18 Day Grandeur Christchurch ê Auckland

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Tamaki, Rotorua Day 5 Overnight Doubtful Sound Highlights Wilderness Cruise (B,L,D) + 2 night stays in Queenstown, Dunedin, , Rotorua & Auckland Skirt the shores of Lake Wakatipu and travel through lush farmland to Te Anau. On to Manapouri, where you enjoy a + West Coast Glaciers leisurely cruise across this picturesque lake to West Arm. + Spectacular Southern Lakes District This is followed by a short coach trip on New Zealand's + Fiordland National Park most expensive road, travelling over Wilmot Pass and + Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the South pausing along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening far below. + World Heritage listed Mt Cook National Park At Deep Cove, your crew and the ‘Fiordland Navigator’ + Wellington, the nation’s capital await. Designed along the lines of a traditional scow, the + Boutique wine village of Martinborough ‘Fiordland Navigator’ blends old world charm with modern + Stay in the Day 2 TranzAlpine, Franz Josef (B,D) comfort and as you cruise through some of the fiord’s most stunning scenery, knowledgeable and friendly nature guides A short drive brings us to the tiny train station of + Thermal Wonderland of Rotorua will share with you their passion for the region through their Springfield, gateway to the majestic Southern Alps. Board + Auckland, the City of Sails commentary. After dropping anchor in a sheltered cove, the award-winning TranzAlpine train for the spectacular rail you can choose to explore the shoreline by kayak or tender journey to Arthurs Pass, the ’s highest altitude Featured Experiences boat or you can simply relax on board. As the majesty of settlement. Enjoy thrilling vistas over deep gorges as you + World famous TranzAlpine train journey Doubtful Sound unfolds before you, its beauty and vastness travel alongside the ice-fed Waimakariri River and traverse will take your breath away. + Overnight Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise the mighty Southern Alps, where spectacular views of the + High Tea at Larnach Castle chiselled alpine landscape will take your breath away at Overnight: Fiordland Navigator + Peninsula Wildlife Cruise every turn. On to the west coast glacial village of Franz Josef where you can relax and soak in the thermal pools Day 6 Manapouri, Dunedin (B,D) + Stargazing tour, Mt Cook after an invigorating day and sumptuous dinner. Enjoy a hearty breakfast this morning before exploring other + Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre Stay: Te Waonui Forest Retreat parts of the fiord. We retrace our steps back to Manapouri + Exclusive Lake Rotoiti cruise where you re-join your coach for the journey to Dunedin, the + Authentic Maori Hangi & Cultural Performance Day 3 Wanaka, Queenstown (B) Edinburgh of the South. Stay: Distinction Dunedin Hotel (2 nights) Iconic Sightseeing Before our departure this morning, there is the opportunity to experience an optional scenic flight over this remarkable + Entry to Franz Josef Thermal Pools region (subject to weather conditions). Later, view incredible Day 7 Discover Otago Peninsula (B) + Guided tour of Larnach Castle scenery as you travel past the untouched wilderness and This morning enjoy spectacular views travelling along the + Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre pristine lakes of the Mt Aspiring and Westland National Otago Peninsula to Wellers Rock where you will board a + Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo Parks. There is time to wander around the popular lakeside Monarch Wildlife Cruise. On the cruise watch out for NZ township of Wanaka before stopping at the historic gold Furseals & NZ Sealions on their breeding rockeries as well + Scenic Interislander Ferry Crossing mining village of Arrowtown, once a haven for the gold an abundance of other wildlife such as Penguins, Dolphins + Wine tasting, Martinborough prospectors of the 1860’s and home to a fascinating and Albatross. Afterwards travel to Larnach Castle for + Te Puia Thermal Reserve collection of mining cottages. a guided tour learning about its tragic and mysterious + Treetop eco-walk amongst the Redwoods Stay: Heritage Queenstown Hotel (2 nights) history before enjoying a High Tea in the Grand Ballroom. + Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tour The afternoon is yours at leisure to explore Dunedin and experience optional activities. + A visit to historic Arrowtown Day 4 At leisure in Queenstown (B) Queenstown is regarded as New Zealand’s premier holiday destination and today is free to experience this magnificent Day 8 Moeraki, Mt Cook (B,D) Day 1 Arrive Christchurch (D) alpine resort. Queenstown boasts an incredible array of Stop to view the mystical Moeraki Boulders before travelling adventure and leisure activities and your Coach Captain up the Waitaki Valley to Omarama. Your journey continues into ‘Kia Ora’. Welcome to New Zealand. A Kirra representative can assist with any optional activities you would like to the World Heritage Mt Cook National Park, with its 70,000 ha will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. do. Experience the thrills of riding on the world famous of breathtaking alpine scenery. After dinner, enjoy a guided This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner Shotover Jet Boat, perhaps cruise Lake Wakatipu on tour of the Digital Dome Planetarium before your astronomy and drinks. the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw, take a 4WD tour guides take you to their outdoor stargazing site where you Stay: Rydges Latimer Hotel to the gold mining area of or for the explore different elements of the spectacular southern sky. adventurous, try white water rafting. Alternatively, browse in Stay: Mt Cook Hermitage Hotel the many shops and galleries. 18 Day New Zealand Grandeur Zealand 18 New Day

Suggested arrival/departure Maximum Interislander Ferry Interislander Ferry 24 Guests Train Journey Train Journey 2 Overnights 2 Overnights

