Cross the vast volcanic plateau of Tongariro National
Park to Wellington, the nation’s capital city and home to New Zealand’s
parliament. Stay: Wellington, Hotel
InterContinental. Bx1
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Day 9. Wellington, Nelson,
Dine Around Dinner. Today our Interislander cruise takes us across
Cook Strait to the South Island. Sail through scenic Wellington Harbour,
into the breathtaking natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. See
magnificent scenery in tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound before arriving in the
picturesque seaside port of Picton. This afternoon we journey through the
pretty orchard and vineyard region of Marlborough to Nelson. Tonight you may
choose from two fine restaurants. Miyazu, a critically acclaimed Japanese
restaurant or Oceano, a haven for seafood lovers.
Stay: Nelson, Rutherford Hotel. Bx1
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Day 10. Nelson, Franz Josef.
Today we follow the Heritage Highway through
to the wild and rugged West Coast. View the Pancake rock formations at
Punakaiki. Continue along the West Coast and enter World Heritage-listed
Westland National Park. This evening enjoy famous West Coast Hospitality as
you dine on regional specialities.
Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel. Bx1
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Day 11. Franz Josef, Wanaka.
View incredible scenery today as we leave
this World Heritage listed area, traveling through Haast Pass and over the
incredible Southern Alps. Continue to Wanaka township originally settled
during the gold rush era of last century and surrounded by Mt Aspiring
National Park. Enjoy an overnight stay in this beautiful place.
Stay: Wanaka, Edgewater Resort.
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Day 12. Wanaka, Queenstown,
Dine Around Dinner. Depart Wanaka this
morning and journey to the delightful village of Arrowtown, an old goldrush
settlement. Continue to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown, situated on the
banks of Lake Wakatipu. The wide range of activities available in Queenstown
makes it a popular holiday destination at any time of year. Tonight
experience our Dine Around Dinner, where you choose from a variety of
fifteen restaurants and we will include it.
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Hotel Sofitel.
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Day 13. Queenstown,
Freedom of Choice Touring. Today you may personalise your sightseeing
from a range of activities, and we will include it! Enjoy rambling through
beautiful local gardens or a relaxing local winery tour. Perhaps take an
exciting river safari or a fun Double-Decker bus tour through the streets of
Queenstown and to the settlement of Arrowtown. The choice is yours!
Adventure Options also available. Freedom of Choice Touring includes
Queenstown: Choose to take an exciting jetboat ride on the Shotover River,
you might prefer to join a ‘Safari of the Scenes’ tour, a scenic charter
that gives you a spectacular look at the diversity of the scenery in this
area or a fun Double Decker bus tour. Bx1
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Day 14. Milford Sound, Te Anau.
This morning travel through Fiordland
National Park where lush rainforests meet snow capped mountains. Drive along
Milford Road, renowned as one of the most spectacular alpine drives. On
arrival into Milford, we cruise the full length of this beautiful fiord.
Travel below famous mile-high Mitre Peak, beneath spectacular waterfalls,
towering mountains and dense rainforest. This afternoon we have a relaxing
drive returning through Eglington Valley and Homer Tunnel to the pretty
lakeside settlement of Te Anau. Stay:
Te Anau Hotel and Villas.
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Day 15. Dunedin, Freedom
of Choice Touring. Today we journey via beautiful Lake Manapouri to
the southern-most coast of New Zealand. Continue to Dunedin, settled by the
Scottish in 1848 and renowned as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’. This
afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it! Perhaps visit
Larnach Castle or take the opportunity to cruise and tour the Otago
Peninsula to view Royal Albatross or Yellow-eyed Penguin colonies in their
natural environment, visit Speights Brewery and learn about the production
of this well-known beverage in New Zealand or enjoy a Taieri Gorge Railway
Excursion. Freedom of Choice Touring includes Dunedin – Tour Larnach Castle,
discover Otago Peninsula, visit Speights Brewery, view Olveston House or
enjoy the Taieri Gorge Railway. Stay:
Dunedin, Southern Cross Hotel. Bx1
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Day 16. Dunedin, Mt Cook.
Travel north along the coast to view the
unique and fascinating Moeraki Beach boulders. Stop at Oamaru, a town
renowned for its distinctive limestone buildings. Pass glacier fed lakes of
incredible color on our journey to Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage
listed area. This evening stay at The Hermitage with Mt Cook views.
Stay: Mt Cook, The Hermitage.
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Day 17. Mt Cook, Christchurch, Dine Around Dinner.
We travel through Burkes Pass to the plains
of Canterbury. On the way to Christchurch, you may choose to take the scenic
TranzAlpine Train from Arthurs Pass. Alternatively continue with the coach
through the Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch. This evening choose from three
restaurants at your hotel. Stay:
Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Day 18. Christchurch, Wellington.
Today view spectacular seascapes as we travel
north to Kaikoura, a renowned whale watching town. At Picton board the
Interislander for our cruise across the Cook Strait, known as one of the
most beautiful crossings in the world. Sail through the breathtaking natural
beauty of Marlborough Sounds and into the scenic Wellington Harbour.
Birdlife and dolphins are often our companions as we cross between the two
islands. Stay: Wellington, Hotel
InterContinental. Bx1
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Day 19. Wellington, Taupo
Leaving Wellington this morning, we cross the Rimutaka Ranges into the
farming district of the Wairarapa. Continue to the coastal township of
Napier, an area dominated by orchards and vineyards. There is time to
explore this unique ‘Art Deco’ city. This afternoon arrive in Taupo.
Stay: Taupo, Wairakei Resort. Bx1
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Day 20. Taupo, Auckland.
Near Taupo, stop and visit Wai-o-tapu Thermal
Wonderland, a geo-thermal area well known for its beautiful colours and
mystical quality. Continue through Rotorua to Kiwifruit Country, enjoy a
guided tour through the orchard on unique ‘Kiwi-Karts’. This afternoon,
travel to the popular holiday beach resort of Mt Maunganui and then to the
port city of Tauranga. Crossing the Hauraki Plains, we make our return
journey to Auckland. Stay: Auckland,
Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bx1
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Day 21. Depart Auckland.
Your tour concludes this morning after
breakfast. Today is at leisure for you to explore this beautiful city,
before it is time for your included departure transfer to the airport.
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DEPARTURE DATES:
May 12, Jun 09, Jul 14, Aug 04, Sept 1, 10, 18, 26, 30; Oct 6, 12, 18, 24, 30,
Nov 05, 14, 17, 20, 26 Dec 4, 10, 18. 2008:
Jan. 02, 10, 18, 22, 26, 31; Feb 03, 07, 09, 1. |
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PRICES 2007:
From $6445 per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare
is extra (apprx $1500 + ) You must add 2 days onto the above itinerary to
allow for flights. |
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