Day 1 Thu Leave
Los Angeles late evening
Day 2 Fri Cross the
Dateline
Day 3 Sat Arrive Auckland
On arrival at the
hotel the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Auckland. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with
your Tour Director. Overnight: Stamford
Plaza, Auckland.
Day 4 Sun Bay of Islands
Cross the Auckland Harbour
Bridge and take in the amazing scenery
of the Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the Kauri
trees at Parry Kauri
Park, then journey to the Bay of Islands.
Enjoy 'Walking with the
Descendants', a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Reserve.
Day 5 Mon Bay of Islands
Day at leisure.
Day 6 Tue Auckland
This morning take a
scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett
and, weather permitting, through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' formation. This
afternoon, return to Auckland.
Day 7 Wed Rotorua
Today we experience a
guided tour of the famous Waitomo
Caves and discover the
incredible Glow-worm Grotto on an
underground boat trip. This evening enjoy a Maori concert and Hangi feast.
Day 8 Thu Rotorua
We begin our day with
a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with sparkling wine overlooking
Rotorua. We also visit Paradise Valley Springs and enjoy an entertaining look
at farm life at the Agrodome's Sheep Show. Later, tour Whakarewarewa Thermal
Reserve and view pools of boiling mud and geysers. This afternoon is at
leisure.
Day 9 Fri Wellington
Our highlights today
include charming Taupo, in the heart of the North
Island, a visit the mighty Huka Falls
and a picturesque drive into the capital city of Wellington.
Day 10 Sat Blenheim
This morning we enjoy
a sightseeing tour of Wellington and panoramic
views from the top of Mount
Victoria. Visit Te Papa, New Zealand's National
Museum, before joining the
inter-island cruise across Cook Strait and tranquil Queen Charlotte
Sound. Enjoy a wine
tasting and dinner at the Montana Winery.
Day 11 Sun
Christchurch
Today we experience
the stunning scenery of the east coast and see New Zealand fur seals. Visit
Kaikoura, and then continue on to Christchurch.
Day 12 Mon Mt.
Cook
Discover the sights of
Christchurch
this morning on the Christchurch Tram. Visit beautiful Lake Tekapo
and see the Church of the Good Shepherd. We also take in the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain.
Day 13 Tue Dunedin
See the pretty Oamaru
region today before journeying to Dunedin.
This afternoon is free for you to explore this charming town founded by Scottish
settlers.
Day 14 Wed Te Anau
This morning enjoy a
guided tour and morning tea at Larnach
Castle, followed by the highlights of Dunedin on a sightseeing
tour.
Day 15 Thu Queenstown
Experience the magnificent
alpine scenery of Fiordland today. We drive through the mile long hand hewn
Homer Tunnel and see The Chasm. Later, cruise on Milford Sound seeing Mitre Peak
and Bowen Falls.
Day 16 Fri Queenstown
Explore Queenstown at
your leisure today. Tonight board the historic steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw for a
cruise across Lake
Wakatipu to Walter Peak
Station where you experience a sumptuous carvery dinner.
Day 17 Sat Franz Josef
Colorful Arrowtown is our
first stop today. We also see Kawarau Gorge, Cromwell, Lake
Wanaka, travel over the Haast Pass
and stop at Thunder
Creek Falls.
Continue along the coastal road to Franz Josef.
Day 18 Sun Christchurch
Discover the
magnificent Franz Josef Glacier today. Next we visit Hokitika where you can see
beautiful native greenstone (jade) jewelry and artifacts then view the
fascinating Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki. At Arthur's Pass board
the TranzAlpine train for a spectacular journey over the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Day 19 Mon Depart Christchurch
You will be
transferred to Christchurch
Airport for your onward
flight.
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City |
Category |
Hotel |
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Auckland |
Deluxe
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Stamford
Plaza |
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Bay
of Islands |
Superior
|
Copthorne
Hotel & Resort |
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Rotorua |
Deluxe
|
Millennium
Hotel |
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Wellington |
Superior
|
Novotel
Capital |
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Blenheim |
Superior
|
Country
Hotel OR Chateau Marlborough |
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Christchurch |
Superior
|
The
Heritage Hotel |
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Mount Cook |
Superior |
MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel |
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Dunedin |
Superior |
Southern
Cross Hotel |
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Te Anau |
Superior
|
Village Inn |
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Queenstown |
Deluxe
|
Millennium
Hotel |
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Franz
Josef Glacier |
Superior
|
Scenic
Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel |
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2008 Departures |
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Jan 10,
17, 24; Feb 7, 14, 28; Mar 6, 13 |
$3,370 |
| Apr 3, 12 |
$5,035 |
| May 1, 8; Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 7; Sep 4, 18, 25 |
$4,430 |
| Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 20, 27; Dec 11, 18, 25 |
$5,290 |
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| 2009 Departures |
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| Jan 8, 15, 22; Feb 5, 12, 26; Mar 5, 14 |
$5,290 |
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International
Airfare from |
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Routing
for this itinerary includes: |
LAX-AKL//CHC-AKL-LAX |
| 5/1-6/8/08, 7/24-9/21/08 |
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| 4/1/08-4/17/08, 6/13/08-7/27/08, 9/8/08-12/3/08, 2/16/09-3/31/09 |
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| 1/1/08-1/31/08 & 12/9/08-1/31/09 |
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The international airfare
listed above is applicable for travel from select departure
points on the West Coast and includes fuel surcharges.
For add-on pricing from
other cities within the US please see our
Special Add-On Cities.
Pricing includes internal airfare (if applicable) in the
South Pacific as listed throughout the itinerary. |
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