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Experience the magic of Hobbiton on a guided tour of the Movie Set.
DAY 7: Rotorua - Napier (B,D)
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal
Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake
Taupo. Continue to Napier known as ‘The Art
Deco Capital’, where the most comprehensive
collection of art deco buildings in the world can be
found. Board the Hawke’s Bay Express and hear
informative commentary on the city’s fascinating
history. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to
explore the city, you might choose to do a guided
walk (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania
DAY 8: Napier - Wellington (B,D)
Travel south this morning into Wellington for a
city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight
the history and culture on show here. At Te Papa,
New Zealand’s National Museum, there is time to
explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition. Cutting
edge technology brings these stories to life
through the eyes of New Zealanders who found
themselves in extraordinary circumstances.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe Room)
DAY 9: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim
(B,D)
This morning board the Interislander Ferry
and enjoy the scenery as you travel through
the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Board your
Ultimate Coach for the short journey to Blenheim.
This afternoon you will be treated to a unique
wine and cheese tasting experience, set amongst
the wine barrels at Cloudy Bay Estate, one of the
original wine makers in the Marlborough region.
Hotel Marlborough Vintners Hotel
DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikoura
- Christchurch (B)
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous
for its food and wine. At the seaside village of
Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea,
Sperm Whales and other marine mammals are
often seen. Continue onto the garden city of
Christchurch.
Hotel The George or similar
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
- Fox Glacier (B,D)
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned
as one of the great train journeys of the world.
Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and
spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s
Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps.
Board your Ultimate Coach and travel to Hokitika,
famous for its Greenstone before continuing via
Franz Josef to the township of Fox Glacier
where time is available to experience a scenic
flight (optional, weather permitting) over the
spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier or similar
DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B)
See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue
via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty
before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a
year-round resort situated on the shores of
magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is at leisure,
you may choose to dine out at one of the many
fine restaurants.
Hotel Heritage Queenstown (2 nights)
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day and there are plenty of
optional activities available. You may wish to
enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of
scenic Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi
bird. This evening board the vintage steamship
TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu
to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy
a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner featuring a
menu of seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food
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.
DAY 14: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before
travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village
where you visit the Lakes District Museum.
Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland.
Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm
Caves (optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights)
DAY 15: Te Anau - Milford Sound
- Te Anau (B,L,D)
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford
Sound where you board your launch for a cruise
on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular
Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy
a picnic lunch onboard. This afternoon return to
Te Anau where some free time is available. You
might like to cap off your Fiordland experience
by watching the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua
- Shadowland, which screens at the Fiordland
Cinema (optional).
DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D)
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known
as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’. Enjoy a city tour
followed by some free time at leisure.
Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel
DAY 17: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D)
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach
Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories
on a guided tour with time to wander around
this Garden of International Significance. This is
followed by an Ultimate High Tea served in the
Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel
to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the
Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel
to Mt Cook.
Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing)
DAY 18: Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,SD)
This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s
highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy
a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over
the Southern Alps. Continue to Lake Tekapo and
view the brilliant turquoise water, the Church of
the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue
before arriving into Christchurch. This evening
enjoy a farewell dinner including selected
beverages with your new found friends.
Hotel The George
DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
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