New Zealand / INDEPENDENT TOURING

20 Day Ultimate New Zealand Discovery Independent

KEY TO MAPS Coach Air Tranz Alpine Train Tranz Coastal Pacific Train No . of nights stay

Bay of

1 Islands

Auckland 3 Waitomo

2

Caves Rotorua

NEW ZEALAND

Milford Sound

4

Queenstown

2

Otago Peninsula

Dunedin

Experience the diversity this stunning country has to offer , from cruising through the Bay of Islands , visiting glowworm caves and enjoying a traditional Maori feast in the North Island to riding the Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine trains , sighting penguins in Dunedin and cruising Milford Sound in the South Island . This inclusive itinerary provides all the main highlights of New Zealand . It also allows free time to choose from a wide range of activities that suit your interest .

As this is an independent package , it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests , time frame and budget .

Day 1 : Arrive Auckland On arrival you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation . New Zealand ’ s largest city , blending harbour islands and Polynesian culture , Auckland has a vibrant city centre .

Day 2 : Auckland sightseeing Experience the best of Auckland today . Visit the highlights the inner city offers before heading out to the untamed coastline of the rugged West Coast with deep black beaches and subtropical rainforests .

Day 3 : Auckland – Paihia , Bay of Islands Travel north today to the Bay of Islands . You will find white sandy beaches , cosy coves and a sea pieced by over 150 islands .

Day 4 : Paihia – Auckland This morning join a Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock before returning to Auckland this afternoon .

Day 5 : Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Rotorua Travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato onto Waitomo Caves . Join a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the Caves including a boat ride through the glowworm grotto , illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glowworms . We have the option today to visit the Hobbiton movie set ( extra cost ).

Day 6 : Rotorua sightseeing Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Rotorua , including a visit to Te Puia and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers and boiling mud pools . Visit Rainbow Springs for a unique showcase of flora and fauna . Watch the interactive Agrodome sheep show and ride the Skyline gondola , before experiencing a traditional Maori show and Hangi ( feast ).

Day 7 : Rotorua – Wellington ( flight not included ) Transfer to the airport today for your flight to the capital city of New Zealand , Wellington . Entrance is included to the Te Papa National Museum .

Day 8 : Wellington – Picton Before leaving the city by ferry across the Cook Strait , you will enjoy a morning city tour covering Wellington ’ s historic landmarks including the Beehive and Parliament Buildings .

Day 9 : Picton – Christchurch Join the Trans Coastal Pacific train journey . Along 98 kilometres of ruggedly beautiful coastline , you ’ ll get astonishingly close to the surging Pacific Ocean and steeply rising Kaikoura Ranges .

Day 10 : Christchurch sightseeing This morning ’ s city tour covers the central city highlights including the Botanical gardens , the Avon River and the Bridge of Remembrance , before heading out to the surrounding areas for spectacular views over the city .

Day 11 : Christchurch – Dunedin Travel by scheduled coach service along the plains of South Canterbury with a colourful patchwork of fields flanked by the dramatic peaks of the Southern Alps .

Day 12 : Dunedin sightseeing Start the day with a one hour city tour of Dunedin , before departing for the Otago Peninsula to see the Yellow-eyed and Blue Penguins .

Day 13 : Dunedin – Queenstown Join a scheduled train and coach combination service to the four season resort town of Queenstown .

Day 14 : Queenstown sightseeing Enjoy a half day tour of the area and get a bird ’ s-eye view of Queenstown , Arrowtown and the spectacular Wakatipu Basin , along with some of the area ’ s key attractions .

Day 15 : Milford Sound tour and cruise Located in the World Heritage Fiordland National Park , this region is rich with dense rainforest , lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks . Your full day tour into this area today includes a spectacular cruise on New Zealand ’ s most famous waterway .

Day 16 : Queenstown at leisure Today is free to explore or join a local activity . Day 17 : Queenstown – Franz Josef Travel by scheduled coach service across the magical stretch of road over Haast Pass . Towering peaks surround vast open valleys as you cross to the rugged west coast of the South Island .

Day 18 : Franz Josef at leisure Today is free to explore or join a local activity . Day 19 : Franz Josef – Christchurch Depart Franz Josef by coach , joining the historic TranzAlpine train in Greymouth . Traverse the Southern Alps and experience rolling farmland , ice-fed rivers , spectacular viaducts , and the beautiful Lake Brunner .

Day 20 : Depart Christchurch Your package ends with a transfer to Christchurch airport .

Package includes : 19 nights of accommodation , airport transfers , transportation , sightseeing and attractions as listed .

Moderate pricing from . $ 4089 Superior pricing from . $ 4799 Deluxe pricing from . $ 6059 Pricing is per person , double occupancy www . andersonvacations . ca