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Vintage New Zealand

(Tour Code : T64)

A tour which shows off New Zealand's National Parks at their best.  

Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Travel south to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua. We recommend you attend a Maori hangi (feast) and concert tonight. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

 

Day 2: At Rotorua

This morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and see performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Your afternoon is free.  

 

Day 3: Rotorua - Taupo - Tongariro National Park 

This morning drive south to Lake Taupo.  Continue around the shores of the lake to the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, an active volcano. Stay 1 night in Mt Ruapehu.

 

Day 4: Tongariro National Park - Wellington

The morning is free to explore. In the afternoon board your coach to journey to Wellington. Stay 2 nights in Wellington.

 

Day 5: At Wellington

This morning a half day tour of the city will take in the Parliament Buildings and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, panoramic views of the harbour and city from Mt Victoria and an optional ride on the cable car. This afternoon is free.

 

Day 6: Wellington - Picton - Christchurch

Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The TranzCoastal train skims the spectacular coastline. Continue through North Canterbury to Christchurch. Stay 1 night in Christchurch.

 

Day 7: Christchurch - Glaciers

Board the renowned TranzAlpine train and cross the Canterbury Plains to the mountains, where Arthur’s Pass and the Otira Tunnel lead to the West Coast. Continue by coach through the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain. Stay 2 nights in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships.

 

Day 8: At the Glaciers

A whole day is available for optional excursions on the Glacier.

 

Day 9: Glaciers - Queenstown

Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon, then continue through Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

 

Day 10: At Queenstown

Today you have the choice of boarding the historic TSS Earnslaw steamer and enjoying lunch at a high country sheep station, or in the summer months, travelling south to Kingston to enjoy a trip on the Kingston Flyer, a vintage steam train. 

 

Day 11: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

An early start to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. View the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Return to Queenstown this evening.

 

Day 12: Queenstown - Dunedin

Today travel inland to Pukerangi where you will board the Taieri Gorge train for a journey through spectacular gorges and over historic viaducts to Dunedin. Stay 2 nights in Dunedin.

 

Day 13: At Dunedin

This morning enjoy a double decker tour of the fascinating surroundings of Dunedin “the Edinburgh of the South”. This afternoon is free.

 

Day 14: Dunedin - Christchurch

Travel north through Oamaru, and Timaru, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch arriving early evening. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey.

 

Valid 01 October 2007 - 30 September 2008
All Prices in New Zealand Dollars
Cost Per Person Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast option
Bronze $3,109.00 $4,369.00 $2,829.00 $351.00
Silver $3,629.00 $5,399.00 $3,239.00 $416.00
Gold $3,899.00 $5,979.00 $3,479.00 $468.00

Farmstay Option

Valid 01 October 2007  - 30 September 2008
Replace a night in Rotorua or Dunedin with a night in a rural environment. Enjoy dinner and breakfast with your host family and experience a country lifestyle. Triple share may not be available- on request only. (All prices in NZ Dollars)
Cost Per Person Standard
Share Twin $76.00

Meeting and Departure Services

Valid to 30 September 2008
For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars)
Cost Per Person Bronze Silver Gold

AUCKLAND

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$139.00
$259.00
$129.00
$159.00
$289.00
$139.00
$179.00
$329.00
$159.00

WELLINGTON

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$129.00
$229.00
$109.00
$149.00
$249.00
$129.00
$189.00
$339.00
$159.00

CHRISTCHURCH

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$129.00
$199.00
$109.00
$149.00
$259.00
$129.00
$159.00
$279.00
$149.00

Additional nights available an any destination

Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.


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