Page 1 of Alpine Delights, Kaleidoscope, Glaciers tours & Rotorua Tour by Qantas Vacations

44 · newzealand independent daily departures · 45 day 3 rotorua sightseeing today experience all rotorua has to offer visit te puia thermal reserve and maori arts crafts institute walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers next new zealand farm show and rainbow springs nature park a showcase of flora and fauna and endangered species that offers an insight into new zealand s farming history afternoon at leisure 10 days alpine delights day 1 arrive auckland on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel we suggest you use any free time to explore the city of sails or perhaps take a scenic helicopter flight over auckland harbour overnight auckland copthorne hotel auckland anzac avenue standard skycity hotel first class or heritage auckland deluxe day 4 rotorua christchurch fly to christchurch flight not included the garden city on arrival you ll be met and transferred to your hotel the rest of the day is at leisure we suggest the arts center botanic gardens or international antarctic center own expense overnight christchurch the elms standard copthorne central hotel first class or millennium hotel deluxe flights coach scheduled coach service day 5 christchurch mt cook queenstown today travel south across the canterbury plains and through the mackenzie country via lake tekapo visit the solitary church of the good shepherd and continue alongside the tasman river to mt cook national park consider a scenic flight over some of new zealand s finest alpine scenery continue on to the lindis pass and through the kawarau gorge to queenstown overnight queenstown kingsgate hotel terraces queenstown standard copthorne hotel resort lakefront queenstown first class or heritage queenstown deluxe for 3 nights we suggest a scenic helicopter flight or guided tour own expense to view the glacier more closely and enjoy the stunning scenery this region has to offer overnight franz josef franz josef glacier hotel standard first class and deluxe flights coach flights coach scheduled intercity bus service flights coach day 2 auckland waitomo rotorua travel south to rotorua via the rich pastoral province of waikato to the waitomo caves for lunch enjoy a guided tour of the famous glow worm grotto featuring an underground boat ride continue via lake karapiro to rotorua tonight enjoy a maori hangi feast and concert overnight rotorua kingsgate hotel rotorua standard park heritage hotel rotorua first class or millennium rotorua deluxe for 2 nights l,d kaleidoscope 7 days day 1 arrive auckland on arrival in auckland you will be met and transferred to your hotel the remainder of the day is at leisure overnight auckland copthorne hotel auckland anzac avenue standard skycity hotel first class or heritage auckland deluxe glaciers 7 days day 1 arrive christchurch on arrival in christchurch you will be met and transferred to your hotel afternoon at leisure overnight christchurch the elms standard copthorne central hotel first class or millennium hotel deluxe rotorua a geyserland experience 4 days day 1 arrive auckland on arrival in auckland you will be met and transferred to your hotel the remainder of the day is at leisure overnight auckland copthorne hotel auckland anzac avenue standard skycity hotel first class or heritage auckland deluxe day 9 franz josef christchurch today travel on the tranzalpine train to christchurch where your tour concludes overnight christchurch the elms standard copthorne central hotel first class or millennium hotel deluxe day 6 milford sound day excursion travel along the shores of lake wakatipu to te anau gateway to the fiordland national park view the mirror lakes as you continue through the eglinton valley from the homer tunnel emerge into the cleddau valley join your milford sound red boat cruise for an unforgettable experience and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord journey to the mouth of the sound and see the seals and dolphins return to queenstown day 10 depart christchurch join your transfer to the airport for your onward flight flight own expense day 2 auckland waitomo rotorua today travel south to rotorua via the rich pastoral province of waikato enjoy lunch at the fascinating waitomo caves experience a guided tour of the famous glow worm grotto featuring an underground boat ride continue on and arrive in rotorua in the evening enjoy a unique maori hangi feast and cultural performance overnight rotorua kingsgate hotel rotorua standard park heritage hotel rotorua first class or millennium rotorua deluxe for 2 nights l,d day 2 christchurch mt cook queenstown depart christchurch early this morning and travel to beautiful lake tekapo continue on to mt cook national park which boasts new zealand s highest peak there s time to take an optional scenic flight own expense continue on to queenstown overnight queenstown kingsgate hotel terraces queenstown standard copthorne hotel resort lakefront queenstown first class or heritage queenstown deluxe for 3 nights day 2 auckland waitomo rotorua leave auckland early morning travel south to rotorua via the rich pastoral province of waikato enjoy lunch at the fascinating waitomo caves and experience a guided tour of the famous glow worm grotto continue on to rotorua for overnight accommodation tonight enjoy a traditional maori hangi feast and cultural performance overnight rotorua kingsgate hotel rotorua standard park heritage hotel rotorua first class or millennium rotorua deluxe for 2 nights l,d departs daily from auckland price per person us persons in room 1 jan 06­31 mar 07 standard first class deluxe double single $1551 $2069 $1649 $2258 $1792 $2539 day 7 queenstown at leisure a free day to enjoy queenstown the staff at the station can assist with information and reservations for the huge selection of things to see and do day 8 queenstown franz josef travel