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DAY 11: Tauranga (B,L,D)
Known as the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is located at
the entrance to one of the largest natural harbours
in New Zealand.
Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:00
DAY 12: Bay of Islands (B,L,D)
The beaches in this region are considered some of
the world’s finest with their perfect white sand and
crystal clear water.
Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 19:00
DAY 13: Arrive Auckland - City Sights Tour
(B,D)
This morning arrive into the beautiful ‘City of
Sails’, Auckland. Disembark the ship, meet your
Coach Captain and enjoy an informative city tour
of Auckland which includes the Auckland Domain,
Parnell Rose Garden and Bastion Point. This
afternoon visit Sky Tower at your leisure, one of
New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions.
Hotel Skycity Hotel
DAY 14: Auckland - Hokianga - Bay of
Islands (B,D)
Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe to
enjoy an informative talk at the Kauri Museum.
After lunch travel to the unforgettable Footprints
Waipoua encounter, home to some of the largest
remaining kauri trees in the world. A local guide
will explain how these trees are intertwined with
the lives of the local Maori and the important role
they play in the ecosystem that is the Waipoua
Forest. Continue to Paihia, situated in the heart of
the beautiful Bay of Islands
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights)
DAY 15: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B,D)
Today is free to choose from the many optional
activities available. You may like to take a coach
trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach, the Hole
in the Rock Cruise, or a spectacular scenic flight.
The choice is yours and your Tour Guide & Coach
Captain will be available to assist.
DAY 16: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B)
This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi
Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of
the treaty between the Maori tribes and the
British. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive
south via Whangarei and Warkworth to Matakana
to visit Sculptureum, an art experience that is
internationally unique. Enjoy time to wander
through the Garden of Creative Diversity and
to view the hundreds of displayed works in the
Galleries and garden all designed to amuse and
inspire. Return to Auckland where this evening is
free to dine at leisure.
Hotel Skycity Hotel
DAY 17: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D)
Travel to Waikato’s most visited attraction, the
Hamilton Gardens. A guided tour will take you on a
journey from the peaceful Sung Dynasty Chinese
Scholar’s garden into an Italian Renaissance
garden followed by the grandeur of the Indian
Char Bagh garden. Next visit Hobbiton for lunch
followed by an experience of the real Middle-earth
with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set. A guide will
escort you through the ten acre site recounting
fascinating details of how the set was created.
Continue to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.
Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
(Superior Room. 2 nights)
DAY 18: Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a Gondola ride to the
Stratosfare Restaurant where a buffet breakfast
and spectacular views are on offer. There is also
time for a 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. Travel to Te Puia for a tour of the
boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that
Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this
afternoon before travelling to a Maori Village for
an interactive and educational experience which
culminates with a cultural performance and
traditional hangi feast.
DAY 19: Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown
(B,D)
Travel to Auckland Airport where you will board
a local flight to the resort town of Queenstown,
located in the South Island. Meet your South
Island Coach Captain and enjoy a tour of historic
Arrowtown before arriving at your hotel.
Hotel Millennium Queenstown (2 nights)
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join your modern coach for a tour around New
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for a 12 night cruise around New Zealand
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DAY 20: Queenstown (Free Day) (B)
Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing
options and your Tour Guide and Coach Captain
are available to assist. This evening is also free and
you may choose to dine high above Queenstown
at the Skyline Restaurant or board the vintage
steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake
Wakatipu for a gourmet barbecue at Walter Peak
Station (optional).
DAY 21: Queenstown - Franz Josef (B,D)
Depart Queenstown and travel 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.
Continue to Franz Josef where time is available
(weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight
(optional) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
(Douglas Wing)
DAY 22: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass
- Christchurch (B,SD)
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. Travel through spectacular
gorges, river valleys and over massive viaducts
before completing your journey at Christchurch.
This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your new
found friends.
Hotel Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel
Day 23: Depart Christchurch (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: Sculptureum, a unique art experience; discover the
traditions of Maori Culture; see awesome Geysers in Rotorua.
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