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New Zealand Highlights
6 Days / 5 Nights
Code:
SB7
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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Milford Sound
- Rotorua geothermal wonderland
- 3 nights in exciting Queenstown
DAY 1:
AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA (L,D)
Today, travel south to Rotorua via the rich
pastoral province of Waikato. Enjoy a barbecue lunch in
the rural surrounds of the King Country then travel on to
the fascinating Waitomo Caves. Here you will experience a
guided tour of the famous Glow Worm Grotto featuring an
underground boat ride. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to
arrive in Rotorua. In the evening enjoy a unique Maori
Hangi (feast) and Concert on a Marae (Village).
DAY 2:
ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING / CHRISTCHURCH back to top
(Airfare not included) This morning experience the
many varied sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit the
wildlife at Paradise Valley Springs,a performing sheep
show at the Agrodome and the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal
Reserve. Leam about traditional Maori crafts at the Maori
Arts and Crafts lnstitute. This afternoon fly from
Rotorua over the majestic Kaikoura Ranges to
Christchurch, the 'Garden City'. On arrival we will
transfer you to your hotel.
DAY 3:
CHRISTCHURCH / MOUNT COOK / QUEENSTOWN
Today travel south, across the Canterbury Plains and
through the Mackenzie country via Lake Tekapo where you
can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd.
Continue alongside the Tasman River to Mount Cook
National Park. We suggest a scenic flight over some of
New Zealand’s finest alpine scenery. Continue on to
the Lindis Pass and through the Kawarau Gorge to
Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital.
DAY 4:
MILFORD SOUND DAY EXCURSION back to top
(subject to road and weather conditions)
Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau,
gateway to the Fiordland National Park. View the Mirror
Lakes as you continue through the Eglinton Valley. From
the Homer Tunnel emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join
your Milford Sound Red Boat cruise, for an unforgettable
experience, and explore the wonder of this majestic
fiord. Journey to the mouth of the Sound and see the
marine life which inhabit this part of the world. Return
to Queenstown.
DAY 5:
QUEENSTOWN
A free
day to enjoy the many leisure pursuits on offer. Our
local staff at "The Station Information Centre"
can assist with information and reservations for the huge
selection of things to see and do.
DAY 6:
QUEENSTOWN back to top
Your tour arrangements conclude this morning.
