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Contrasts of New Zealand
10 days
Experience the contrasts of two distinct islands . From Auckland ’ s sparkling harbor , to Rotorua ’ s geothermal wonderland , across to the rugged beauty of the West Coast and the untouched serenity of Milford Sound , another snapshot of New Zealand ’ s natural splendor reveals itself around every corner .
Guided Vacations
Mt . Cook
• Explore Auckland & cruise on Waitemata Harbour
• Discover the glowworms of Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
• Immerse yourself in Maori culture with the Tamaki family over dinner
• Spot the kiwi bird in Rotorua
• Experience farm life at the Agrodome Sheep Show
• Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
• See Franz Josef Glacier
• Discover truly spectacular Milford Sound on a lunch cruise
• Frolic in the adventure capital of New Zealand , Queenstown
• Marvel at the crystal clear waters of Lake Tekapo
• Learn about farm life on a working sheep farm
• Experience warm Kiwi hospitality at Morelea Farm with a BBQ lunch
• Private car airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Enjoy New Zealand wines with all hotel dinners
• Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
Dining
• Breakfast of choice ( 3 ) BC
• Full buffet breakfasts ( 6 ) B
• Be My Guest lunch ( 1 ) BG
• Lunch ( 1 ) L
• Dinner with wine ( 1 ) DW
• Be My Guest dinner ( 1 ) BG
• Highlight dinners ( 2 ) HD
• Farewell dinner ( 1 ) FD
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Greymouth Hokitika
TranzAlpine Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER Mt . Haast Cook CHRISTCHURCH
Milford Sound
QUEENSTOWN
Day 1 : Welcome to Auckland On arrival at Auckland Airport you will be transferred to your hotel . This evening meet your Travel Director for a welcome reception and highlight dinner at The Langham . Hotel : The Langham , Auckland , 2 nights . HD
Day 2 : Auckland Start the day with a sightseeing tour then cruise on Waitemata Harbour . B
Day 3 : Auckland – Rotorua Tour the famous Glowworm Grotto by boat with a local guide .
Continue to Rotorua where you ’ ll visit Te Puia geothermal valley .
This evening feel the thrill of a heart-pounding wero ( challenge ) from a Maori warrior during a Powhiri , a ceremonial welcome at a Be My Guest dining experience at the Tamaki Family Marae . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Rotorua . B BG
Day 4 : Rotorua – Christchurch Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park . You may even spot a kiwi ! Next up is the Agrodome Sheep Show , the multi-awarding-winning stage show , that offers an insight into agriculture in New Zealand . In the afternoon you ’ ll fly to Christchurch ( airfare is not included and must be booked by you or your travel agent ). Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B
Day 5 : Christchurch – Franz Josef Journey on the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps to Arthur ’ s Pass . At Hokitika visit a New Zealand greenstone ( jade ) factory for a Jewelery demonstration . Next you ’ ll arrive at Franz Josef Glacier . Hotel : Te Waonui Forest Retreat , Franz Josef . B DW
Day 6 : Franz Josef – Queenstown Drive over the Haast Pass , past Thunder Creek Falls , Lakes Wanaka , Hawea and Dunstan . Enjoy the tastes of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell . Next you ’ ll visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River , before arriving in Queenstown , where an orientation tour completes
Overnight stays Sightseeing stops
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Te Anau
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AUCKLAND
Waitomo Caves
Arthur ’ s Pass
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ROTORUA
your day . This evening join your Travel Director for dinner at The Boatshed . Set in the restored historic Railway Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 1936 , The Boatshed with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables , is the perfect venue for your exclusive highlight dinner . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Queenstown , 3 nights . B HD
Day 7 : Milford Sound Journey over the Devil ’ s Staircase and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake , the largest in the South Island . Travel through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park , sighting glaciers and mountain ranges . Drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the numerous photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake , Pop ’ s Lookout , Cleddau Valley and the Chasm , Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reaching Milford Sound . Enjoy lunch while you cruise on this wonder of nature . B L
Day 8 : Queenstown ‘ Free Time ’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way , all day . From wine tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting , Queenstown will surprise and exhilarate ! B
Day 9 : Queenstown – Christchurch Be awestruck by the alpine beauty of Mt . Cook National Park . Later , continue to Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo , where you ’ ll stop to view the Church of the Good Shepherd .
