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DAY 7: Rotorua - Napier (B,D)
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal
Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo.
Continue to Napier known as ‘The Art Deco
Capital’, where a city tour will showcase the most
comprehensive collection of art deco buildings
in the world. Board the Hawke’s Bay Express
and hear informative commentary on the city’s
fascinating history. Enjoy some free time this
afternoon to explore the city or you might choose
to do a guided walk (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania
DAY 8: Napier - Wellington (B,D)
Travel south this morning into Wellington for a city
tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the
history and culture on show here.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe Room)
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National
Museum; discover all the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour; join
the Hawke’s Bay Express for a stylishly memorable experience of
New Zealand’s Art Deco capital.
DAY 9: Wellington - Picton
- Blenheim (B,D)
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. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry
and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the
Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board
your Ultimate Coach for the short journey to
Blenheim. This evening at dinner sample some of
the local wines from the Marlborough region.
Hotel Marlborough Vintners Hotel
DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikoura
- Christchurch (B)
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its
food and wine, then travel to the seaside village
of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of
Christchurch.
Hotel The George
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
- Fox Glacier (B,D)
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned
as one of the great train journeys of the world.
Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and
spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass
located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board
your Ultimate coach and travel to Hokitika, famous
for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz
Josef to the township of Fox Glacier where time
is available to experience a scenic flight (optional,
weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier
DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B)
See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps
as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue
via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty
before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a
year round resort situated on the shores of magical
Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free and you
may choose to dine out at one of the many fine
restaurants.
Hotel Heritage Queenstown (2 nights)
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day and there are plenty of
sightseeing options available. You may wish to
enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of
the scenic Skippers Canyon or get up close 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.
DAY 14: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling
to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you
visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Te
Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Today you may like
to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights)
DAY 15: Te Anau - Milford Sound
- Te Anau (B,L,D)
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford
Sound where you board your launch for a
nature cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the
spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre
Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch onboard. This
afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time
is available. You might like to cap off your Fiordland
experience by watching the breathtaking film,
Ata Whenua - Shadowland, which screens at the
Fiordland Cinema (optional).
DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D)
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as
the “Edinburgh of the South”. Enjoy an informative
city tour followed by some free time at leisure.
Hotel Distinction Dunedin
DAY 17: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D)
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach
Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories
on a guided tour with time to wander around this
Garden of International Significance followed by an
Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand Ballroom.
Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous
for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and see
Lake Benmore as you travel to Mt Cook.
Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing)
DAY 18: Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,SD)
This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s
highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy
a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over
the Southern Alps. Continue to Lake Tekapo and
view the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church
of the Good Shepherd and see the Sheep Dog
Statue before arriving into Christchurch. This
evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected
beverages with your new found friends.
Hotel The George
DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
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