new zealand adventure odyssey newzealand ˇ 89 white water rafting drift rafting option also available enjoy a picnic lunch in the vineyards walking on ice at fox glacier day 11 fox glacier queenstown begin early today and head toward haast township then on to jackson bay where you join the awesome waiatoto jet boat experience travel up the waiatoto river into the mountains of mt aspiring national park you ll have the chance to walk and enjoy the solitude of your surroundings before returning to jackson bay reboard the coach and travel over scenic haast pass through dense rainforest beech forest and farmland pass lakes hawea and wanaka over the crown range before arriving in queenstown overnight queenstown aspen on queenstown for 2 nights b,l day 14 fairlie christchurch depart fairlie and travel north to the rural township of geraldine and then east on to the canterbury plains stop at the farm barn for a little retail therapy before arriving in the garden city of christchurch in the e
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92 ˇ newzealand independent daily departures explore explore new zealand independent vacation seat-in-coach or self-drive newzealand queenstown and the remarkables mountain range day 6 rotorua sightseeing today you will experience the many varied sights that rotorua has to offer afternoon at leisure 10 days/9 nights price includes 2 nights auckland 2 nights in beautiful bay of islands a vacation paradise day 7 rotorua queenstown fly to queenstown flight own expense where you will be transferred to your hotel the rest of the day is at leisure overnight queenstown kingsgate hotel terraces queenstown standard copthorne hotel resort lakefront queenstown first class or heritage queenstown deluxe for 3 nights 2 nights rotorua 3 nights queenstown waitangi treaty house cape brett hole in the rock cruise milford sound cruise day 1 arrive auckland on arrival in auckland you will be met and transferred to your hotel you re free today to explore the city of sails overnight auckland coptho
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94 ˇ newzealand mini tours seat-in-coach or self-drive glaciers 7 days/6 nights day 1 arrive christchurch on arrival in christchurch you ll be met and transferred to your hotel afternoon is at leisure overnight christchurch the elms standard copthorne central hotel first class or millennium christchurch deluxe day 2 christchurch mt cook queenstown depart christchurch and travel to beautiful lake tekapo continue to aoraki mt cook national park and new zealand s highest peak take an optional scenic flight own expense weather permitting continue on to queenstown overnight queenstown kingsgate hotel terraces queenstown standard copthorne hotel lakefront resort queenstown first class or heritage queenstown deluxe for 3 nights day 3 milford sound day trip 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 4 queenstown at leisure spend
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auckland discovery accommodations newzealand ˇ 97 auckland hotels 1 city life auckland 2 crowne plaza auckland 3 hyatt regency auckland and hyatt residence auckland 4 mercure hotel auckland 5 6 7 8 skycity hotel stamford plaza auckland the heritage auckland the ascott metropolis hotel auckland tinley st princes wharf powerhouse hyatt regency auckland location corner waterloo quadrant and princes street a short stroll to downtown business shopping and entertainment areas facilities 406 rooms air-conditioning refrigerator mini bar tea/coffee-making facilities television hairdryer and in-house movies facility features restaurants bars coffee shop 24-hour room service fitness center and parking fee payable bonus stay 6 nights pay 5 valid 1 apr 06 31 mar 07 value continental breakfast evening drinks and canapés served in the club lounge club room only valid 1 apr 0631 mar 07 qantas vacations view elegant hotel with views of the waitemata harbour and the albert park gardens auckland di
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auckland rotorua discovery newzealand ˇ 99 auckland-rotorua via waitomo caves bay of islands cape reinga paihia whangarei 2 auckland hamilton waitomo 2 rotorua taupo napier wanganui wellington 2 overnight stopover a traditional maori meeting place a traditional maori performance skyline gondola for views over rotorua amazing lights of the glowworm caves auckland rotorua via waitomo caves 5 days/4 nights price includes 2 nights auckland choice of hotel 2 nights rotorua choice of hotel kelly tarltons antarctic center and the auckland zoo day 2 auckland at leisure many suggestions for you today there are day tours available to the bay of islands perhaps a cruise over to waiheke island an artists colony and winery or just shopping around the city center ask for recommendations from our south pacific specialists activities own expense b day 3 auckland rotorua via waitomo caves this morning you will be met by your driver/guide as you travel south in armchair comfort through the rich
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rotorua discovery newzealand ˇ 101 tamaki maori village your driver/guide will pick you up from your accommodation travel by coach to our village approximately 15 minutes south of rotorua a traditional welcome ceremony signals entry into the pre-european village at the heart of the village is the meeting house where the rangiatea culture group offers a glimpse of the tradition performance and history of the maori people to top off the evening experience you will enjoy a traditionally cooked hangi feast from earthen ovens and the lively entertainment from your hosts who then transfer you back to your hotel via coach the tour s duration is 31/2 hours and departs daily from 4:00pm from your hotel tour code bm1 full day discover rotorua board your coach for a rotorua sightseeing tour the first stop is te puia thermal reserve and the maori arts crafts institute enjoy a guided tour and see maori carving and weaving demonstrations walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools
