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AATKings
Bringing Australia & New Zealand to life
NEW ZEALAND
2014-2015
Let us put
a smile on
your face.
aatkings.com
Your Dream Holiday

The land of the long white cloud is a land of incredible natural
contrast, rich culture and local charm. For a small country,
New Zealand has plenty of wow factor. Wherever you go, nature is
at play from the geothermal wonderland of the North to the grand

alpine scenery of the South. On an AAT Kings holiday youll do
more than just see the sights; our friendly and engaging guides
Dolphins &
Whales In the
Bay of islands
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Bay of Islands
will share their knowledge and stories with you, bringing New
Zealand and your holiday to life. All you need to do is choose
Food & Wine

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where youd like to go. Check out our dream holiday map for
some of the must-see highlights.
Places
There are so many brilliant places to discover
Auckland
in New Zealand we cant fit them all on
Maori
culture
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this map! But here are a few suggestions:

check out Rotoruas geothermal reserve,
the grandeur of Mt. Cook, adventure capital
Waitomo Caves
Queenstown, cosmopolitan Auckland or the
wonders of Franz Josef Glacier and Milford
Sound with AAT Kings expert Tour Directors

and Driver Guides.
Experiences
l Rotorua
Waitomo Glow
worm Grotto
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Travelling is not just about seeing a

sight and ticking it off your list. Its
about experiencing new things, learning
Spectacular glaciers
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something new and engaging with the
l Wellington
people and the culture of each destination.

New Zealand has plenty of experiences
l Nelson
worth sharing and our guides will make
Steaming
Geysers
in Rotorua
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sure that you dont miss a thing.
Jet BoAting
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Franz Josef
Glacier
Kaikoura
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Christchurch
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Snow-capped mountains
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l Dunedin
Magical fiords
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Im a very proud New Zealander

and love sharing my home with guests.
Bridget Tour Director
anthony hayes
Global managing
Director,
aat Kings
Welcome to our aat Kings

family. our goal, every day,
is to share australia and
new Zealand with our guests,
to bring australia and
new Zealand to life.
At AAT Kings we strive to deliver the very best that Australia and New Zealand have to
offer. Our people are warm, friendly, engaged and have a genuine passion for providing
outstanding guest service. We love a laugh and a good story. We celebrate our great
characters, and we will show you landscapes and cities that are beautiful beyond belief.
Our holiday options
AAT Kings offers a huge choice of holidays in New Zealand, including our signature
Guided Holidays, flexible Short Breaks and our immersive, small group Inspiring Journeys.
No matter which way you choose to travel, well bring each destination to life.
Guided
Holidays
Our fully-guided
touring experiences
From 8 to 21 days, an AAT Kings Guided Holiday lets you fully explore a
destination and immerse yourself in its landscape, history and culture.

Our friendly guides will enhance your experience with their stories, local
knowledge and sense of fun. Theyre genuine Kiwi characters wholl ensure
your holiday is one youll never forget. Guided Holidays come in two standards:
First Choice holidays offer premium hotels in centrally located
areas, more meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus unique Youre
Invited
dining experiences and Included Choice
options.
Best Buys holidays offer great value, comfortable accommodation
within easy access to city centres and more free time.
Short
Breaks
4-7 day breaks with your

choice of accommodation
Need some time off to recharge your batteries? An AAT Kings Short Break
could be just the thing you need. Ranging from four to seven days in
length, Short Breaks combine the must-see highlights of a destination

with your choice of accommodation along with selected meals. Youll
travel with a different AAT Kings Driver Guide each day, so youll benefit
from the breadth of their combined knowledge and years of experience.
Plus, youll meet a different group of like-minded travellers each day.
You can discover the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Auckland, Christchurch,
Queenstown, and Milford and Doubtful Sounds.
Inspiring
Journeys
Immersive & boutique

small group journeys
Travelling in an intimate group, often in luxury, on an Inspiring Journey
youll stay in spectacular retreats, lodges and resorts with great cuisine
to match. Allow us to introduce the rich and immersive experiences youd

expect from Australia and New Zealands guided holiday specialist. We
strike the perfect balance between freedom from the stress of planning
and enough flexibility for you to shape your journey. Best of all, youll share
the experience with our fascinating guides and your fellow travellers. The
average number of guests on an Inspiring Journey is 12 to 20.
im ready to
take your call
with a laugh, a
smile, and all you
need to know.
Sarah AAT Kings Reservations
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Guided
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Region/Holiday
North & South Islands
New Zealand Splendour
Best of New Zealand
New Zealand Vista
New Zealand Marvel
New Zealand Contrasts
New Zealand Magic
Essence of New Zealand
Spirit of New Zealand
Contrasts of New Zealand
North Island
Northern Wonders
Northern Spotlight
Northern Discovery
South Island
Southern Spectacular
Southern Spotlight
Southern Wonders
Southern Icons
Southern Spirit
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About The Travel Corporation/Sustainability
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Weve got New Zealand covered and Meet the Team

