17 Day New Zealand Magic
✓ Comfortable accommodation
✓ Travel by luxury coach
✓ Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Experience the Waitomo Caves and Tamaki Māori Village
✓ Spot wildlife as you cruise on magical majestic Sound
✓ Take the famed TranzAlpine across the Southern Alps
✓ Explore the most magical icons of New Zealand
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You’ll have time to relax before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Travel on the iconic TranzAlpine train, passing through magnificent landscapes on your way to Arthur’s Pass. At Hokitika, stop to learn about New Zealand greenstone (jade) before continuing to the town of Franz Josef.
Drive over the spectacular Haast Pass and past a trio of lakes. Stop at Cromwell and enjoy the tastes of its delicious stone fruit. Next you’ll visit the historic gold mining settlement of Arrowtown. An orientation tour of Queenstown completes your day.
Explore exciting Queenstown your way today. This evening, cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner at The Colonel’s Homestead.
Travel the iconic stretch of highway known as the Devil’s Staircase and along the shores of serene Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. On your way to cruise on Milford Sound you’ll be awestruck by the towering native rainforests and rugged mountains. Drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel and see the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.
Journey through lush green sheep-grazing country on your way to Dunedin. After a city tour the afternoon is yours.
Set out for historic Oamaru, with its elegant tree-lined streets and celebrated white limestone buildings. Later, pass the monumental Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam on your way to Omarama.
Journey through the awe-inspiring Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park. See majestic Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, and stop to view the famous Church of the Good Shepherd. Later, traverse the fertile Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast this morning to Kaikoura, where sperm whales can often be seen not far from shore. Pass the pink-tinged crystallisation ponds of the Lake Grassmere Salt Works, then travel to the pretty seaside village of Picton.
Cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound this morning, then cross the Cook Strait to Wellington. Take a city tour before enjoying some free time, and later visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.
Your special packed lunch today won’t only be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi child who may otherwise go without, through the charity ‘Eat My Lunch’. Travel along the scenic Kapiti Coast today through lush dairyfarming country to Tongariro National Park and snow-capped Mt. Ruapehu. Panoramic views of Lake Taupo will unfold around every corner. View mighty Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. This evening, a very entertaining cultural experience awaits you at the Tamaki Māori Village. Experience a powerful Haka challenge, witness a concert showcasing Māori culture, and dine at a traditional Māori Hangi feast Highlight Dinner.
Relax or explore Rotorua at your own pace.
Travel through lush Waikato farmland to the fabulous Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glowworm Grotto by boat, and walk through limestone caverns. Later you’ll follow the noble Waikato River into Auckland.
Today, head to the historic Waitiangi Treaty Grounds and experience the history that occurred at this very location.
Experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands in your own way. Perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga via idyllic 90 Mile Beach or enjoy a day of sailing on a tall ship.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before travelling through lush farmland as you return to Auckland. Take an orientation tour of the city before joining your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.
Your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
Comfortable accommodation
Travel by luxury coach
Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
Airport transfers (see flight information below)
Experience the Waitomo Caves and Tamaki Māori Village
Spot wildlife as you cruise on magical majestic Sound
Take the famed TranzAlpine across the Southern Alps
Explore the most magical icons of New Zealand
Airfares
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Optional activities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional
Deposit & Payments
Booking On Request
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra AUD $1860 subject to availability.
Triple Share
Not available.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Christchurch - Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Franz Josef - Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown - Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Te Anau - Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Dunedin - Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Omarama - Heritage Gateway Hotel
Christchurch - Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Picton - Picton Beachcomber Inn
Wellington - Travelodge Wellington
Rotorua - Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Auckland - VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites
Bay of Islands - Copthorne Resort Bay of Islands
Auckland - VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites
A range of optional excursions can be booked on tour through your Travel Director.
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