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A guided tour of Hobbiton will reveal how this beautiful piece of
farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle Earth.
DAY 7: Rotorua - Napier - Masterton (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 a city tour will showcase
an impressive collection of art deco buildings.
Enjoy some free time to explore the fascinating
architecture before travelling through the
Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wine region.
Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park
DAY 8: Masterton - Greytown - Wellington
(B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before travelling
to Greytown to see the most complete example
of original Victorian wooden architecture. Drive
through the scenic Rimutaka Mountain Range into
Wellington, enjoy a city tour of the nation’s capital
which will highlight’s the history and culture on
show here.
Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
(Executive Room)
DAY 9: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim
(B,D)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore
Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa,
New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge
technology brings these stories to life through the
eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in
extraordinary circumstances. This afternoon board
the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and
travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton
where you board your coach for the short journey
to Blenheim.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Marlborough
DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikoura
- Christchurch (B,D)
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its
food and wine, then travel to the seaside village
of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of
Christchurch.
Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
- Franz Josef (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 coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its
Greenstone before continuing to the township of
Franz Josef where time is available to experience
a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over
the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
(Douglas Wing)
DAY 12: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B)
See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
as you travel south along the West Coast to Fox
Glacier. 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
free to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort or similar
(Lakeview Room. 2 nights)
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day to explore Queenstown. Your
Coach Captain and Tour Leader will assist with the
many optional activities available. You may wish
to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour
of the scenic Skippers Canyon or to 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 Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Room.
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,SD)
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known
as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ and enjoy a city
tour. Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach
Castle where you will hear of the tragic and
scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time
to wander around this Garden of International
Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire
Tea. Tonight, a Scottish evening will be presented
comprising of bagpipes, great food, special
Haggis Ceremony and gift.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
DAY 17: Dunedin - Mt Cook - Twizel (B,D)
Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous
for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and
see Lake Benmore as you continue to 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. Travel to Twizel for your overnight stay.
Hotel MacKenzie Country Hotel
DAY 18: Twizel - Christchurch (B,SD)
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 for a city tour. This evening enjoy a
farewell dinner with your new found friends.
Hotel Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
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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