19 DAY GRAND TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND
AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH

A Deluxe 19 Full New Zealand Tour covering both North and South Island’s including Auckland, Bay of island’s Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Mount CooK National Park, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Queenstown, The Glaciers and Tranz Alpine Train. With 4 two night stays. Plus much much more.

This Tour represents excellent value for money

TOUR CODE DGP101

Tour cost from NZ $4849 per person share twin
Single supplement NZ $1500

 DEPARTURE DATES FOR

2010	2011	2011
Sept 12 15 24	Jan 19 22	Apr 4 9 16
Oct 5 9 12 18 24 27	Feb 1 6 9 14 19 27	May 2
Nov 5 8 14	Mar 2 8 14 17 22 27

DAY 1
Homeport - Auckland
Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by our  representative and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel
Mercure Auckland (D)

DAY 2
Auckland - Bay of Islands
Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel Scenic Circle Bay of Islands Hotel (2 nights) (B,D)  

DAY 3
Bay of Islands
Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach, a full day to Hokianga or swimming with the dolphins. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain will be available to assist.(B,D)

DAY 4
Bay of Islands - Auckland
This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Stopover at Otehei Bay before returning to Paihia. Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland.
Hotel Mercure Auckland(B,D)
  
DAY 5
Auckland - Kaiaua - Rotorua
Travel to Kaiaua, where you enjoy an unforgettable entertainment experience at Banners Theatre. Continue via Cambridge to Matamata and Longlands Dairy Farm. Enjoy a farm tour followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. This afternoon travel the scenic coast road via Tauranga to the geothermal town of Rotorua.
Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms. 2 nights B,L,D)

DAY 6
Rotorua
Today begins with a Gondola ride to Skyrides Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Next visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Some free time is available before an afternoon transfer to see the boiling mud pools and the awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert (B,SD)

DAY 7
Rotorua - Napier - Masterton
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier “The Art Deco Capital Of The World”, for a tour of this city that was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931. Enjoy some free time to explore the fascinating architecture before travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wine region, known for its world-class pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs. At the hotel a pre dinner wine and cheese experience will be presented.
Hotel Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park (B,D)

DAY 8
Masterton – Martinborough - Wellington
Today travel through the quaint townships of Carterton and Greytown to Martinborough, home to family owned boutique wineries and olive groves. Enjoy time to explore this delightful wine village where the streets have been laid out in the shape of the Union Jack. Travel through the picturesque Rimutaka Mountain Range to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Enjoy an extensive city tour which will highlight the history and culture on show here.
Hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor(B,D)

DAY 9
Wellington - Picton - Blenheim
Enjoy free time this morning to explore Wellington at leisure. Suggested options include a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum or a tour through the Parliament Buildings. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board your coach for the short journey to Blenheim.
Hotel Scenic Circle
Blenheim Country Hotel (B,D)

DAY 10
Blenheim - Kaikoura - Christchurch
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine then travel to the quaint fishing village of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of Christchurch. A city sights tour will showcase the grand architecture, historic homesteads, immaculate parks and the picturesque Avon River.
HOTEL Copthorne Durham Street or Scenic Circle Cotswold Hotel (B,D)

DAY 11
Christchurch - Omarama
Travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Omarama.
Hotel Heritage Gateway Hotel (B,D)

DAY 12
Omarama - Dunedin Depart
Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin, a well preserved Victorian city. Enjoy an informative city tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.
HOTEL Mercure Leisure Lodge (B,SD)

DAY 13
Dunedin - Te Anau
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).
Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights B,D)

DAY 14
Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available. (B,L,D)

DAY 15
Te Anau - Queenstown
Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.
Hotel Mecure Resort (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights B,SD)

DAY 16
Queenstown
Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. The evening is also free. You may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.(B)

DAY 17
Queenstown - Fox Glacier - Franz Josef
Depart Queenstown and travel via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef.
Hotel Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel  (B,D)

DAY 18
Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening you will be treated to a special farewell dinner including entertainment with your new friends.
Hotel Copthorne Durham Street or Scenic Circle Cotswold Hotel (B,SD)

DAY 19
Christchurch - Homeport
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable     New Zealand holiday (B)

PRE-PAID ATTRACTIONS
• Kauri Museum*
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
• Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Banner’s Theatre
• Longlands Dairy Farm
• Skyline Gondola & Luge
• Agrodome
• Paradise Valley Springs*
• Thermal mud pools and geysers*
• Wairarapa Wine and Cheese Experience 
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
• Olveston House*
• Haggis Ceremony & Gift
• Larnach Castle*
• Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Lakes District Museum
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Wellington & Christchurch
* Denotes a guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

MEALS
• 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Skyrides Restaurant - Rotorua
• 17 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: 
        Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, 
        Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, 
        Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, 
        Farewell Dinner - Christchurch
• 2 lunches including 1 specialty lunch at Longlands Dairy Farm - Matamata
• 2 delicious morning teas: Banner’s Theatre, Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens

Please Note; Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.


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