• Cruise through ‘ Hole in the Rock ’ in the Bay of Islands

• Discover Waitomo and its famous Glowworm Grotto

• Immerse yourself in Maori culture with the Tamaki family over dinner

• Journey through Mt . Ruapehu Tongariro National Park

• By My Guest at Shenandoah for an afternoon tea experience

• Explore Te Papa , the Museum of New Zealand

• Savor a delicious Kiwi BBQ at Morelea Farm

• Travel past magical glaciers , mountains and rainforest en route to Milford Sound

• Taste Central Otago stone fruits at a local orchard

• Discover fascinating Franz Josef Glacier

• Visit a jade factory and marvel at artists at work

• Walk around Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

• Travel on the TranzAlpine Train

• Included Choice experiences

• Private car airport transfers on arrival and departure

• Enjoy New Zealand wines with all hotel dinners

• Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Tamaki Maori Village

Dining

• Breakfast of choice ( 6 ) BC

• Full buffet breakfasts ( 11 ) B

• Be My Guest lunch ( 1 ) BG

• Be My Guest afternoon tea ( 1 ) BG

• Dinners with wine ( 7 ) DW

• Highlight dinners ( 4 ) HD

• Farewell dinner ( 1 ) FD

Day 1 : Welcome to Auckland On arrival at Auckland Airport you ’ ll be met by private car and transferred to your hotel . The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore Auckland . This evening meet your Travel Director for a welcome reception and highlight dinner at The Langham . Your indulgent degustation is prepared for you from the freshest , quality ingredients , including mouth-watering seafood and delicious desserts . Hotel : The Langham , Auckland . HD

Day 2 : Auckland – Bay of Islands This morning travel north through Orewa and along the scenic Hibiscus Coast . Enjoy a stop at Parry Kauri Park , then it ’ s on to Whangarei , the northern-most city in New Zealand . This afternoon you ’ ll travel into the Bay of Islands . Experience spectacular scenery as you cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and , weather permitting , through the famous ‘ Hole in the Rock ’. The return trip to Paihia cruises through picturesque islands . Hotel : Copthorne Resort ( Water View ), Bay of Islands , 2 nights . B DW

Day 3 : Bay of Islands Included Choice

Today choose one from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences . Perhaps go on a dolphin watching cruise , journey around Kerikeri on a wine tasting tour , or take a guided walk through Russell – New Zealand ’ s first capital . This evening sail aboard a historic tall ship as the sun sets , or glide down the Waitangi River for a sumptuous dinner cruise . BC

Day 4 : Bay of Islands – Auckland Before departing the Bay of Islands today , you ’ ll have the opportunity to visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve , ( own expense ). This afternoon sit back and

relax as you make your way down through Northland ’ s lush farmland scenery . From fresh sushi to mouthwatering seafood , from authentic Indian curries to decadent desserts , your highlight dinner tonight at Eight Restaurant at The Langham will satisfy any and all dining cravings . Hotel : The Langham , Auckland . BC HD

Day 5 : Auckland – Rotorua After a tour of Auckland , trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves to sail through the Glowworm Grotto and discover the limestone formations . From Waitomo to Rotorua , venture through the King Country . On arrival in Rotorua an orientation tour takes

in views of Lake Rotorua . Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast highlight dinner and concert for an insight into Maori culture at the Tamaki Family Marae . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Rotorua , 2 nights . B HD

Day 6 : Rotorua Included Choice

Today choose one from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences . You have the option to join the Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs Nature Park , discover Maori culture at Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute , see the Agrodome Farm Show . Maybe ride the amphibious Rotorua Duck or the luge at Rotorua Skyline . Tonight you have the option of staying at your hotel or with a local family – see page 50 . BC

Day 7 : Rotorua – Wellington View the mighty Huka Falls and drive along the shores of Lake Taupo . Discover the alpine scenery of Mt . Ruapehu , Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu .

This afternoon visit Shenandoah for a unique Be My Guest experience . The historic villa ’ s owners , Simon

and Claudia , will show you around their property , which includes a unique private collection of Harley Davidson motorcycles . Enjoy afternoon tea in their garden then take a short tour to see the local wildlife including friendly Highland cows . Continue along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington . Hotel : James Cook Grand Chancellor , Wellington . BC BG DW

Day 8 : Wellington – Blenheim This morning there ’ s time to visit the Parliament buildings and the Beehive , home to New Zealand ’ s

politicians . Later , you ’ ll visit Te Papa , the Museum of New Zealand . Cruise the Cook Strait into Queen Charlotte Sound . The village of Picton is next , then it ’ s on to Blenheim for a city sightseeing tour . Tonight enjoy a 5-course highlight dinner prepared from local produce matched with wines of the Marlborough region , including selections from Villa Maria and Saint Clair wineries . Hotel : Chateau Marlborough , Blenheim . B HD

Day 9 : Blenheim – Christchurch En route to the whale-watching haven of Kaikoura , you ’ ll pass the Grassmere Salt Works and see New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point . Travel to Christchurch and visit the Re : Start Mall , a project designed to breathe life back into the devastated Christchurch city center , after the earthquake of February 2011 . Hotel : Novotel , Christchurch . B

Day 10 : Christchurch – Twizel

Visit Morelea Farm , a typical working sheep farm , where you ’ ll get a taste of traditional New Zealand country life . You ’ ll be welcomed into the home of Angie and Stan Taylor and their beautiful 600 acre garden . You ’ ll have the chance to