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 Arthurs 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 |
|
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|
|
|
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|
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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