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_tn.jpg) | 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND
“Haere Mai” – Welcome to New Zealand! Arrive in Auckland and transfer (included) to your waterfront hotel.... Details » |
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 | 2: AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland, the world’s largest Polynesian city, before travelling south through Ngaruawahia to the magnificent Waitomo Caves. After exploring the world famous caves you will continue to Rotorua, New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland and centre of Maoridom.... Details » |
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 | 3: ROTORUA
This morning you will travel out to the Agrodome (the world’s longest running farm show) and visit the Whakarewarewa Maori Village and the Pohutu Geyser. This afternoon is at leisure to relax or to take one of the many optional tours (own cost) available. Tonight you will experience New Zealand’s award winning cultural show at the Tamaki Maori Village.... Details » |
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 | 4: ROTORUA / TAUPO / NAPIER / MASTERTON
Travel south from Rotorua to Taupo, viewing the Geothermal Power Plant along the way and stopping at the incredible Huka Falls. Stop at Okawa Station in Hawkes Bay (a working sheep station) for an included lunch. After lunch, depart to Napier, the art deco capital of the world and the orchards and vineyards of Hastings, finishing our day and in Masterton.... Details » |
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 | 5: MASTERTON / WELLINGTON
Visit Paua World and marvel at this magnificent New Zealand sea shell being turned into beautiful, low cost jewellery. Continue on to the wine centre of Martinborough and the award winning Tirohana Estate. From there head to Wellington - the capital of New Zealand. You will enjoy a brief sightseeing tour before visiting Te Papa Museum for an exclusive guided tour.... Details » |
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 | 6: WELLINGTON / PICTON / CHRISTCHURCH
Cross the beautiful Cook Strait on the InterIslander Ferry from Wellington to Picton. Journey to Montana’s Brancott Winery and then on to Kaikoura. Continue along the shadow of the Kaikoura Ranges and on to the garden city of Christchurch. ... Details » |
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 | 7: CHRISTCHURCH / MT COOK
(CHRISTMAS EVE!) Visit the International Antarctic Centre for a tour exclusive to Great Experiences. Cook and taste Antarctic food, visit an ice cave and experience the chill factor to 25 degrees below celcius. Enjoy a penguin encounter and ride the Hagglund all-terrain vehicle. Spend time with the special guides who have lived in the Antarctic base. You will have a great time here, it's interesting, unique and fun for all ages.Reboard your coach and travel to Lake Tekapo, stopping at the Church of the Good Shepherd, one of New Zealand's most visited tourist attractions. View the Alpine Blue Lakes and snow capped mountains before arriving at Aoraki "Mt Cook". Check into your mountain resort and enjoy a superb buffet in the Alpine Restaurant, celebrating Christmas Eve and the impending arrival of Santa!... Details » |
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 | 8: AORAKI MT COOK
When you wake this morning, look out your window and take in the spectacular views of the tallest mountain in New Zealand, “Aoraki Mt Cook”! You have an unlimited pass to the amazing Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, where you can enjoy the theatre, planetarium and gallery! Watch the 3D movie "Mt Cook Magic", a grand tour of the universe that will take you to the top of the mountain. You could spend all day here! You can also take a fixed wing flight or heli ride to the Tasman Glacier, however, this is weather dependent and must be pre-booked.... Details » |
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 | 9: WANAKA / QUEENSTOWN
Travel to the alpine village of Queenstown today, a popular destination and an icon of New Zealand famous for it's adventure and adrenalin based activities. Enjoy lunch and Cellar Door at Gibbston Valley Winery.... Details » |
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 | 10: DUNEDIN / TE ANAU
Visit the stunning Otago Peninsula headland with the opportunity to visit either Larnach Castle or Natures Wonders. Depart and continue through the Taieri Valley and farmlands of Southland to Te Anau and your hotel. Assemble at the Fiordland Theatre a short walk from your hotel, where you will watch a stunning movie in preparation for tomorrow's activities.... Details » |
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 | 11: TE ANAU / MILFORD / QUEENSTOWN
Travel the famous road to Milford and board the Milford Sovereign. Cruise the very beautiful and serene Milford Sound, enjoying an international buffet lunch on board (included). Return to Milford and retrace your way back to Te Anau and continue north to Queenstown, sightseeing along the way. Queenstown is renowned for its restaurants and bars and tonight is a great opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine and nightlife.... Details » |
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 | 12: QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown offers over 400 activity options so the only difficulty you will face today is what to choose and where to go. We recommend you book your activities with Great Experiences BEFORE you arrive, however, you can book activities at 'The Station' in Queenstown and your coach captain will assist with arrangements also.... Details » |
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 | 13: QUEENSTOWN / WANAKA / FOX GLACIER
Travel from Queenstown to Arthurs Point and the Shotover Gorge to picture perfect Arrowtown. Continue through to Wanaka, a popular holiday destination. Carry on through the spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park and through the scenic Haast Pass to the West Coast. Arrive at Fox Glacier with some time for optional activities. Tonight is New Year's Eve and the small village of Fox will be celebrating, so join in and have fun!... Details » |
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 | 14: FOX GLACIER / HOKITIKA / ALPINE EXPRESS / CHRISTCHURCH
Visit Lake Matheson, or take an optional Glacier excursion. Afterwards, travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory and Glass Blower. Continue on to Arthurs Pass and board the Tranz Alpine Express to take you through to Christchurch, regarded as one of the great rail journeys of the world. Tonight is New Year's Eve and there will be celebrations all around you as the city of Christchurch celebrates the last night of 2010.... Details » |
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 | 15: DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Your White Christmas Tour concludes. If you are departing today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. ... Details » |
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