NEW ZEALAND SCENIC SIGHTS

Day 1. Arrive Christchurch, Exclusive Experiences
You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel. This afternoon select from a choice of options and we will include it. Its your choice!
Christchurch, Holiday Inn City Centre

Day 2. Christchurch, Mt Cook, Twizel
From Christchurch we cross the Canterbury Plains before stopping at beautiful Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Enter spectacular Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage-listed area then continue to Twizel.
Twizel, MacKenzie Country Inn
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Day 3. Twizel, Dunedin, Exclusive Experiences
Visit Moeraki Beach with its unusual 60-million-year-old boulders. This afternoon journey to Dunedin. Choose an activity and we will include it in your tour. It’s your choice!
Dunedin, Dunedin City Hotel
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Day 4. Dunedin, Milford Mariner Overnight, Milford Sound Theme Dinner
Drive through stunning mountain scenery to Milford Sound and enjoy a cruise on this remarkable fiord. Anchor in sheltered Harrison’s Cove for your overnight stay. Perhaps do a little exploring of your own in the vessel’s kayaks or you can simply relax on deck in the peaceful fiord.
Milford Sound, Milford Mariner (Exclusive)
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Day 5. Milford Sound, Te Anau, QueenstownQueenstown Dine About
Leave Milford Sound and journey to the action-packed ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. Tonight you choose from four restaurants and we will include it. It’s your choice!
Queenstown, Aurum Hotel
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Day 6. Queenstown, Exclusive Experiences
Today you choose the activity and we will include it! It’s your choice!
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Day 7. Queenstown, Haast, Franz Josef
View the picturesque shores of the azure-coloured Lakes Hawea and Wanaka and continue on to the rugged West Coast and spectacular Franz Josef Glacier.
Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
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Day 8. Franz Josef, Christchurch
Travel along the rugged west coast to Hokitika and view native Pounamu (Jade) being created into jewellery. Cross the spectacular Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Christchurch, Holiday Inn City Centre
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Note: Day 8.
TranzAlpine Option; Return to Christchurch from Greymouth aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine Train. Must be advised at time of booking. Surcharge may apply.

Day 9. Christchurch, Wellington
Enjoy stunning scenery on board the TranzCoastal Train as we make our way to the seaside port of Picton. Board our Interislander cruise for the scenic journey to Wellington.
Wellington, James Cook Grand Chancellor
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Day 10. Wellington, Lake Taupo, Rotorua Theme Dinner
Travel through the Ruahine Ranges then journey north across the central plateau to Lake Taupo. View thunderous Huka Falls then continue to thermal Rotorua and tonight experience a Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Park Heritage Hotel
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Day 11. Rotorua, Exclusive Experiences
Today you choose an activity and we will include it in your tour. Play a round of golf, enjoy sightseeing at the ‘Must See Three’ attractions including Te Puia Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome, and Rainbow Springs, or soak in the thermal waters at the Polynesian Spa. It’s your choice!
Country Homestay option available tonight.
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Day 12. Waitomo, Auckland
We travel north to the famous Waitomo Caves for a guided tour of the mystical limestone caverns then continue to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.
Auckland, Sky City Hotel
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Day 13. Exclusive Experiences, Depart Auckland
Enjoy a day exploring the ‘City of Sails’. We have a range of exciting Exclusive Experiences and Adventure Options available for you to choose from. A departure transfer to the airport is included.
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