Included Choice
Tastes of New Zealand
Stay in comfort
Travel in style
Ways to save
Short
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Spectacular Bay of Islands
Rotorua Highlights
Bay of Islands & Rotorua
East Meets West
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Weve got
New Zealand
covered
Milford Sound
Our people
Meet the Team
Directors and Driver Guides in New Zealand. Well provide the commentary, stories
meet Bridget, tour Director
At AAT Kings we pride ourselves on having the friendliest and most experienced Tour
and insights that will bring each destination you visit to life. Well provide advice,
recommendations and directions and reveal Hidden Gems you simply couldnt experience
if travelling on your own. Well share our love of travel and put a smile on your face.
Our history
Queenstown is one of my favourite

places to take guests. Helping
guests get a buzz from all the
adventurous activity on offer is

rewarding.
AAT Kings story began in the 1920s when the Pyke family pioneered coach touring in
Australia. Starting with self-drive car-hire in 7 seater vehicles in Sydney, we later expanded
to guided sightseeing tours. By the 1960s, the company, then known as AAT, had become
Sydneys largest tour operator and in the 1980s we teamed up with pioneering adventurer
Bill Kings outback tours to form what we know today as AAT Kings. We branched out
across the ditch in 1999 and havent looked back since.
The leader
With more than 85 years experience, were consistently recognised and awarded by our
industry and are committed to maintaining this high standard and creating a memorable
experience for our guests.
A stress-free holiday
meet marty, tour Director

My favourite part of the job is
sharing my Maori culture with
people from all over the world. I
love New Zealand and I am proud of

my people and land. I hope I convey
that feeling as I share my favourite
places and stories with guests.
meet Kevin, tour Director
We take care of absolutely everything, so theres no detailed planning required by you

other than finding the time to go and choosing the right holiday for you.
Tread lightly
At AAT Kings were serious about our commitment to the community and the environment.
See page 55 for more information or visit: treadright.org
Introducing our guests to local

food and wine is always a
highlight. Local cheeses produced

in the Gibbston Valley are my
favourite. Guests really relax while

tasting cheese with a glass of
wine in hand.
Included Choice
AAT Kings offers a range of Included Choice options on our First Choice holidays. At select
destinations, just choose an experience and our Tour Directors will tailor your itinerary at no
additional expense. Look for this symbol
on itinerary pages for Included Choice options.
Queenstown
Rotorua
Bay of Islands
Dunedin
Thunder Jet
Rotorua Skyline & Luge
Dolphin Eco Encounter
Larnach Castle Tour
Experience a jet boat adventure

across Lake Wakatipu with a
backdrop of spectacular mountains.
Wine Tastings
Explore the vineyards of New

Zealands premier wine regions
Queenstown and Central Otago.
Sample wines at four wineries and
taste local cheeses.
Segway on Q
Explore lakeside Queenstown on a

Segway Personal Transporter.
Golf at Millbrook Resort
Play 9 holes at Millbrook, one of the

most scenic golf courses in the world.
Skyline Restaurant
Ride the gondola cableway 450

metres above Queenstown for a
buffet dinner with breathtaking views.
Skippers Canyon
Travelling via 4WD mini-bus, the

grandeur of this ancient canyon is a
photographers delight.
Spa Treatment
Treat yourself at the scenic and

award-winning Millbrook spa, the
ultimate in rest and relaxation.
Horse Trekking
At Ben Lomond Station take a 90

minute guided horse ride of Moke
Lake for riders of all abilities.
Take a Gondola ride 487 metres

above sea level for panoramic views
of Rotorua. At the top the Luge
awaits. Part go-cart, part toboggan
youll descend with tracks winding
through Redwood Forest.
Kiwi Encounter
A tour of New Zealands most

successful kiwi conservation centre,
kiwi-nursery and hatchery.
Spa Facial
Relax at the Lake Spa Retreat where

hot mineral bathing is a part of all
therapies.
Wai-O-Tapu
Take a range of 30-75 minute walks

through New Zealands colourful and
diverse geothermal attraction.
Agrodome Sheep Show
See live sheep shearing, an auction

and farm dog trials. Visit the Nursery
with 19 breeds of sheep!
Watch or swim with the dolphins

in the beautiful waters of the Bay
of Islands.
Discover Kerikeri
Enjoy a relaxing tour in the town of

Kerikeri with its local arts and crafts.
Tall Ship Sailing
Sail to secluded islands and enjoy an

antipasto platter and glass of wine
at sunset.
Russell Mini Tour
Visit the towns historic icons

including Flagstaff Hill, Christs
Church and the Pompallier Mission.
Dinner Cruise
Relax on a scenic dinner cruise down

the Waitangi River to Haruru Falls.
Golf at Waitangi
Try your hand at 9 holes of golf at

the Waitangi Golf Course and enjoy
a panorama of islands and sea.
Rotorua Duck
Learn about Larnach Castles history

and take in 360views from the
Tower, to Dunedin, Otago Peninsula
and the Pacific.
Taieri Gorge Railway
Take the Taieri Gorge Railway to the

rugged mountain interior of Central
Otago. Cross magnificent stone and
wrought iron viaducts and tunnels.
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
Cruise the beautiful Otago Harbour

and see albatross, fur seals and more.
Cadbury World Tour
A chocolate-lovers dream, see

the amazing one tonne chocolate
waterfall.
Speights Brewery Tour
Discover the brewing secrets of

Speights legendary ales on an
interactive tour.
Farm Stay
Jump on an amphibious vehicle and

journey across Rotoruas three lakes.
If your First Choice Guided Holiday travels to

Rotorua, you can choose to stay a night on a
working New Zealand Farm. Enjoy wholesome
meals and comfortable accommodation in the
farm home or cottages. Tour the farm, meet
the animals, and relax with your friendly Kiwi
hosts in the pristine countryside.
Polynesian Spa
Relax in the seclusion of your own

private hot mineral pool to relieve
aches and pains.
On an AAT Kings holiday everything is done for you

