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to a Kiwi bird. This evening board the vintage
steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake
Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax
and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner which the
chef will prepare in front of you at the Colonel’s
Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour
then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by
the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.
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DAY 7: Queenstown - Fox Glacier (B,D)
Travel to Arrowtown, an old goldmining village
and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue
via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area
of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks
of the Southern Alps as you travel north to the
township of Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather
permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional)
over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at
your hotel.
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier or similar
DAY 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass
- Christchurch (B,D)
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone
Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board the
TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train
journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as
you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over
massive viaducts and through the patchwork
farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the elegant
city of Christchurch. On arrival your Ultimate Coach
will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Hotel The George or similar
DAY 9: Christchurch - Picton
- Wellington (B,D)
Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village
of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you
travel through Marlborough Country, famous for
its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you
will board the Interislander Ferry for your journey
through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook
Strait to Wellington.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington (2 nights)
DAY 10: Wellington (B)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore
Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with
exhibits that embrace both Maori and European
views. Reboard your coach for a city tour. Enjoy
free time this afternoon and this evening is also
free to choose your own dining arrangements.
DAY 11: Wellington - Taupo
- Rotorua (B,D)
Depart Wellington and view the snow capped
peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you
travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka
Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer
Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights)
DAY 12: Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a gondola ride at the Skyline
Rotorua for breakfast, with spectacular views and
time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome
for an action packed hour of farming entertainment
and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen
before. Continue to Rainbow Springs, spanning
22 acres of native trees. A highlight will be the
Kiwi Encounter experience which offers a unique
behind-the-scenes tour of a working Kiwi nursery
and hatchery. Some free time is available before
travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools
and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for.
This evening experience an entertaining Maori
Hangi and Concert.
DAY 13: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of
Islands (B,D)
This morning depart Rotorua and travel north
via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park to see a
magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue
through Whangarei to the Bay of Islands. This
afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi
Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the
treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
(Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
DAY 14: Bay of Islands (B)
This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of
Islands on board a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett
and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye
out for bottlenose and common dolphins before
returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon.
A range of optional activities are available or
you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant
atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening is also
free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner
cruise (optional).
DAY 15: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,SD)
Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel
via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy
a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum
before continuing to Auckland for a city sights
tour. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including
selected beverages with your new found friends.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
DAY 16: Depart Auckland (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
TOP TO BOTTOM: Cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw
to Walter Peak; Agrodome, an educational hands on experience; the
patchwork plains of the Canterbury region.
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