via the haast pass past lakes wanaka and hawea through the westland national park to franz josef arriving approximately 3:50pm note extra night prices and meal plans available ask for details day 6 subject to road and weather conditions domestic flight rotorua­christchurch not included day 3 rotorua sightseeing today you will experience the many varied sights that rotorua has to offer afternoon at leisure day 3 milford sound day excursion enjoy the beautiful scenery of fiordland national park en route to milford sound cruise past spectacular bowen falls and majestic mitre peak tour will operate subject to road and weather conditions day 3 rotorua sightseeing today s highlights include rainbow springs te puia thermal reserve surrounded by boiling mud pools and the maori arts and crafts institute this afternoon is at leisure tour code rc18 rs18r in reverse day 4 rotorua queenstown fly to queenstown flight not included where you will be transferred to your hotel the rest of your day is free to enjoy at leisure overnight queenstown kingsgate hotel terraces queenstown standard copthorne hotel resort lakefront queenstown first class or heritage queenstown deluxe for 3 nights mt cook ski planes optional extra own expense day 4 queenstown spend today exploring queenstown day 4 rotorua auckland free leisure time this morning later in the day return to auckland bay of islands day 1 arrive auckland rotorua 5 days on arrival you ll be met and transferred to your hotel explore the city of sails visit kelly tarlton s antarctic encounter underwater world shop or walk around auckland s exciting viaduct harbor overnight auckland copthorne hotel auckland anzac avenue standard skycity hotel first class or heritage auckland deluxe day 2 auckland bay of islands travel north along the auckland harbour bridge and the hibiscus coast to the bay of islands arrive in paihia and visit the waitangi treaty house afternoon is at leisure overnight bay of islands kingsgate hotel autolodge paihia standard scenic circle bay of islands hotel first class or copthorne hotel and resort bay of islands deluxe day 5 queenstown franz josef glacier visit lakes wanaka and hawea and view spectacular rugged west coast scenery through haast pass on the way to franz josef glacier overnight franz josef glacier hotel standard first class and deluxe for 2 nights departs daily from auckland price per person us persons in room 1 jan 06­31 mar 07 standard first class deluxe double single $602 $679 $700 $802 $931 $1008 day 5 milford sound day excursion join your milford sound red boat cruise journey to the mouth of the sound and see the seals and dolphins which inhabit this part of the world return to queenstown tour will operate subject to road and weather conditions day 6 franz josef glacier day at leisure to maybe take a scenic helicopter landing and a guided walk on the glacier own expense or explore this beautiful alpine region day 3 bay of islands auckland today cruise to cape brett and the famous hole in the rock on your return stop at otehei bay where you will have a chance to walk swim or just relax return to auckland overnight auckland copthorne hotel auckland anzac avenue standard skycity hotel first class or heritage auckland deluxe day 6 queenstown at leisure a free day to enjoy the many activities available note pre/post-tour accommodation available in auckland day 4 auckland waitomo rotorua today travel south to rotorua via the rich pastoral province of waikato to the fascinating waitomo caves for lunch enjoy a guided tour of the famous glow worm grotto featuring an underground boat ride continue on via lake karapiro to rotorua tonight experience a maori hangi feast and concert overnight rotorua kingsgate hotel rotorua standard park heritage first class or millennium rotorua deluxe d flights coach day 7 queenstown aoraki/mt cook christchurch depart queenstown this morning and travel into mt cook national park we suggest a scenic flight optional own expense over some of new zealand s finest alpine scenery this afternoon travel via lake tekapo before arriving into christchurch at approximately 7:30pm an additional night s accommodation is recommended day 7 franz josef glacier tranzalpine express christchurch a highlight will be the journey on the tranzalpine express train through the southern alps arrive into christchurch at approximately 6:40pm tour code rc2 departs daily from christchurch price per person us persons in room 1 jan 06­31 mar 07 standard first class deluxe double single $1108 $1556 $1137 $1627 $1270 $1865 species definitely a hands-on experience that offers insight into new zealand s farming history then begin the trip back to auckland you ll arrive in downtown auckland at approximately 6:00pm departs daily from auckland price per person us persons in room 1 jan 06­31 mar 07 standard first class deluxe double single $1078 $1484 $1158 $1636 $1290 $1894 day 5 rotorua auckland today you ll experience the many varied sights that rotorua has to offer visit te puia thermal reserve and maori arts crafts institute for a guided tour to see maori carving and weaving demonstrations walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers next new zealand farm show and rainbow springs nature park a showcase of new zealand s flora and fauna and endangered native departs daily from auckland price per person us persons in room 1 jan 06­31 mar 07 standard first class deluxe double single $910 $1180 $966 $1302 $1057 $1463 note extra night prices available on request pre/post-tour accommodation available in christchurch tour code lk1 note extra night prices available on request airfare from rotorua to queenstown not included enjoy a night of maori culture and entertainment marae note extra night prices and meal plans available ask for details tour code rc03 www.qantasvacations.com tour code rc21 www.qantasvacations.com

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