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A long wandering and eventful journey
discovering the most magical regions of New
Zealand. The contrasts within New Zealand
are remarkable. Explore and learn about the
history and heritage, flora and fauna. Our
journey will take you from the cosmopolitan
City of Sails to the awe-inspiring beauty of
Milford Sound.
Day 1: Arrive
Auckland
Welcome to Auckland, the beautiful ‘City of
Sails.’
Day 2 - Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua
(226 miles/363 kms) (lunch and dinner
included) (optional meal plans begin today)
Travel to the fascinating Waitomo Caves for
lunch and a guided tour of the Glowworm
Grotto. Continue on to Rotorua. In the
evening, enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and
Concert.
Day 3: Rotorua
Sightseeing
This morning experience Rotorua’s many
varied sights. Visit Te Whakarewarewa
Thermal Reserve. Learn about Maori crafts at
Te Puia, before visiting Rainbow Springs and
Agrodome Farm Show. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4: Rotorua/Wellington
(fl ight not included) Fly to Wellington,
New Zealand’s capital city. The rest of your
day is at leisure. Make time to visit ‘Te
Papa’ the Museum of New Zealand.
Day 5:
Wellington/Christchurch
(212 miles/341 kms – including ferry
crossing) Travel on the Interislander ferry
across Cook Strait to Picton. Join the
TranzCoastal train to Christchurch, where
you will be met and transferred to your
hotel.
Day 6:
Christchurch
A day at leisure to enjoy the ‘Garden City’.
Day 7:
Christchurch/Mt Cook/Dunedin
(369 miles/593 kms) Today travel by coach
through the Mackenzie country, and view Lake
Tekapo, Aoraki- Mount Cook National Park.
Continue on to Dunedin.
Dunedin Queenstown
(176 miles/283 kms) Board the Taieri Gorge
train and enjoy the rugged, unspoilt
landscape and the opportunity for
sightseeing stops. Experience breathtaking
views of this historic journey to Pukerangi
where you will then continue your journey to
Queenstown. Option: add an extra day in
Dunedin for touring.
Day 9: Milford
Sound Day Excursion
Travel by coach along the shores of Lake
Wakatipu to Te Anau. From the Homer Tunnel
emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join your
Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise for an
unforgettable experience. Return to
Queenstown.
Day 10: Queenstown
A free day to enjoy the many activities on
offer. Perhaps take a trip on the historic
Kingston Flyer steam train, which operates
seasonally.
Day 11:
Queenstown/Franz Josef
(251 miles/404 kms) Travel north enjoying
coastal scenery en route to Franz Josef
Village. We suggest an optional scenic
glacier fl ight.
Day 12: Franz
Josef/TranzAlpine
(249 miles/400 kms) Travel to Greymouth to
board the TranzAlpine train for a
spectacular scenic journey to Christchurch,
arriving early evening.
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Pricing
CA$ |
Standard |
Quality |
Superior |
|
Seat
in Coach |
|
Room
Only |
2369 |
2531 |
2788 |
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Including
Breakfast |
2622 |
2807 |
3111 |
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Single
Supplement |
886 |
1048 |
1305 |
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Pricing
US$ |
Standard |
Quality |
Superior |
|
Seat
in Coach |
|
Room
Only |
2280 |
2437 |
2684 |
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Including
Breakfast |
2523 |
2702 |
2994 |
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Single
Supplement |
853 |
109 |
1256 |
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offer a variety of
train and rail tours on our Australian
Tour website,
experience-australia.com. |
