EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND

DAY 1. AUCKLAND, COROMANDEL PENINSULA, WHANGAMATA
Departing Auckland, our journey takes us south across the lush farming district of the Hauraki Plains, then across the Coromandel Ranges to the east coast and the seaside holiday resort of Whangamata.
Stay: Whangamata, Palm Pacific Resort. D

DAY 2. WHANGAMATA, ROTORUA ACTIVE OPTIONS, TAUPO
Today you have a range of experiences to choose from and we will include it. Perhaps visit the Agrodome and participate in an interactive sheep show, or take an exciting 4WD off-road adventure. You may like to try river rafting or take a 4x4 Quad Adventure Ride.
Stay: Taupo, Lakeland Motel. B

DAY 3. TAUPO, WELLINGTON
Leaving Taupo this morning, pass through Tongariro National Park. Continue south across to the Kapiti Coast and onwards to the nation's capital city of Wellington.
Stay: Wellington, Ibis Hotel. B

Day 4. Wellington, Nelson
This morning, board our Inter-island cruise for a journey across Cook Strait to Picton. We rejoin our coach and journey to the adventure gateway of Nelson.
2 Night Stay: Nelson, Trailways Motor Lodge. BD

Day 5. Abel Tasman National Park, Active Options
This morning we travel to Kaiteriteri before choosing the activity of your liking. You may wish to take a scenic cruise or go kayaking along the coastline. BL

Day 6. Nelson, Punakaiki
Today we take the time to explore Nelson Lakes National Park. Continue to Punakaiki for our overnight stay.
Stay: Punakaiki, The Punakaiki Rocks Hotel. BD

Day 7. Punakaiki, Fox Glacier
This morning, explore even further with a choice of activities included in your tour. There are caving adventures with the possibility of abseiling or beach and bushwalks. Continue to Fox Glacier.
2 Night Stay: Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier Hotel (Motel Wing). BD

Day 8. Fox Glacier
This morning we take a dawn walk along Lake Matheson before breakfast. This afternoon enjoy a glacier experience, our guide will lead us beside a riverbed to a track which zig-zags uphill. The route takes you onto the ice amongst crevasses and ice ridges and leads you to the middle of the glacier for spectacular views. B

Day 9. Fox Glacier, Queenstown
Today we continue through Haast Pass and alongside Lake Wanaka to Queenstown. Enjoy the next two days to discover this spectacular alpine resort.
3 Night Stay: Queenstown, A Line Hotel. B

DAY 10. Queenstown at Leisure, Arrowtown Dinner
Today is yours to explore this alpine resort (own expense). Tonight we journey to historic Arrowtown, established after gold was discovered in the Arrow River in 1862, to enjoy a special theater dinner. BD

Day 11. Queenstown at Leisure
Enjoy today at leisure to explore the activities available in Queenstown and its surrounding areas. B

Day 12. Milford Sound Cruise
This morning we say goodbye to Queenstown and travel through World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. On arrival we join a cruise to sail the full length of Milford Sound.
Stay: Te Anau, Te Anau Downs Hotel. BD

Day 13. Te Anau, Lake Ohau
This morning we travel to magnificent Lake Ohau. This tranquil lakeside settlement in the heart of Mackenzie country lies on the outskirts of Mt Cook National Park.
Stay: Lake Ohau, Lake Ohau Lodge. BD

Day 14. Lake Ohau, Christchurch
Today we take a unique trip on board a boat that explores the huge dripping iceface of the Tasman glacier, while our guide provides commentary on the mechanics of the Tasman Glacier. Continue to Christchurch.
Stay: Christchurch, Holiday Inn. B

Day 15. Depart Christchurch
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning and a departure transfer to the airport is included. B

Departure Dates