AAT Kings Escorted Brochure 2017 | Page 40

40 40

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
Start End
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
3
Te Anau
1
AUCKLAND
Waitomo Caves
Arthur ’ s Pass
1 1
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
2
1
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