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WHY YOU ' LL LOVE THIS TRIP :

• Discover the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve at Lake Tekapo

• A Māori cultural performance and traditional Hangi meal

• Cruise on Milford Sound to view thundering waterfalls and sky-high mountains

• Breakfast with movie magic in the charming Hobbiton

1 Arrive Auckland

On arrival in Auckland you ’ ll have time to relax or explore . This evening , meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and dinner . Hotel : The Grand by SkyCity , 2 nights . DW

2 Auckland

Embark on a city sightseeing tour this morning around the waterfront to Mission Bay . Keep your camera at the ready to capture spectacular panoramic views of the skyline , sprawling North Shore and Waitemata Harbour from Bastion Point and Michael Joseph Savage Memorial . Spend the afternoon as you wish . B

3 Auckland – Rotorua

Venture through dramatic scenery and landscapes passing through Cambridge , ‘ The Town of Trees and Champions ’. On arrival in Rotorua , embark on an orientation of the area before visiting Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa , the national leader in kiwi husbandry . Learn about the work being done to save New Zealand ’ s national bird , see kiwi eggs being incubated , the hatching process and newly hatched kiwi chicks . This evening , enjoy a traditional Hangi Highlight Dinner and cultural performance at the Tamaki Māori Village . Hotel : Millennium . B HD

4 Auckland – Queenstown

Enjoy breakfast in the charming village of Hobbiton , the movie set of the iconic The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies . Experience the rolling hills and green pastures of The Shire before continuing to Auckland for your flight to Queenstown ( airfare is not included and must be booked by you or your travel agent ). Hotel : Millennium , 3 nights . B

5 Milford Sound Cruise

Journey over the Devil ’ s Staircase and along the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake , the largest in the South Island . Travel through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park , sighting glaciers and mountain ranges . Enjoy numerous photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes , Knobs Flat , Hollyford Valley lookout ( Pop ’ s view ), Cleddau Valley and the Chasm . Drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel towards iconic Mitre Peak Bowen Falls before reaching Milford Sound , for a cruise on this natural wonder . Return to Queenstown for the evening . B L

6 Queenstown Free Time

Your final day in Queenstown could see you take an optional experience ride on the Shotover Jet boat , a minibus excursion through spectacular Skippers Canyon or a wine tour . This evening join your Travel Director for dinner at The Boatshed , set in the historic Railway Shipping Office built in 1936 . Restored and relocated to its lakefront setting , The Boatshed with its spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables , is the perfect venue for your Highlight Dinner . B HD

7 Queenstown – Lake Tekapo

This morning you ’ ll leave the alpine wonderland of Queenstown behind , and begin the passage through Central Otago and out to Westland . On the way , you will stop and visit the faithfully restored gold mining settlement of Arrowtown . From here you will travel over to Cromwell , on the banks of Lake Dunstan to taste some of the town ’ s delicious stone fruit . Continue over the Lindis Pass and on to the world-renowned UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve . Enjoy views of Mt . Cook before heading to the Church of the Good Shepherd . Later , join a local expert on an incredible voyage of discovery through the Southern Hemisphere ’ s night sky , including the Southern Cross , Magellanic Cloud and the Milky Way . Your guide will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our southern skies as you admire and ponder the possibilities through powerful optical telescopes . Hotel : Peppers Bluewater Resort . B DW

8 Lake Tekapo – Christchurch

Journey through South Canterbury , visiting the charming village of Geraldine on your way to Christchurch . Hotel : Distinction , 2 nights . B

9 Christchurch

This morning see how Christchurch is rebuilding after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 , and pop into the Transitional Cathedral in Latimer Square , the temporary home of the Christchurch Cathedral . It is the world ’ s only cathedral made substantially of cardboard !

After a Christchurch city sights tour , you ’ re invited to a Be My Guest morning tea at the home of Tim and Isabelle Weston , owners of Britten Stables . Formerly horse stables for nearby Mona Vale Gardens and following that , the birth place of the world-record-setting Britten V1000 motorcycle designed and built in the garage by Isabelle ' s late father , John Britten . The couple restored the original charm of the stables and transformed it into the exquisite home that it is today . This evening join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner . B BG FD

10 Farewell from Christchurch

Your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast . You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight . B

From $ 3000 DEPARTURES

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A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement . Ask your travel agent at time of booking if available .

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DINING

9 Full buffet breakfasts B 2 Highlight Dinners HD 1 Lunch L

2 Dinners with wine DW 1 Be My Guest morning tea BG 1 Farewell Dinner FD

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price

Internal-vacation flight : Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flight to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary :

Day 4 – Auckland to Queenstown

Tamaki Māori Village