Thursday, February 23, 2012
Home New Zealand Tours Package Touring New Zealand Romance (NZ)
Login
Register
New Zealand Romance
 Daily Departure - 9 Days / 8 Nights

Weather in Auckland, New Zealand

 Includes:                                                            • Rotorua Sightseeing                                          • Maori Hangi & Concert                                        • Waitomo Glowworm Caves                                • Tranz Alpine Train (Seat in Coach Only)  • Romantic Dinner on Christchurch Tram Lunch

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 - 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. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)

DAY 3 - ROTORUA

This morning 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. This afternoon or this evening enjoy a relaxing soak in the tranquil setting of the Lake Spa Retreat at the Polynesian Spa. (B)

DAY 4 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included). This evening enjoy a romantic 5 course dinner aboard the historic Christchurch tram. (B,D)

DAY 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to 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 8 - 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 beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9 - 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 $2,924 $3,130 $3,443
Twin $2,258 $2,355 $2,523
Triple $2,163 $2,230 $2,388
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $2,461 $2,692 $3,005
2 $2,207 $1,559 $2,438 $1,682 $2,751 $1,849
3 $2,122 $1,474 $1,378 $2,353 $1,597 $1,472 $2,666 $1,764 $1,629
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $2,525 $2,757 $3,070
2 $2,239 $1,591 $2,470 $1,714 $2,783 $1,881
3 $2,143 $1,495 $1,400 $2,375 $1,618 $1,493 $2,688 $1,785 $1,651
4 $2,096 $1,448 $1,352 $2,327 $1,571 $1,445 $2,640 $1,738 $1,603
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $2,615 $2,847 $3,160
2 $2,284 $1,636 $2,515 $1,759 $2,828 $1,926
3 $2,173 $1,525 $1,430 $2,405 $1,648 $1,523 $2,718 $1,815 $1,681
4 $2,118 $1,470 $1,375 $2,350 $1,593 $1,463 $2,663 $1,760 $1,625
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $2,227 $1,579 $1,484 $2,459 $1,702 $1,577 $2,772 $1,869 $1,735
5 $2,172 $1,524 $1,429 $2,404 $1,647 $1,522 $2,717 $1,815 $1,680
6 $2,136 $1,488 $1,392 $2,367 $1,611 $1,486 $2,680 $1,778 $1,643
7 $2,110 $1,462 $1,366 $2,341 $1,585 $1,459 $2,654 $1,752 $1,617

TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ $

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Powered By ChronoForms - ChronoEngine.com

New Zealand Booking Form

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Accommodation

 
 
 
 

Transportation

 
 
 

Sight Seeing

 
Enter any sight seeing or activities you would like to include:
 
 

Flight Details

 


 
If you already have airline ticket, please fill-up below:
 
 
 
Please include the following information:
 
Names of all guests on this booking Special rooming requirements Dietary requirements Any other information you think we might need
 
 
  
 
{ReCaptcha}
 
 
Powered By ChronoForms - ChronoEngine.com