A holiday is your time to relax and rejuvenate, so at
AAT Kings weve included everything you need and
well do all the driving for you.
Accommodation
All our Guided Holidays and

Short Breaks include:
Meals
Passionate and knowledgeable Guides

Expert commentary
Stress-free travel
Luxury air-conditioned vehicles
All the must-see highlights
VIP entry into many attractions
Our signature Guided Holidays

include all this, PLUS:
Carefully chosen and ideally located quality hotels

Porterage and hotel tips included
All breakfasts and up to half of your dinners

Quality local cuisine
Welcome reception and farewell dinner*
Tips included
Recommendations and directions to
where the locals eat
Exclusive experiences
Youre Invited dining experiences**

Hidden Gems sightseeing
Cultural highlights
*Welcome reception and farewell dinners vary by Guided Holiday. Please refer to the relevant Guided Holiday itinerary page for inclusions.
**Youre Invited dining experiences are available on First Choice Guided Holidays only
Tastes
of New
Zealand
Seafood in Nelson
At AAT Kings, we love to see our guests bonding over a wonderful
meal, relaxing with a crisp, cold glass of white wine or enjoying the
adventure of tasting something for the first time. We know you want
to get to know the local area you are travelling in, and one of the best
ways to do this is by tasting the local produce.
Queenstown Wine Trail
Delectable desserts
Wine
Produce
with a surprisingly varied wine growing environment for such a small
of fresh produce from both land and sea. Strong seasonal variations
New Zealands unique soil, climate and crystal clear water provide it
country. Whether you are a true wine aficionado or just enjoy the
odd glass of wine with friends, the variety of vineyard experiences on

offer in New Zealand will delight. With wines first introduced in the
early 1800s, the ten major wine producing areas in New Zealand are
well established and we offer holidays that include a number of the
key wine producing regions. With stunning rural vistas and relaxed
surroundings, you will enjoy every fresh sip you take!
Dining in Auckland
Te Waonui ne dining
Calling all discerning foodies! New Zealand is blessed to enjoy a bounty

of fresh local and regional food means tasting fresh stone fruit in
Cromwell or indulging in some local cheeses (paired with great wine of

course!) in the Gibbston Valley. Youll even be able to experience true
Maori culture with a traditional Maori hangi dinner, a meal cooked in
the ground using geothermal steam. Foodie or not, you will enjoy the
new experiences and unique flavours that come with a visit to fabulous
New Zealand.
Local produce
Maori Hangi Feast
Stay in comfort
AAT Kings accommodation has been quality selected for comfort, accessible locations and excellent
facilities. Comfort means a clean room with a soft bed and an en suite bathroom. Plus extras like a bar, often
a pool and guest laundry. Our hand-picked hotels include brands like Millennium, Copthorne, Novotel and
Mercure, as well as feature hotels like Punakaiki Resort and the Milford Mariner Cruise to name but a few.
staying overnight
on the milford mariner
is a once in a lifetime
experience.
Trent Driver Guide
Upon arrival
When you travel with AAT Kings, we look after everything. So when you arrive at your
hotel for the night on our signature Guided Holidays, theres no need to check-in. Your
luggage will be taken straight to your room. Plus, weve already taken care of porterage
and housekeeping tips as well. So theres no additional expense.
More choice on
AAT Kings Guided Holidays
AAT Kings offers two standards of Guided Holiday. Look for these symbols on our
Guided Holiday itinerary pages:
First Choice holidays offer premium accommodation in central
locations, more meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus unique

Youre Invited and
included choice dining experiences.
Best Buys holidays offer great value, comfortable accommodation
with easy access to city centres and more free time.
Learn more about our hotels at aatkings.com/accommodation
Milford Mariner
Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Franz Josef
Millbrook Resort
Queenstown
Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki
Copthorne Hotel & Resort

Bay of Islands
Puka Park Resort

Coromandel Ranges
The George Hotel

Christchurch
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Blenheim yet another spectacular New Zealand vista
Travel in style
More ways to travel
Over the course of your holiday, depending on your

itinerary or optional experiences chosen, you could also
find yourself on scenic train rides and ights, helicopter
and boat rides, river cruises, or on foot.
The rugged nature of the New Zealand landscape lends itself to exploring in
a variety of modes. An AAT Kings itinerary chooses options that showcase the
area we are travelling to and offers variety and excitement in the process.
Our fleet
Our fully air-conditioned coaches are luxurious and equipped with modern
features like reclining seats with seat belts and footrests, panoramic windows,
TranzAlpine Train Journey
an on-board restroom, and state-of-the-art technology including DVD player,

