14 Day Low Cost - New Zealand Experience

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New Zealand Experience
Spectacular sightseeing experiences
– Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine train
– See the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
– Spectacular Fox Glacier
– Visit historic Arrowtown
– Full day at leisure in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital
– Cruise on Milford Sound
– See Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
– Tour the sights of Dunedin
– See mighty Mt. Cook
– Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
– Visit Montana Winery
– Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum
– View mighty Huka Falls
– Hangi Feast and Concert
– Agrodome Sheep Show
– Tour the Glow worm Grotto
[IM] – INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience
[OM] – OPTIONAL Maori Cultural Experience
Premium holiday inclusions
Transportation
– Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
Professionally Escorted
– Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Dining Inclusions
– Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) B
– Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD
– Hotel Dinners (9) YOUR CHOICE YCD
Accommodation
– Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels
Plus
– Welcome Drink
– All purpose travel wallet and map
– Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 14 – flights to depart anytime
– Hotel porterage included
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
After your airport transfer and hotel check-in, explore the ‘most English city’ outside of England, your way. You could visit Hagley Park, the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Cathedral and the Botanic Gardens. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink and dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch. YCD


Day 2: Fox Glacier
We’ll travel through the west coast rainforest to Punakaiki. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Pass through Greymouth en route to Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier (optional scenic Fox Glacier flight).
Hotel: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. B - YCD


TRANZALPINE TRAIN OPTION
Join the TranzAlpine, one of the top six train journeys in the world. Additional cost $99 per person.


Day 3: Queenstown
Travel through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan. Next is Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit and Arrowtown on the Arrow River. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation tour followed by dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Mountain Range.
Hotel: Aspen Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B - YCD


Day 4: Queenstown
Explore exciting Queenstown your way, all day. From wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will keep you occupied and exhilarated. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. Dinner options include the Kiwi Haka Maori Show. B


Day 5: Milford Sound
Travel along the Devils Stair Case and
the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island. You’ll be awestruck by great sights from Fiordland National Park – New Zealand’s largest – to Milford Sound – one of the world’s most amazing places. En route we’ll drive through the hand made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop’s Lookout, Claudu Valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then we return to Te Anau. Tonigth you have the option to see the Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B - YCD


Day 6: Dunedin
We’ll cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. ‘Free Time’ this afternoon – take a wildlife cruise to see the Penguins and Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Cargill’s Hotel, Dunedin. B - YCD


Day 7: Mt Cook
‘Free Time’ this morning – visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Travel through Oamaru, famous for its limestone buildings, passing the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and the Benmore Dam.
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B - YCD


Day 8: Christchurch
Soak up the scenery of Mt Cook National Park (optional scenic flight). We’ll see Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. ‘Free Time’ – ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch. B


Day 9: Picton
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional Whale Watching flight). We’ll get up close and personal with some New Zealand’s Fur Seals at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere Salt Works to Montana Winery for a tour and tasting. We travel to the pretty seaside fishing village of Picton for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B - YCD
Day 10: Wellington
We’ll cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a city tour with views from Mt Victoria. ‘Free Time’ then we visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Tonight experience the local cuisine for yourself.
Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington. B - YCD


Day 11: Rotorua
Travel along the Kapiti Coast, through the dairy farms of Manawatu and Tongariro National Park, discover the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake. En route to Rotorua view Huka Falls and pass the Wairaki Geothermal Power Station. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and Concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B - HD


Day 12: Rotorua
We visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – visit Paradise Valley Springs abundant with Rainbow Trout and New Zealand farm animals or Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the Geothermal Valley with its mud pools and geysers. It’s your choice. B


FARM STAY OPTION
For an extra $60 per person stay on a nearby farm this evening and enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality.


Day 13: Waitomo Caves
Travel through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves for a tour of the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. We then follow the Waikato River to Auckland for a city sights tour.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B - YCD


Day 14: Depart Auckland
Explore Auckland at your leisure before your transfer to Auckland Airport for your return flight. B


BAY OF ISLANDS
Enjoy 3 days touring the beautiful Bay of Islands. Sail, dolphin watch, relax.
New Zealand Experience

14 days, Priced from $2485
Low Cost Escorted, Departs from Christchurch, finishes at Auckland
Tour code HCCA

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Prices AUD Land Content Only
Single Supplement (May - Sep) $765
Single Supplement (Oct - Apr) $795
Child 15 years and under Save $520
King Club Save $130
Triple Share Save $130
Friendly Fours Save $130
Concession Card Holders Save $75
 
Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit.
 
YOUR CHOICE
YCD - Without Hotel Dinners - Save $270.

Hotel Dinners –YOUR CHOICE.
Its YOUR CHOICE whether you have hotel dinners included in your holiday or, if you prefer arranging your own evening meals, then just deduct the saving amount shown in the price box of your holiday itinerary.
Included meals are indicated on each itinerary.

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