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Escorted Tours
Explore New Zealand
As Per Itinerary
New Zealand
New Zealand

Departs: Glasgow

Arrives: New Zealand

 

Explore New Zealand

 

21 Day Escorted Tour
 
ALL THE ‘MUST SEE’ SIGHTS
28 MEALS & DINING EXPERIENCES
HIGH QUALITY, WELL LOCATED HOTELS
DELUXE CLIMATE CONTROLLED COACHES
A PROFESSIONAL COLLETTE TOUR MANAGER
ALL TAXES & ADMISSION CHARGES
ALL LOCAL TRANSFERS
DOOR TO DOOR UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS**
RETURN FLIGHTS FROM UK
(regional connections also available)
 
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS...
 
AUCKLAND
BAY OF ISLANDS
ROTORUA
WELLINGTON
TRANZ ALPINE TRAIN
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER REGION
QUEENSTOWN & MILFORD SOUND
TE ANAU
MT.COOK
  
DAY 1-DAY 2: DEPART FROM UK
Today, your New Zealand adventure begins when
you board your international flight. Day 2 is spent in
flight.
 
DAY 3: Arrive AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Your tour begins in Auckland, the “City of Sails,”
consistently rated one of the best places in the
world to live. Auckland has the highest Polynesian
population in the world, imbuing the vibrant cultures
from many Pacific islands into its chic atmosphere.
This evening, join your fellow travellers for a
welcome dinner.
Today dinner will be included.
 
DAY 4: AUCKLAND
Get to know the best of Auckland during a
panoramic city tour featuring America’s Cup
Village, the War Memorial, vibrant Queen Street,
the AucklandHarbourBridge, and spectacular
views from the top of Mt.Eden, one of 53 dormant
volcanoes throughout the area. The remainder
of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the city.
Perhaps visit one of the city’s amazing museums
or galleries, or just enjoy some of the wonderful
shopping that is available in the city.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
DAY 5: AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS
Leave the city and travel north to the Bay of Islands,
your home for the next two nights. This Maritime
region boasts more than 144 islands, warm bays,
a colourful history and abundant marine life. Visit
the Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House. It
was on these lush grounds that Maori and British
leaders signed the 1844 treaty establishing New
Zealand’s nationhood.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
DAY 6: BAY OF ISLANDS
Begin your day with a cruise through the bay’s
famous Hole in the Rock and view the CapeBrett
Lighthouse which stands nearly 500 feet above
sea level at the edge of the CapeBrettPeninsula.
The rest of the day is yours to explore Paihia – the
town known as “the jewel of the Bay of Islands” – at
leisure.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
DAY 7: BAY OF ISLANDS - ROTORUA
Today you’ll head to the dramatic geothermal landscape
of Rotorua. One-third of Rotorua’s population has Maori
roots dating back to their arrival in New Zealand over
1,000 years ago, making this city a thriving cultural
centre. Make yourself right at home this evening when
a New Zealand family welcomes you into their home
for dinner and a home stay! This is sure to be an
unforgettable experience as you make new friends,
learn about the customs of the “Kiwi’s” and enjoy a
home-cooked meal.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
DAY 8: ROTORUA
This morning visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier
Maori cultural and geothermal experience. You’ll be
truly amazed by the landscape of erupting geysers,
bubbling mud pools and other geothermal wonders!
The NationalCarvingSchool and National Weaving
School are also located here, where age old customs
are passed on by teaching the tribal youth the skills of
traditional carving, weaving and dancing. Take part in
an interactive demonstration on the art of traditional
weaving methods. You will also view the Kiwi bird and
learn what New Zealanders are doing to try to remove
the Kiwi from the endangered species list. Then, meet
the skilled carvers who work with pounamu, a New
Zealand jade, at a local jade factory. Next, visit the
Agrodome where you will see a fun and interactive
sheep-shearing demonstration and learn about the
different sheep and wool that come from New Zealand.
 
DAY 9: ROTORUA - WELLINGTON
Journey south through the rolling countryside of
the NorthIsland, dotted with white sheep grazing,
making your way to Wellington, New Zealand’s
capital city.
Today breakfast and dinner willbe included.
 
DAY 10: WELLINGTON
During your panoramic sightseeing tour of
Wellington, view the Beehive, New Zealand’s
Parliament, historic St. Paul’s Church, and the
government building - the largest wooden building in
the Southern Hemisphere. Following the tour you will
visit the Te Papa Tongawera Museum, a fascinating
centre dedicated to art, history and the Maori culture.
Today breakfast will be included.
W
 DAY 11: WELLINGTON - PICTON -
CHRISTCHURCH
Climb aboard a ferry and sail across Cook Strait to
experience what Wine Spectator called “the most
beautiful ferry ride in the world.” Arrive in Picton, on
the South Island. Discover why the Marlborough
region is one of the world’s best wine regions when
you tour a local winery. Later, arrive in Christchurch,
situated on the AvonRiver and considered “the most
English city outside of England.”
Today breakfast will be included
 