Auckland 2

Matamata 2 Rotorua Lake Taupo Tongariro 1

1 Martinborough 2 Wellington Picton

Arthurs Pass

1 Franz Josef 2 Christchurch 1 Mt Cook Wanaka Omarama

Te Anau 2 1 Queenstown Doubtful Sound Redwoods Treetop Walk 2 Dunedin Day 9 Lake Tekapo to Christchurch (B,D) Day 14 Taupo, Rotorua (B,D) At Lake Tekapo, stop to view the Church of the Good First stop today is Taupo where you will enjoy time to stroll Shepherd. Then cross the fertile Canterbury Plains around this popular lakeside resort. View the mighty Huka Inclusions to Christchurch. Falls and Wairakei Geothermal Project before arriving at + Maximum group size 24 guests Stay: Rydges Latimer Hotel the popular resort town of Rotorua. This evening, we enjoy + 16 nights luxury hotel and boutique accommodation a tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve and are treated to a + Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound Day 10 Picton, Wellington (B) traditional Maori hangi (feast) and cultural performance featuring Maori songs, chants and dance including the + Full breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L) & 10 dinners (D) This morning you will travel north along the scenic Kaikoura stirring haka. + Welcome dinner & drinks on arrival day coastline on to the charming fishing village of Picton where Stay: Millennium Rotorua (2 nights) + Travel by 5 star luxury touring coach you board the Interislander Ferry and cruise through the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound into Cook Strait. Enjoy + Guided by a professional Coach Captain stunning views of New Zealand’s capital city as you arrive Day 15 Exclusive Lake Rotoiti Cruise & + All sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as shown into Wellington Harbour. Redwood Treetop Walk (B) + Hotel porterage Stay: The Bolton Hotel (2 nights) Today’s highlight is an exclusive cruise across the serene, + Complimentary airport transfers on arrival & departure clear waters of Lake Rotoiti. Explore native bays and coves Day 11 At leisure in Wellington (B) of the lake under sail on our luxury catamaran and bathe in the thermal waters of the Manupirua hot springs, accessible Enjoy a brief city tour taking in all the major sights and Guaranteed Tour Dates 2018/19 only by boat. Later, enjoy a suspended treetop eco-walk then there is free time for exploring on your own. Situated amongst Rotorua’s gentle giants in the Redwood Forest and Start Finish Code on the Wellington waterfront, a visit to Te Papa, the get a unique bird’s eye perspective of these 110 year old ê Museum of New Zealand, is highly recommended. Another Sun 21 Oct 18 Wed 07 Nov 18 Z863 trees and the lush flora below. very popular excursion is a visit to the , a Sun 11 Nov 18 ê Wed 28 Nov 18 Z865 world-leading design and special effects facility for major ê Day 16 Hobbiton, Auckland (B,L) Sun 13 Jan 19 Wed 30 Jan 19 Z951 Hollywood film makers. Sun 27 Jan 19 ê Wed 13 Feb 19 Z952 After a leisurely breakfast, we cross the Mamaku Ranges Sun 03 Feb 19 ê Wed 20 Feb 19 Z952B Day 12 On to Martinborough Wine into the lush farmlands of the . At Sun 17 Feb 19 ê Wed 06 Mar 19 Z953 Village (B,D) experience a guided tour of Hobbiton, the movie set used in the block-busting ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘’ films. Sun 03 Mar 19 ê Wed 20 Mar 19 Z955 The town of Martinborough is located at the centre of the Learn how this beautiful piece of farmland was transformed Sun 17 Mar 19 ê Wed 03 Apr 19 Z956 Wairarapa wine region and because of its close proximity into from Middle-Earth and be sure to take a Sun 20 Oct 19 ê Wed 06 Nov 19 Z959 to Wellington, makes it a popular weekend destination for photo at the gate to house, “Bag End”, ê locals. Many boutique wineries are within an easy walk of looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. Sun 17 Nov 19 Wed 04 Dec 19 Z960 the town square and the region is particularly well known Enjoy a festive lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before Sun 01 Dec 19 ê Wed 18 Dec 19 Z961 for its production of Pinot Noir wines. travelling on to Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’. Stay: The Martinborough Hotel Stay: Pullman Hotel (2 nights) For all pricing and Tour Dates please check the Day 13 Pukaha Mount Bruce, Tongariro Day 17 At leisure in Auckland (B,D) Kirra website or ask your Kirra sales consultant. National Park (B,D) Today is free to explore New Zealand’s largest and most This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the Pukaha Mount vibrant city. Perhaps take the ferry to Waiheke Island and Bruce Wildlife Centre, a captive-breeding sanctuary for enjoy lunch at one of the many superb vineyards, stroll some of the country’s most threatened wildlife and home around the trendy suburbs of Parnell and Ponsonby or sail to the only white kiwi in captivity. Continue north along the Waitemata Harbour aboard a genuine America’s Cup racing Desert Road to Tongariro, New Zealand’s oldest national yacht. Your options are many. This evening, join your friends park and a dual World Heritage area. for a farewell dinner with dinks and relive the many great Stay: Chateau Tongariro experiences of the last eighteen days. Day 18 Depart Auckland (B) Sadly, your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. Here we bid you farewell and hope you leave with many happy memories of your stay.

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