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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
Spot wildlife as you cruise on magical Milford Sound
Take the famed TranzAlpine across the Southern Alps
Experience the Waitomo Caves and Tamaki Māori Village
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Welcome to Auckland
After settling in to your hotel, you’ll have time
to explore Auckland at your own pace. This
evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your
Travel Director. Hotel: VR Queen Street.
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Bay of Islands Free Time
Explore the Bay of Islands at leisure today. B
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Bay of Islands – Auckland
Enjoy a relaxed morning before traveling
through lush farmland on your way back
to Auckland. Hotel: VR Queen Street. B
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Auckland – Rotorua
After a tour of Auckland’s city highlights, trace
the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves where
you’ll explore the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
by boat. Your journey continues to Rotorua for
an orientation tour with views of Lake Rotorua.
This evening, enjoy a Māori Hangi feast
Highlight Dinner and concert at the Tamaki
Māori Village. Hotel: Ibis, 2 nights. B HD
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Rotorua Free Time
Your morning is free. You might like to visit
Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a glimpse
of New Zealand’s iconic kiwi bird, or Te Puia,
the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. B
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Rotorua – Wellington
Journey through tall pine forests and verdant
farmland to spectacular Huka Falls and serene
Lake 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
follow the Kapiti Coast to Wellington for a
city orientation tour. Hotel: Travelodge. B
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Wellington – Picton
Your special packed lunch today won’t only
be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi child who
may otherwise go without, through the charity
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of
‘Eat My Lunch’.
Wellington, and then visit Te Papa Museum of
New Zealand. Cruise across the Cook Strait and
explore the maze of inlets of Queen Charlotte
Sound. Later you’ll travel to the seaside village
of Picton and take a tour of the city before
dinner. Hotel: Picton Beachcomber Inn. B L D
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Picton – Christchurch
Travel to Kaikoura, where sperm whales can
often be seen not far from shore. Travel along
the Pacific Ocean coast and across the colorful
Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis. B
Christchurch – Omarama
Explore Christchurch at leisure this morning,
then travel over the fertile plains to serene Lakes
Pukaki and Tekapo. View the Church of the
Good Shepherd and soak up the scenery of Mt.
Cook National Park. Hotel: Heritage Gateway. B D
Auckland – Bay of Islands
Travel along the scenic Hibiscus Coast to the
Enjoy spectacular scenery as
Bay of Islands.
you cruise to Cape Brett, and through the ‘Hole
in the Rock’. Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden
View, 2 nights. B D
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Omarama – Dunedin
Visit the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and
the monumental spillway of the nearby
Then travel to the town of
Benmore Dam.
Oamaru, with its celebrated white limestone
buildings. Continue to Dunedin, New Zealand’s
southernmost city. Hotel: Scenic Dunedin City. B
12
Dunedin – Te Anau
Enjoy free time in Dunedin and then travel
across the fertile sheep-dotted pastures
of South Otago en route to Te Anau. Hotel:
Luxmore. B D
13
Te Anau – Queenstown
Your experience in Milford Sound today is sure
to be one of the highlights of your journey.
Travel first through tall native rainforests and
rugged mountains, 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. Hotel:
Copthorne Hotel and Resort, 2 nights. B
14
Queenstown Free Time
Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital at
your own pace today. Later in the afternoon,
cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS
Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for
a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner. B HD
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 Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic
Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D
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Franz Josef – Christchurch
This morning’s destination is Hokitika, home
of New Zealand’s famous greenstone. Then
continue to Arthur’s Pass to board the iconic
TranzAlpine train and take one of the world’s
most scenic rail journeys. This evening, join
your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.
Hotel: Ibis. B FD
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Farewell from Christchurch
Your vacation comes to an end this morning
after breakfast. B
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DEPARTURES AND PRICES
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Single Supplement LABC (add to price above): $1450pp
Exceptions 12/10/19 to 28/03/20: $1650pp
Exceptions 03/10/20 to 27/03/21: $1575pp
Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for LCBA.
Departures between 12/10/2019 & 30/03/2020 operate as
per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary.
Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
See page 5 for great savings <
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
DINING
16 Full buffet breakfasts B
1 Lunch L
2 Highlight Dinners HD
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $500pp
Save up to $250pp
6 Dinners D
1 Farewell Dinner FD
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport
Day 17 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price