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New Zealand Wonders

 Low Cost Escorted New Zealand Coach Tour
 17 days
Wonders of New Zealand
Priced from NZ$3695
 Departs: Christchurch
 Finishes: Auckland
 Tour code: HCBA
 
Low Cost Wonders of New Zealand fully escorted New Zealand coach tour. See the North and South Ssland including the beautiful Bay of Islands, sizzling Auckland, the geothermal and Maori cultural highlights of Rotorua, Christchurch, spectacular Queenstown, Milford Sound and much more.

Current, very limited time special offer:
$125 per person discount when you book by 31 March 2010 for travel up to 31 August 2010.

(Not valid in conjunction with any other special offer or discount.  Subject to availability at the time of booking.)

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Day by Day Itinerary:      
 Day 1 Arrive Christchurch    Day 10 - Wellington

After your airport transfer and hotel check-in, explore Christchurch your way. Evening welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow passengers.
Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. D

 

We'll cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a city tour. 'Free Time' then we visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. 
Hotel: Mercure Wellington Willis Street, Wellington. B D

 Day 2 - Fox Glacier    Day 11 - Rotorua

We'll travel through the West Coast rainforest to Punakaiki. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Pass through Greymouth en route to Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Fox Glacier - a rare, still advancing glacier (optional Fox Glacier scenic flight).
Hotel: Fox Glacier Hotel, Fox Glacier. B D

TranzAlpine Train Option
Travel across the Southern Alps, Christchurch - Greymouth by famous TranzAlpine train.  $117 per person supplement.

 

Travel along the Kapiti Coast, through the dairy farms of Manawatu and Tongariro National Park, discover the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of New Zealand's largest lake. View Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and concert. 
Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B SD

 Day 3 - Queenstown    Day 12 - Rotorua

Travel through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk. Then it's a trio of lakes - Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan. Next is Cromwell and its stone fruit and Arrowtown on the Arrow River. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation tour followed by dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.
Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 
2 nights. B D

 

We visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and enjoy an afternoon of 'Free Time' - visit Paradise Valley Springs with its rainbow trout and New Zealand farm animals or Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the Geothermal valley with its mud pools and geysers. B

Farm Stay Option
For an extra $70 per person, spend the night with a local family on a nearby farm.

 Day 4 - Queenstown 'Free Time'    Day 13 - Waitomo Caves - Auckland

Explore exciting Queenstown your way - from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob's Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. Dinner option includes the Kiwi Haka Maori Show. B

 

Travel through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves for a tour of the Glow Worm Grotto. We then follow the Waikato River to Auckland for a City Sights Tour.

Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D

 Day 5 - Milford Sound    Day 14 - Bay of Islands

Travel along the Devil's Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. From Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Witness Mirror Lakes, Claudu Valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls. Tonight you may choose to travel by boat to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D

 

Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, through Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand then it's off to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands - see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes peeled for the marine life.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D

 Day 6 - Dunedin    Day 15 - Bay of Islands 'Free Time'

We'll cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. 'Free Time' this afternoon - take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D

 

Explore the Bay of Islands your way. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, or drive along Ninety Mile Beach. B

 Day 7 - Mount Cook    Day 16 - Auckland

'Free Time' this morning - visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle. Travel through Oamaru passing the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. 
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. 
B D

 

We'll visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand's founding document was signed. You'll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B

 Day 8 - Christchurch    Day 17 - Depart Auckland

Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park (optional scenic flight). We'll see Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains. 'Free Time' - ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax. 
Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B

 

Explore Auckland at your leisure until your transfer to Auckland Airport. B

 Day 9 - Picton    

Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional Whale Watching flight). See New Zealand's fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere Salt Works then travel to the seaside town of Picton. 
Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D

   
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner (SD) Specialty Dinner
 
Tour Dates
Departs Returns
2010
NZ $3870 per person, share twin
Mon 04 Jan Wed 20 Jan
Mon 18 Jan Wed 03 Feb
Mon 25 Jan Wed 10 Feb
Thu 04 Feb Sat 20 Feb
Mon 08 Feb Wed 24 Feb
Thu 11 Feb Sat 27 Feb
Mon 15 Feb Wed 03 Mar
Mon 22 Feb Wed 10 Mar
Mon 01 Mar Wed 17 Mar
Mon 08 Mar Wed 24 Mar
Thu 11 Mar Sat 27 Mar
Thu 18 Mar Sat 03 Apr
Mon 22 Mar Wed 07 Apr
Thu 25 Mar Sat 10 Apr
Thu 01 Apr Sat 17 Apr
Mon 19 Apr Wed 05 May
Mon 26 Apr Wed 12 May
NZ $3695 per person, share twin
Mon 17 May Wed 02 Jun
Mon 24 May Wed 09 Jun
Mon 28 Jun Wed 14 Jul
Mon 26 Jul Wed 11 Aug
Mon 23 Aug Wed 08 Sep
Mon 06 Sep Wed 22 Sep
Mon 13 Sep Wed 29 Sep
Mon 20 Sep Wed 06 Oct
NZ $4025 per person, share twin
Mon 04 Oct Wed 20 Oct
Mon 11 Oct Wed 27 Oct
Mon 18 Oct Wed 03 Nov
Mon 25 Oct Wed 10 Nov
Mon 01 Nov Wed 17 Nov
Mon 08 Nov Wed 24 Nov
Mon 15 Nov Wed 01 Dec
Mon 22 Nov Wed 08 Dec
Mon 06 Dec Wed 22 Dec
Mon 13 Dec Wed 29 Dec
Mon 20 Dec Wed 05 Jan
Mon 27 Dec Wed 12 Jan
Dates in bold are guaranteed departures
Supplements and Discounts
Oct-2009 to Apr-2010
Single Supplement Option  Add NZ$1150
Triple Discount Save NZ$195
Child Discount Save NZ$775
Concession Card Holders Save NZ$90
Friendly Fours Save NZ$195
Frequent Traveller Save NZ$195
Your Choice Dinner Deduction Deduct NZ$348
May-2010 to Sep-2010
Single Supplement Option   NZ$1090
Triple Discount Save NZ$195
Child Discount Save NZ$775
Concession Card Holders Save NZ$90
Friendly Fours Save NZ$195
Frequent Traveller Save NZ$195
Your Choice Dinner Deduction Deduct NZ$348
Oct-2010 to Apr-2011
Single Supplement Option  Add NZ$1150
Triple Discount Save NZ$195
Child Discount Save NZ$775
Concession Card Holders Save NZ$90
Friendly Fours Save NZ$195
Frequent Traveller Save NZ$195
Your Choice Dinner Deduction Deduct NZ$348
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