9 or 14 Day Highlighter Nights at Destinations: 9 Days New Zealand: Christchurch (2), Franz Josef (1), Queenstown (2), Te Anau (1), Dunedin (1), Twizel (1) 14 Days New Zealand: Same as 9 Day, plus Auckland (1), Rotorua (2), Wellington (1), Blenheim (1) Highlights Arrival and departure transfers Professional tour director and coach captain Accommodation in first-class hotels 13 breakfasts (B), 11 dinners (D) (with meal plan) Maori “Hangi” (feast) and cultural performance TranzAlpine train Sightseeing including Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Huka Falls, Interisland Cruise, Milford Sound Cruise, Haast River Safari, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park; choice of sightseeing in Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Dunedin and Christchurch Ask about our guaranteed departure dates *Homestay option available in Rotorua, day 3 (must be prebooked). DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND—PERSONALIZED SIGHTS Welcome to New Zealand. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You will have the opportunity to choose an activity and we’ll include it. Overnight: Auckland, SKYCITY Hotel DAY 2: AUCKLAND—WAITOMO—ROTORUA Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Auckland from atop an extinct volcano! Enjoy a guided tour into an ancient underground labyrinth at the Waitomo Caves, then join a boat ride into the Glowworm Grotto. Continue to Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland. Tonight immerse yourself in culture as you enjoy a feast and Maori concert. Overnight: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel for 2 nights (B,D) DAY 3: ROTORUA PERSONALIZED SIGHTS Rotorua is New Zealand’s oldest and best known resort, with fascinating geothermal activity and Maori culture. Today, you choose the activity and we will include it! Enjoy a leisurely soak in a natural thermal pool, a 4WD excursion or be entertained and educated by a sheep show and shearing display. Country Homestay option is available this evening (B,D) DAY 4: ROTORUA—HUKA FALLS—WELLINGTON Travel through the heart of the North Island via green countryside. See the breathtaking Huka Falls, then view Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Continue south through World Heritage Tongariro National Park, en route to Wellington. Overnight: Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (B,D) DAY 5: WELLINGTON—MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS CRUISE—BLENHEIM Enjoy a brief sightseeing tour including Parliament buildings before visiting Te Papa—the Museum of New Zealand. This afternoon, join your cruise for the journey across Cook Strait into the Marlborough Sounds and on to Picton. Rejoin the coach in Picton and travel to Blenheim. Overnight: Blenheim, Blenheim Country Hotel (B,D) DAY 6: BLENHEIM—KAIKOURA—CHRISTCHURCH 9-day passengers join today in Christchurch (meal plan begins with breakfast on day 7). Travel through the Marlborough region to the seaside settlement of Kaikoura—an area offering unique whale, seal and dolphin-watching experiences. Journey to Christchurch and enjoy a city sightseeing tour, then the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel (B,D) DAY 7: TRANZALPINE TRAIN—FRANZ JOSEF Board the TranzAlpine train, voted one of the best train journeys in the world. Travel through spectacular gorges and the magnificent Southern Alps. At Hokitika, see native greenstone (jade) jewelry and artifacts. Enter New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Te Wahipounamu to view spectacular glaciers. We suggest an optional scenic flight over this breathtaking region (own expense, weather permitting). Overnight: Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (B,D) DAY 8: FRANZ JOSEF—QUEENSTOWN Travel along the West Coast to Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. At Haast, experience a unique river safari. This evening, enjoy our dining choice in Queenstown (choose from a selection of restaurants and we will include it). Perhaps ride the Queenstown Gondola to the Skyline restaurant. Overnight: Queenstown, Novotel Gardens for 2 nights (B,D) DAY 9: QUEENSTOWN PERSONALIZED SIGHTS Today choose from a selection of activities and we’ll include it. Perhaps enjoy a jetboat or double- decker bus tour, a round of golf, or a garden or winery tour. (B) DAY 10: QUEENSTOWN—MILFORD SOUND CRUISE—TE ANAU Today, follow the road into Milford Sound, viewing the beautiful Mirror Lakes and Mitre Peak. Join a cruise on this most famous and accessible of the grand glaciercarved fiords. Overnight: Te Anau, Village Inn (B,D) DAY 11: TE ANAU—DUNEDIN PERSONALIZED SIGHTS Travel across the South Island to Dunedin, the “Edinburgh of the South.” This afternoon choose an activity, perhaps a harbor cruise or visit to the Royal Albatross Center, and we’ll include it. Overnight: Dunedin, Dunedin City Hotel (B,D) DAY 12: DUNEDIN—MT COOK This morning journey north to Moeraki Beach. Stop at Oamaru, a historic town known for its distinctive cream limestone buildings. Continue inland, passing glacier fed lakes of intense color. Journey into Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. You may wish to enjoy a scenic flight over this awe- inspiring alpine region (weather permitting, own expense). Overnight: Mt Cook, The Hermitage Hotel (B,D) DAY 13: MT COOK—CHRISTCHURCH Today, view the tiny stone Church of the Good Shepherd, on the shore of Lake Tekapo, before arriving in Christchurch. Overnight: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel (B,D) DAY 14: DEPART CHRISTCHURCH Today is at leisure, before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight (airfare not included). (B) Departure Dates 2007: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22; Jun 12; Jul 17; Aug 7, 21; Sep 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct 6, 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, 30; Nov 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27; Dec 1, 4, 11, 18, 25 2008: Jan 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29; Feb 5, 7, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28; Mar 1, 4, 8, 11, 18, 22, 25 New Zealand Highlighter NCC14 -14 Day Tour Twin Single 1 Apr 07- 15 Sep 07 (Low) Room only $2540 $4050 Includes Breakfast $2690 $4236 Includes Breakfast & Dinner $2990 $4609 16 Sep 07–31 Mar 08 (High) Room only $2990 $4764 Includes Breakfast $3165 $4981 Includes Breakfast & Dinner $3515 $5416 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCC09 - 9 Day Tour - Twin Single 1 Apr 07- 15 Sep 07 (Low) Room only $2149 $2621 Includes Breakfast $2273 $2745 Includes Breakfast & Dinner $2528 $3000 16 Sep 07–31 Mar 08 (High) Room only $2528 $3081 Includes Breakfast $2677 $3230 Includes Breakfast & Dinner $2975 $3528 Price per person (land only) Tour Code: NCC14 ( 14 Day ), NCC09 ( 9 Day) Ask about our guaranteed departures. Tour Code: AH17 |
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