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40 · newzealand fully escorted in new zealand · 41 experience fully escorted from arrival in new zealand nights at destinations auckland 1 rotorua 2 tongariro 1 wellington 2 christchurch 2 franz josef 1 queenstown 2 te anau 1 dunedin 1 twizel 1 grand rail new zealand otorohanga waitomo te kuiti scenic featherston 15 days flights coach cruise greymouth franz josef glacier fox glacier mt cook twizel sights new zealand hamilton fully escorted from arrival in new zealand nights at destinations christchurch 2 twizel 1 dunedin 1 fiordland national park 1 queenstown 2 franz josef 1 wellington 1 rotorua 2 auckland 1 13 days tongariro national park levin tranzalpine ­ one of the world s top train journeys day 5 tongariro wellington this morning we head to featherston through taihape the gumboot capital of new zealand the manawatu gorge and the wairarapa region in featherston we visit the fell engine museum before we board the tranzmetro train for a journey to wellington via the 5.4-mile rimutaka tunnel overnight wellington james cook grand chancellor hotel for 2 nights b,d 4 unique dining choices in queenstown day 5 milford sound queenstown awaken to the glorious sights of milford sound after breakfast we travel back through te anau and follow the remarkables mountain range and the shores of lake wakatipu en route to queenstown tonight choose from one of four restaurants in queenstown and we ll include it cruise to walter peak for dinner at the colonel s homestead or ride the queenstown gondola to the skyline restaurant for dinner and spectacular views a quiet night may appeal perhaps dining at your hotel or a local restaurant overnight queenstown aurum hotel for 2 nights b,d twizel oamaru kaikoura milford sound te anau gore highlights overlander tranzmetro tranzcoastal tranzalpine trains kingston flyer steam train and exclusive train the seasider visit the geothermal region of rotorua personalized sightseeing in rotorua queenstown and dunedin you choose the activity and we ll include it tongariro national park inter-island cruise exclusive train dunedin to palmerston milford sound cruise mt cook franz josef glacier palmerston the seasider dunedin highlights mt cook national park tranzcoastal train homestay option in rotorua new zealand feast and cultural performance personalized sightseeing in dunedin queenstown and rotorua you choose the activity and we ll include it overnight on magnificent milford sound flights coach gore cruise day 11 queenstown milford sound this morning take a nostalgic trip back in time aboard new zealand s famous vintage steam train the kingston flyer on arrival into milford join our cruise boat for an amazing journey on the most famous and accessible of the grand glacier-carved fiords weather permitting overnight te anau luxmore resort b,d day 6 wellington sightseeing today we take a short stroll to the wellington cable car and ascend to the top to visit the cable car museum and walk around the royal botanic gardens rejoin your coach and journey to mount victoria for the best views of the city harbor and surrounding areas continue on to te papa where our sightseeing tour concludes the remainder of today is at leisure in wellington b today board the tranzcoastal train for a spectacular journey travel toward picton here board the interisland ferry for a cruise to wellington overnight wellington james cook hotel grand chancellor b,d day 9 christchurch wellington price includes round-trip transfer to and from city hotel fully-escorted tour from arrival in christchurch with tour director and driver first class hotels in key locations choose from 4 unique dining experiences in queenstown 22 meals included 12 breakfasts b 10 dinners d with meal plan domestic and international airfare not included country homestay option on day 11 note itinerary effective 13 april 2006 tours prior follow different itinerary please inquire for further details day 6 queenstown personalized touring queenstown is an exhilarating year-round alpine resort perfect for adventurers and leisure-seekers alike today you choose from a selection of activities and we ll include it a double-decker explorer bus tour an original wine tour of award-winning wineries an exhilarating jetboat ride on the shotover river or a relaxing garden tour perhaps the lord of the rings safari or an adventure into skippers canyon by 4wd might appeal a leisurely walk around lake wakatipu on a lakeshore forest and bird walk or a winery and cheese sampler the choice is yours b day 10 wellington rotorua journey through world heritage tongariro