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START 73 Bay of Islands END 2 1 Number of BEST BUYS Paihia From $ 5675 night stays Sightseeing stops DEPARTURES & PRICES AUCKLAND 1 1 All dates are Definite Departures LABC: Auckland to Christchurch 2 Rotorua $6375 $6525 Huka Falls $2100 $2150 Waitomo Caves Lake Taupo Mt. Ruapehu Picton 1 Arthur’s Pass Hokitika Franz Josef Glacier 1 Mt. Cook Haast Milford Sound Te Anau 1 1 Wellington Kaikoura TranzAlpine Train 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Church of the Good Shepherd 1 per person twin share land only Omarama 2 Queenstown Oamaru 1 Dunedin Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2019 Start End Jan 05 Jan 21 Jan 19 Feb 04 Jan 26 Feb 11 Feb 02 Feb 18 Feb 09 Feb 25 Feb 16 Mar 04 Feb 23 Mar 11 Mar 02 Mar 18 Mar 23 Apr 08 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2020 Start End Jan 04 Jan 20 Jan 18 Feb 03 Jan 25 Feb 10 Feb 01 Feb 17 Feb 08 Feb 24 Feb 15 Mar 02 Feb 22 Mar 09 Feb 29 Mar 16 Mar 21 Apr 06 $5675 $6150 $1945 $2020 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option Jun 01 Jun 17 Sep 07 Sep 23 Sep 28 Oct 14 $6525 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option May 30 Jun 15 $5775 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share $2015 Single Supplement Option Sep 05 Sep 21 Sep 26 Oct 12 $2150 Oct 12 Oct 28 Oct 26 Nov 11 Nov 09 Nov 25 Dec 07 Dec 23 Dec 21 Jan 06 Single Supplement Option $6625 Per Person Twin Share $2160 Single Supplement Option Oct 10 Oct 26 Oct 24 Nov 09 Nov 07 Nov 23 Dec 05 Dec 21 Dec 19 Jan 04 Day 9    Picton – Christchurch Travel to Kaikoura, where sperm whales can often be seen not far from shore (an optional whale-watching flight is available). Travel along the Pacific Ocean coast and across the colorful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B Day 10    Christchurch – Omarama Explore Christchurch at leisure this morning, then travel over the fertile Canterbury Plains to serene Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, view the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park (an optional scenic flight is available). Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 11    Omarama – Dunedin Visit the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and the monumental spillway of the nearby Benmore Dam. Then travel to the town of Oamaru, with its celebrated white limestone buildings. Continue to Dunedin, New Zealand’s southernmost city. The afternoon is free for you to explore. Perhaps take a wildlife cruise or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D Day 12    Dunedin – Te Anau Enjoy free time in Dunedin. You might like to visit Larnach Castle. Then travel across the fertile sheep-dotted pastures of South Otago en route to Te Anau. Tonight, you may choose an optional experience cruise the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Hotel: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 13    Te Anau – Queenstown Your experience in magnificent Milford Sound today is sure to be one of the highlights of your journey. Travel first through the tall native rainforests and rugged mountains of Fiordland National Park, then cruise the serene waters of this natural wonder. On the way to Queenstown see Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls, then travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy an informative orientation tour of the city before settling in for your two-night stay. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B LCBA: Christchurch to Auckland Day 14    Queenstown Free Time Single Supplement Option Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital at your own pace today. Late afternoon, enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner and an entertaining after-dinner farm show. B HD Day 15    Queenstown – Franz Josef Visit the faithfully-restored gold mining settlement of Arrowtown and travel on to Cromwell to taste its sensational stone fruit. You will then travel over Haast Pass and view the sheer drop of Thunder Creek Falls on your way to the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier (an optional experience scenic flight is available). Hotel: Scenic Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing, Franz Josef. B D Day 16    Franz Josef – Christchurch This morning’s destination is Hokitika, home of New Zealand’s famous greenstone, Pounamu (its Māori name). Then continue to Arthur’s Pass to board the iconic TranzAlpine train and take one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Pass through the Southern Alps to the lush pastureland of the Canterbury Plains. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B FD Day 17    Farewell from Christchurch Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast. B FLIGHT INFORMATION LABC: Auckland to Christchurch Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport LCBA: Christchurch to Auckland Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price $6375 $6525 $2100 $2150 Per Person Twin Share 2019 Start End Jan 07 Jan 23 Jan 14 Jan 30 Jan 28 Feb 13 Feb 04 Feb 20 Feb 11 Feb 27 Feb 25 Mar 13 Mar 11 Mar 27 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2020 Start End Jan 06 Jan 22 Jan 13 Jan 29 Jan 27 Feb 12 Feb 03 Feb 19 Feb 10 Feb 26 Feb 24 Mar 11 Mar 09 Mar 25 $6025 $6150 $2030 $2020 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option Apr 08 Apr 24 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option Apr 06 Apr 22 $5675 $5775 $1945 $2015 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option Jun 17 Jul 03 Sep 30 Oct 16 $6525 Per Person Twin Share $2150 Single Supplement Option Oct 14 Oct 30 Oct 28 Nov 13 Nov 11 Nov 27 Dec 09 Dec 25 Dec 30 Jan 15 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option Jun 15 Jul 01 $6625 Per Person Twin Share $2160 Single Supplement Option Oct 05 Oct 21 Oct 12 Oct 28 Oct 26 Nov 11 Nov 09 Nov 25 Dec 07 Dec 23 Dec 28 Jan 13 Visit aatkings.com/labc or lcba for additional departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from Christchurch to Auckland (Code: LCBA). Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/10/19. SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to $650pp See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share DINING 16 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Highlight Dinners HD Unlock VIP benefits Save up to $650pp Save up to $325pp 8 Dinners D 1 Farewell Dinner FD