Be welcomed into the home of Angie and Stan Taylor for a Be My Guest barbecue lunch in their 600 acre garden and an insight into farm life . Travel over the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch . Join your Travel Director and new-found friends this evening for a farewell dinner . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B BG FD
Day 10 : Farewell from Christchurch You ’ ll be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight . B
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10 days from
USD 3025 CAD 3775
Per Person Twin Share Land Only
Auckland to Christchurch
Code : IZANB All dates are Definite Departures
USD 3175 | CAD 3950 Per Person Twin Share
USD 1045 | CAD 1300 Single Supplement Option
2017
Start
End Apr 14 Apr 23 Apr 28 May 07 May 19 May 28
USD 3025 | CAD 3775 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1025 | CAD 1280 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 16 |
Jun 25 |
Jul |
14 |
Jul |
23 |
Sep 15 |
Sep 24 |
Sep 29 |
Oct 08 |
USD 3525 | CAD 4395 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1130 | CAD 1400 |
Single Supplement Option |
Oct 13 |
Oct 22 |
Oct 27 |
Nov 05 |
Nov 17 |
Nov 26 |
Nov 24 |
Dec 03 |
Dec 08 |
Dec 17 |
Dec 22 |
Dec 31 * |
Dec 29 |
Jan 07 * |
2018 |
Jan 05 |
Jan 14 |
Jan 12 |
Jan 21 |
Jan 26 |
Feb 04 |
Feb 02 |
Feb 11 |
Feb 09 |
Feb 18 |
Feb 16 |
Feb 25 |
Feb 23 |
Mar 04 |
Mar 02 |
Mar 11 |
Mar 09 |
Mar 18 |
Mar 16 |
Mar 25 |
Mar 23 |
Apr 01 |
Mar 30 |
Apr 08 |
USD 3275 | CAD 4075 Per Person Twin Share
USD 1100 | CAD 1375 Single Supplement Option
2018 continued
Start |
End |
Apr 06 |
Apr 15 |
Apr 13 |
Apr 22 |
Apr 27 |
May 06 |
May 18 |
May 27 |
USD 3125 | CAD 3875 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1075 | CAD 1335 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 15 |
Jun 24 |
Jul |
13 |
Jul |
22 |
Sep 14 |
Sep 23 |
Sep 28 |
Oct 07 |
USD 3650 | CAD 4525 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1145 | CAD 1425 |
Single Supplement Option |
Oct 12 |
Oct 21 |
Oct 26 |
Nov 04 |
Nov 16 |
Nov 25 |
Nov 23 |
Dec 02 |
Dec 07 |
Dec 16 |
Dec 21 |
Dec 30 * |
Dec 28 |
Jan 06 * |
* Festive season surcharge applies . Ask us for details . Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 10 / 17 . For additional departure dates visit : aatkings . com / izanb
Ways to Save
Early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD350 | CAD440 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD265 | CAD330 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD175 | CAD220
Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD525 | CAD660 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD440 | CAD550 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD350 | CAD440
Young traveler Triple share Kings Club
Save up to USD355 | CAD440 Save up to USD175 | CAD220 Save up to USD175 | CAD220
All savings are per person . For discounts see page 19 .
Flight information
Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport
Day 10 – Flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
Airfares are not included in the prices above .
Internal-vacation flight
Land Only price requires the following internalvacation flight to be purchased separately in
order to fulfil the vacation itinerary : Day 4 from Rotorua to Christchurch – NZ5785