GPS and PA systems. Some of our coaches are also equipped with phone
chargers and WiFi. All AAT Kings itineraries include scheduled and regular
rest breaks.
Friendly Driver Guides
Our Driver Guides have years of experience in ensuring that our guests have
a comfortable and smooth journey aboard an AAT Kings coach. They provide
door-to-door service from your hotel to major sights and destinations along the
way and work closely with our Tour Directors and Guides. Your Tour Director
Shotover Jet
will ensure that your luggage is collected from your room and your Driver
Guide will load it onto the coach every time.
Transfers
Complimentary arrival and departure transfers are provided between
designated airports and AAT Kings hotels on scheduled start and end days
of your Guided Holiday or Short Break and with pre or post accommodation
booked through AAT Kings.
Scenic ight over Mt. Cook and Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
The Finishing Touches
All guests on AAT Kings Guided Holidays receive a travel wallet and luggage tags.
Plus, well give you a map of New Zealand as a memento of your holiday.
Cruise on the Milford Mariner
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Ways to save
Early payment discounts
Save up to 7.5%
when you pay in full on or before 28 April 2014
Save up to 5%
when you pay in full on or before 7 July 2014
2nd holiday discount
Book 2 or more holidays at the same time and save 2.5%.
Travelling alone?
Some guests travelling alone do not wish to incur the additional expense of
a single room supplement. On First Choice and Best Buys holidays, we will
accommodate you with a guest of the same gender (non-smoking rooms only), at
no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room.
3 people sharing a room
Save 5% on the twin share price when you book a triple room.
Young Travellers
There's nothing
more satisfying
than saying
Welcome back.
Tania Tour Director
The Kings Club

frequent traveller
discount
The Kings Club is an exclusive membership for those
who have travelled in the last 5 years with one of our

family of companies including AAT Kings, Trafalgar,
Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays or Uniworld.
Membership is complimentary and gives you a
5% discount voucher to be used against your
next AAT Kings Guided Holiday booking.
Gold Seal Additional

Protection
Coverage for Cancellation and Return
Flight Security only $75 per person
Most guided holiday companies are interested in their
guests only after they reach their destination. But with

AAT Kings, you get a great deal even before you leave
home with our Gold Seal Additional Protection plan for
only $75 per person (payable at time of booking). Gold Seal

Additional Protection includes:
Pre-paid Cancellation Option
Your deposit and/or payment to AAT Kings will be
refunded should you cancel your Guided Holiday* for any
Children 5-15 years of age receive a discount when sharing with an adult in the
same room on First Choice and Best Buys Holidays (2-15 years on Short Breaks).
Limit of one young traveller discount per room.
reason prior to departure. This cancellation option covers
Concession Card holders
On Your Guided Holiday
Pensioners (Australia or New Zealand) and Seniors Card holders (Australia)

save with our concession discounts.
Group Travel
5-15 people everybody saves 5% | 16 people one guest travels free

We can also tailor an itinerary just for you and your group. For specialised group
bookings (15 people or more) email: groups@aatkings.com.au
Conditions
1. E arly payment discount applies to AAT Kings operated guided holidays of 3 days or more (First Choice, Best Buys &
Inspiring Journeys).
2. Early payment discount can be combined with other discounts where applicable and only applies to holidays
featuring the early payment discount* in the price panel. For discounts to apply holidays must be paid in full by the
designated date. *Blackout departure dates may apply.
3. Discounts only apply to the land component of the holiday (do not apply to pre or post accommodation, holidays
incorporating rail or cruise components, or 3rd party operated holidays).
4. Kings Club frequent traveller discount only one discount is available per person and only one discount can be
redeemed against each further holiday booking.
5. Triple share discount is available when 3 guests share a twin or double room with an extra bed (foldaway, sofabed
or rollaway).
6. 2nd holiday discount applies to AAT Kings operated guided holidays of 3 days or more (First Choice, Best Buys & Inspiring
Journeys). Holidays must be booked at the same time and the discount is per person off the Land Only portion of the
holiday with the shortest duration.
7. Refer to our website or call AAT Kings for a comprehensive list of which discounts can be combined.
the land arrangements made by AAT Kings only. The
Cancellation Option fee is not refundable for any reason.
Should you or your travel companion leave at any time
during the guided holiday for personal sickness reasons

or be required to return home due to injury, sickness or
death, you and your companion will be refunded A$40
per person per day for the unused portion of the itinerary.
(Please note that in some cases hotels require a one-night

cancellation fee.) A Doctors certificate is required.
Return Flight Security
If you or a member of your direct family in Australia should
fall sick while you are on your AAT Kings Guided Holiday,
we will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your

earlier or later return home in the same booking class of
air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold
round-trip airline tickets on AAT Kings recommended
airline/s booked through AAT Kings Pty Ltd.
*Excludes Short Breaks and Inspiring Journeys.
Medical certificates must be supplied as proof of all illness claims.
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We hosted our
rst guests in 1925.
Were proud
to be Australias
most experienced
Guided Holiday experts.
Megan Day Tours
Eat, drink and relax with us

Youre Invited Dining Experiences
On selected First Choice
holidays we offer exclusive
Youre Invited dining
experiences. Be welcomed
into a family home and
even a farm. Enjoy your
hosts stories, hospitality
and sample delicious food
prepared just for you.
Look for this symbol
on itinerary pages. For
example in the Canterbury region visit Morelea, the working farm and
240 hectare garden of Angie and Stan Taylor. Plus Simon Nottingham and
his wife Claudia will treat you to a tour and afternoon tea at their historic
home, Shenandoah, near Wellington.
Welcome Receptions & Farewell Dinners

On the first night of
your guided holiday,
join us for a Welcome
Reception. Meet your
Tour Director and make
friends with fellow
travellers from all over
the world. At the end
of most holidays, youll
get together one more
time with your new
friends for a memorable Farewell Dinner. This could be dinner at Vue
Restaurant in Auckland with its panoramic harbour and sea views.
Guided
Holidays
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Our famous fully-guided touring experiences

