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NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE
Christchurch to Auckland

A Quality 14 Day Best of New Zealand Tour, see the North & South Island including Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound,

Day 2
Fox Glacier
We’ll travel through the west coast rainforest to Punakaiki. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Pass through Greymouth en route to Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Fox Glacier - a rare, still advancing glacier (optional scenic Fox Glacier flight).
Hotel: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier.  
TRANZALPINE TRAIN OPTION 
Tranz Alpine Train Option Experience one of the world’s top 6 train trips aboard the TranzAlpine today. Additional cost $117 per person from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass.

Day 3
Queenstown
Travel through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk. Then it’s a trio of lakes - Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan. Next is Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit and Arrowtown on the Arrow River. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation tour followed by dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Mountain Range. Hotel: Aspen Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B 

Day 4
Queenstown
Explore exciting Queenstown your way, all day. From wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will keep you occupied and exhilarated. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. Dinner options include the Kiwi Haka Maori Show.

Day 5
Milford Sound
Travel along the Devils Stair Case and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island. You’ll be awestruck by great sights from Fiordland National Park - New Zealand’s largest - to Milford Sound - one of the world’s most amazing places. En route we’ll drive through the hand made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop’s Lookout, Claudu Valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then we return to Te Anau. Tonigth you have the option to see the Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau.  

Day 6
Dunedin
We’ll cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. ‘Free Time’ this afternoon - take an optional  wildlife cruise to see the Penguins and Royal Albatross or visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Cargill’s Hotel, Dunedin.  

Day 7
Mt Cook
‘Free Time’ this morning for an optional visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Travel through Oamaru, famous for its limestone buildings, passing the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and the Benmore Dam.
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. 

Day 8
Christchurch
Soak up the scenery ofMt Cook National Park (optional scenic flight). We’ll see Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. ‘Free Time’ - ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Christchurch.

Day 9
Picton
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional Whale Watching flight). We’ll get up close and personal with some New Zealand’s Fur Seals at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere Salt Works to Montana Winery for a tour and tasting. We travel to the pretty seaside fishing village of Picton for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton.  

Day 10
Wellington
We’ll cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a city tour with views from Mt Victoria. ‘Free Time’
then we visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Tonight experience the local cuisine for yourself.
Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington.

Day 11
Rotorua
Travel along the Kapiti Coast, through the dairy farms of Manawatu and Tongariro National Park, discover the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake. En route to Rotorua view Huka Falls and pass the Wairaki Geothermal Power Station. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and Concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. 

Day 12
Rotorua
We visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’ - optional visit Paradise Valley Springs abundant with Rainbow Trout and New Zealand farm animals or Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the Geothermal Valley with its mud pools and geysers. It’s your choice.

Day 13
Waitomo Caves
Travel through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves for a tour of the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. We then follow the Waikato River to Auckland for a city sights tour.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland.  

Day 14
Depart Auckland
Explore Auckland at your leisure before your transfer to Auckland Airport for your return flight.

Sightseeing Highlights
Opportunity to journey on the TranzAlpine train
See the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
Spectacular Fox Glacier
Visit historic Arrowtown
Full day at leisure in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital
Cruise on Milford Sound
See Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
Tour the sights of Dunedin
See mighty Mt. Cook
Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Visit Montana Winery
Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum
View mighty Huka Falls
Hangi Feast and Concert
Agrodome Sheep Show
Tour the Glow worm Grotto

Quality Touring
Rooms with private facilities in quality hotels, on a twin share basis
Luxury air-conditioned coach, reclining seats with seatbelts, restroom and panoramic windows
All purpose travel bag, wallet and touring map
Porterage at tour hotels
Airport transfers included

Included Meals
· Welcome Drink
· 13 Full Buffet Breakfasts
· 9 Dinners ! Highlight Dinner