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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
Cruise Milford Sound and journey on the TranzAlpine train
Delight in the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto by boat
Take to the dance floor on the TSS Earnslaw
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Welcome to Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch there’s time for
relaxing or exploring. This evening, your vacation
begins at a Welcome Reception with your Travel
Director and fellow travelers. Hotel: Ibis.
2
Christchurch – Franz Josef
Board the iconic TranzAlpine train for one of
the world’s great rail journeys. Pass through
the lush pasture-land of the Canterbury Plains
to the rugged gorges and ice-fed streams
and lakes of the Southern Alps. Arrive at
Arthur’s Pass and continue to Hokitika,
home of New Zealand’s famous greenstone.
Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic
Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D
3
Franz Josef – Queenstown
Drive over the spectacular Haast Pass, passing
the 96-meter Thunder Creek Falls, and serene
Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Stop
at the town of Cromwell and enjoy delicious
stone fruit. Next, you’ll visit the historic gold-
mining settlement of Arrowtown, where over
seventy buildings from the gold-rush era
are still beautifully preserved. You’ll arrive in
Queenstown in time for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, 2 nights. B
4
Queenstown Free Time
Explore New Zealand’s adventure capital
today. There are jet-boat rides for thrill-seekers,
and wine tours or intimate cafés for those who
enjoy a more leisurely pace. Enjoy a peaceful
cruise this evening across Lake Wakatipu
aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High
Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue Highlight
Dinner and an entertaining after-dinner show
offering glimpses of high-country farm life. B HD
5
Queenstown – Te Anau
Travel the highway known as the Devil’s
Staircase and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
On your journey to
to the town of Te Anau.
Milford Sound you’ll be awestruck by the native
rainforests and rugged mountains of Fiordland
National Park. Your cruise on the Sound provides
views of cascading waterfalls, hanging glacial
valleys, and towering Mitre Peak. Return to
lakeside Te Anau, where this evening you can
consider an optional experience visiting the Te
Anau Glowworm Caves. Hotel: Luxmore. B D
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8
Omarama – Christchurch
Journey through the awe-inspiring Aoraki/
Mt. Cook National Park this morning. See
majestic Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, and stop
to view the famous Church of the Good
Shepherd. Later, traverse the fertile Canterbury
Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis. B D
9
Christchurch – Picton
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast
this morning to Kaikoura, where sperm whales
can often be seen not far from shore. Pass the
pink-tinged crystallization ponds of the Lake
Grassmere Salt Works, then travel on to the
pretty seaside village of Picton. Hotel: Picton
Beachcomber Inn. B D
10
Picton – Wellington
Cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound, then
cross the Cook Strait to Wellington on the North
Island. Take a city tour before enjoying some
free time. Later, visit Te Papa Museum of New
Zealand, where you’ll have time to explore the
many fascinating exhibits. Hotel: Travelodge. B
11
Wellington – Rotorua
Your special packed lunch today won’t
only be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi
child who may otherwise go without, through
the charity ‘Eat My Lunch’. Travel along
the scenic Kapiti Coast through lush dairy-
farming country to Tongariro National Park
and snow-capped Mt. Ruapehu. Panoramic
views of Lake Taupo will unfold around every
corner. View mighty Huka Falls and pass the
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. Enjoy
an evening of fun and laughter and gain an
insight into traditional Māori culture followed
by a Hangi Highlight Dinner at the Tamaki
Māori Village. Hotel: Ibis, 2 nights. B L HD
12
Rotorua Free Time
Relax or explore Rotorua at your own pace.
