18 Day New Zealand Adventure
AAT Kings' 18 day premium New Zealand Adventure, see the north and south island including Bay of Islands, Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Milford Sound and more.
- Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock'
- Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto
- Experience The Realm of Tãne
- Maori Hangi and concert
- Ride the Skyline Gondola
- Thermal Reserve Rotorua
- Visit Te Papa
- View mighty Mt. Cook
- Larnach Castle Dunedin
- Cruise on Milford Sound
- View Franz Josef Glacier
- Famous TranzAlpine Train
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience
- OPTIONAL Maori Cultural Experience
- 'You are invited' experience
PREMIUM HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
Quality Touring
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DATES & PRICES |
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| Tour Dates | |
| Departs on | Returns on |
| 2011 | |
| $6059 | |
| 26 Nov | 13 Dec |
| 17 Dec | 03 Jan |
| 2012 | |
| $6059 | |
| 07 Jan | 24 Jan |
| 21 Jan | 07 Feb |
| 11 Feb | 28 Feb |
| 03 Mar | 20 Mar |
| 10 Mar | 27 Mar |
| 07 Apr | 24 Apr |
| $5535 | |
| 05 May | 22 May |
| 09 Jun | 26 Jun |
| 07 Jul | 24 Jul |
| 04 Aug | 21 Aug |
| 01 Sep | 18 Sep |
| 15 Sep | 02 Oct |
| 22 Sep | 09 Oct |
| Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures | |
| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | |
| Single Supplement | $1655 | |
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $1210 |
| Triple Share | Save | $305 |
| 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 Auckland
Meet and transfer from the airport to your hotel. See Auckland your way until an evening welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands
Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and up the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk among the Kauri trees, explore Whangarei, then on to the Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’. We’ll explore Urupukapuka Island then return to Paihia.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Water View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’
The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, drive along the Ninety Mile Beach, sail or sea-kayak – whatever you like, then have a night on the town. B
Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland
We’ll tour the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve and then return to Auckland.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland.B D
Day 5: Auckland – Rotorua
After an Auckland City Sights Tour, we trace the Waikato River to Waitomo Caves, where we’ll see the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Our Rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua.Tonight experience The Realm of Ta-ne, a Maori Hangi feast and concert.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Day 6: Blenheim – Christchurch
Ride the Skyline Gondola for breakfast with stunning views over Lake Rotorua. On to the Agrodome Sheep Show and a sample of farm life.Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the geothermal reserve. Enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’. B
Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington
From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Tongariro National Park. Manawatu. The Kapiti Coast. On our Wellington city sights tour see the city from Mt. Victoria.
Hotel: Novotel, Wellington.B D
Day 8: Wellington – Blenheim
A morning to explore Wellington your way.Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, with time to discover it yourself. We cruise the tranquillity of Queen Charlotte Sound. On to Picton then Blenheim for a city tour. Tonight we’ll enjoy a tasting, tour and dinner at Georges Michel Wine Estate, a family owned and run winery.
Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim.B HD
Day 9: Kaikoura – Christchurch
En route to Kaikoura, we pass the Grassmere Salt Works and see New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point. Explore Kaikoura, maybe take an optional scenic Whale Watching flight. We travel to Christchurch via the Canterbury Plains.
Hotel: Terrace Downs Resort, Darfield B
Day 10: Mt. Cook
You are invited to a barbecue lunch on Morelea Farm. You’ll be welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan and their 240 hectare garden (see page 13 for details). Later we’ll see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the alpine scenery of Mount Cook National Park. There’s time for an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting).
Hotel: Mackenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B L D
Day 11: Dunedin
From the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam we travel through Oamaru to Dunedin, we tour the city and the afternoon is yours – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway – it’s up to you.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D
Day 12: Dunedin – Te Anau
A guided tour of Larnach Castle begins the day. Across fertile sheep-filled farming land to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau. A visit to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves is an option tonight.
Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau.B D
Day 13: Milford Sound
In Fiordland National Park we’ll cruise on Milford Sound. We’ll see the Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and more. We travel along Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown for an orientation tour on arrival. For dinner you may choose to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere and there’ll be theKiwi Haka Maori Show as well!
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Day 14: Queenstown ‘Free Time’
Explore Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine or garden tours. Or go wild with a jet boat ride or white water rafting. Dinner is at Walter Peak Sheep Station via New Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. B HD
Day 15: Franz Josef
Visit the historic gold mining town, Arrowtown. Stop at Cromwell with its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka, the Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls. A small rainforest walk. Then Franz Josef Glacier – the world’s most accessible glacier.
Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D
Day 16: Franz Josef – Punakaiki
Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. It’s on to Punakaiki, where we’ll view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki.B D
Day 17: TranzAlpine – Christchurch
Travel via Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass where we’ll board the TranzAlpine to travel through the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Hotel: Terrace Downs Resort, Darfield. B D
Day 18: Depart Christchurch
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B
