for its Pinot Noir. Your hotel enjoys a premier city-center address overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Meals BLD
16. JET BOAT & HELICOPTER ADVENTURES Queenstown is known for outdoor adventures, as you’ll discover for yourself on today’s exciting jet boat excursion* through the rapids of the Shotover River in Skippers Canyon, followed by yet another thrill – a helicopter ride* to the top of stunning Bob’s Peak. Take a Skyline gondola back into town for a free afternoon. Meals B
17. SPECTACULAR STEAMSHIP CRUISE Climb aboard the TSS Earnslaw today, crossing Lake Wakatipu to reach the Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing barbecue lunch, watch farm dogs rounding up sheep and see how shearing has been done through the ages. Return to Queenstown and spend an afternoon at leisure. Meals BL
18. ROTORUA & AUCKLAND
Tauck’s charter flight brings you to Rotorua, a region rich with geothermal wonders and steeped in 700 years of Maori culture and farming traditions. You’ll be warmly welcomed at Te Puia, the Maori cultural center, with traditional Poi and Haka dances and then have time to explore exhibits that showcase the delicate arts of woodcarving and weaving, as well as the mudpools created by the area’s thermal geysers. This afternoon, you’ll visit the rural town of Matamata before arriving in Auckland. Meals BLD
19. AUCKLAND’S CAPTIVATING SKY TOWER From Auckland’s Ferry Terminal, you’ll head to nearby Waiheke Island, a mecca of farmland, forest and beaches – and vineyards.
Exceptional views abound, from underwater at the Great Barrier Reef to a harbour cruise in Sydney.
Enjoy a unique wine tasting on the island. This evening, a cocktail reception and dinner at the Sky Tower, the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand with spectacular city views, means a fantastic finale to an amazing journey! Meals BLD
20. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Auckland. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Langham Auckland to Auckland Airport. You should allow three hours for check-in at the airport. Meals B
20 DAYS FROM $8,490* PLUS AIRFARE (19 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches & 12 Dinners)
BEGINS MELBOURNE
Jan 7, 14, 2 1, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11, 18 Apr 1, 8, 22, 29 Aug 19 Sep 9, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11 Dec 2, 16, 23
Go to
www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departure dates may become available as these sell out.
January – March; September 11 – December 10
*LAND PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (7 flights, includes 3 exclusive charters) TOTAL PER PERSON
Double $8790 $2200 $10,990 Single $11,016 $2200 $13,216 Triple $8364 $2200 $10,564
April – September 10
*LAND PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (7 flights, includes 3 exclusive charters) TOTAL PER PERSON
Double $8490 $2000 $10,490 Single $10,599 $2000 $12,599 Triple $8099 $2000 $10,099
December 11 – 31
*LAND PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (7 flights, includes 3 exclusive charters) TOTAL PER PERSON
Double $9590 $2200 $11,790 Single $12,060 $2200 $14,260 Triple $9077 $2200 $11,277
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air, in coach or business, for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Total price does not include the Sydney – Wellington trans-Tasman flight on Day 11, which must be purchased with your international air ticket.
Hot Air Balloon – Day 7: add $229 per person (ask at booking)
Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS The Langham Melbourne
Night 1,2 Night 3
Night 4–6 Night 7–10 Night 11,12
Night 13,14 Sails in the Desert
Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa InterContinental Sydney
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Night 15–17 Crowne Plaza Queenstown Night 18,19 The Langham Auckland
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Melbourne, Aus. Ayers Rock, Aus. Cairns, Aus. Sydney, Aus. Wellington, NZ
Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas Te Anau, NZ Queenstown, NZ Auckland, NZ
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