15 Day New Zealand Panorama
AAT Kings' 15 day New Zealand Panorama, see the north and south island including Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Dunedin, Wellington, Rotorua and Auckland.
- Larnach Castle Dunedin
- Famous TranzAlpine Train
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- View Franz Josef Glacier
- Cruise on Milford Sound
- Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw
- Experience The Realm of Tãne
- Maori Hangi and concert
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Thermal Reserve Rotorua
- Tour the Waitomo Caves
- INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience
- OPTIONAL Maori Cultural Experience
- 'You are invited' experience
PREMIUM HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
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DATES & PRICES |
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| Tour Dates | |
| Departs on | Returns on |
| 2011 | |
| $5115 | |
| 04 Dec | 18 Dec |
| 18 Dec | 01 Jan |
| 2012 | |
| $5115 | |
| 01 Jan | 15 Jan |
| 22 Jan | 05 Feb |
| 05 Feb | 19 Feb |
| 26 Feb | 11 Mar |
| 29 Feb | 14 Mar |
| 04 Mar | 18 Mar |
| 11 Mar | 25 Mar |
| 18 Mar | 01 Apr |
| 25 Mar | 08 Apr |
| 15 Apr | 29 Apr |
| 22 Apr | 06 May |
| $4629 | |
| 13 May | 27 May |
| 24 Jun | 08 Jul |
| 22 Jul | 05 Aug |
| 19 Aug | 02 Sep |
| 02 Sep | 16 Sep |
| 16 Sep | 30 Sep |
| 30 Sep | 14 Oct |
| Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures | |
| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | |
| Single Supplement | $1340 | |
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $1025 |
| Triple Share | Save | $255 |
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $75 |
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | ||
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
Airport to hotel transfer, then after some free time join us this evening for a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director.
Hotel: Terrace Downs Resort, Darfield.D
Day 2: TranzAlpine - Punakaiki
Catch the TranzAlpine for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass. Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where you’ll spend the night at your hotel right on the waterfront.
Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D
Day 3: Punakaiki - Franz Josef
Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike!
Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D
Day 4: Franz Josef - Queenstown
Today you’ll experience Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, take a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan. Stop at historic gold mining Arrowtown then Queenstown. An orientation tour finishes your day. Your dinner option is Skyline Restaurant at Bob’s Peak accessed via gondola – treat yourself!The Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes a top night - if you so choose.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Day 5: Queenstown 'Free Time'
Explore action-packed, Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine andgarden tours, or walk on the wild side with jet boat rides and white waterrafting. This evening cruise over Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on board the TSSEarnslaw for dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration. B HD
Day 6: Milford Sound
Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along Lake Wakatipu’s shore to Te Anau and its lake – the South Island’s largest. World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next, travelling through rainforest, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. Drive through the hand built Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and Milford Sound, where you cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D
Day 7: Te Anau - Dunedin
Across rich, fertile farmland we head to Dunedin for a city tour. This afternoontake a Wildlife Cruise to see the Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factoryor ride the Taieri Gorge Railway - it's your 'Free Time' to do as you wish.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D
Day 8: Dunedin - Twizel
A guided tour of Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens starts the day. Enjoy some'Free Time' in town, before you set off to the white limestone buildings of Oamaru andon to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam.
Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B D
Day 9: Mt. Cook - Christchurch
See the sensational Mt. Cook National Park. Maybe take a scenic flight over it.Later we'll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. You areInvited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm. Travel over the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch and then enjoy some free time.
Hotel: Terrace Downs Resort, Darfield. B L
Day 10: Kaikoura - Blenheim
Between the mountains and the Pacific, you travel the rugged East Coast to the whale watching haven of Kaikoura. Take an optional Scenic Whale Watching flight. On the way to Blenheim, you may see New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point. On arrival you’ll have an orientation tour. Then it’s off to Georges Michel Wine Estate for a tour, some wine tasting and dinner.
Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD
Day 11: Wellington
Seaside Picton is our first destination. Cruise tranquil Queen CharlotteSound. Then you head to Wellington. Your City Sights Tour, with views of the cityfrom Mt. Victoria, will get you set for your 'Free Time', until you visitTe Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, for some Maori culture. A photo at Parliament, then to your hotel for dinner.
Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D
Day 12: Wellington - Rotorua
Travel along the Kapiti Coast, past the dairy farms of Manawatu to Tongariro National Park. Here you’ll catch sights of spectacular Mt. Ruapehu. En route to Taupo and Rotorua, you’ll see Lake Taupo and the Huka Falls. A Rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua.The Realm of Tãne, Hangi and concert is our cultural highlightthis evening.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Day 13: Rotorua
Start the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Rotorua and you’ll then head to the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life.Te Puia offers an insight into Maori culture, and a guided tour of the Geothermal Reserve. B
Day 14: Rotorua - Auckland
Travelling through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves, we tour the Glow Worm Grottoand walk the limestone caves. We travel along the Waikato River to Auckland. Our citytour takes in Mt. Eden, Bastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge andmore.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B D
Day 15: Depart Auckland
Today we'll transfer you to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B
