ESCORTED COACH TOUR
Church of the Good Shepherd , Lake Tekapo
DAY 17 Rotorua / Queenstown
Get a taste of celebrity lifestyle when you sit down to breakfast in the village of Hobbiton , the movie set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies . Take a guided tour past Hobbit Holes and the Mill , before travelling on to Queenstown .
DAY 18 Queenstown
Travel to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park for a cruise amidst the sheer cliffs , thundering waterfalls , glaciers and rainforest . If you can tear your eyes away from the natural splendour , do keep watch in the water for dolphins and sea lions .
DAY 19 Queenstown
The day is yours to simply relax and explore as you wish . If you ’ d prefer some adventure , options include a ride on the Shotover Jet or a tour of the Otago wineries ( extra expense ).
DAY 20 Queenstown / Lake Tekapo
En route to Lake Tekapo , you ’ ll visit Arrowtown and Cromwell , both known for their natural drama . On arrival at Lake Tekapo , it ’ s apparent you ’ re far from anywhere , which practically guarantees dazzling stargazing in the UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve .
DAY 21 Lake Tekapo / Christchurch
Find out what life on the land is like , as you meet Angie and Stan Taylor , who have farmed this countryside for more years than they care to remember . After lunch , travel onwards to Christchurch .
DAY 22 Christchurch
During your sightseeing tour of the city with an in-the-know local , you ’ ll see that community spirit is strong here . Later , join your travellers for one last dinner as you reflect on all the amazing sights you have seen .
DAY 23 Christchurch
Bid farewell to new friends as you transfer to the airport for your onward journey . catamaran cruise
Cairns Great Barrier Reef
Uluru AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
Sydney
NEW ZEALAND
Auckland Rotorua
Lake Tekapo Queenstown
Christchurch
Melbourne 3 nights ~ Uluru 2 nights Cairns 3 nights ~ Sydney 4 nights ~ Auckland 2 nights Rotorua 1 night ~ Queenstown 3 nights Lake Tekapo 1 night ~ Christchurch 2 nights
Rotorua
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : On specific dates . Please ask for details . Accommodation : 4-5H hotels .
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch is also included on days 9 , 11 , 18 and 21 . Dinner is also included on days 2 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , 16 , 19 , 20 and 22 .
Tour price : The price shown for this escorted coach tour includes international flights , domestic flights where indicated , accommodation as outlined , travel by luxury coach , sightseeing as outlined and services of a tour guide .
AAT Kings First Choice tours include premium accommodation in central locations , a variety of meals plus unique dining experiences and sightseeing .
The itinerary is based on departures between Jan 23- Mar 24 and may vary for other dates .
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