DAY 12: CHRISTCHURCH
- FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER REGION
All aboard! The Tranz Alpine train whisks you away
on a journey past farmlands, through the deep
gorges of the WaimakaririRiver valley and into the
rugged snowcapped mountains of the Southern
Alps, as you wind your way into the subtropical
rainforest region of New Zealand’s spectacular
west coast. Before arrival in Franz Josef, visit the
new West Coast Wildlife Centre where you will
see a kiwi bird up close and learn about other
types of wildlife native to the region. Arrive for your
overnight in the breathtaking Franz Josef Glacier
Region, where glaciers live in close proximity to
temperate climates.
 Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
DAY 13: FRANZ JOSEF - QUEENSTOWN
Enjoy a picture stop of the famous Franz Josef
Glacier before leaving the South Island’s lush west
coast. Take in the stunning scenery as you pass
through rainforest surrounded by the Southern
Alps. You’ll enjoy beautiful ocean vistas as you
travel the twisting coastline. This picturesque
route is comprised of one lane bridges, green
glacial lakes, thundering waterfalls and dramatic
landscape changes. After crossing the Haast
Pass, arrive in Queenstown, the adventure capital
of the world, and one of New Zealand’s most
gorgeous spots. Enjoy a memorable dinner at
the Skyline Restaurant overlooking Queenstown,
the Remarkable Mountains and LakeWakatipu.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
DAY 14: QUEENSTOWN
This morning travel to historic Arrowtown, a gold
rush town set on the picturesque ArrowRiver. More
than 60 restored buildings date back to the 19th
Century in this town lined with boutiques and cafés.
Stroll along Main Street where you’ll discover a
 wealth of New Zealand handcrafts. This afternoon,
venture into New Zealand’s largest underground wine
cave for a tasting at an award-winning wine producer
in the Central Otago region. This charming boutique
winery houses a stunning selection of fine wines to
quench your palate. This unforgettable experience is
followed by lunch at the winery’s fabulous restaurant.
Later, return to Queenstown and enjoy the remainder
of your day at leisure.
 Today breakfast and lunch will be included
 
ELLINGTON
 
DAY 15: QUEENSTOWN
Today is yours to discover Queenstown at your leisure.
Set amidst spectacular scenery, Queenstown is not
only an adventure centre, but offers excellent shopping
and dining. Perhaps you’ll opt to take “A Journey
Through Middle Earth” and experience the South
Island’s Tolkienesque landscape as you explore the
cinematic backdrop that brought The Lord of the
Rings to life on the big screen.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
 
DAY 16: QUEENTOWN - MILFORD SOUND -
TE ANAU
Your ride to Milford Sound is lined with unforgettable
beauty, taking you through beech forest into Hollyford
Valley’s rugged grandeur and through the Homer Tunnel.
Arriving at mesmerising Milford Sound, sail away on
a leisurely cruise that brings you through the deep
fjord, surrounded by sheer mountains rising almost
six thousand feet from the water’s surface. Enjoy an
overnight on the southern shores of Lake Te Anau, the
largest lake on the South Island.
Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
 
 
DAY 17: TE ANAU - MT. COOK REGION
The Maori word for Mt.Cook is Aoraki, which means
“cloud piercer.” Journey through New Zealand’s
unspoiled wilderness and arrive at Mt. Cook National
Park, where permanent ice fields and glaciers blanket
the ragged peaks. This is where New Zealander
Sir Edmund Hillary honed his mountaineering skills
before attempting Everest. Explore the park up-close
during a nature walk. Maybe you’ll choose to partake
in an optional flightseeing tour (weather permitting) to
witness breathtaking aerial views of Mt.Cook and the
glaciers.
 Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
DAY 18: MT.COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel back to Christchurch this morning and visit a
family farm in Canterbury. Learn firsthand how this New
Zealand family farm operates.
A sightseeing tour of the city features the Neo-Gothic
Cathedral, the downtown park district and stunning
Victorian-style buildings. The remainder of the day
is yours to explore this quaint city, named for the
college at OxfordUniversity, and exuding a decidedly
English feel. Stroll through the gardens, wander
through the shops or simply relax.
 Today breakfast will be included.
 
DAY 19: CHRISTCHURCH
Spend your morning at leisure. This afternoon,
enjoy a sightseeing tour of the famous Christchurch
botanical gardens and learn why Christchurch is
known as the Garden City of the South Pacific.
Tonight, celebrate the amazing sights you have
seen and the new friendships forged as you dine at
a local restaurant with your fellow travellers.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
DAY 20: CHRISTCHURCH - DEPART FOR
HOME
Your tour ends today in Christchurch. Depart for
home with countless fond memories to share with
friends and family.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
DAY 21: ARRIVE U.K.
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10th Feb 2013
20 nights
As per Itinerary
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