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New Zealand Highlights

NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTS

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14 Days Auckland/Christchurch
from $3370 land only

ITINERARY

Day 1, Tue. ARRIVE AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
On arrival at the hotel, your day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. (D)

Day 2, Wed. AUCKLAND / WAITOMO CAVES / ROTORUA.
Travel south to Waitomo for a guided tour of the famous Waitomo Caves, and discover the incredible Glow Worm Grotto on an underground boat trip. Continue on to Rotorua. Tonight, enjoy a special cultural evening with a visit to The Realm of Tane followed by a Maori Hangi (feast). You will be greeted with a traditional Maori welcome ceremony, called a Powhiri, before experiencing a night of authentic, traditional culture, entertainment and cuisine. (B,D)

Day 3, Thu. ROTORUA.
Begin the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast enjoying panoramic views over Rotorua. Next, visit Paradise Valley Springs and the Agrodome. Later, tour Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where a local Maori guide escorts you past geysers and pools of boiling mud. This afternoon is free you to relax, explore or join an optional tour. (B)

Day 4, Fri. ROTORUA / WELLINGTON.
Head south to beautiful Taupo, in the heart of the North Island. Stop for pictures at mighty Huka Falls. Then continue on a picturesque drive into the capital city of Wellington. (B)

Day 5, Sat. WELLINGTON / BLENHEIM.
This morning take a sightseeing tour of Wellington and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of Mount Victoria. Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, and explore the fascinating exhibits at your leisure. Later, board the inter-island cruise across Cook Strait and tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. Upon arrival on the South Island, travel to Blenheim. Tonight, relish a wine tasting and dinner at the Montana Winery. (B,D)

Day 6, Sun. BLENHEIM / CHRISTCHURCH.
Experience the stunning scenery of the east coast on the drive today. Visit Kaikoura, set between the mountains and the ocean. Watch for New Zealand fur seals and whales. You may want to take an optional whale watching flight (own expense), before continuing on to Christchurch. (B)

Day 7, Mon. CHRISTCHURCH / MT. COOK.
Discover the sights of Christchurch this morning on the Christchurch Tram. Then, visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and see the Church of the Good Shepherd. Admire the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain and perhaps take a spectacular optional scenic flight (weather permitting, own expense). (B,D)

Day 8, Tue. MT. COOK / DUNEDIN.
See the pretty Oamaru region today before traveling on to Dunedin. This afternoon is free for you to explore this charming town founded by Scottish settlers. Perhaps visit Cadbury World or take an optional Albatross & Yellow Eyed Penguin Cruise. (B,D)

Day 9, Wed. DUNEDIN / TE ANAU.
This morning enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Next, see the highlights of Dunedin on a sightseeing tour. Then travel across the island to pretty Te Anau. (B,D)

Day 10, Thu. TE ANAU / MILFORD SOUND / QUEENSTOWN.
Discover the magnificent alpine scenery of Fiordland National Park today. Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound passing Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then on to Queenstown. Why not experience the entertaining Kiwi Haka & Dinner tonight (own expense)? (B)

Day 11, Fri. QUEENSTOWN.
A day at leisure in beautiful Queenstown, set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Explore this charming city on your own, shop or join an optional excursion. Tonight, board the historic steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station for a sumptuous carvery dinner. (B,D)

Day 12, Sat. QUEENSTOWN / FRANZ JOSEF.
The historic gold rush town of Arrowtown is your first stop today. Then see rugged Kawarau Gorge, stunning Lake Wanaka, and travel over Haast Pass. After a stop at Thunder Creek Falls, continue along the coastal road to Franz Josef. (B,D)

Day 13, Sun. FRANZ JOSEF / TRANZALPINE TRAIN / CHRISTCHURCH.
Discover magnificent Franz Josef Glacier this morning. Then journey north to Hokitika, where you can see beautiful native greenstone (jade) jewelery and artifacts. On to view the fascinating Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki. Later, at Arthur’s Pass, board the TranzAlpine train for a spectacular journey over the Southern Alps to Christchurch, the “most English city outside of England.” (B,D)

