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13 DAYS FROM AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH

13 DAYS From Auckland to Christchurch Tour Code: NIT13/NJT13

(Plz note that NJT13 operates in the reverse direction)

DAY 1. AUCKLAND, ROTORUA (D)
Travel south to Waitomo Caves and onto Woodlyn Park before continuing to Rotorua.   Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi(feast) and cultural entertainment.
Accomodation: Rotorua, Lake Plaza Hotel.(2 nights)

DAY 2. ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING (BLD)
This morning we visit the 'Must See' attractions of Rotorua.  This afternoon board the Lakeland Queen Paddle Steamer and enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon.

DAY 3. ROTORUA, NAPIER (BD)
Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway to Wairakei Steam Valley.  Continue south east to Napier and on arrival visit the Church Road Winery.
Accomodation: Tennyson Motor Inn, Napier

DAY 4. NAPIER, WELLINGTON(BD)
Travel to Wellington today, and visit Te Papa - the 'National Museum of New Zealand'.
Accomodation: Wellington, West Plaza Hotel.

DAY 5.WELLINGTON, ST ARNAUD (BD)
Our Inter-island cruise takes us across Cook Strait to Picton.  Rejoin our coach and continue to St Arnaud.
Accomodation: St Arnaud, Alpine Lodge.

DAY 6.ST ARNAUD, CHRISTCHURCH (BD)
Travel through magnificient mountain ranges to Christchurch.  Enjoy dinner this evening at the Christchurch Casino.
Accomodation: Christchurch, The Elms Hotel.

DAY 7. MT.COOK, OMARAMA (BD)
This morning we travel across the canterbury plains, and onto Mt Cook National Park.
Accomodation: Omarama, Country Time Resort.

DAY 8. OMARAMA, DUNEDIN (BD)
Journey via hydro-electric dams and man made lakes of incredible colour to Dunedin.   This evening enjoy a scottish haggis ceremony.
Accomodation: Dunedin, Leisure Lodge.

DAY 9. DUNEDIN, TE ANAU (BD)
Journey south to Invercargill, New Zealand's southern-most city before we continue to Te Anau.
Accomodation: Te Anau, Luxmore Resort Hotel

DAY 10. TE ANAU, MILFORD SOUND CRUISE QUEENSTOWN (BL)
Today we travel to Milford Sound and enjoy a cruise and picnic lunch on this beautiful fiord.  This afternoon we journey to Queenstown.
Accomodation: Queenstown, A Line Hotel (2 nights)

DAY 11. QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE (BD)
Today is free for you to explore (own expense).  Tonight ride the Skyline Gondola and enjoy dinner and spectacular views over Queenstown.

DAY 12.QUEENSTOWN, FOX GLACIER (BD)
This morning we journey through the historic settlement of Arrowtown. Continue across to the West Coast and Fox Glacier.
Accomodation: Fox Glacier, Glacier Country Inn.

DAY 13. FOX GLACIER, CHRISTCHURCH (B)
This morning we travel via Shantytown to Arthurs Pass.  Board the TranzAlpine Train and enjoy stunning scenery as we journey to Christchruch.  Your tour concludes on arrival and a departure transfer to the airport is included.

Valid to Sept 30 2005
Tour NZ$ per Person
Twin
13 Tour NIT13/NJT13 $3225.00
Single Supplement $4075.00

Departure Dates

2005
Jan 6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30
Feb 2*,3,6,10,13,15,17,20,22,24,27
Mar 2*,3,6,9*,10,13,17,20,23*,24,27,31
Apr 7,13*,14,17,20*,21,28
May 5,19
Jun 16
Jul 14
Aug 18,31*
Sep 8,15,18,21*,22,25
Oct 5*,6,9,12*,13,15,16,19*,20,23,26*,27,30
Nov 2*,3,6,9*,10,13,15,16*,17,20,23*,24,27,29,30*
Dec 1,8,11,14*,15,21*,22,25,28.

* NJT13 operates in the reverse direction
Highlighted dates Save $1000 per couple $500 per person

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