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104 ˇ newzealand queenstown discovery queenstown lake wakatipu discover queenstown discovery 4 days/3 nights price includes ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ 3 nights queenstown at your choice of hotel milford sound cruise and scenic flight return private car transfers airport/hotel 3 breakfasts b 1 lunch l day 1 arrive queenstown you ll be met and transferred by private car to your hotel queenstown is a beautiful year-round alpine resort perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike overnight your choice of hotel for the next 3 nights day 2 queenstown at leisure take a leisurely walk through this alpine resort town queenstown has great shopping you ll find the perfect gift for friends and family back home or try an exhilarating jet boat ride queenstown is the adventure capital of new zealand ask for details b day 3 milford sound cruise flight travel along the edge of lake wakatipu beneath the rugged remarkables to te anau before entering the fiordland national park stop at the mirror lakes before pas
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106 ˇ newzealand new zealand delights an independent tour new zealand punga cove marlborough sounds delights day 3 taupo martinborough 220 miles/51/2 hrs depart taupo and drive 51/2 queenstown coach cruise new zealand delights 14 days/13 nights price includes 13 nights boutique style accommodation or hotel transfers to and from airport 7 days car rental journey with our ancestors and te papa museum guided tour interisland ferry wellington/picton water taxi to and from portage hotel mussel farm cruise deluxe limousine tour of nelson entry into local attractions seat-in-coach tour christchurch/queenstown dart river safari 1/2-day tour or trilogy trail local road tour 13 breakfasts b 2 lunches l day 9 nelson christchurch 265 miles/61/2 hrs travel south today towards hours to martinborough visit the martinborough wine center take a 4-mile walk through martinborough vineyards palliser estate and porters pinto vineyards take a drive to cape palliser s seal colony overnight martinboro
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exclusive lodges of new zealand newzealand ˇ 109 exclusive retreats and fishing lodges are new zealand s forte these superb hideaways are located in some of the most dramatic beautiful and tranquil locations you can imagine whether nestled in the mountains and forests on the lakes or the sea or adjacent to a thermal wonderland they are perfect places to unwind from the stresses of the everyday world and rejuvenate yourself each lodge has its own character and charm many are renowned for their superb cuisine and ambience offering exceptional service facilities and professional guides for activities most lodges offer fishing and golfing while those on the coast provide a wide range of water-based activities some inland lodges offer horse trekking hiking jetboating rafting 4wd excursions and spa treatments wharekauhau country estate wharekauhau country estate location set in over 5,000 acres of private land including rivers forests and lakes only 11/2 hours from wellington wharekauhau w
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food wine culture newzealand ˇ 111 discover new zealand s rich culture olive groves are interspersed with award-winning vineyards and the boundless pacific delivers fresh seafood daily overnight napier scenic circle te pania hotel boutique cobden villa bed breakfast or the masters lodge luxury for 2 nights b majestic milford sound red boat cruise lindis pass to queenstown making sure you stop at mrs jones fruit orchard in cromwell overnight queenstown heritage queenstown boutique the dairy guest house b&b or puna tapu luxury for 2 nights b day 5 napier at leisure explore cape kidnappers reserve where the largest gannet colony in the world is located enjoy lunch at one of the many wineries in the region or why not enjoy an optional guided walking tour of central napier to view the many art deco buildings b day 11 milford sound cruise travel along the shores of lake wakatipu to te anau and through the homer tunnel you ll emerge into the cleddau valley and join your milford sound r
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tranz scenic rail journeys newzealand ˇ 113 the tranzalpine the overlander the tranzcoastal the tranzalpine christchurch greymouth christchurch includes comfortable rail carriages with panoramic windows and air-conditioning informative commentary on points of interest en route goods and services tax the tranzalpine is one of the finest rail trips in the world linking christchurch and greymouth the tranzalpine runs from coast to coast from pacific ocean to tasman sea it crosses the huge and fertile canterbury plains the stunning waimakariri river the massive and impressive southern alps and passes the shores of tranquil lake brunner before arriving at greymouth the overlander auckland wellington auckland includes comfortable rail carriages with panoramic windows and air-conditioning informative commentary on points of interest en route goods and services tax the overlander is a journey through the heart of the north island you will pass through a host of distinctive regions bustling a
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