Discover New Zealand - 18 Days / 17 Nights
Our Discover New Zealand itinerary explores both islands of New Zealand at a
more leisurely pace, including staying in central visitor locations using
quality accommodation. Visit the Key attractions are visited to mention a few;
Tranz Alpline Train journey, Queenstown, the stunning natural beauty of Milford
Sound, Nelson & Napier, Geothermal Rotorua, Sheep Show at Agrodome, Maori
Culture, Waitomo Caves, Hole in the Rock Cruise and more, City tours are
included in Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua &
Auckland.Day 1
ARRIVE - CHRISTCHURCH (D)
Welcome to New Zealand! Meet and greet on arrival at Christchurch International Airport before being transferred to your hotelDay 2
CHRISTCHURCH - FOX GLACIER (BD)
Traverse the Southern Alps aboard the famous Tranz-Alpine rail journey to Arthurs PassVisit the Greenstone and Glass Blowing factories of Hokitika
Tour through the Westland National Park, the home of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Time is available for optional scenic flights enroute
Day 3
FOX GLACIER - QUEENSTOWN (B)
Drive through the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, and past Lake HaweaVisit popular Lake Wanaka, the starting point of the mighty Clutha River
This afternoon travel via Cromwell following the Kawerau Gorge Road into Queenstown
Day 4
QUEENSTOWN (BD)
Today is at leisureThis evening we take a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the steamer TSS Earnslaw to the Walter Peak Station to dine at the Colonel's Homestead
Day 5
QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU (BD)
Milford Sound CruiseOptional visit to Te Anau Caves available
Day 6
TE ANAU - INVERCARGILL - DUNEDIN (BD)
Travel to Invercargill to enjoy a sightseeing tourTonight you enjoy a Scottish Haggis presentation and dinner at the hotel
Day 7
DUNEDIN - OMARAMA (BD)
Morning sights tour of DunedinVisit Olveston House - an impressive turn-of-the-century house
Travel to Oamaru where there is time to look at the 'White Stone City'
Day 8
OMARAMA - CHRISTCHURCH (BD)
View Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountainTime is available to for an optional scenic flight
Travel to Tekapo to witness the magnificent blue waters of Lake Tekapo
Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the statue of the Collie dog
Day 9
CHRISTCHURCH - NELSON (BD)
Arrive in Christchurch to enjoy the sights of the 'Garden City'Visit Hanmer Springs, where there is time to soak in the mineral pools (at own expense)
Visit Brightwater, the birth place of Lord Rutherford, the New Zealand science pioneer who split the atom
Day 10
NELSON - WELLINGTON (BD)
City sights tour of Nelson - this being the first city of New ZealandCruise the Cook Strait across to the North Island
Travel to Wellington to enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Zealand's Capital City
Day 11
WELLINGTON - NAPIER (BD)
City sights tour of Napier featuring beautiful Art Deco buildingsDay 12
NAPIER - ROTORUA (BD)
Visit the mighty Huka Falls and the Wairakei Geothermal Steam FieldVisit the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley featuring the famous Pohutu Geyser
Day 13
ROTORUA (BD)
Rotorua Sightseeing TourVisit Te Puia - The New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa
Thermal Valley, featuring the famous Pohutu Geyser
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show
Tonight you will be treated to a traditional Hangi (feast) and Maori concert
Day 14
ROTORUA - WAITOMO - AUCKLAND (BD)
View the amazing Waitomo CavesVisit the Auckland Sky Tower
Day 15
AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS (BD)
Departing Auckland you travel north over the Auckland Harbour BridgeVisit the Parry Kauri Park - here you will view some fine examples of Giant Kauri Trees
Visit the Matakohe Kauri Museum, at Otamatea
Take a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty House where New Zealand's history began
Day 16
BAY OF ISLANDS (BD)
Today is a day of leisureDay 17
BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND (BD)
This morning board a luxury catamaran to cruise the Bay of Islands to Cape BrettTravel south via Whangarei to visit a Kauri Clock factory
Arrive in Auckland, where on arrival you will experience a highlights tour of Auckland
Day 18
DEPART AUCKLAND (B)
Farewell from New Zealand, today you are transferred from the hotel to AucklandInternational Airport for your flight home
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
17 Nights quality Meet and Greet on arrival in New ZealandFully Escorted tour by same staff and coach throughout New Zealand
Hotel/motel accommodation, twin/double rooms, (single rooms available with surcharge) all with private facilities
All Tour Admissions as per itinerary
Cooked Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) where indicated on the itinerary
3 Special Meals including: Walter Peak Dinner at the Colonels Homestead - Queenstown, Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, and Maori Hangi and Concert - Rotorua
4 Scenic Boat Cruises including: TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sounds Cruise, Cook Strait and Queen Charlotte Sounds, and The Hole in the Rock
Touring in modern air conditioned coach
Complimentary Travel Kit including, Travel Bag, Travel wallet, Name Bar, Luggage Labels, and New Zealand Map
