NEW ZEALAND
TOUR
Maori Hangi concert STOPOVER
Singapore Post-tour 3 nights from £749
Following your tour to New Zealand you have the option to stop over again in Singapore. This allows you to break your return journey and revisit one of the Far East’s most exciting cities. Stopovers will not be accompanied by a Tour Manager. For more details and available dates please speak to your Holiday Advisor.
Wellington Hobbiton Te Puia geyser
Please note: Singapore stopover on the inbound fl ight is not available in conjunction with the Cook Islands.
ADD-ON
Cook Islands, South Pacifi c 4 nights from £999
Queenstown
ourselves. The route to Napier takes us through the Wairakei Valley, past the spectacular Huka Falls to beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest freshwater lake. We will pause here to take in the mesmerising views.
Napier is home to one of the finest collections of Art Deco-style buildings in the world and has the ideal climate for growing grapes. Sampling some of the locally cultivated wines is certain to be a treat before we discover more about the town as we explore on foot in the company of our Tour Manager. We’ll enjoy dinner as a group this evening. SCENIC HOTEL TE PANIA, NAPIER (4-STAR)
DAYS 10 & 11 Wellington Wellington, New Zealand’s wonderful capital, enjoys a beautiful setting on the southern tip of the North Island. We’ll head here on day 10, with an orientation tour on arrival to highlight the city’s main sights.
We have left day 11 free for you to explore the city with your travelling companions. Perhaps take the cable car to the Botanical Gardens or visit the Te Papa Museum, which offers a wealth of information about New Zealand and its history, along with a collection of art. JAMES COOK HOTEL, WELLINGTON (4-STAR)
DAY 12 Christchurch We set sail for the South Island today. Once back on land we continue the drive to Christchurch, often referred to as the most English city outside of England. We’ll enjoy stunning scenery of the Kaikoura coast along the way.
ELMS HOTEL OR CHATEAU ON THE PARK, CHRISTCHURCH (3.5-STAR)
DAY 13 TranzAlpine The TranzAlpine offers a spectacular journey into the Southern Alps. We’ll be on board the train from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass, the South Island’s highest railway station, passing through the contrasting scenery of the snow-capped Southern Alps and majestic gorges. At Arthur’s Pass we rejoin our coach and continue south to the magnificent scenery and glaciers of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier regions. Perhaps join a helicopter flight with a landing on the glacier for another view of this stunning landscape. SCENIC HOTEL FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER (4-STAR)
DAY 14 Queenstown The road through Westland National Park is one of the most scenic ever built, with tremendous ocean views to one side and spectacular forest views to the other. Experience it for yourself as we head to Queenstown, a popular resort in both summer and winter, travelling south crossing the Haast River Bridge and passing Lake Hāwea and Lake Wanaka along the way. GOLDRIDGE RESORT, QUEENSTOWN (3-STAR)
DAY 15 Milford Sound Milford Sound is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful locations in New Zealand. Te Anau is the gateway to Fjordland National Park and our first port of call on today’s tour. We continue through the lush beech forests of the Eglinton Valley and the eroded glacial canyons of the Hollyford Valley, before arriving at Milford Sound itself. A cruise on the Sound, which we include weather
permitting, is a great way to appreciate the beauty of the area. Lunch is included. GOLDRIDGE RESORT, QUEENSTOWN (3-STAR)
DAY 16 Queenstown Explore Queenstown in the company of your fellow travellers or perhaps join us on an optional excursion - take a ride on a jet boat, cruise Lake Wakatipu or take a gondola ride, which offers spectacular views over the town. GOLDRIDGE RESORT, QUEENSTOWN (3-STAR)
DAY 17 Omarama Today we travel via the gold mining town of Arrowtown. New Zealand’s spectacular scenery is never-ending and another stunning route delivers us to the Mount Cook region today. Scenic flights over the mount will be available weather permitting. HERITAGE GATEWAY HOTEL, OMARAMA (3-STAR)
DAY 18 Christchurch A lovely drive this morning takes us across Burkes Pass and onwards to Lake Tekapo. We will travel over the Canterbury Plains and on to Christchurch. We will see all the main sights of Christchurch with an orientation tour on arrival. This evening we will gather with the group to enjoy a farewell drink and dinner.
ELMS HOTEL OR THE CHATEAU ON THE PARK, CHRISTCHURCH (3.5-STAR)
DAYS 19 & 20 Christchurch to UK We’ll transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK, arriving on day 20.
Please note: To maximise your enjoyment of this holiday a certain amount of walking is essential.
Extend your holiday with a stay in Rarotonga, the largest of the 15 Cook Islands. You’ll stay in the Manuia Beach Resort, perfectly situated on a white-sand beach, where you can indulge in days of rest and relaxation. You will not be accompanied by a Tour Manager. You will require an ESTA from £29 if your fl ight is via the USA. Speak to a Holiday Advisor for details.
Special off er: Includes a Cook Islands card to the value of $200 NZ, which can be redeemed at over 80 restaurants and shops in Rarotonga. Available on all bookings made before 31st March 2017.
Holiday ref: SLNZRA
Tailor-made add-on Extend your stay, maybe to visit friends and relations. Return at your leisure from either Christchurch or Auckland (subject to availability). For an initial non- refundable fee of £25, a Holiday Advisor will help you craft your perfect tailor-made add-on and make all the arrangements for you. Additional charges will apply for accommodation and changes to your fl ight may also incur extra charges. Please ensure your travel insurance covers you for the whole duration of your holiday.
DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SLNZ
2017 Heathrow 27 Oct 24 Nov 2018 Heathrow 18 Jan 1 Feb* 15 Mar 25 Oct 22 Nov
Flights with Singapore Airlines or similar scheduled airline to Singapore, returning from Christchurch via Auckland and Singapore. Transfer time is approx. 45 mins. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
*The outbound journey on the 1 Feb 2018 departure travels via San Francisco, not Singapore. Please see our website for more information. Holiday ref: SLNZS
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