Maori meeting house, Rotorua Queenstown
mysterious stones scattered along the beach and steeped in Maori legend.
Meals: B, L, D | Distinction Dunedin Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Discover Larnach Castle • Explore Dunedin Delve into the European history of New Zealand at Larnach Castle, known as“ New Zealand’ s only castle,” built in the 19th century during the Gold Rush. Following a walking tour, the afternoon is yours to make your own discoveries in Dunedin. Meals: B | Distinction Dunedin Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Dunedin • Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Explore Milford Sound in the heart of Fiordland National Park. Explore the wonders of this region on an overnight cruise. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, we’ ll marvel at towering cliffs, Mitre Peak, waterfalls, beech forests, and unique flora and fauna. Meals: B, L, D | Milford Mariner or similar
DAY 14 • Milford Sound • Disembark ship • Queenstown Disembark the ship and journey to the“ adventure capital of the world,”
Queenstown. Along the way, stop at the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary. Meals: B, D | Heritage Queenstown or similar
DAY 15 • Queenstown • Optional Jet-Boat Ride Your morning is free to make your own discoveries in Queenstown. Or, you may choose to join a half-day optional tour for a thrilling jet-boat ride on the remote Dart River, taking high-speed twists and turns as you explore the waterways. Meals: B | Heritage Queenstown or similar
DAY 16 • Explore Queenstown • Discover Arrowtown Explore the historic and colorful history of the Australian gold rush in Arrowtown. This afternoon is yours to explore Queenstown as you wish. Meals: B, D | Heritage Queenstown or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or to begin your New Zealand’ s Bay of Islands post-trip extension.
Meals: B
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