NEW ZEALAND RAIL ADVENTURE Auckland to Christchurch 15 Days

Auckland Q Rotorua Q Wellington

Christchurch Q Fox Glacier Q Queenstown

Milford Sound Q Dunedin Q Lake Tekapo

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Day 1. Arrive Auckland Day 4. Rotorua Arrive in the ‘City of Sails’ and be Rotorua captures the essence met at the airport and transferred of New Zealand with its geothermal ь 14 nights in premium accommodation to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy VSicSbc͹TNcQX^NdX^V@ī_bXQe[debS ь The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director a special Welcome Dinner as you and rich heritage. Your sightseeing and experienced Driver get to know your fellow travellers. continues with a visit to one Two Nights: Rydges Auckland. D of New Zealand’s best-loved ь Premium air-conditioned coach travel attractions, the Agrodome. Day 2. Auckland, Glenbrook ь 23 meals – 14 breakfasts (B) and 9 dinners (D) Later, enjoy an afternoon at leisure Vintage Steam Train to explore further or simply relax. B ь Special Welcome and Farewell Dinners This morning travel to Glenbrook ь All sightseeing, cruises, rail travel and entrance and board the Glenbrook Vintage Day 5. Rotorua, The Northern Steam Train. Take a journey Explorer Train, Wellington fees as specified through the beautiful rural Franklin This morning, travel by coach ь Airport transfers on the first and last day countryside before stopping at to Otorohanga. Board The the Pukeoware Depot to explore Northern Explorer train for a INSIDER EXPERIENCES the workshop, view other historic captivating journey past a variety locomotives, and enjoy a morning of delightful landscapes. Continue tea. After your time here, return through to Ohakune where you Take a ride aboard the Glenbrook Vintage Steam Train to Auckland by coach. B will travel by coach to Wellington. Experience a unique self-drive Rail Cruise Two Nights: Travelodge Day 3. Auckland, Rail Cruise Hotel Wellington. BD Dine in traditional style with a ;īngƈ Feast in Rotorua Experience, Rotorua Travel on The Northern Explorer train After breakfast, board your coach Day 6. Wellington and head towards the Mamaku After breakfast today, set off Board the Coastal Pacific and see the Kaikoura coast by rail Ranges near Rotorua for a unique on a sightseeing tour of the city’s Take the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth self-drive Rail Cruising experience. best-loved landmarks and sights, In your hybrid vehicle, you will including New Zealand’s national Cruise Milford Sound and enjoy spectacular views have a first-class view of the museum, Te Papa Tongarewa. This Enjoy the journey to Dunedin on the Taieri Gorge Railway ranges, with an audio guide innovative and interactive museum Ride the Seasider Train along the Pacific coast to inform you about the region celebrates the treasures of the as well. In Rotorua, visit Te Puia country. Enjoy the remainder of the Experience stunning views in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Cultural Centre, and tour the day at leisure to explore the city. @ī_bX3bdcN^R5bNTdc<^cdXdedSͶ Perhaps get a panoramic view of This evening enjoy a traditional the city and harbour at the Mount ;īngƈ 8east and a Mīori Victoria Lookout. You may prefer cultural performance. to simply take a leisurely walk Two Nights: Sudima Rotorua. BD around the waterfront. B

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Day 7. Wellington, Picton, This evening you may like Day 13. Dunedin, Day 14. Aoraki/Mt Cook, Coastal Pacific Train, to sample some of the region’s Seasider Train, Lake Tekapo Christchurch Christchurch fresh flavours at one of the many Board the Seasider Train today Head into the stunning scenery This morning, step aboard the restaurants in walking distance and travel along Otago Harbour of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Interislander ferry to cruise from from your hotel (own expense). and the Pacific Coast. Journey Later, head back to Christchurch Wellington Harbour across Cook Two Nights: Queenstown, north to view the Moeraki for a special Farewell Dinner. Strait and through the Marlborough Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Boulders. Rejoin your coach to Stay: Christchurch, and Queen Charlotte sounds to Queenstown Lakeview. B Oamaru and visit the tiny Church Commodore Hotel. BD Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific of the Good Shepherd on the Day 10. Queenstown Day 15. Depart Christchurch train to Kaikoura. Re-board your shores of immense Lake Tekapo. Today you have the freedom to Your tour concludes after breakfast coach to travel to Christchurch. Later, arrive at your resort. simply relax or choose one of with a transfer to the airport. B Stay: Christchurch, Stay: Lake Tekapo, Travelmarvel’s exciting Select Quality Hotel Elms. BD Peppers Bluewater Resort. BD Experiences. For the adventurous, Day 8. Christchurch, TranzAlpine perhaps head out on a jet boat 1. Travel on the scenic Seasider Train Train, Fox Glacier ride. The Shotover Jet Boat roars This morning after breakfast, through dramatic river canyons you will board the renowned within centimetres of sheer rock 2020/21 Dates & Prices (A$) TranzAlpine train for what is walls (see page 34 for details). B considered to be one of the Day 11. Queenstown, 15 Days – Auckland to Christchurch (NTR15) world’s greatest rail adventures. Milford Sound, Te Anau 2020 Per Person EB Price Twin Share Along your journey, you will follow Follow The Remarkables mountain Feb. 9; Mar. 8. $5,595 $5,995 the Waimakariri River and travel range and Lake Wakatipu to Oct. 6; Nov. 10. $5,695 $6,095 across the Southern Alps within Fiordland National Park. Today, Dec. 1. $5,495 $6,095 Arthur’s Pass National Park. Upon cruise Milford Sound, a magnificent arrival at Greymouth, you will 2021 Per Person fiord with views of waterfalls, disembark and travel by coach Jan. 19; Feb. 16; Mar. 9. $5,495 $6,095 dense rainforest and sheer cliffs. to the incredible natural surrounds Sept. 14. $5,195 $5,795 Stay: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau. BD at Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Bold dates indicate guaranteed departure. Stay: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier. BD EB Price – includes dollar saving. Day 12. Te Anau, Dunedin EB Price – includes bonus Early Payment Discount and dollar saving. Today you’ll travel through Day 9. Fox Glacier, Queenstown Solo travellers add from $1,650, enquire for details. spectacular Southland countryside For Early Payment Discount terms and conditions see pages 18-19. Enjoy a day of truly beautiful from Dunedin to Pukerangi aboard scenery as you travel to the alpine the Taieri Gorge Railway. Trip Notes resort of Queenstown. Known as The train snakes through incredible the country’s adventure capital, Itinerary effective 6 October 2020 – 14 September 2021. Tours departing landscapes on a track which Queenstown is also renowned outside these dates follow a different itinerary – please enquire for details. highlights engineering marvels. Senior Card holders and Aust/NZ pensioners deduct $75. See pages 36-37 for its world-class culinary scene. Stay: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. BD for full terms and conditions.

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