Would you love to explore New Zealand, but don t know where to start? An AAT Kings Guided Holiday is the best way to discover
New Zealands epic scenery, diverse activities and indulgent food and wine offerings. And well do all the driving for you!
Our experienced and fun-loving Tour Directors and Driver Guides will share their detailed knowledge and local insights to make sure
you experience each destination to the fullest and have an incredible time along the way.
We offer Guided Holidays of varying durations throughout both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. In the north, we take in the
cultural centre of Rotorua and the natural beauty of the Bay of Islands. In the south, we explore some of the most jaw-dropping scenic roads
in the world, taking in glaciers, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains along the way. Cruising Milford Sound is always a highlight for our
guests and so we ensure most of our holidays include a Milford Sound cruise.
Throughout all of our destinations we invite you to choose from two travel styles: First Choice
or Best Buys
. First Choice holidays
offer premium hotels in centrally located areas, additional meals and sightseeing inclusions, plus unique Youre Invited dining experiences
and Included Choice options. Best Buys holidays offer great value, comfortable accommodation within easy access to city centres and more
days at leisure.
Learn more about AAT Kings Guided Holidays at aatkings.com/guidedholidays
New Zealand Splendour
Bay of Islands
AUCKLAND 1
TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown
Waitomo Caves
2 ROTORUA
Mt. Ruapehu
Taupo
Picton
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Greymouth
Kaikoura
Hokitika
TranzAlpine Train
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Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH
Haast
1 TWIZEL
Polynesian Spa
Milford Sound
2 QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU 1
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DUNEDIN
Night Stopovers
Airfares are not included in holiday price
Highlights
Tour the Waitomo Caves
Maori Hangi and concert
Thermal Reserve Rotorua
Visit Te Papa Museum
Cruise on Milford Sound
Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw
View Franz Josef Glacier
West Coast Treetop Walk
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Famous TranzAlpine Train
Maori cultural experience
Youre Invited experience
Larnach Castle, Dunedin
Church of the Good Shepherd
Claudia & Simon, Shenandoah
15 days
Inclusions
Experienced Tour Director

and Driver Guide
Quality accommodation
Travel by luxury coach
Included Choice experiences
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
On arrival at Auckland Airport
youll be transferred to your hotel.
This evening meet your Tour Director
and fellow travellers for a Welcome
Reception and Highlight Dinner
at The Langham. Your personal
degustation is prepared for you from
the freshest, quality ingredients,
including mouth-watering seafood
and delicious desserts.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. HD
Day 2: Auckland Rotorua
After a sightseeing tour of Auckland,
head south to trace New Zealands
longest river, the Waikato, to the
Waitomo Caves to visit the amazing
Glow Worm Grotto. A local guide
will lead you through the grotto by
boat and youll walk in the limestone
caves. On arrival in Rotorua an
orientation tour takes in views of
Tonight enjoy a
Lake Rotorua.
Maori Hangi feast and concert for
an insight into Maori culture at the
Tamaki Family Marae.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua,
2 nights. B HD
Day 3: Rotorua Included Choice
Today choose one from a range
of Included Choice sightseeing
experiences. You have the option to
join the Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow
Springs Nature Park, discover Maori
culture at Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal
Wonderland, see the Agrodome Farm
Show, relax in the seclusion of your
own hot mineral pool or unwind with
a facial treatment in the Lake Spa
Retreat at the Polynesian Spa. Maybe
ride the amphibious Rotorua Duck or
the luge at Rotorua Skyline. BC
Farm Stay
Stay tonight at your hotel or opt for
a Farm Stay experience including
dinner. See page 7 for more details.
Day 4: Rotorua Wellington
Travelling from the mountains to
the sea, youll view Huka Falls and
drive along the shores of Lake Taupo.
Discover the alpine scenery of
Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
and the dairy farms of Manawatu.
Youre invited to Shenandoah.
The historic villas owners, Simon and
Claudia will show you around their
property, which includes a unique
private collection of Harley Davidson
motor cycles. Enjoy afternoon tea
in their garden then take a short
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Guided
Holidays
Dining
Breakfast of Choice (4) BC

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tour to see the local wildlife
including pheasants, peacocks and
friendly Highland cows. Continue to
Wellington for a sightseeing tour.
Hotel: James Cook Grand Chancellor,
Wellington. BC YA D
Day 5: Wellington Blenheim
Visit Te Papa, the Museum of
New Zealand, with time to discover it
yourself. Later, cruise the Cook Strait
into tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound.
The seaside village of Picton is next,
then Blenheim for a city sightseeing
tour on arrival. Tonight enjoy dinner
with local produce matched with
local wine of the region.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Marlborough,
Blenheim. B HD
Day 6: Blenheim Christchurch
En route to the whale-watching
haven of Kaikoura, youll pass the
Grassmere Salt Works and see New
Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau
Point. Travelling onto Christchurch
youll see the extensive work carried
out to rebuild the city after the
earthquake of February 2011.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B
Day 7: Christchurch Twizel
Youre invited t0 a country
barbecue lunch on Morelea Farm, a
typical working sheep farm. Youll
be welcomed into the home of your
hosts Angie & Stan Taylor and their
240 hectare garden. On your way
to Twizel, see Lakes Tekapo and
Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good
Shepherd and soak up the alpine
scenery of Mount Cook National Park.
Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn,
Twizel. B YL D
Day 8: Twizel Dunedin
View the Waitaki Hydro Power
Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel
through Oamaru to Dunedin for a
sightseeing tour of the city.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross,
Dunedin. B D
Day 9: Dunedin Included Choice
Te Anau
This morning choose one from a
range of Included Choice sightseeing
tour Larnach Castle, ride the historic
Taieri Gorge Railway or take the
Monarch Wildlife Cruise. Or choose
from a visit to Cadbury World or
Speights Brewery. Travel across rich
fertile sheep-filled farming land to Te
Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau.
Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D
Day 10: Te Anau Queenstown
See rainforest, ancient glaciers,
mountain ranges and the hand-
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made Homer Tunnel. Pass the

