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Canterbury Plains to rugged gorges and pristine ice-fed streams and lakes . At Hokitika , stop to learn about New Zealand greenstone ( jade ). Pounamu ( its Maori name ) is of great cultural significance in Maori culture and was prized for its strength , durability and beauty . It was used for weapons , tools and personal ornaments , and also denoted great status . See craftsmen creating jewellery from this highlyprized material before continuing to the town of Franz Josef , your final destination for today . Hotel : Te Waonui Forest Retreat , Franz Josef . B DW

Day 6 : Franz Josef – Queenstown Drive over the spectacular Haast Pass this morning , passing the 96-metre Thunder Creek Falls , and serene Lakes Wanaka , Hawea and Dunstan . Stop at the town of Cromwell and enjoy the tastes of the delicious stonefruit for which the region is known . Next you ’ ll visit the historic goldmining settlement of Arrowtown , where more than 70 original buildings from the gold-rush era are still extant , before arriving in Queenstown . An orientation tour of the town , which sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic mountain ranges , completes your day . This evening , join your Travel Director for dinner at The Boatshed . Set in the restored historic Railway Shipping Office and relocated to its lakefront setting in 1936 , The Boatshed offers spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables , and is the perfect venue for your exclusive Highlight Dinner . Hotel : Millennium Hotel , Queenstown , 3 nights . B HD

Day 7 : Milford Sound Cruise Journey over the Devil ’ s Staircase and along the shores 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 l l l

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mountain ranges . Drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the numerous photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake , Pop ’ s Lookout , Cleddau Valley and the Chasm , Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reaching mystical Milford Sound . Enjoy lunch while you cruise on this wonder of nature . Return to Queenstown this evening . B L

Day 8 : Queenstown Free Time Explore exciting Queenstown your way today . Jet boat rides and white water rafting will tempt the adventurous , or you might prefer to tour the vineyards of the nearby Gibbston Valley . B

Day 9 : Queenstown – Christchurch

Travel today to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park , the home of New Zealand ’ s highest mountains and longest glaciers . It is alpine in the purest sense , with skyscraping peaks and permanent snowfields . Later , continue to Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo , where you ’ ll stop to view the famed Church of the Good Shepherd .

Morelea Farm , a working sheep property , will offer you a taste of traditional New Zealand country life . You ’ ll be welcomed into the home and 600-acre garden of Angie and Stan Taylor to enjoy a Be My Guest barbecue lunch while you learn about the joys and challenges of farming in the foothills of New Zealand ’ s Southern Alps . Afterwards , travel through the lush Canterbury Plains to Christchurch , where you ’ re invited to join your Travel Director and newfound friends this evening for a Farewell Dinner . Hotel : Novotel ( Distinction Hotel from 01 April 2018 ), Christchurch . B BG FD

Day 10 : Farewell from Christchurch

Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast . B

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From per person twin

$ 4175 share land only

DEPARTURES & PRICES

All dates are Definite Departures

$ 4550

Per Person Twin Share

$ 1545

Single Supplement Option

2018

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Visit aatkings . com / izanb for additional departure dates . Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 10 / 18 . From 01 / 10 / 18 this itinerary changes to 9 days and ends in Queenstown .

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DINING

9 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Lunch L 2 Be My Guest lunches BG

$ 4650

Per Person Twin Share

$ 1550

Single Supplement Option

2019

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2 Dinners with wine DW 2 Highlight Dinners HD 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 flights : Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary :

Day 4 – Rotorua to Christchurch : NZ5785 / 5787