Travelmarvel, New Zealand Tours, Holiday Packages, Milford Sound, Bay of Islands, Escorted Touring
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17 Milford Sound Auckland Picton Rotorua Christchurch Wellington Lake Tekapo Queenstown Dunedin Arthur's Pass Te Anau Kaikoura Mt Cook Waitomo Taupo Fox Glacier Bay of Islands 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 Coach Cruise TranzAlpine Train (Enhance Your Journey) No. of nights stay National Parks Learn about Maori culture in Rotorua Day 9. Christchurch, Fox Glacier. Absorb the picturesque rural scenery from aboard your coach before beginning the ascent into the Main Divide, or maybe ride the TranzAlpine. Rejoin your group and continue along the coast and through rainforest to Westland National Park. Marvel at the twin glaciers of Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Stay: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier. BD Day 10. Fox Glacier, Queenstown. Today you'll travel across the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps this morning, through spectacular Haast Pass, skirting the tranquil shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the alpine resort of Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu. Special Stay – settle in for a relaxing two-night stay admiring the dramatic backdrop of towering mountains capped in snow overseeing the calming blue waters of Lake Wakatipu . Delicious food is always on the menu in Queenstown as it is renowned for its world-class culinary scene. This evening, you may like to dine at one of the many local restaurants located within the heart of the city and sample some of the region's fresh flavours (own expense). Stay (Two Nights): Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. B Day 11. Queenstown. Queenstown is perfect for adventurers and leisure-seekers alike. Today, during time at leisure, you have the freedom to simply relax or choose one of Travelmarvel's exciting optional experiences. These include a gondola ride to the top of Bob's Peak for spectacular panoramic views or a thrilling ride on a Shotover Jet Boat (both own expense). B Day 12. Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau. Follow The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu to Fiordland National Park. Like a Local – today, cruise Milford Sound, a magnificent fiord with views of cascading waterfalls, dense rainforest and sheer cliffs. Stay: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau. BD Day 13. Te Anau, Dunedin. Journey through rolling Southland countryside before arriving in Dunedin for a tour. Later, discover Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle. Enjoy some time at leisure before dinner. Stay: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. BD Day 14. Dunedin, Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo. Today you'll journey along the east coast to see the Moeraki Boulders on Koekohe Beach. Continue to Oamaru to discover some of New Zealand's finest 19th-century architecture. Like a Local – head into Aoraki Mt Cook National Park to view Australasia's highest mountain, Mt Cook. Special Stay – arrive Peppers Bluewater Resort. A Taste of New Zealand – enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort. B, FD Day 15. Lake Tekapo, Depart Christchurch. Visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd. Your tour then comes to an end on arrival at Christchurch airport. B EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS TRANZALPINE TRAIN Perhaps take one of the world's most scenic rail journeys aboard the TranzAlpine Train – travelling up into Arthur's Pass. See page 29 for details. 2016/17 DATES & PRICES (A$) 15 Day Tour – Auckland to Christchurch (NT15) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Traveller Mar. 5, 13, 18, 26. $4,595 $5,895 Apr. 8. $4,595 $5,895 Sept. 4, 11, 18. $4,145 $5,345 Sept. 30. $4,795 $6,195 Oct. 11, 16, 23, 28. $4,795 $6,195 Nov. 13, 20, 27. $4,795 $6,195 Dec. 4, 18. $4,795 $6,195 2017 per person Twin Share Solo Traveller Jan. 6, 15, 17, 24. $4,795 $6,195 Feb. 3, 7, 12, 19, 26. $4,795 $6,195 Mar. 3, 7, 14, 21, 28. $4,795 $6,195 Apr. 9. $4,795 $6,195 May 7; Sept. 3, 17, 29. $4,345 $5,645 Oct. 10, 15, 22, 27. $4,795 $6,195 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 24, 26. $4,795 $6,195 Dec. 3, 17. $4,795 $6,195 Indicates guaranteed departure. TOUR NOTES Itinerary effective 30 Sept. 2016 – 17 Sept. 2017. Tours departing outside these date follow a different itinerary – please enquire for details. Senior Card holders and Aust/NZ pensioners deduct $75.