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Milford Sound
Best of New Zealand
18 DAYS  |  AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH  |   ZABC/ZCBA
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise through ‘Hole in the
Rock’ in the Bay of Islands
• Discover Waitomo & its Glowworm Grotto
• Immerse yourself in Maori culture with
the Tamaki family over dinner
• Journey through Mt. Ruapehu
Tongariro National Park
From the pristine white beaches of the North Island to the
snow-capped peaks of the South, you’ll explore every nook of
New Zealand on this magnificent journey. A heart-pounding
haka welcomes you to Rotorua for a taste of Maori culture,
while a world-renowned train journey tops off your time in
the Land of the Long White Cloud with scenic splendor.
• By My Guest at Shenandoah for
an afternoon tea experience
• Explore Te Papa, the Museum
of New Zealand
• Savour a BBQ at Morelea Farm
• Travel past magical glaciers, mountains
& rainforest en route to Milford Sound
• Taste Central Otago stone
fruit at a orchard
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
On arrival in Auckland you’ll have time
at leisure for relaxing or exploring. This
evening, meet your Travel Director for
a Welcome Reception at your hotel.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands
• Included Choice experiences Depart Auckland and then travel through
Northland’s lush farmland. Arriving this
afternoon in the stunning Bay of Islands,
you’ll experience spectacular scenery as
you cruise through game-fishing waters
to the rugged Cape Brett Peninsula.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort (Water View
Room), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B DW
• New Zealand wines with all hotel dinners Day 3: Bay of Islands 
• Discover Franz Josef Glacier
• Visit a jade factory & see artists at work
• Walk around Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
• Travel the TranzAlpine Train
• Experienced Travel Director
& Driver Guide
Today, choose one from a range
of Included Choice experiences. Go
sailing aboard a historic tall ship,
enjoy wine tasting in Kerikeri, join
a mini-tour of Russell or explore the
historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. BC
Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland
Enjoy time at leisure before returning
to Auckland. Your journey takes you to
Whangarei and then Parry Kauri Park
to walk among New Zealand’s native
forest giants. Enjoy a memorable dinner
at the Eight Restaurant at The Langham.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. BC HD
Day 5: Auckland – Rotorua
See the sights of Auckland and then
head south to the Waitomo Caves,
where you’ll cruise the twinkling
Glowworm Grotto.
Tonight enjoy
a Highlight Dinner at the Tamaki
Maori Village, where you can wander
through the traditional settlement
and enjoy an authentic Maori
hangi meal. Hotel: Millennium
Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Day 6: Rotorua 
This morning enjoy your breakfast
of choice before embarking on your
Included Choice experience – perhaps
unwind at the Polynesian Spa, tour the
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, or
visit the Hobbiton movie set. Or even
explore Rotorua and its sparkling lakes
in an amphibious WWII era Duck. BC
Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington
Journey through tall pine forests and
verdant farmland today to spectacular
Huka Falls and serene Lake Taupo.
Later join the owners of a beautiful
Shenandoah property for a Be My Guest
afternoon tea. Your final destination
today is the New Zealand capital,
Wellington. Hotel: James Cook Grand
Chancellor, Wellington. BC BG DW
Day 8: Wellington – Blenheim
Visit the Te Papa Museum and
Art Gallery before cruising the Cook
Strait into tranquil Queen Charlotte
Sound. Travel on to the villages of
Picton and sunny Blenheim. Tonight