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14 Day In-Depth New Zealand
 Trip Type: Independent Tour Duration: Fourteen days
Priced From: NZ$3,485.00
Starts From: AucklandEnds At: Christchurch Comments:
Included: Prices are per person and include: Coach travel, Accommodation (13 nights), Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, Agrodome Sheep Show, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Maori Hangi & Concert, Interislander Ferry, TranzCoastal, Taieri Gorge & TranzAlpine Train Journeys, Skyline Gondola Ride Queenstown, Otago Harbour Cruise and Penguin Tour, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier and the Glacier Hot Pools.
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Price: NZ$
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| Single | Double | Triple | |||
| Tourist (Motel) | NZ$5,315.00 | NZ$3,800.00 | NZ$3,485.00 | - | |
| Quality (Hotel) | NZ$6,505.00 | NZ$4,450.00 | NZ$4,025.00 | - |
Your credit card will be charged in New Zealand Dollars. Other currencies displayed are automatically calculated and are approximate values only.
Prices valid for travel from 1st September 2011 to 30 September 2012
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ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS - included in the fare
- Waitomo Cave Tour
- Maori Hangi & Concert
- Te Puia
- Rainbow Springs
- Agrodome
- Interislander Ferry
- Coastal Pacific Train
- Skyline Gondola
- Taieri Gorge Train *
- Otago Peninsula Tour
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Franz Josef Glacier
- TranzAlpine Train
New Zealand Tour Map
Day 1 Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato to the region of Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glow worm Caves. Early afternoon continue east to Rotorua, a thermal wonderland of roaring geysers and boiling mud. Tonight you will be entertained by Mitai who operate an authentic Maori Hangi and concert experience.
Accommodation: Heritage Hotel Rotorua, Accolade Lodge or similar
Day 2 Full Day in Rotorua
This morning you will tour with Great Sights visiting Te Puia, Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome. You have the afternoon free for optional activities.
Accommodation: Heritage Hotel Rotorua, Accolade Lodge or similar
This morning you will tour with Great Sights visiting Te Puia, Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome. You have the afternoon free for optional activities.
Accommodation: Heritage Hotel Rotorua, Accolade Lodge or similar
Day 3 Rotorua - Wellington
Depart Rotorua and travel via Lake Taupo and the desolate Desert Road south to Wellington. View the white peaked volcanoes of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngaruahoe. Arrive into Wellington at 4.45pm.
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, West Plaza Hotel or similar
Depart Rotorua and travel via Lake Taupo and the desolate Desert Road south to Wellington. View the white peaked volcanoes of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngaruahoe. Arrive into Wellington at 4.45pm.
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, West Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 4 Free Day in Wellington
Today you have a free day to explore New Zealand’s capital city.
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, West Plaza Hotel or similar
Today you have a free day to explore New Zealand’s capital city.
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, West Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 5 Wellington – Picton – Christchurch
Transfer to the Interislander for your 8.25am ferry crossing of Cook Strait. The journey passes through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. On arrival into Picton you connect with the Coastal Pacific Train that will take you through to Christchurch along the Pacific Ocean coastline passing by Kaikoura and then inland through undulating hill country to Christchurch where you arrive at 6.20pm.
Accommodation: Chateau on the Park Hotel, City Centre Motel or similar
Transfer to the Interislander for your 8.25am ferry crossing of Cook Strait. The journey passes through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. On arrival into Picton you connect with the Coastal Pacific Train that will take you through to Christchurch along the Pacific Ocean coastline passing by Kaikoura and then inland through undulating hill country to Christchurch where you arrive at 6.20pm.
