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| Milford Sound in Queenstown, NZ |
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5DAYS/4NIGHTS THERMAL WONDER
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers
will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your
hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND – ROTORUA
Farewell the 'City of Sails' as
you travel south to reach the market garden area of Pukekohe. Continue through
Hamilton - New Zealand's fourth largest city and the fertile Waikato region to
the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. This afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy
an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) & Concert. (B,D)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to
see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs
to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the
Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show. This afternoon, visit Hobbiton Movie Set
for a 2 hour guided tour of ‘Middle Earth’. Return to Rotorua for the evening
at your leisure. (B)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA – WAITOMO – AUCKLAND
Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach Waitomo. Enjoy a guided
tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground
boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On
completion continue through the fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland. (B)
DAY 5 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. We trust you
enjoyed your Vacation! (B)
SOUTHERN
SPLENDOUR 6DAYS/5NIGHTS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers
will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your
hotel.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH – QUEENSTOWN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake
Tekapo. Continue south to the small town of Twizel before traveling
through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the ‘Alpine
Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 3 - MILFORD SOUND
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake
Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking
man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this
world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen
Falls. Return to Queenstown (B)
DAY 4 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available.
Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola
rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel through the Central Otago region and on to Twizel. Follow the
shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook or Aoraki’, the cloud piercer. Visit the
Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the
Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. (B)
DAY 6 - DEPARTURE DAY
Pick-up and
transfer to airport by shuttle service. (B)
ESSENTIAL
NEW ZEALAND 10DAYS/9NIGHTS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel.
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. The remainder of the day is free. (B)
DAY 3 - AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. (B,L)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)
DAY 5 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH
Depart on your
domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included). (B)
DAY 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Travel across
the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good
Shepherd before continuing on to New Zealand’s highest mountain - Mt Cook.
Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic
Central Otago region to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to
explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy
jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional
activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 8 - MILFORD SOUND
Follow the
southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the
Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to
reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by
Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Buffet lunch is also included on
board today. Return to Queenstown. (B,L)
DAY 9 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to
explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy
jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional
activities not included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 10 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your
arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. We trust you enjoyed
your Vacation! (B)
