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Essential New Zealand
 Daily Departure - 10 Days / 9 Nights

Weather in Auckland, New Zealand

 Includes:                                                            • Waitomo Glowworm Caves                                  • Milford Sound with Buffet Lunch                          • Discover Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown &            Christchurch

OvercastOvercast 22 oC
Humidity: 100%
Wind: N at 13 mph

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2 - AUCKLAND

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. The remainder of the day is free. (B)

DAY 3 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. (B,L)

DAY 4 - ROTORUA

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)

DAY 5 - ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). (B)

DAY 6 - MILFORD SOUND

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Buffet lunch is also included on board today. Return to Queenstown. (B,L)

DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 8 - QUEENSTOWN - MT.COOK - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the small town of Twizel. Continue north following the shores of  Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9 - CHRISTCHURCH

Highlights of this mornings tour include the Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens and the Avon River. (B)

DAY 10 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation! (B)

* Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation
    * Meals as specified in the itinerary
    * Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
    * Arrival documents
    * 15% Goods and Services Tax

For Seat In Coach Passengers:

    * Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle
    * Remainder of transportation by seat in coach with English speaking driver/guide

For Self Drive Passengers:

    * Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
    * Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable vehicle pickup fees
    * Any additional drivers added to the policy on collection of the vehicle

* International or domestic airfares
    * Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
    * Any items or services not specified in the itinerary above
    * Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
    * Gratuities
    * Personal items

Self Drive:

    * Refundable rental insurance bond
    * Optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess
    * Fuel charges

1 May 2011 - 30 Sep 2011
SEAT IN COACH
Rooms Standard Superior First Class
Single $2,839 $3,124 $3,350
Twin $2,150 $2,307 $2,417
Triple $2,055 $2,175 $2,299
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $2,636 $2,921 $3,147
2 $2,345 $1,656 $2,630 $1,813 $2,856 $1,923
3 $2,248 $1,558 $1,464 $2,533 $1,716 $1,584 $2,759 $1,826 $1,708
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $2,707 $2,993 $3,219
2 $2,381 $1,691 $2,666 $1,849 $2,892 $1,958
3 $2,272 $1,582 $1,488 $2,557 $1,740 $1,608 $2,783 $1,849 $1,732
4 $2,217 $1,582 $1,434 $2,502 $1,685 $1,553 $2,728 $1,795 $1,678
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $2,828 $3,093 $3,319
2 $2,431 $1,741 $2,716 $1,889 $2,942 $2,008
3 $2,305 $1,616 $1,521 $2,590 $1,773 $1,641 $2,816 $1,833 $1,766
4 $2,242 $1,553 $1,459 $2,527 $1,710 $1,578 $2,754 $1,820 $1,703
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $2,364 $1,675 $1,581 $2,650 $1,833 $1,700 $2,876 $1,942 $1,825
5 $2,302 $1,613 $1,519 $2,587 $1,770 $1,638 $2,813 $1,880 $1,763
6 $2,261 $1,571 $1,477 $2,546 $1,729 $1,597 $2,772 $1,839 $1,721
7 $2,231 $1,542 $1,448 $2,516 $1,699 $1,567 $2,742 $1,809 $1,692

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