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TOUR
HIGH
LIGHT
MUST DO OPTION
UNFORGETTABLE
SKIPPERS CANYON
Take an excursion into
Queenstown’s backcountry to
the historic Skippers Canyon.
Your guide will recount the
history of the goldmining
era as well as show you
dramatic landscapes only
accessible by 4WD.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak; Agrodome, an educational hands on experience;
the patchwork plains of the Canterbury region; Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown
at leisure. There are many sightseeing options
available including the thrill of a jet boat ride, a
heritage tour to 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 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
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
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
(Deluxe Room. 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 or similar (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 the
Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming
entertainment and education that’s unlike anything
you’ve seen before. Continue to the Rainbow
Springs Nature Park, home to the world’s largest
kiwi hatchery for a unique behind-the-scenes tour
where over 1800 kiwi chicks have been hatched to
date. Enjoy free time before travelling to Te Puia to
see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers.
This evening experience an entertaining Maori
Hangi and Concert.
DAY 13: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of
Islands (B,D)
Depart Rotorua and travel north to the Parry Kauri
Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree.
Continue to the Bay of Islands and 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 to Paihia for a free afternoon where
a range of optional activities are available. 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.
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