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START 65 Bay of Islands END 2 1 Number of Paihia Whangarei night stays Sightseeing stops AUCKLAND 1 1 2 Rotorua Waitomo Caves Lake Taupo Mt. Ruapehu Picton Blenheim 1 Punakaiki 1 Arthur’s Pass Hokitika Franz Josef Glacier 1 Haast Milford Sound Twizel 2 Te Anau 1 Mt. Cook 1 Morelea Huka Falls 1 Wellington Kaikoura Tamaki Māori Village TranzAlpine Train 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Morelea Church of the Good Shepherd Queenstown 1 Dunedin FIRST CHOICE From $ 7825 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures $8650 $8995 $2800 $2970 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2019 Day 8    Wellington – Blenheim Discover more of Wellington this morning, then cruise the Cook Strait into tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound and explore the villages of Picton and sunny Blenheim. Tonight, enjoy a Highlight Dinner prepared from local produce and matched with fine Marlborough wines. Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD Day 9    Blenheim – Christchurch Travel this morning to Kaikoura, where sperm whales can often be seen not far from shore (an optional whale-watching flight is available). On arrival in Christchurch, see the extensive work carried out to rebuild the city after the earthquake of 2011. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Christchurch. B Day 10    Christchurch – Twizel Visit Morelea, the home of Angie and Stan Taylor, on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Enjoy a Be My Guest barbecue lunch in their garden, and gain an insight into a lifetime of farming thousands of sheep on their large property. This afternoon, view the famed Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo. Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel. B BG DW Day 11    Twizel – Dunedin Included Choice Head to Oamaru, with its celebrated white limestone buildings. Then make your way to New Zealand’s southernmost city, Dunedin. Choose one from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences. Tour stately Larnach Castle; ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway; take a wildlife cruise; or enjoy an interactive tour of Speight’s Brewery. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B DW Day 12    Dunedin – Te Anau Today, travel through lush green sheep- grazing country on your way to Te Anau. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B DW Day 13    Te Anau – Queenstown Experience the magnificence of Fiordland National Park as you cruise Milford Sound. Learn about the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist guide. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 14    Queenstown Included Choice Today, choose one from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences. Ride the Shotover Jet, take a gondola to Bob’s Peak for thrilling luge rides, visit Kiwi Birdlife Park or take a minibus through Skippers Canyon. Enjoy a cruise this evening across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner. B HD Day 15    Queenstown – Franz Josef Stop to visit the faithfully-restored gold mining settlement of Arrowtown, and enjoy some succulent stone fruit at Cromwell. You’ll then travel over Haast Pass and view Thunder Creek Falls on your way to the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Franz Josef Glacier, Douglas Wing, Franz Josef. B DW Day 16    Franz Josef – Punakaiki Consider an optional experience helicopter flight over the glaciers or you might wish to take a stroll through the small but lively Franz Josef village. Travel to Hokitika, home of New Zealand’s famous greenstone, then on to Punakaiki. You’ll spend the night in an eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort. B DW Day 17    Punakaiki – Christchurch Board the iconic TranzAlpine train this afternoon and embark on one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Back in Christchurch, join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate your epic New Zealand journey. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Christchurch. B FD Day 18    Farewell from Christchurch Say goodbye to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast. B per person twin share land only Start End Jan 05 Jan 22 Jan 12 Jan 29 Jan 19 Feb 05 Jan 26 Feb 12 Feb 02 Feb 19 Feb 09 Feb 26 Feb 16 Mar 05 Feb 23 Mar 12 Mar 02 Mar 19 Mar 09 Mar 26 Mar 16 Apr 02 Mar 23 Apr 09 $8250 Per Person Twin Share $2630 Single Supplement Option Apr 20 May 07 $7825 Per Person Twin Share $2490 Single Supplement Option Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2020 Start End Jan 18 Feb 04 Jan 25 Feb 11 Feb 01 Feb 18 Feb 08 Feb 25 Feb 15 Mar 03 Feb 29 Mar 17 Mar 07 Mar 24 Mar 14 Mar 31 Mar 21 Apr 07 $8595 Per Person Twin Share $2810 Single Supplement Option Apr 11 Apr 28 May 30 Jun 16 $8150 Per Person Twin Share $2655 Single Supplement Option Sep 05 Sep 22 Jun 01 Jun 18 Sep 07 Sep 24 $9275 $8995 $3120 Per Person Twin Share $2970 Single Supplement Option Oct 05 Oct 22 Oct 26 Nov 12 Nov 09 Nov 26 Nov 23 Dec 10 Dec 07 Dec 24 Dec 21 Jan 07 Dec 28 Jan 14 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option Oct 03 Oct 20 Oct 24 Nov 10 Nov 07 Nov 24 Nov 21 Dec 08 Dec 05 Dec 22 Dec 19 Jan 05 Visit aatkings.com/zabc for additional departure dates. Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/10/19. SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to $930pp See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share DINING 17 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 5 Highlight Dinners HD Unlock VIP benefits Save up to $930pp Save up to $465pp 6 Dinners with wine DW 1 Farewell Dinner FD FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price