Perhaps you might visit Rainbow Springs
Nature Park to observe the native fauna of New
Zealand, including the country’s iconic kiwi. B
per person twin
share land only
DEPARTURES AND PRICES
LCCA: Christchurch to Auckland
2019
2020 continued
Start End
Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Jan
Jan
14
28
04
11
25
02
09
16
23
30
Twin Share
27
10
17
24
08
15
22
29
05
12
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
2020
Start End
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Aug
Aug
Sep Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Sep
Sep
06
13
20
27
03
10
17
24
02
09
16
23
30
06
13
04
11
15
13
10
24
31
07
Twin Share
19
26
02
09
16
23
01
08
15
22
29
05
12
19
26
17
24
28
26
23
06
13
20
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
Start End
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Jan
Jan
05
12
19
26
02
09
23
30
07
14
21
28
Twin Share
18
25
01
08
15
22
06
13
20
27
03
10
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
2021
Start
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
End Twin Share
04 Jan 17
11 Jan 24
18 Jan 31
25 Feb 07
01 Feb 14
08 Feb 21
15 Feb 28
22 Mar 07
01 Mar 14
08 Mar 21
15 Mar 28
22 Apr 04
29 Apr 11
05 Apr 18
12 Apr 25
03 May 16
10 May 23
14 Jun 27
12 Jul 25
09 Aug 22
06 Sep 19 3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
LAAC: Auckland to Christchurch
2020 continued
2019
Start End
Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec Oct
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Jan
Jan
15
29
12
19
03
10
17
24
31
Twin Share
28
11
25
02
16
23
30
06
13
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
2020
Start
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
Jun
Jun
Jul
Aug
Aug
Sep
Sep
Sep
End Twin Share
07 Jan 20
14 Jan 27
21 Feb 03
28 Feb 10
04 Feb 17
11 Feb 24
18 Mar 02
25 Mar 09
03 Mar 16
10 Mar 23
17 Mar 30
24 Apr 06
31 Apr 13
21 May 04
28 May 11
02 Jun 15
30 Jul 13
28 Aug 10
11 Aug 24
25 Sep 07
08 Sep 21
15 Sep 28
29 Oct 12 4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
Start End
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
Jan
Jan
06
13
20
27
03
10
17
01
08
15
22
29
Twin Share
19
26
02
09
16
23
30
14
21
28
04
11
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
2021
Start
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
Jun
Jun
Jul
Aug
Aug
Sep
Sep
Sep
End Twin Share
05 Jan 18
12 Jan 25
19 Feb 01
26 Feb 08
02 Feb 15
09 Feb 22
16 Mar 01
23 Mar 08
02 Mar 15
09 Mar 22
16 Mar 29
23 Apr 05
30 Apr 12
20 May 03
27 May 10
01 Jun 14
29 Jul 12
27 Aug 09
10 Aug 23
24 Sep 06
07 Sep 20
14 Sep 27
28 Oct 11 3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3995
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
3750
Single Supplement LCCA (add to price above): $1125pp
Exceptions 14/10/19 to 30/03/20: $1350pp
Exceptions 05/10/20 to 29/03/21: $1300pp
Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for LAAC.
Departures between 14/10/2019 & 31/03/2020 operate as
per the 2019/20 brochure itinerary.
Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
Te Anau – Dunedin
Journey through lush green sheep-grazing
country on your way to Dunedin this morning.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please.
Sit back and relax, or consider an optional
experience. Perhaps ride the historic Taieri
Gorge Railway, or take a wildlife cruise to spot
penguins and Royal Albatross. Hotel: Scenic
Dunedin City. B
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elegant tree-lined streets and celebrated
white limestone buildings. Later, follow the
course of the mighty Waitaki River, passing
monumental Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and
the Benmore Dam on your way to Omarama.
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel. B D
From $ 3750
Dunedin – Omarama
Consider an optional experience to visit
Larnach Castle this morning. Then set out
for the historic town of Oamaru, with its
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Rotorua – Auckland
This morning, explore the Waitomo Glowworm
Grotto by boat, and walk through towering
limestone caverns. Later, you’ll follow the noble
Waikato River into Auckland. Take an orientation
tour of the city before joining your Travel Director
for a Farewell Dinner. Hotel: VR Queen Street.
B FD
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Farewell from Auckland
Your vacation comes to an end this morning
after breakfast. B
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
See page 5 for great savings <
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
DINING
13 Full buffet breakfasts B
1 Lunch L
2 Highlight Dinners HD
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $420pp
Save up to $210pp
5 Dinners D
1 Farewell Dinner FD
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 14 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price