Mirror Lake, Pops Lookout, Cleddau
Valley and the Chasm. Your cruise
on mystical Milford Sound will take
you past Bowen Falls and Mitre
Peak. Afterwards, travel over the
Devils Staircase, along the shores
of Lake Wakatipu on your way to
Queenstown, where an orientation
tour finishes this highlight day.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown,
2 nights. B
Day 11: Queenstown Included Choice
experiences. You have the option
to ride the Thunder Jet on Lake
Wakatipu, join a wine tour, play a
round of golf or take a gondola to the
Skyline Restaurant for dinner. Perhaps
take a 4WD minibus through Skippers
Canyon, relax with a spa treatment
at Millbrook Resort, go horse riding
or explore Queenstown on a
Segway. This evening cruise aboard
New Zealands oldest steamship, the
TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak Station
for a carvery Highlight Dinner at the
Colonels Homestead. BC HD
Day 12: Queenstown Franz Josef
Visit the historic gold mining village
of Arrowtown. Enjoy the tastes of
delicious stone fruit at Cromwell,
the stone fruit capital. See a trio of
lakes, Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka.
Travel over the Haast Pass and view
amazing Thunder Creek Falls. Then
its on to Franz Josef Glacier.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
(Douglas Wing), Franz Josef. BC D
Day 13: Franz Josef Punakaiki
See Franz Josef Glacier from the air
or take a glacier hike (both optional).
Now its time for an exhilarating
adventure among temperate
rainforest giants on the West Coast
Treetop Walk. Experience life with
the birds high in the ancient Rimu
and Kamahi tree canopy. Depart
for Hokitika, home of greenstone
(jade), for a factory visit and jewellery
demonstration. Later, travel to
Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks.
Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D
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Day 14: Punakaiki Christchurch

Travel via Greymouth to Arthurs Pass
where youll board the TranzAlpine
train to travel through the Southern
Alps to Christchurch. Youll join your
Tour Director and new-found friends
this evening for a Farewell Dinner.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B FD
Day 15: Farewell from Christchurch
Youll be transferred to Christchurch
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Milford Sound
Best of New Zealand

2 BAY OF ISLANDS
1 1
Waitomo Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
AUCKLAND
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
Picton
1 WELLINGTON
PUNAKAIKI 1
A
Pa rth
ss ur
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16
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Greymouth
Kaikoura
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CHRISTCHURCH
Cook
Haast
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DUNEDIN
1 2 Night Stopovers
Cape Brett Hole in the Rock
Highlights
Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto
Visit Te Papa Museum
View mighty Mt. Cook
Famous TranzAlpine Train
Queenstown
Itinerary
On arrival in Auckland youll be
transferred to your hotel. Later
meet your Tour Director and fellow
travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland Bay of Islands
Travel through Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast. Walk among the Kauri
trees at Parry Kauri Park. Explore
Whangarei, the northern-most city in
New Zealand and then its off to the
Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise to
the Hole in the Rock.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort (Water View),
Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 3: Bay of Islands Included Choice
to discover Kerikeris local arts &
crafts scene or take a tour to historic
Russell. Perhaps go sailing on a tall
ship or dolphin-watching on the
bay. Maybe play a round of golf
or enjoy a dinner cruise down the
Waitangi River. BC
Day 4: Bay of Islands Auckland
See the historic Waitangi Treaty
Reserve. Youll have the opportunity
to visit and take in highlights such
as the Maori War Canoe (Waka) and
Meeting House (Marae). Dinner
tonight is at The Langham. Your
personal degustation is prepared
for you from the freshest quality
ingredients, including mouthwatering seafood and desserts.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. BC HD

trace the Waikato River, to the
Waitomo Caves. A local guide will
lead you through the Glow Worm
Grotto by boat. On arrival in Rotorua
an orientation tour takes in views
Tonight enjoy a
of Lake Rotorua.
2 nights. B HD
culture at Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal
Wonderland, see the Agrodome Farm
Show, relax in the seclusion of your
own hot mineral pool or unwind with
a facial treatment in the Lake Spa
Retreat at the Polynesian Spa. Maybe
ride the amphibious Rotorua Duck or
the luge at Rotorua Skyline. BC
Farm Stay
Tonight you have the option of
staying at your hotel or being
welcomed with a small group
of fellow travellers to a local
farm. Enjoy wholesome meals,
comfortable accommodation
and a farm tour to introduce you
to their way of life.
View Huka Falls and drive along
the shores of Lake Taupo. Discover

the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu,
Tongariro National Park and the
Youre
dairy farms of Manawatu.
invited to Shenandoah. The historic
villas owners, Simon and Claudia
will show you around their property,
which includes a unique private
collection of Harley Davidson motor
cycles. Enjoy afternoon tea in their
garden then take a short tour to see
the local wildlife including pheasants,
peacocks and friendly Highland
cows. Continue to Wellington for a
sightseeing tour.
Wellington. BC YA D
Day 8: Wellington Blenheim
Why not explore Wellington before
Te Papa, the Museum of
you visit
New Zealand. Later, cruise the Cook
Strait into tranquil Queen Charlotte
Sound. The seaside village of Picton
is next, then Blenheim for a city
sightseeing tour. Tonight enjoy dinner
with local produce matched with
local wine of the region.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Marlborough,
Blenheim. B HD
Day 9: Blenheim Christchurch
En route to the whale-watching
haven of Kaikoura, youll pass the
Grassmere Salt Works and see New
Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point.
Travel to Christchurch and see the
extensive work carried out to rebuild
the city after the earthquake of 2011.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B
Youre invited to enjoy a taste of
country life at a barbecue lunch on
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Rotorua Maori Culture