national park visit the mighty huka falls then continue to rotorua tonight immerse yourself in culture as you enjoy a hangi feast and maori cultural performance of traditional dances accompanied by song overnight rotorua park heritage hotel for 2 nights b,d day 12 te anau dunedin personalized sights travel across the south island to dunedin the edinburgh of the south this afternoon you choose the activity and we will include it visit the speights brewery heritage center where they brew the popular speights ale head to the otago peninsula to see the royal albatross colony stop at penguin place to visit the rare yellow-eyed penguins the hoiho or check out new zealand s larnach castle for a tour and stroll around the gardens or join the taieri gorge train and journey through the heart of otago the choice is yours overnight dunedin dunedin city hotel b,d price includes meet greet and transfer to and from city hotel on arrival and departure fully-escorted tour from arrival in auckland first class hotels in key locations all local taxes 25 meals included 14 breakfasts b 11 dinners d with meal plan domestic and international airfare not included note itinerary effective 14 april 2006 tours prior follow different itinerary please inquire for further details day 7 wellington christchurch this morning cruise across cook strait to picton gateway to the stunning south island to join the tranzcoastal train for a spectacular journey overnight christchurch holiday inn city centre b,d this morning board the award-winning tranzalpine train travel through spectacular gorges river valleys and across the magnificent southern alps continue south view spectacular franz josef glacier there s an opportunity for a scenic flight over this breathtaking region own expense weather permitting overnight franz josef franz josef glacier hotel b,d day 11 rotorua personalized sights today you choose the activity and we ll include it visit te puia thermal reserve to view bubbling mud pools steaming hot springs and soaring geysers learn about maori arts crafts and culture at the maori arts crafts institute discover new zealand agriculture at the agrodome and take in a sheep show and shearing display experience nature and native wildlife at rainbow springs nature park or soak in a natural thermal mineral hot pool the choice is yours afternoon is at leisure country homestay option is available tonight b,d day 8 christchurch franz josef glacier day 7 queenstown franz josef journey along the picturesque shores of lakes hawea and wanaka to mount aspiring national park traverse haast pass before entering world heritage westland national park there is time available for an optional scenic flight over the breathtaking glaciers of fox and franz josef own expense weather permitting overnight franz josef franz josef glacier hotel b,d day 13 dunedin twizel ask about our guaranteed departures day 1 arrive auckland on arrival at auckland airport you will be met and transferred to your accommodation overnight auckland sky city hotel day 9 franz josef glacier queenstown see spectacular scenery as you journey along the shores of lakes wanaka and hawea to queenstown tonight enjoy our dining choice in queenstown where you choose from one of four restaurants and we ll include it cruise to walter peak to the colonel s homestead or ride the gondola to the skyline restaurant or dine at your hotel or a local restaurant overnight queenstown copthorne lakefront resort for 2 nights b,d board our exclusive train­the seasider and journey along the east coast before disembarking at palmerston continue on to oamaru before turning inland and traveling to the highlands of the mackenzie country overnight twizel mackenzie country inn b,d ask about our guaranteed departures day 1 arrive christchurch on arrival at christchurch airport you will be met and transferred to your accommodation overnight christchurch holiday inn city centre day 14 twizel mt cook christchurch journey to world heritage-listed mt cook national park home of new zealand s highest mountain take a scenic flight over this awe-inspiring alpine region own expense weather permitting visit picturesque lake tekapo and view the church of the good shepherd travel through burkes pass to the canterbury plains crossing the braided rakaia river en route to christchurch overnight christchurch holiday inn city centre b,d day 8 franz josef christchurch travel north to hokitika where you ll have the chance to visit a glass-blowing factory and see beautiful native greenstone jade jewelry and artifacts there s an option to return to christchurch from greymouth aboard the renowned