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14 Day Low Cost - New Zealand Splendour

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New Zealand Splendour
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 Auckland
Airport transfer and hotel check-in, then you’re free to see Auckland for yourself. An evening Welcome Drink followed by dinner with your Tour Director.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. YCD


Day 2: Auckland - Rotorua
See Auckland on our City Sights tour. Tracing the Waikato River we travel to Waitomo Caves to tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto and the Limestone Caves. At Rotorua, we’ll take in views of Lake Rotorua and more on our orientation tour. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and Concert for an insight into Maori culture.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B - HD


Day 3: Rotorua
We’ll watch the Agrodome Sheep Show, complete with sheep dog demonstration then the afternoon is yours. Our option tonight is The Realm of T– ane, a journey through Maori mythology and our story of creation. B


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


Day 4: Rotorua - Wellington
Heading south, we’ll view the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo. Drive along the shores of New Zealand’s biggest lake, through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu. Then it’s along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington for a City Sights tour.
Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington. B - YCD


Day 5: Wellingotn - Picton
A morning of ‘Free Time’ in Wellington, then we visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Photos at Parliament House. Then we cruise Queen Charlotte Sound. Later we travel to the seaside village of Picton for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B - YCD
Day 6: Picton - Christchurch
We start the day with a tasting and tour at Montana Winery. En route to Christchurch, we’ll get up close and personal with some New Zealand Fur Seals at Ohau Point, watch whales at Kaikoura, (optional scenic Whale Watching flight), travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast, across the patchwork Canterbury Plains. A City Tour of Christchurch is followed by ‘Free Time’.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch. B


Day 7: Mt Cook
After a morning at leisure travel over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains, where the spectacular sightseeing begins. Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first up. Next we’ll visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before soaking up the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park (optional scenic flight).
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B - YCD


Day 8: Dunedin
Our day starts along the Waitaki River with the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. We travel through Omarau with its famous white limestone buildings to Dunedin, where we tour the city. Then you’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Cargill’s Hotel, Dunedin. B - YCD


Day 9: Dunedin - Te Anua
After a morning of time to yourself, during which you might like to tour New Zealand’s Larnach Castle, we head off across South Otago’s fertile, sheep-filled farming land en route to Te Anau, on the shores of the largest lake in the South Island. Tonight you may choose to travel by boat to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B - YCD
Day 10: Milford Sound
You’ll be awestruck by great sights from Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Along the way to Queenstown, we’ll see Mirror Lakes, Claudu Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, travel along the Devils Stair Case and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. At Queenstown we’ll have an orientation tour, take a group photo and enjoy an alpine dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.
Hotel: Aspen Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B - YCD


Day 11: Queenstown 'Free Time'
Explore exciting Queenstown your way, all day – from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting. A delicious buffet at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak is your spectacular dining option. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. Optional Kiwi Haka Maori Show post-dinner. B


Day 12: Fox Glacier
First stop, Arrowtown on the Arrow River, followed by Cromwell. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka. Travel the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls and enjoy a rainforest walk. Last stop of the day is majestic Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier (optional scenic flight).
Hotel: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. B - YCD


Day 13: Christchurch
Visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. We travel through Greymouth to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes before returning to Christchurch.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch. B - YCD


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


Day 14: Depart Christchurch
Time at leisure until your Christchurch Airport transfer for your return flight. B


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

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

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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.
 
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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.
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