Morelea Farm, a working sheep farm.
Youll be welcomed into the home of
your hosts Angie & Stan Taylor and
their 240 hectare garden. Later, see
Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki and visit the
Church of the Good Shepherd on your
way to Twizel.
Twizel. B YL D
through Oamaru to Dunedin for a
sightseeing tour of the city.
Dunedin. B D
Te Anau
This morning choose one from a
range of Included Choice sightseeing
tour Larnach Castle, New Zealands
only castle, ride the historic Taieri
Gorge Railway or take the Monarch
Wildlife Cruise. Or choose a tour of
Cadbury World or Speights Brewery.
Later, travel across farming land to
the village of Te Anau, on the shores
of Lake Te Anau.
Youll awe-struck by the
magnificence of the World
Heritage listed Fiordland National
Park. Amazing photo opportunities
await you today as you see rainforest,
ancient glaciers, mountain ranges
and the hand-made Homer Tunnel.
Pass the Mirror Lake, Pops Lookout,
Cleddau Valley and the Chasm. Your
cruise on Milford Sound will take
you past Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak.
Afterwards, travel along the shores

tour finishes this highlight day.
2 nights. B
Wakatipu, join a wine tour, play 9
holes of golf or take a gondola to the
or explore Queenstown on a Segway.
Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard
the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak
Station for a carvery Highlight
Dinner at the Colonels Homestead.
An entertaining farm show provides
a glimpse into high-country farm
life. BC HD
Visit historic Arrowtown then enjoy
the tastes of delicious stone fruit at
Cromwell. See lakes, Dunstan, Hawea
and Wanaka. Travel over the Haast
Pass and view Thunder Creek Falls.
Then its on to Franz Josef Glacier.

(Douglas Wing), Franz Josef. BC D
Its time for an exhilarating adventure
among temperate rainforest giants
on the West Coast Treetop Walk.
Then depart for Hokitika, home of the
native greenstone (jade) for a factory
visit and jewellery demonstration.
Later, travel to Punakaiki to view the
Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Youll
spend the night in an eco-friendly
resort, right on the waterfront.
Hotel: Punakaiki Resort,
Punakaiki. B D
Travel to Arthurs Pass where youll
board the TranzAlpine train, one
of the top six train journeys in the
world, to travel through the Southern
Alps to Christchurch. Join your Tour
Director and fellow travellers this
evening for a Farewell Dinner.
Your holiday concludes this morning
after breakfast. Youll be transferred
to Christchurch Airport for your
onward flight. B
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Bay of Islands theres 144 stunning islands!
Anna Operations
Optional Experience: Bay of Islands Scenic Flight

Take the opportunity to explore a little more of the stunning coastline of the
Bay of Islands region and fly north over the coastal settlements and beautiful
beaches. Return via Kerikeri Inlet & Waitangi. Ask your Tour Director for details.
Bay of Islands
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New Zealand Vista
Bay of Islands
AUCKLAND 1
Lake Matheson (Mirror Lake)
Waitomo Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
PICTON
Hokitika

Haast
Agrodome Sheep Show
Taupo
1
WELLINGTON
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
Mt.
1 OMARAMA
Milford Sound
TE ANAU
Arthurs
Pass
2 ROTORUA
2 QUEENSTOWN
Oamaru
1 DUNEDIN
1 2 Night Stopovers
Highlights
Maori Hangi feast and concert
Agrodome Sheep Show
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Mt. Cooks alpine beauty
Dunedin City Sights
TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Tamaki Maori Village
Christchurch
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Comfortable accommodation
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Dining

Hotel Dinners (8) D
Airport Transfers

flights anytime
Lake Wanaka
Itinerary
Transfer from the airport to your
hotel for check-in, then youre free to
see Auckland for yourself. An evening
Welcome Reception is followed by
dinner with your Tour Director
and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. D
See Auckland on a city sights tour.
Later, trace the Waikato River travel to
Waitomo Caves to tour the amazing
Glow Worm Grotto. At Rotorua, youll
take in views of Lake Rotorua and more
Tonight
on your orientation tour.
enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and concert
for an insight into Maori culture at the
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Rotorua,
2 nights. B HD
Day 3: Rotorua Sights
Watch the Agrodome sheep Show
to gain an insight into agriculture
in new Zealand. Then the afternoon
is at leisure. Perhaps visit Rainbow
Springs Nature Park, abundant
with Rainbow Trout and native
fauna including the kiwi, or Te Puia
where you can join a tour of the
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
with a Local Guide. B
Farm Stay Option

Enjoy genuine New Zealand
hospitality this evening and
spend the night on a nearby farm.
Youll enjoy wholesome meals,
comfortable accommodation and
a farm tour to introduce you to
the way of life. Additional cost per
person $75.
Heading south, youll view the Huka
Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the
shores of New Zealands biggest lake
through the alpine scenery of Mt.
Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Then its along the Kapiti Coast to
Wellington for a city sights tour.
Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. B D
Day 5: Wellington Picton

