New Zealand Spectacular

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DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night)

DAY 2: AUCKLAND - ROTORUA
Today starts with a city tour of Auckland, including a visit to the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Depart Auckland and travel south through the lush farmlands of Waikato, across the forested Mamaku Ranges to the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)

 

DAY 3: ROTORUA
Todays' sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a show featuring New Zealand's various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. See brown and rainbow trout and also the native kiwi bird at Rainbow Springs Park. Continue to the Skyline Gondola park for spectacular views over Rotorua (including a complimentary luge ride). Time for optional activities this afternoon before a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and concert this evening.

DAY 4: ROTORUA/CHRISTCHURCH
Visit Te Puia this morning with boiling mud, silica terraces and the Pohutu Geyser. Transfer to Rotorua Airport for your fl ight to Christchurch today (flight not included). You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Christchurch, where the afternoon is at your leisure. Stay: Pavillions Hotel (1 night)

DAY 5: CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - OMARAMA
A city sights tour this morning shows you the main attractions of Christchurch before traveling across the Canterbury Plains and to Tekapo, to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. You will have a chance to take an optional scenic flight over the Southern Alps before continuing to Mt Cook National Park. Finally you will continue from Mt Cook to Omarama this afternoon. Stay: Heritage Gateway Hotel (1 night)

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DAY 6: OMARAMA - DUNEDIN
Depart Omarama this morning and continue to the 'Scottish City' of Dunedin. An early arrival allows for a choice of excellent optional activities, such as tours to visit the Albatross Centre, penguin and seal colonies, take a train journey on the Taieri Gorge Railway or explore the city itself. This evening you will be treated to a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony complete with piper, 'address to the haggis' and gift. Stay: Cargills Hotel (1 night)

DAY 7: DUNEDIN - LAKE MANAPOURI - TE ANAU
Visit historic Olveston House before crossing rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri before arriving at Lake Te Anau. Stay: Fiordland National Park Hotel (1 night)

DAY 8: TE ANAU - MILFORD SOUND - QUEENSTOWN
Follow the Eglinton Valley, through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak before returning to Te Anau by coach and on to Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed. Stay: Rydges Hotel (2 nights)

DAY 9: QUEENSTOWN
An opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions and activities available in Queenstown, the 'adventure capital of the world'. Your coach captain will be happy to give you some suggestions.

DAY 10: QUEENSTOWN - HAAST PASS - FOX GLACIER
Pass through a region rich in gold mining history on your way to Lake Wanaka this morning. Continue across the Haast Pass into Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Continue up the dramatic West Coast to visit the National Park Headquarters, or take an optional guided walk to the glacier's terminal face. Stay: Fox Glacier Hotel (1 night)

DAY 11: FOX GLACIER - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH
Time this morning to take an optional helicopter fl ight over the glacier. Continue up the West Coast, visiting a greenstone (jade) factory before arriving in Greymouth to board the Tranz Alpine train. This journey is reputed to be one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. Arriving in Christchurch this evening, you will be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Stay: Pavillions Hotel (1 night)

DAY 12: DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Today is at your leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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