SCENIC SIGHTS

Day 1. Arrive Christchurch.
You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure to explore this pretty 'Garden City'.
Two Night Stay: Holiday Inn City Centre.

Day 2. Christchurch Sightseeing, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today, you may choose from a wide range of activities and we will include it! Freedom of Choice Touring™. Visit the Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, ride the Gondola or go punting on the Avon River.
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Day 3. Mt Cook, Twizel.
This morning we leave Christchurch and travel across the Canterbury Plains, heading for the High Country. Stop at the beautiful glacier-fed lake of Tekapo and view the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. We then enter Mt Cook National Park, a World Heritage-listed area. Departing Mt Cook, we head to the the township of Twizel.
Twizel, Mackenzie Country Inn.
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Day 4. Twizel, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Travel past the hydroelectric lakes of Lakes Benmore and Aviemore and through the Waitaki Valley before reaching Oamaru. Travelling south we stop to view the unusual Moeraki Beach with its 60-million-year-old boulders. Arrive in Dunedin, a city influenced by the Scottish and renowned as the 'Edinburgh of the South'. This afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it. Perhaps visit Olveston House or choose to visit either the Royal Albatross centre or the Yellow-eyed penguin colony. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Tour historic Olveston House, discover Otago Peninsula wildlife, visit Speight's Brewery or tour Larnach Castle.
Dunedin, Dunedin City Hotel.
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Day 5. Dunedin, Milford Sound Overnight.
Departing Dunedin we travel through the townships of Balclutha and Gore before reaching Te Anau. Continue our drive through the stunning mountain scenery of World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park. Pass through the scenic Eglinton Valley and Homer Tunnel to emerge into magnificent Milford Sound. Cruise past spectacular sheer cliffs and the grandeur of mile-high Mitre Peak, viewing a multitude of waterfalls. Perhaps even see dolphins, seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Tonight we anchor in the sheltered waters of Harrison's cove. Perhaps do a little exploring of your own in the vessel's kayaks or you can simply relax on deck as the southern twilight deepens.
Milford Sound, Milford Mariner.
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Day 6. Milford Sound, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner.
Departing Milford Sound we travel through the township of Te Anau before following the Remarkables Mountain Range to the action-packed 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. Tonight enjoy your Dining choice in Queenstown, where you get to choose from one of four restaurants and we will include it!
Two Night Stay: Queenstown, Aurum Hotel.
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Day 7. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Choose from our range of activities available and we will include it! Freedom of Choice Touring™. Enjoy a garden tour, take a guided tour of local wineries, enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride, take a fun double-decker bus tour or experience a 4WD ‘Lord of the Rings’ Safari.
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Day 8. Queenstown, Franz Josef.
Our journey takes us along the picturesque shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Mt Aspiring National Park. Traverse Haast Pass before entering World Heritage-listed Westland National Park. See spectacular mountain ranges, untouched native forests, lakes, rivers and glaciers. There is time available for an optional scenic flight over Fox and Franz Josef (own expense, weather permitting).
Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel.
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Day 9. Franz Josef, Christchurch.
Travel north along the west coast to Hokitika, where you will have the opportunity to visit a glass blowing factory and see beautiful native Pounamu (Jade) jewellery and artefacts. Drive through Arthurs Pass National Park and the magnificent Southern Alp mountains to Christchurch. TranzAlpine Train. Return to Christchurch from Greymouth aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine train. Must be advised at time of booking. Add-on Tour Price (AU$): $155 per person.
Christchurch, Holiday Inn City Centre.
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Day 10. Christchurch, Wellington.
This morning we board the TranzCoastal train and view magnificent seascapes as we make our way to the seaside port of Picton. Here we board our cruise for the scenic journey to Wellington.
Wellington, James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel.
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Day 11. Wellington, Rotorua.
Travel through the Ruahine Ranges and journey through tussock grasslands passing the dramatic landscape of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park, home to three volcanic mountains. Stop to view Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. Visit the mighty Huka falls then continue to Rotorua, the centre of Maori culture and a geothermal wonderland. Tonight immerse yourself in culture as you enjoy a Hangi (feast) and Maori cultural performance of traditional dances accompanied by song.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Park Heritage Hotel.
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Day 12. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today you choose the activity and we will include it. Choose from a range of activites including Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see the power of geothermal energy, indulge in a Polynesian spa treatment or join a guided forest walk. The choice is yours! Freedom of Choice Touring™. Visit the Agrodome, Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Rainbow Springs, enjoy the Rotorua Museum and Polynesian Spa, join a guided forest walk or experience a geothermal wonderland. Note: Country Homestay option available tonight.
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Day 13. Waitomo, Auckland.
Today we journey to the world renowned Waitomo Limestone Caves where we experience a guided tour of the limestone caverns then glide silently by boat through the fairy tale glow-worm grotto. Continue north across lush Waikato farmland to Auckland, the 'City of Sails'.
Auckland, Sky City Hotel.
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Day 14. Freedom of Choice Touring, Depart Auckland.
Choose from our range of activities before transferring to the airport for in the afternoon. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Enjoy amazing views from the top of the Sky Tower, take a guided Auckland City sights tour, visit the Auckland Museum or experience Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World.
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