Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Majestic New Zealand
 Daily Departure - 12 Days / 11 Nights

Weather in Auckland, New Zealand


 Includes:                                                            • Milford Sound                                                    • Glacier Region                                                    • Maori Hangi & Concert                                        • Waitomo Glowworm Caves                                • Church of the Good Shepherd              • Auckland, Rotorua and Christchurch City Tours

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 SIGHTSEEING

Morning tour including Victoria Park Market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city and harbour. (B)

DAY 3 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. (B)

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 - CHRISTCHURCH

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

DAY 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT.COOK - QUEENSTOWN

Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ before  continuing on to New Zealand’s highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)

DAY 7 - 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. Return to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 8 - 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 9 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 10 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Greymouth today and board the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through  lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 11 - CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING

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 12 - 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 $3,558 $3,891 $4,277
Twin $2,706 $2,884 $3,084
Triple $2,585 $2,720 $2,915
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $3,064 $3,397 $3,783
2 $2,698 $1,846 $3,031 $2,024 $3,417 $2,225
3 $2,577 $1,724 $1,604 $2,909 $1,902 $1,738 $3,295 $2,103 $1,934
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $3,150 $3,482 $3,868
2 $2,741 $1,889 $3,074 $2,067 $3,460 $2,267
3 $2,605 $1,753 $1,632 $2,938 $1,931 $1,767 $3,324 $2,131 $1,962
4 $2,5537 $1,685 $1,564 $2,870 $1,863 $1,699 $3,256 $2,063 $1,894
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $3,270 $3,603 $3,989
2 $2,801 $1,949 $3,134 $2,127 $3,520 $2,328
3 $2,645 $1,793 $1,672 $2,978 $1,971 $1,807 $3,364 $2,171 $2,002
4 $2,567 $1,715 $1,594 $2,900 $1,893 $1,729 $3,286 $2,903 $1,924
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $2,715 $1,863 $1,742 $3,048 $2,041 $1,217 $3,434 $2,241 $2,072
5 $2,639 $1,786 $1,166 $2,971 $1,964 $1,176 $3,357 $2,165 $1,996
6 $2,588 $1,735 $1,615 $2,920 $1,913 $1,749 $3,306 $2,144 $1,945
7 $2,551 $1,699 $1,578 $2,884 $1,713 $1,713 $3,270 $2,077 $1,908

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