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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 16 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(s), 10 Dinner(s) Hotel Accommodations: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesAUCKLANDDuxton or Mercure Hotel ROTORUANew Zealand Family Home or Rydges WELLINGTONDuxton Hotel CHRISTCHURCHRydges FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER REGIONFranz Josef Hotel QUEENSTOWNA-Line Hotel or Rydges Lakeland TE ANAUTe Anau Hotel & Villas DUNEDINDunedin City Hotel MT COOKThe Hermitage Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling. Sightseeing Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Depart from Home Today you board your flight and begin your New Zealand adventure. En route to New Zealand, you cross the International Dateline, losing a full day. Day 2 Auckland, New Zealand - Tour Begins Your tour begins in the “City of Sails,” Auckland. Rated one of the best places in the world to live, Auckland fuses Polynesian culture with gleaming harbors and a modern city feel. Upon your arrival see America’s Cup Village, vibrant Queen Street, the Auckland Harbour Bridge and spectacular views from the top of Mt. Eden, a dormant volcano, during your panoramic city tour. Later enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. Day 3 Auckland - Rotorua This morning depart for Rotorua, the center of Maori civilization and home to numerous geothermal springs. The Maori people are the indigenous people of New Zealand, arriving here more than 1,000 years ago. En route make a stop at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and enjoy a guided tour that will take you through stunning underground scenery commencing with the impressive Cathedral. Next, visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where you’ll see amazing geysers, hot springs, hot mud pools and the Kiwi bird! See craftsmen at work in a typical Maori village and take part in an interactive demonstration about the Maori dress and weaving process. You may want to practice saying "Kia ora" (or "hello" in Maori), since both Maori and New Zealanders are delighted by visitors attempting the Maori language. Tonight you''ll enjoy a home hosted dinner with a New Zealand family. Hear about the customs and traditions of the people in this area while building a friendship you are sure to remember. Day 4 Rotorua - Queenstown You leave the North Island behind and fly South to beautiful Queenstown. Day 5 Queenstown A leisurely day in Queenstown offers several options to enhance your vacation. Shop or people watch in the village or perhaps take the optional "Safari of the Rings" which takes you through the majestic Remarkable Mountains and the breathtaking Queenstown countryside where the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed. Day 6 Queenstown - Mt. Cook - Christchurch Traverse the spectacular countryside to New Zealand’s most famous national park, Mt. Cook. En route, enjoy a stop at a local fruit stand to gain an inside look at the produce of New Zealand. Mt. Cook is one of the most impressive mountains in the world. You may choose to view the massive glaciers and extensive snow-covered mountain top terrain on an optional glacier flight-seeing tour (weather permitting), or perhaps enjoy the park during a nature walk. This evening, arrive in the historic city of Christchurch. Day 7 Christchurch Visit a Canterbury farmyard to see the workings of the farm including a sheep shearing demonstration and herding, plus learn first hand how this New Zealand family farm operates. This afternoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional tour of the International Antarctic Center, the gateway for both American and New Zealand Antarctic expeditions. Tonight, dine inside the restored Riccarton House mansion and learn the history of the first family of Christchurch. Day 8 Christchurch - Tour Ends Have time to explore the city of Christchurch this morning before your flight.
This tour includes Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Auckland, and Wellington.
Get to know a local New Zealand family during a memorable authentic experience of dinner, and the choice of an overnight stay* in their home. Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty house to discover the early beginnings of the nation of New Zealand. Traverse through the heart of the Southern Alps aboard the famous Tranz Alpine train. Take part in a "behind the scenes" guided tour of Stingray Bay with a feeding, followed by a delightful dinner overlooking the bay. See America's Cup Village, Queen Street, Auckland Harbour Bridge, and Mt. Eden. Bay of Islands: cruise through the famous Hole in the Rock and view Cape Brett Lighthouse. Experience a traditional Maori welcome at a Hangi meal followed by authentic Maori entertainment. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where you'll see amazing geysers, hot springs, hot mud pools and the Kiwi bird. Panoramic tour of Wellington viewing Beehive, New Zealand's Parliament, historic St. Paul's Church and the government building which is the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere. Tour a local winery in the Marlborough region. Mt Cook National Park 'Punt' down the Avon River. Package Notes:
Due to changes in air schedules while on tour, the order of days in the itinerary may change. Due to early arrival times into some cities, rooms may not always be available for immediate check-in. Previous clients have indicated that a small gift from your area is appropriate and appreciated the night of your home stay in New Zealand. *Your home stay will take place in the suburbs of Rotorua. Your host family will pick you up at your hotel and return you to meet up with your group the following morning. If you prefer not to stay in a private home, you may choose to stay at your Rotorua hotel with dinner included. Please make your decision known at the time of booking. |
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