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Asia and the Pacific - New Zealand


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DURATION Tour code: NZL Tour style: Classic


TOUR DAYS 19


Tour comfort: Standard Tour pace: Busy


New Zealand Explorer


£3490 £4994


TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE


COROMANDEL PENINSULA


AUCKLAND Mount Eden


WAIKATO FARMSTAY


Tasman Sea


Lake Taupo NAPIER Hawke’s Bay Vineyard NEW ZEALAND


NORTH ISLAND


SOUTH ISLAND


NEW ZEALAND Greymouth HOKITIKA


FOX GLACIER OMARAMA


Glacier walks Mt Cook Milford Sound Cruise QUEENSTOWN TE ANAU Gore CHRISTCHURCH Timaru


SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN


Moerkai Boulders Oamaru


DUNEDIN


Albatross Centre 0 km


Picton Whales & dolphins KAIKOURA


Arthur’s Pass NP


Optional


Tranz Alpine Railway


NEW ZEALAND Greymouth HOKITIKA


FOX GLACIER OMARAMA


Glacier walks Mt Cook Milford Sound Cruise QUEENSTOWN 160 km TE ANAU Gore CHRISTCHURCH Timaru


SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN


Moerkai Boulders Oamaru


DUNEDIN


Albatross Centre 0 km


New Zealand Explorer NZL Discover the natural beauty of New Zealand


This tour combines the best of New Zealand’s North and South islands. We explore the dramatic landscapes of glaciers, volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, discover the extraordinary wildlife and roam the colourful streets of Napier. Along the way there is plenty of time to enjoy delicious Maori tribal cuisine and home-grown wine.


19 day tour itinerary


Day 1 Join tour Auckland. Day 2 Auckland Explore the city and visit the ancient volcanic cone of Mount Eden. Days 3/4 Coromandel Peninsula Follow gentle coastal trails to geothermal beaches. Travel to Waikato and spend an evening on a working farm, enjoying the local hospitality. Day 5 Rotorua Discover bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers in this volcanic region. Day 6 Napier Enjoy wine tasting at Hawke’s Bay Vineyard and explore the fascinating art deco city of Napier. Day 7 Wellington Guided tour of the cosmopolitan


capital, including a visit to the Te Papa National Museum. Days 8/9 Whales and dolphins Cross the Cook Strait and drive to Kaikoura to enjoy optional activities including whale watching. Continue to Christchurch. Days 10/12 Glaciers Drive over the Southern Alps to the west coast. Optional scenic rail journey on the Tranz Alpine train. Walk to the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers and explore picturesque Lake Matheson. Day 13 Queenstown Free time for jet-boating, rafting and walks in New Zealand’s ‘adventure capital’.


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Day 14 Milford Sound Take a cruise through the spectacular glacial valley. Days 15/16 Dunedin Explore the wildlife-rich peninsula and Moerakai boulders of the ‘Edinburgh of the south’. Days 17/18 Mount Cook and Christchurch A chance for a helicopter fl ight over Mount Cook before driving to Christchurch. Free time to explore the ‘Garden City’. Day 19 Tour ends Christchurch.


Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.


160 km Tour essentials


Accommodation: 16 nights standard hotels, 1 night standard lodge and 1 night standard farmstay. Meals: 18 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader/ driver. Transport: Boat, bus and ferry. Group size: Generally 10 - 15.


Planned tour dates


2014 Tour only dates 27 Jan - 14 Feb 17 Feb - 07 Mar 03 Mar - 21 Mar 07 Apr - 25 Apr 20 Oct - 7 Nov 10 Nov - 28 Nov 1 Dec - 19 Dec


2015 Tour only dates 26 Jan - 13 Feb 16 Feb - 6 Mar 2 Mar - 20 Mar 30 Mar - 17 Apr


Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.


Single rooms are available from £1030


SOUTH ISLAND


Picton Whales & dolphins KAIKOURA


Arthur’s Pass NP


Optional


Tranz Alpine Railway


WELLINGTON 0 km Ferry crossing


WAIKATO FARMSTAY


Tasman Sea


Lake Taupo NAPIER 160 kmHawke’s Bay Vineyard NEW ZEALAND


NORTH ISLAND


WELLINGTON 0 km Ferry crossing


160 km


Hot water & Hahei Beach


TAIRUA Waihi


ROTORUA Waiotapu


AUCKLAND Mount Eden


COROMANDEL PENINSULA


Hot water & Hahei Beach


TAIRUA Waihi


ROTORUA Waiotapu


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