Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua - Wellington - Nelson - Franz Josef - Wanaka - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Dunedin - Mount Cook - Christchurch
Day 1. Auckland
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of today is at leisure to explore this wonderful city. Two Night Stay: Auckland, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Day 2. Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring
This morning is at leisure in Auckland. This afternoon, you choose the activity and we will include it. Perhaps take an Auckland sightseeing tour, visit Auckland's museum or embark on a Waitakere Rainforest adventure. (B, D)
Day 3. Auckland, Bay of Islands
Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge and visit Matakohe's Kauri Museum. Continue to Waipoua Kauri Forest Reserve and view the giant kauri tree Tane Mahuta, ‘Lord of the Forest'. Travel to the Bay of Islands and visit the Waitangi Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and see the War Canoe. Two Night Stay: Bay of Islands, Copthorne Waitangi Resort (B, D)
Day 4. Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Touring
The Bay of Islands is home to 144 islands and known as a favourite playground for lovers of anything aquatic; diving, sailing and big game fishing. Today, choose the activity that interests you and we will include it. Among the options available is a day trip to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand, sailing on a unique tall ship or a dolphin watching adventure. Overnight Cruise option available tonight (B, D)
Day 5. Bay of Islands, Auckland
This morning, take a catamaran cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. In these deep-sea fishing grounds, dolphins and schools of fish are frequently seen. Meander through the inner islands, viewing sandy beaches and rocky outcrops, then relax on a secluded bay. Following your cruise, journey south back to Auckland. Stay: Auckland, Crowne Plaza Hotel (B, D)
Day 6. Auckland, Rotorua, Hangi Feast
Travel south to Waitomo for a guided tour of the limestone caves and glow-worm grotto. Then continue to the geothermal region of Rotorua, known as the centre of Maori culture. Enjoy an authentic Maori hangi feast and cultural performance of song and dance at Mitai Maori Village tonight. Two Night Stay: Millennium Rotorua (B, D)
Day 7. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today, you may choose to take a leisurely soak in a natural thermal mineral pool, visit the Rotorua Museum or be entertained and educated by a sheep show. Country Homestay option available tonight (B, D)
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Day 8. Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington
Today visit Wairakei Steam Valley, a unique and fascinating geothermal power project. See spectacular Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Cross the vast volcanic plateau of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park on the way to Wellington. Stay: Wellington, InterContinental Hotel (B, D)
Day 9. Wellington, Nelson, Dine Around Dinner
Today you'll cruise across Cook Strait and through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to Picton on the South Island. Then travel through the pretty Marlborough region to Nelson. Tonight, choose from two fine restaurants. Stay: Nelson, Rutherford Hotel (B, D)
Day 10. Nelson, Franz Josef, West Coast Specialties Dinner
Follow the Heritage Highway to the West Coast. View the Pancake rock formations at Punakaiki. Stop at Hokitika to see Pounamu (jade) being carved. Then enter Westland National Park to view the famous Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Tonight enjoy a West Coast Specialties Dinner. Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (B, D)
Day 11. Franz Josef, Wanaka
View incredible scenery today as you travel through Haast Pass, over the Southern Alps and along the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea, to Wanaka township. Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Wanaka, Edgewater Resort (B, D)
Day 12. Wanaka, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner
Depart Wanaka and journey to the village of Arrowtown, an old gold rush settlement. Continue to Queenstown, on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. Tonight choose from 14 different restaurants with our Dine Around Dinner options. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Sofitel Queenstown (B, D)
Day 13. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today, personalise your sightseeing by choosing from our range of activities. You might like to visit a selection of beautiful local gardens or take a relaxing winery tour. Perhaps take an exciting jetboat ride or a fun double-decker bus tour. (B, D)
Day 14. Milford Sound, Te Anau
This morning travel through Fiordland National Park where lush rainforest meets snow-capped mountains. Drive along Milford Road, renowned as one of the world's most spectacular alpine drives. On arrival at Milford Sound, cruise the full length of this beautiful fiord, travelling below famous mile-high Mitre Peak. This afternoon, return through the Eglinton Valley and Homer Tunnel to the lakeside settlement of Te Anau.
Stay: Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas (B, D)
Day 15. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today, journey via beautiful Southland to Dunedin, settled by the Scottish in 1848 and renowned as the Edinburgh of the South. This afternoon select an activity from our Freedom of Choice Touring options.
Stay: Dunedin, Southern Cross Hotel (B, D)
Day 16. Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner
Today travel north along the coast to view the fascinating Moeraki Boulders on Koekohe Beach. Stop at Oamaru, known for its distinctive limestone architecture. Then journey to Mt Cook National Park, where you join your selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Tonight choose to dine at either The Panorama Room or Alpine Restaurant within The Hermitage. Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Mt Cook, The Hermitage, with views of Mt Cook from your room (B, D)
Day 17. Mt Cook, Christchurch, Dine Around Dinner
This morning you'll travel to Lake Tekapo and visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. On the way to Christchurch, you might like to ride the TranzAlpine train from Arthurs Pass or continue by coach through the Rakaia Gorge to Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a Dine Around Dinner, choosing from three superb restaurants at your hotel. Stay: Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Hotel (B, D)
Day 18. Depart Christchurch
Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring activity in Christchurch before departing the tour around 1pm. (B)
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