Piha Beach , Auckland , New Zealand
Pure New Zealand
New Zealand : Auckland , Rotorua , Christchurch , Dunedin , Milford Sound , Queenstown For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / nzopricing
17 days from $ 5795 including international airfare Single Supplement : FREE
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New Zealand is a thrilling microcosm of the natural world — a land where wild rivers and glaciers flow through rain forests to the sea , pristine lakes and pastoral forests hug volcanic slopes , and snowcapped peaks pierce the sky . We ’ ll immerse ourselves in this magnificent setting from North Island to South , as we discover treasures as distinct as they are unforgettable . We ’ ll view the thermal geysers of Rotorua , take an overnight cruise across Milford Sound , and much more .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart on your flight to New Zealand .
DAY 2 • Cross International Date Line Continue your flight to Auckland , across the International Date Line .
DAY 3 • Auckland , New Zealand An O . A . T . representative meets us at the airport . We ’ ll be joined by fellow travelers from our optional pre-trip extension to Australia : Sydney & Great Barrier Reef .
Holiday Inn Express Auckland or similar
DAY 4 • Auckland • Controversial Topic : Maori reparations Visit Bastion Point for a traditional Maori welcome ceremony . We ’ ll then learn about a Controversial Topic with a local expert for a conversation about how New Zealanders are struggling to remedy the historic harms done to the Maori population .
B , L , D — Holiday Inn Express Auckland or similar
DAY 5 • Auckland • Waiheke Island Journey by ferry to Waiheke Island to visit a boutique winery to sample their wines , and enjoy a tour of a local olive oil estate .
B , L — Holiday Inn Express Auckland or similar
DAY 6 • Hamilton Gardens • Rotorua Stop at Hamilton Gardens , and then continue your journey to Rotorua , famous for geothermal activity and Maori history .
B , L , D — Distinction Rotorua Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Rotorua • A Day in the Life of a Ngati Manawa community Experience A Day in the Life of the Ngati Manawa , a Maori community in Murupara , which includes a traditional hangi lunch on the shores of Lake Aniwhenua .
B , L — Distinction Rotorua Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Rotorua • Optional Waimangu Volcanic Valley Tour Today is free for you to make your own discoveries . Or , join our optional Waimangu Volcanic Valley tour . Explore the world ’ s youngest geothermal site , and discover Inferno Crater and Frying Pan Lake , followed by a cruise of Lake Rotomahana .
B — Distinction Rotorua Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Rotorua • Christchurch • Home- Hosted Dinner We fly to Christchurch this morning . Upon arrival , you have the remainder of the day free for your
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