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steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake
Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax
and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner which the
chef will prepare in front of you at the Colonel’s
Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour
then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by
the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.
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DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox
Glacier (B,D)
Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District
Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the
mighty West Coast. See the snow capped peaks
of the Southern Alps as you travel north to the
township of Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather
permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional)
over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
DAY 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass
- Chri stchurch (B,D)
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone
Factory. Continue into Arthur’s Pass and board the
TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train
journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as
you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over
massive viaducts and through the patchwork
farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the elegant
city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be
waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Hotel Quality Hotel Elms
DAY 9: Christchurch - Picton
- Wellington (B,D)
Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village
of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you
travel through Marlborough Country, famous for
its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you
will board the Interislander Ferry for your journey
through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook
Strait to Wellington.
Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights)
DAY 10: Wellington (B)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore
Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with
exhibits that embrace both Maori and European
views. Reboard your coach for an extensive city
tour which showcases the history and culture
on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and this
evening is also free to choose your own dining
arrangements.
DAY 11: Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D)
Depart Wellington and view the snow capped
peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you
travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka
Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer
Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.
Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
DAY 12: Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at
the Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge
ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action packed
hour of farming entertainment and education
that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Visit Te
Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome
geysers that Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free
time this afternoon. This evening experience an
entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.
DAY 13: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of
Islands (B,D)
This morning depart Rotorua and travel north
via Auckland. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia,
situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location
of the signing of the treaty between the Maori
tribes and the British.
Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights)
DAY 14: Bay of Islands (B)
This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of
Islands on board a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett
and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye
out for bottlenose and common dolphins before
returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon.
A range of optional activities are available or
you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant
atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening is also
free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner
cruise (optional).
DAY 15: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel
via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy
a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum
before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour.
This evening enjoy a final dinner with your new
found friends.
Hotel Rydges Auckland
DAY 16: Depart Auckland (B)
Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
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SOLO
16 Day SOLO Travellers
Highlights Tour
Fully escorted and includes
GUARANTEED single room hotel
accommodation. Refer to pages
41 - 42 for full itinerary.
TOP TO BOTTOM: The TranzAlpine rail journey; travel aboard a luxury
catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock; cruise on
the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak.
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