Day 14, Mon. DEPART CHRISTCHURCH.
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in New Zealand. (B)

RATES AND DATES

Departs OnReturns OnLand Price($)Guaranteed Departure Availability
Jan 01, 2008Jan 14, 2008$3,370.00---Open
Jan 15, 2008Jan 28, 2008$3,370.00GDOpen
Jan 22, 2008Feb 04, 2008$3,370.00---Open
Jan 29, 2008Feb 11, 2008$3,370.00GDOpen
Feb 12, 2008Feb 25, 2008$3,370.00GDOpen
Feb 19, 2008Mar 03, 2008$3,370.00GDOpen
Mar 04, 2008Mar 17, 2008$3,370.00GDOpen
Mar 11, 2008Mar 24, 2008$3,370.00---Open
Mar 11, 2008Mar 24, 2008$3,370.00---Open
Mar 18, 2008Mar 31, 2008$33.00---Open
Apr 08, 2008Apr 21, 2008$4,260.00---Open
Apr 15, 2008Apr 28, 2008$4,260.00---Open
May 06, 2008May 19, 2008$3,710.00---Open
May 13, 2008May 26, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Jun 17, 2008Jun 30, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Jul 15, 2008Jul 28, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Aug 12, 2008Aug 25, 2008$3,710.00---open
Aug 12, 2008Aug 25, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Aug 26, 2008Sep 08, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Sep 09, 2008Sep 22, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Sep 23, 2008Oct 06, 2008$3,710.00GDOpen
Sep 30, 2008Oct 13, 2008$3,710.00---Open
Oct 07, 2008Oct 20, 2008$4,470.00---Open
Oct 14, 2008Oct 27, 2008$4,470.00---Open
Oct 21, 2008Nov 03, 2008$4,470.00GDOpen
Oct 28, 2008Nov 10, 2008$4,470.00---Open
Nov 04, 2008Nov 17, 2008$4,470.00GDOpen
Nov 11, 2008Nov 24, 2008$4,470.00---Open
Nov 25, 2008Dec 08, 2008$4,470.00---Open
Dec 02, 2008Dec 15, 2008$4,470.00GDOpen
Dec 16, 2008Dec 29, 2008$4,470.00---Open
Dec 23, 2008Jan 05, 2009$4,470.00GDOpen
Dec 30, 2008Jan 12, 2009$4,470.00---Open
Jan 13, 2009Jan 26, 2009$4,470.00GDOpen
Jan 20, 2009Feb 02, 2009$4,470.00---Open
Jan 27, 2009Feb 09, 2009$4,470.00GDOpen
Feb 10, 2009Feb 23, 2009$4,470.00GDOpen
Feb 17, 2009Mar 02, 2009$4,470.00GDOpen
Mar 03, 2009Mar 16, 2009$4,470.00GDOpen
Mar 10, 2009Mar 23, 2009$4,470.00---Open
Mar 17, 2009Mar 30, 2009$4,470.00---Open

YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES

  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Accommodation in hotels listed or ­similar, in twin-bedded rooms
  • 13 breakfasts (B) and 10 dinners (D) in­cluding a Maori Hangi feast and concert
  • Services of a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury motorcoach featuring panoramic windows
  • Sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary including admission charges where applicable
  • All local taxes
  • Portfolio of travel documents

BRENDAN HOTELS
AUCKLAND - Stamford Plaza (DLX)
ROTORUA - Millennium Hotel (F)
ROTORUA - Farm Stay Option
WELLINGTON - Novotel Capital (F)
BLENHEIM - Chateau Marlborough (F)
CHRISTCHURCH - The Heritage Hotel (F)
MT. COOK - MacKenzie Country Inn at Twizel – Deluxe Rooms (F)
DUNEDIN - Southern Cross Hotel (F)
TE ANAU - Village Inn (F)
QUEENSTOWN - Millennium Hotel (F)
FRANZ JOSEF - Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (F)
CHRISTCHURCH - The Heritage Hotel (F)

Judith Kitzes:

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