enjoy a 3-course dinner prepared from local produce and matched with fine Marlborough wines . Hotel : Chateau Marlborough , Blenheim . B HD
Day 9 : Blenheim – Christchurch You ’ ll travel inland through the Wairau Valley , home to some of the Marlborough region ’ s world-famous Sauvignon Blanc . Continue to Kaikoura and then on to Christchurch . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B
Day 10 : Christchurch – Twizel
Visit Morelea Farm , where you ’ ll be welcomed into the home and 600-acre garden of Angie and Stan Taylor to enjoy a Be My Guest barbecue lunch while you learn about farming the foothills of New Zealand ’ s Southern Alps . This afternoon see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki , and visit the famed Church of the Good Shepherd on your way to Twizel . Hotel : MacKenzie Country Inn , Twizel . B BG DW
Day 11 : Twizel – Dunedin Today head to the township of Oamaru , with its celebrated white limestone buildings . Then you ’ ll make your way to New Zealand ’ s southernmost city , Dunedin . This afternoon choose one from a range of Included Choice experiences . Tour stately Larnach Castle , ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway , take a wildlife cruise or experience an interactive tour of famous Speight ’ s Brewery . Hotel : Scenic Hotel Southern Cross , Dunedin . B DW
Day 12 : Dunedin – Te Anau Today , travel through lush green sheepgrazing country on your way to Te Anau . Hotel : Distinction Hotel , Te Anau . B DW
Day 13 : Te Anau – Queenstown Today you ’ ll experience the magnificence of Fiordland National Park . Your unforgettable Milford Sound cruise takes in cascading waterfalls , hanging glacial valleys , and the sheer pinnacle of Mitre Peak . After disembarking , travel on to beautiful
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Day 14 : Queenstown
Today , choose one from a range of Included Choice experiences . Ride the Shotover Jet , take a gondola to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner , visit Kiwi Birdlife Park or take a 4WD minibus through Skippers Canyon . Enjoy a peaceful cruise this evening across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner . BC HD
Day 15 : Queenstown – Franz Josef
Stop to visit the faithfully-restored goldmining settlement of Arrowtown , and enjoy the tastes of stone fruit at Cromwell . You will then travel over Haast Pass and view Thunder Creek Falls on your way to Franz Josef Glacier . Hotel : Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier ( Douglas Wing ), Franz Josef . BC DW
Day 16 : Franz Josef – Punakaiki Explore the glacier this morning , then spend some time amongst temperate rainforest giants on the West Coast Treetop Walkway . Travel to Hokitika , home of New Zealand ’ s famous greenstone , then on to Punakaiki . You ’ ll spend the night in an eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront . Hotel : Punakaiki Resort , Punakaiki . B DW
Day 17 : Punakaiki – Christchurch Board the iconic TranzAlpine train this morning and embark on one of the world ’ s most scenic rail journeys . Back in Christchurch , join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B FD
Day 18 : Farewell from Christchurch Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast . B
From
FIRST CHOICE per person twin
$ 7350 share land only
DEPARTURES & PRICES
All dates are Definite Departures
ZABC : Auckland to Christchurch
$ 7875 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2605 |
Single Supplement Option |
2018 |
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Jan |
06 |
Jan |
23 |
Jan |
20 |
Feb |
06 |
Jan |
27 |
Feb |
13 |
Feb |
03 |
Feb |
20 |
Feb |
10 |
Feb |
27 |
Feb |
17 |
Mar 06 |
Mar 03 |
Mar 20 |
Mar 10 |
Mar 27 |
Mar 17 |
Apr |
03 |
Mar 24 |
Apr |
10 |
$ 7650 |
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Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2465 |
Single Supplement Option |
Apr |
21 |
May 08 |
$ 7350 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2345 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 02 |
Jun 19 |
Sep 08 |
Sep 25 |
$ 8250 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2875 |
Single Supplement Option |
Oct |
13 |
Oct |
30 |
Oct |
20 |
Nov 06 |
$ 8495 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2875 |
Single Supplement Option |
Nov 03 |
Nov 20 |
Nov 17 |
Dec 04 |
Dec 01 |
Dec 18 |
Dec 15 |
Jan |
01 |
ZCBA : Christchurch to Auckland
$ 7875
Per Person Twin Share
$ 2605
Single Supplement Option
2018
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End |
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Jan |
14 |
Jan |
31 |
Feb |
11 |
Feb |
28 |
Feb |
25 |
Mar 14 |
Mar 11 |
Mar 28 |
$ 8495 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2875 |
Single Supplement Option |
2019 |
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End |
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Jan |
05 |
Jan |
22 |
Jan |
19 |
Feb |
05 |
Jan |
26 |
Feb |
12 |
Feb |
02 |
Feb |
19 |
Feb |
09 |
Feb |
26 |
Feb |
16 |
Mar 05 |
Mar 02 |
Mar 19 |
Mar 09 |
Mar 26 |
Mar 16 |
Apr |
02 |
Mar 23 |
Apr |
09 |
$ 8525 |
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Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2710 |
Single Supplement Option |
Apr |
20 |
May 07 |
$ 8050 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2565 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 01 |
Jun 18 |
Sep 07 |
Sep 24 |
$ 9040 |
Per Person Twin Share |
$ 2895 |
Single Supplement Option |
Oct |
05 |
Oct |
22 |
Oct |
26 |
Nov 12 |
Nov 09 |
Nov 26 |
Nov 23 |
Dec 10 |
Dec 07 |
Dec 24 |
Dec 21 |
Jan |
07 |
Dec 28 |
Jan |
14 |
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DINING
11 Full buffet breakfasts B 7 Dinners with wine DW 6 Breakfasts of choice BC 4 Highlight Dinners HD 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD 1 Be My Guest afternoon tea BG
FLIGHT INFORMATION
ZABC : Auckland to Christchurch
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport
Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport
ZCBA : Christchurch to Auckland
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price
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