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From the sandy white beaches of the North Island , to the snow-capped mountains and rugged coastlines of the South Island , explore every nook of New Zealand . A heart-pounding haka welcomes you to Rotorua for a taste of Maori culture . A worldrenowned train journey tops-off your time in New Zealand with scenic splendor .

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see sheep shearing and farming demonstrations before enjoying a Be My Guest barbecue lunch and wait until you try Angie ’ s famous pavlova dessert ! Later , see spectacular Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki and visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd on your way to Twizel . Hotel : MacKenzie Country Inn , Twizel . B BG DW

Day 11 : Twizel – Dunedin View the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam . You ’ ll stop in at the gorgeous harbor town of Oamaru . Most well-known for its stunning 19th century white limestone architecture , Oamaru is also home to potters , painters , cheese-makers and many other artisans . On arrival in Dunedin , you may wish to take a wander around the beautiful grounds of New Zealand ’ s first university , Otago University . Hotel : Scenic Hotel Southern Cross , Dunedin . B DW

Day 12 : Dunedin Included Choice – Te Anau

This morning choose one from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences . You have the option to tour Larnach Castle , ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway or take the Monarch Wildlife Cruise . Or choose a tour of Cadbury World or Speight ’ s Brewery . Later , travel across farming land to the village of Te Anau , on the shores of Lake Te Anau . Hotel : Distinction Hotel , Te Anau . B DW

Day 13 : Te Anau – Queenstown You ’ ll be awestruck by the magnificence of the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park . See rainforest , ancient glaciers , mountain ranges and the hand-made Homer Tunnel . Pass the Mirror Lake , Pop ’ s Lookout , Cleddau Valley and the Chasm . Your cruise on Milford Sound

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will take you past Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak . Afterwards , travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu on your way to Queenstown , where an orientation tour finishes this highlight day . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Queenstown , 2 nights . B

Day 14 : Queenstown Included Choice

Today choose one from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences . You have the option to ride the Shotover Jet , join a wine tour , play 9 holes of golf or take the gondola to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner . Perhaps take a 4WD minibus through Skippers Canyon . This evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue highlight dinner at the Colonel ’ s Homestead . BC HD

Day 15 : Queenstown – Franz Josef Visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown then enjoy delicious stone fruit at Cromwell . See lakes Dunstan , Hawea and Wanaka . Travel over the Haast Pass and view Thunder Creek Falls . Our final destination for today is the extraordinary Franz Josef Glacier . Hotel : Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier ( Douglas Wing ), Franz Josef . BC DW

Day 16 : Franz Josef – Punakaiki Discover temperate rainforest giants on the West Coast Treetop Walkway . Then explore Franz Josef Glacier – take a scenic flight or a glacier hike ( both own expense ). Depart for Hokitika , home of the native greenstone ( jade ) for a factory visit and Jewelery demonstration . Later , travel to Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes . You ’ ll spend the night in an eco-friendly resort , right on the waterfront . This evening enjoy dinner with wine at

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your hotel , while watching the surf thundering at your doorstep ! Hotel : Punakaiki Resort , Punakaiki . B DW

Day 17 : Punakaiki – Christchurch Travel to the alpine village of Arthur ’ s Pass and board the TranzAlpine . This spectacular train journey dates back to 1914 , and is rated as one of the word ’ s most scenic train trips . The train forges through tunnels and over viaducts with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks , icy rivers , beech forests , gorges and river valleys . Join your Travel Director this evening for a farewell dinner with wine . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B FD

Day 18 : Farewell from Christchurch Your vacation concludes this morning after breakfast . You ’ ll be transferred by private car to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight . B

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Overnight stays Sightseeing stops

Flight information

Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport

Day 18 – Flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport

Airfares are not included in the prices above .

Ways to Save

Early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD610 | CAD755 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD455 | CAD565 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD305 | CAD380

Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD915 | CAD1135 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD760 | CAD945 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD610 | CAD760

Young traveler Triple share Kings Club

Save up to USD610 | CAD755 Save up to USD305 | CAD380 Save up to USD305 | CAD380

All savings are per person . For discounts see page 19 .

18 days from

USD 5450 CAD 6775

Per Person Twin Share Land Only

Auckland to Christchurch

18 days Code : ZABC All dates are Definite Departures

USD 5650 | CAD 7050 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1690 | CAD 2100 Single Supplement Option

2017

Start

End Apr 22 May 09

USD 5450 | CAD 6775 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1610 | CAD 2000 Single Supplement Option

Jun 03 Jun 20 Sep 09 Sep 26

* Festive season surcharge applies . Ask us for details . Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 10 / 17 . For additional departure dates and for the reverse itinerary from Christchurch to Auckland ( Code : ZCBA ) visit : aatkings . com / zabc or zcba

Looking for a winter escape ?

We also have Guided Vacations departing between December 2016 & March 2017 . Prices and itinerary may vary from those quoted on this page . For details visit aatkings / com / zabc

2016 2017

USD 5795 | CAD 7225 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1765 | CAD 2195 Single Supplement Option Apr 21 May 08

USD 5595 | CAD 6950 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1665 | CAD 2070 Single Supplement Option

Jun 02 Jun 19 Sep 08 Sep 25

Christchurch to Auckland

18 days Code : ZCBA All dates are Definite Departures

USD 6075 | CAD 7550 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1855 | CAD 2310 Single Supplement Option

2017

Start

End Oct 29 Nov 15 Nov 12 Nov 29 Nov 26 Dec 13 Dec 17 Jan 03 *

USD 6075 | CAD 7550 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1855 | CAD 2310 Single Supplement Option

2018

Start

End Jan 14 Jan 31 Feb 11 Feb 28 Feb 25 Mar 14 Mar 11 Mar 28

USD 6225 | CAD 7725 Per Person Twin Share

USD 1875 | CAD 2330 Single Supplement Option

Oct 28 Nov 14 Nov 11 Nov 28 Nov 25 Dec 12 Dec 16 Jan 02 *