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ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences

INSIDER EXPERIENCES

Enjoy a range of included special or unique excursions and events


 

Auckland to Christchurch

Your spectacular New Zealand journey begins today upon arrival in Auckland. Here, you will be met and transferred to your premium hotel.

Stay: Sudima Hotel Auckland 

Journey north to see a mighty Kauri tree and marvel at its size. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you’ll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.


Stay: Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

The Bay of Islands is home to 144 islands providing a stunning aquatic playground off the north coast of the North Island. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the subtropical surrounds. Your Tour Director is always on hand to offer some fantastic suggestions to make the most of your time here.


Meals:  • Breakfast

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Head out on a spectacular cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands and the famous Hole in the Rock.
 

Explore the beauty of the Bay of Islands before returning to Auckland by coach.



Stay:  Sudima Hotel Auckland

Meals:  • Breakfast • Dinner

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Discover the famous Waitomo glow worm caves.

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Savour an authentic Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua.

Travel to Waitomo to explore the glow worm caves, then continue to Rotorua. Visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier cultural centre, and tour the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. While here, you’ll see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. This evening, enjoy an Insider Experience.


Stay:  Two Nights, Sudima Rotorua 

Meals:  • Breakfast • Dinner

Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome. Later, perhaps enjoy a visit to the Hobbiton movie set from the Lord of the Rings series (own expense).


Meals:  • Breakfast

Travel the Thermal Explorer Highway, visit Lake Taupo and Huka Falls. Arrive in Wellington.s.


Stay: Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Meals:  • Breakfast

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic voyages on the Interislander ferry en route to Picton. 
 

Begin the day with a spectacular sea crossing between the North and South islands, then continue your journey onwards to Christchurch.


Stay:  Christchurch, Quality Elms Hotel

Meals:  • Breakfast

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Embark on one of the world’s great rail journeys aboard the TranzAlpine train. Watch the South Island’s snow-capped mountains and rolling green hills glide past from the comfort of your seat.

Ride the iconic TranzAlpine train, then drive through the Southern Alps, home to the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, as well as spectacular lakes and rainforests.



Stay:  Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier 

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Settle in for a relaxing two-night stay overlooking beautiful Lake Wakatipu.

The stunning drive across Haast Pass brings you to Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital. 


Stay: Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview    

Meals:  • Breakfast

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Ride the Skyline Gondola 450 metres above the city to the top of Bob’s Peak for a buffet lunch at the Stratosfare Restaurant.

Soar to the top of a Queenstown peak for lunch with a view as all of Queenstown spreads below you. The rest of the day is at leisure, so perhaps try a Select Experience    


Meals:  • Breakfast   • Lunch

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Cruise the full length of magnificent Milford Sound.

Follow The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu to the incredible Fiordland National Park. Milford Sound is the jewel in the crown. Cruise the full length of magnificent Milford Sound before travelling to Te Anau.

Stay:  Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

Journey through Southland countryside before arriving Dunedin for a tour. 

Stay:  Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Meals: • Breakfast 

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

View the spectacular peak of Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak.

See the Moeraki Boulders and visit Oamaru. See Aoraki/Mount Cook, then arrive at Peppers Bluewater Resort for a farewell dinner.  

Stay: Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort

Meals: • Breakfast 

Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, taking in lake views before continuing to Christchurch, where your journey comes to an end. 


Meals: • Breakfast 

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