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Taste of
New Zealand |
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11
Days / 10 Nights Covering Auckland / Rotorua / Napier / Wellington / Christchurch / Mt Cook / Dunedin / Queenstown / Glacier Region / Christchurch |
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DAY
1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND |
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On
arrival in Auckland, you will be met by our local representative for
either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental
car. |
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DAY
2: AUCKLAND WAITOMO - ROTORUA |
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Travel
south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy
a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including
an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the
cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges
to reach the `Thermal City' of Rotorua. |
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DAY
3: ROTORUA - NAPIER |
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This
morning visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and
roaring geysers. Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see
New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome
for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow
milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. Depart
Rotorua and travel south via the Wairakei Geothermal area to arrive
at New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo. Continue over rugged mountain
ranges and well-cultivated farmland to arrive in the `Art Deco' city
of Napier. |
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DAY
4: NAPIER - WELLINGTON |
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Travel through the Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston
North, famous for its agricultural university. Continue south to arrive
in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. |
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DAY
5:WELLINGTON - CHRISTCHURCH |
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Journey
across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of
New Zealand and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear
waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through
Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach the `Garden City' of Christchurch.
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DAY
6: CHRISTCHURCH MT COOK - DUNEDIN |
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Cross the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the `Church of the
Good Shepherd' before arriving at Mt Cook. Leaving Mt Cook, travel
through the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru and the Waitaki
Valley before continuing cross-country to the Scottish influenced
city of Dunedin. |
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DAY
7: DUNEDIN QUEENSTOWN |
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This
morning is free for optional activities. Leaving Dunedin, travel through
South Otago, through Balclutha and Gore and across the fertile Southland
Plains to Lake Te Anau. Continue around the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu
to reach Queenstown |
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DAY
8: QUEENSTOWN |
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An
opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions available.
Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting,
gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in tour
price. |
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DAY
9: QUEENSTOWN GLACIER REGION |
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Travel
along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway
to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast
past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the
glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. |
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DAY
10: GLACIER REGION GREYMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH |
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Travel
north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (coach
passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine
village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern
Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. |
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DAY
11: DEPARTURE DAY |
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Your
arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. We trust you
enjoyed your Quantum vacation! |
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| Price
includes - 9 Nights Accommodation 1 nights stay in Auckland at the hotel of your choice 1 night stay in Rotorua at the hotel of your choice 1 night stay in Napier at the hotel of your choice 1 nights stay in Wellington at the hotel of your choice 1 nights stay in Christchurch at the hotel of your choice 1 night stay in Dunedin at the hotel of your choice 2 nights stay in Queenstown at the hotel of your choice 1 nights stay in the Glacier region 1 nights stay in Christchurch at the hotel of your choice Daily Buffet breakfast at the hotels |
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| Price
includes - Tours Guided Tour of the Waitomo Caves enroute to Rotorua Rotorua Must Do 3 Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait Full day tour of Milford Sound National Park with Cruise Tranz Alpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch All Tours & Transfers on a 'Scheduled Seat in Coach' basis |
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| Price
Excludes Airfares & Airport taxes Visa fees and Overseas Travel Insurance cover All Dinners & Lunches other than stated above Items of personal nature - Telephones, laundry, any beverages Porter Service at the Airports & at the Hotels Tips, Porterage & Gratitude's Any Optional Tours Anything not mentioned in "Tour Price Includes" |
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