tranzalpine train approx us$80 overnight christchurch holiday inn city centre b,d day 12 rotorua auckland journey to waitomo limestone caves and experience a tour of the limestone caverns then glide silently by boat through the fairytale glow worm grotto continue north across lush waikato farmland to auckland overnight auckland sky city hotel b,d day 2 christchurch mt cook twizel depart christchurch and travel across the canterbury plains to the high country stopping at the glacier-fed lake of tekapo and the church of the good shepherd we then enter world heritage-listed mt cook national park take a scenic flight over this awe-inspiring region weather permitting own expense and land on the mighty tasman glacier we then head to twizel overnight twizel mackenzie country inn b,d day 2 auckland rotorua board the overlander train and journey alongside the waikato river through ngaruawahia to otorohanga travel to the world-famous waitomo caves and discover stunning underground scenery as we are guided into an ancient labyrinth of limestone caverns and grottos tonight enjoy a traditional hangi feast and cultural performance of maori song and dance overnight park heritage hotel rotorua for 2 nights b,d day 13 depart auckland this morning is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight b day 10 queenstown personalized sightseeing queenstown is an exhilarating year-round alpine resort today you choose from a selection of activities and we ll include it a double-decker bus tour a tour of award-winning wineries an exhilarating jetboat ride or a relaxing garden tour perhaps the lord of the rings safari or a 4wd adventure into skippers canyon a leisurely walk around lake wakatipu or a winery and cheese sampler the choice is yours b day 15 depart christchurch transfer to the airport for your onward flight b departure dates 2006 apr 13 sep 7 21 oct 5 12 26 nov 2 9 16 23 dec 7 21 departure dates 2006 apr 14 sep 8 22 oct 6 13 20 nov 3 17 24 dec 8 15 day 3 twizel dunedin personalized sights travel past the hydroelectric lakes benmore and aviemore and through the waitaki valley before reaching oamaru known for its limestone buildings we then visit the unusual moeraki beach en route to scottish-influenced dunedin this afternoon you choose the activity and we ll include it visit olveston house the royal albatross center or the the yellow-eyed penguin colony the choice is yours overnight dunedin dunedin city hotel b,d 2007 jan 6 13 20 27 feb 3 10 17 24 mar 3 10 24 price per person us 13 day tour 1 jan 06­31 mar 06 16 sep 06­31 mar 07 room only includes breakfast includes dinner bed and breakfast 1 apr 06­15 sep 06 room only includes breakfast includes dinner bed and breakfast double single $3095 $3960 $3390 $4255 $3780 $4645 $2630 $3365 $2885 $3620 $3225 $3960 day 3 rotorua personalized sightseeing rotorua is new zealand s oldest and best-known resort enjoy its waters marvel at its fascinating geothermal activity and experience the region s maori culture today you choose the activity and we will include it visit the must see three te puia the agrodome sheep show and rainbow springs enjoy a treatment and leisurely soak in a natural thermal mineral pool at polynesian spa take a half-day eco thermal tour or visit the rotorua museum and realm of tane b,d 2007 jan 5 12 19 feb 2 9 16 23 26 mar 2 9 16 23 price per person us land only 15-day tour 1 jan 06­31 mar 06 16 sep 06­31 mar 07 room only includes breakfast includes dinner bed and breakfast 1 apr 06­15 sep 06 room only includes breakfast includes dinner bed and breakfast double single $3970 $4960 $4325 $5315 $4840 $5830 $3375 $4220 $3675 $4520 $4125 $4970 day 4 dunedin overnight milford sound departing dunedin we travel through balclutha and gore to reach te anau we continue through the mountain scenery of world heritage-listed fiordland national park pass through scenic eglinton valley and homer tunnel to emerge into magnificent milford sound cruise past sheer cliffs mile-high mitre peak and a multitude of waterfalls before anchoring in harrison s cove explore the vessel s kayaks or relax on deck as the twilight deepens overnight national park milford mariner b,d www.qantasvacations.com mitre peak milford sound day 4 rotorua tongariro national park join the overlander train for a tour through the heart of the north island spend this evening in world heritage-listed tongariro national park at the base of mt ruapehu overnight tongariro national park chateau tongariro b,d kingston flyer a vintage steam train tour code ndn13 tour code nrn15 www.qantasvacations.com

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