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 New Zealand Escorted : 13 DAY NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTER
What's Included Sightseeing Highlights Enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo cavesDiscover the geothermal city of RotoruaSee Lake Taupo and thunderous Huka FallsIn Wellington, explore Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand Cruise across picturesque Cook StraitVisit Hokitika and see jade being carvedSee mighty Franz Josef GlacierEmbark on the thrilling Haast River SafariCruise the full length of Milford SoundExplore Dunedin - Edinburgh of the SouthSee the unique Moeraki BouldersEnter beautiful Mt Cook National Park Absorb stunning views from Lake Tekapo Superior Accommodation Two nights in Queenstown at the centrally located Novotel LakesideTwo nights at Rotorua's Heritage HotelOvernight at the iconic Hermitage, Mt Cook Superior Dining 12 breakfasts (B) and 10 dinners (D) including:-Traditional Maori Hangi feast and cultural performance in Rotorua-Dine Around Dinner in Queenstown-Montana Brancott Winery Dinner Tour Notes Operates in reverse, Christchurch to Auckland. Please refer to NDA13Land content only At the time of making your booking, let APT's experts secure you the best airfares availableContact Us for more details
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| Details | | Celtic Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Auckland | Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring : You will be met and transferred to your hotel, before selecting your day's activity from our Freedom of Choice Touring. Perhaps take an Auckland city sights tour, go cruising on Waitemata Harbour, venture across Auckland Bridge for stunning views of the harbor, visit Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World or select something else to suit your taste.
Stay: Auckland, Skycity Hotel
| | Day 2 | Rotorua | Auckland, Rotorua : Leaving the City of Sails, travel south to Waitomo caves for a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns, including the magnificent Cathedral Cave. Join a silent boat ride and glide through a mystical grotto, lit by millions of tiny glow worms. Then continue to Rotorua and tonight enjoy a Hangi feast and Maori cultural performance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 3 | Rotorua | Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring : Rotorua is New Zealand's oldest and best known thermal resort. Here, your Freedom of Choice Touring options include a 4WD Bush Safari, an ecothermal tour, a round of golf, a visit to the award-winning Rotorua Museum and more.
Country Homestay option available tonight
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 4 | Wellington | Rotorua, Wellington : Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway through the heart of the North Island, traveling by green countryside, beautiful native bush and some of the largest alpine forests in the Southern Hemisphere. View Wairakeis steam valley, where thermal energy is harnessed at the world's second largest geothermal power plant. See spectacular Huka Falls at the mouth of the mighty Waikato River, and tranquil Lake Taupo. Then travel south, cross the vast volcanic plateau of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park and continue to Wellington, New Zealand's capital.
Stay: Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 5 | Blenheim | Wellington, Blenheim : This morning enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour of the national capital, including the parliament buildings, before you visit Te Papa, the fascinating Museum of New Zealand. This afternoon, board the Interislander ferry for a relaxing and scenic cruise across Cook Strait to the South Island. From pretty Wellington Harbour, sail through the breathtaking natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Sound to the port town of Picton. Rejoin your coach and travel to Blenheim. Enjoy a wine tour and tasting, followed by dinner at Montana Brancott Winery.
Stay: Blenheim Country Hotel
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 6 | Christchurch | Blenheim, Christchurch : Today enjoy a spectacular scenic journey between mountain and sea. Travel through the Marlborough region, an area with a strong international reputation for white wines. Arrive in the thriving seaside settlement of Kaikoura, an area offering unique whale, seal and dolphin watching experiences. Journey between the Pacific Ocean and rugged Kaikoura Ranges, through North Canterbury to Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island and renowned as the Garden City due to its profusion of elegant gardens and beautiful architecture. Christchurch was founded in 1850 as a model Church of England settlement and has retained a unique English flavor.
Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 7 | Franz Josef | TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef : This morning board the award-winning TranzAlpine train for a trip that has been voted one of the top train journeys in the world and is known as New Zealand's Great Rail Adventure. Cross the vast patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains before climbing up into the Main Divide. Disembark at Arthurs Pass and continue to Hokitika by coach. Here you will have the opportunity to see Pounamu (jade) being carved into beautiful jewelry and other items. You'll also visit the ancient glacial scenery and take in the rain forest surrounding Franz Josef Glacier, a sweeping shelf of ice, said to be the tears of a Maori princess pining for her lost love.
Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 8 | Queenstown | Franz Josef, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner : View magnificent scenery today as you travel along the rugged West Coast to Haast. Experience a unique river safari, capturing breathtaking views of the massive glacier-formed Haast River Valley. Rejoin the coach and continue to Queenstown. Tonight enjoy a choice of four dining options, where you choose the restaurant and we will include it.
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Novotel Lakeside
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 9 | Queenstown | Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring : Queenstown is a year-round alpine resort. Today we have a selection of activities for you to choose from, including a guided tour of local gardens or wineries, a jetboat ride on the Shotover River, a double decker bus tour, a lake shore forest and bird walk, a 4WD Safari of the Scenes tour and many more.
Bx1 | | Day 10 | Te Anau | Milford Sound, Te Anau : Today follow the Remarkables mountain range to Fiordland National Park. Journey along Milford Road, one of the world's finest alpine drives then cruise the full length of Milford Sound. Later this afternoon, travel to Te Anau.
Stay: Te Anau, Village Inn
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 11 | Dunedin | Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring : Travel across the South Island to the east coast and the city of Dunedin, founded in 1848 as a Free Church of Scotland settlement. This afternoon you can choose from a range of activities. Journey to the Otago Peninsula for a fascinating experience to either the royal albatross or yellow-eyed penguin colonies. Alternative options include a visit to Speight's Brewery or a tour of Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle.
Stay: Dunedin City Hotel
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 12 | Mt Cook | Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring : Departing Dunedin, journey north to see the unusual Moeraki Boulders. Stop at Oamaru, renowned for its distinctive cream limestone buildings, then continue inland passing beautiful Glacier-fed lakes of incredible color. Arrive in the heart of MacKenzie Country, surrounded by majestic mountain scenery and wide open tussock grasslands. Then journey into New Zealand's highland and Mt Cook National Park, which was awarded World Heritage status in recognition of its qualities and rare beauty. View Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain at 12,516 feet above sea level. On arrival, join your selected Freedom of Choice touring activity, with options including a guided walk through the National Park or stargazing with expert astronomy guides.
Stay: Mt Cook, The Hermitage
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 13 | Christchurch | Lake Tekapo, Christchurch : Travel to Lake Tekapo and visit the picturesque Church of the Good Shepherd. Leaving the High Country, cross the Rakaia River and travel through the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Your tour concludes upon arrival and a transfer to the airport is included.
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