Accommodation: Chateau on the Park Hotel, City Centre Motel or similar
Day 6 Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown
Travel south with Great Sights following the foothills of the Southern Alps to Mount Cook Village via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Free time in Mount Cook before continuing on to Queenstown travelling via the Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Travel south with Great Sights following the foothills of the Southern Alps to Mount Cook Village via Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Free time in Mount Cook before continuing on to Queenstown travelling via the Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 7 Full Day in Queenstown
A free day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of activities from white water rafting, jetboating, bungy jumping, lake cruises and excellent walking trails. Something for everyone.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
A free day for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of activities from white water rafting, jetboating, bungy jumping, lake cruises and excellent walking trails. Something for everyone.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 8 Queenstown - Dunedin
This morning travel with Alpine Coachlines in connection with the Taieri Train on a track & trail journey through to Dunedin*. Follow the historical Otago goldfields trail to Pukarangi. Join the Taieri Gorge train on a sentimental journey over viaducts and through the Central Otago hill country to the city of Dunedin. Arrive into Dunedin at 1.30pm. Afternoon at leisure in Dunedin.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motel or similar
This morning travel with Alpine Coachlines in connection with the Taieri Train on a track & trail journey through to Dunedin*. Follow the historical Otago goldfields trail to Pukarangi. Join the Taieri Gorge train on a sentimental journey over viaducts and through the Central Otago hill country to the city of Dunedin. Arrive into Dunedin at 1.30pm. Afternoon at leisure in Dunedin.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motel or similar
Day 9 Full Day in Dunedin
Morning at leisure in Dunedin. Early afternoon join Monarch Wildlife Tours on a journey out onto Otago Peninsula and experience the exciting diversity wildlife which abounds. Tour includes a cruise around Taiaroa Heads and a guided land tour to view yellow-eyed penguins at Penguin Place.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motel or similar
Morning at leisure in Dunedin. Early afternoon join Monarch Wildlife Tours on a journey out onto Otago Peninsula and experience the exciting diversity wildlife which abounds. Tour includes a cruise around Taiaroa Heads and a guided land tour to view yellow-eyed penguins at Penguin Place.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Alexis Motel or similar
Day 10 Dunedin – Te Anau
Morning at leisure in Dunedin. In the afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey through the lush pastures of Otago and Southland to the lakeside resort of Te Anau.
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel, Anchorage Motel or similar
Morning at leisure in Dunedin. In the afternoon board the InterCity coach for your journey through the lush pastures of Otago and Southland to the lakeside resort of Te Anau.
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel, Anchorage Motel or similar
Day 11 Te Anau – Milford - Queenstown
Regarded as one of the World's most scenic journeys into Fiordland National Park - a world heritage area. Enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound viewing spectacular waterfalls and famous Mitre Peaks. Arrive in Queenstown approx. 7.45pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Regarded as one of the World's most scenic journeys into Fiordland National Park - a world heritage area. Enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound viewing spectacular waterfalls and famous Mitre Peaks. Arrive in Queenstown approx. 7.45pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 12 Queenstown – Franz Josef
Leaving Queenstown with Newmans Coachline, travel to the West Coast passing through Cromwell and Hawea before climbing over the Hasst Pass into Westland national Park. Arrive into Franz Josef at 4.10pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Leaving Queenstown with Newmans Coachline, travel to the West Coast passing through Cromwell and Hawea before climbing over the Hasst Pass into Westland national Park. Arrive into Franz Josef at 4.10pm.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 13 Full Day in Franz Josef
Today we have included a short sightseeing tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours. You will be taken by shuttle bus to the Franz Josef Glacier viewing point. Visitors can view the glacier after a short 10 minute walk (this walk is not guided). Also included in the tour is a voucher for entry into the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools, you can use this at your leisure.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Today we have included a short sightseeing tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours. You will be taken by shuttle bus to the Franz Josef Glacier viewing point. Visitors can view the glacier after a short 10 minute walk (this walk is not guided). Also included in the tour is a voucher for entry into the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools, you can use this at your leisure.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel or similar
Day 14 Franz Josef – Greymouth – Christchurch
Travel north with Intercity through lush rainforest to Greymouth where you will transfer to the TranzAlpine Train. Enjoy a remarkable train journey across the Southern Alps and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch arriving approx. 6.15pm.
Travel north with Intercity through lush rainforest to Greymouth where you will transfer to the TranzAlpine Train. Enjoy a remarkable train journey across the Southern Alps and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch arriving approx. 6.15pm.
* During winter (May - September) the track & trail may have a limited service. Should the track & trail not be available, you will travel to Dunedin by coach.
This tour can also operate in reverse finishing in Auckland on day 14.