Its a morning at leisure in
Te Papa,
Wellington, then visit
the Museum of New Zealand, where
youll have time to explore New
Zealands nature, art, history and
cultural heritage. Theres time for
a photo at Parliament House. Then
cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and
across the Cook Strait. Later youll
travel to the seaside village of Picton
for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D
Day 6: Picton Christchurch
Its your chance to get up close and
personal with some New Zealand
fur seals at Ohau Point and watch
whales at Kaikoura, (optional scenic
whale watching flight). Travel along
the rugged Pacific Ocean coast and
across the colourful Canterbury Plains
to Christchurch.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B
Day 7: Christchurch Omarama
After a morning at leisure travel over
the patchwork countryside, where
the spectacular sightseeing begins.
Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first
up. Next youll visit the Church of the
Good Shepherd before soaking up the
sensational alpine landscape of Mt.
Cook National Park (optional scenic
flight available).
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel,
Omarama. B D
Day 8: Omarama Dunedin
Your day starts along the Waitaki
River with the Waitaki Hydro Power
through Oamaru with its famous
white limestone buildings to
Dunedin, for a city tour. Then youve
got the afternoon to yourself
perhaps take a Wildlife Cruise, visit
the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride
the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D
Day 9: Dunedin Te Anau
Its a morning at leisure, during which
you might like to tour New Zealands
Larnach Castle, head off across
South Otagos fertile, sheep-filled
farming land en route to Te Anau,
on the shores of the largest lake in
the South Island. Tonight you may
choose to travel by boat to the Te
Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. B D
Youll be awe-struck by great sights
from Fiordland National Park to
Milford Sound, where youll cruise on
the waters of this natural wonder.
On the way to Queenstown, see
the Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, the
Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls,

then travel along the Devils Staircase
and the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
In Queenstown, an orientation
tour on arrival will complete your
highlight day.
Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort,
2 nights. B
Day 11: Queenstown Day at Leisure
Explore exciting Queenstown your
way, all day from wine and garden
tours to jet boat rides and white
water rafting Queenstown will
surprise and exhilarate. This evening
cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard
for a carvery Highlight Dinner
at the Colonels Homestead. An
entertaining after-dinner farm show
provides a glimpse into high-country
farm life. B HD
First stop, Arrowtown, on the Arrow
River. Second stop is Cromwell and
its sensational stone fruit. Then its
a trio of lakes Dunstan, Hawea and
Wanaka. Through the Haast Pass,
view Thunder Creek Falls and enjoy
a rainforest walk. Final stop, majestic
Franz Josef Glacier a rare, still
advancing glacier.
(Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D
Day 13: Franz Josef Christchurch
Visit Hokitika, home of the native
greenstone (jade), for a factory
Travel to Arthurs Pass to board
the TranzAlpine, one of the top
six train journeys in the world.
This spectacular journey takes you
through the Southern Alps and across
the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
This evening celebrate your holiday
at dinner with your Tour Director and
new-found friends.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B D
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For those who want fun without getting wet!

Bridget Tour Director
Optional Experience: Haast River Safari

Complete your New Zealand holiday with the Haast River jet boating
experience! Your boat is fully enclosed so you remain warm and dry, yet visibility
is ensured. Learn from your experienced jet boat driver about this remarkable
glacial valley. Hear stories of the Kiwi spirit that enabled the Haast community
to survive on the edge of the wilderness. Ask your Tour Director for details.
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New Zealand Marvel
Bay of Islands
AUCKLAND 1
Milford Sound
Waitomo Caves
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
Mt. Ruapehu
PICTON 1
Hokitika
FRANZ JOSEF
GLACIER 1
Haast
TranzAlpine Train
Milford Sound
TE ANAU 1
Arthurs
Pass
1 WELLINGTON
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
Mt.
1 OMARAMA
2 QUEENSTOWN
Oamaru
Highlights
View Mighty Mt. Cook
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
1 DUNEDIN
Agrodome Sheep Show
1 2 Night Stopovers
Tour the Glow Worm Grotto
Explore capital city Wellington

Waitomo Caves
TSS Earnslaw
Maori Concert and Hangi
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Hotel Dinners (8) D
Airport Transfers
Day 1 into Christchurch Airport
Day 14 from Auckland Airport
flights anytime
Te Puia, Rotorua
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
On arrival at Christchurch Airport
youll be transferred to your hotel. You
have time at leisure before a Welcome
Reception and dinner with your Tour
Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. D
Day 2: Christchurch Franz Josef
First up this morning youll board
the TranzAlpine, one of the top six
train journeys in the world. This
spectacular journey takes you across
the Canterbury Plains and through
the Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass.
Later, visit Hokitika home of the native
greenstone (jade) for a factory visit
and jewellery demonstration. Next
stop is Franz Josef Glacier a rare,
still advancing glacier (optional scenic
Franz Josef Glacier flight available).
Day 3: Franz Josef Queenstown
Travel through the Haast Pass,
view Thunder Creek Falls and take
a rainforest walk. Then its a trio of
lakes Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan.
Next up try sumptuous stone fruit
at Cromwell, the stone fruit capital.
Later, youll visit historic gold mining
Arrowtown on the Arrow River,
previously one of the worlds richest
rivers. Arrive in Queenstown, New
Zealands adventure-capital for a
sightseeing tour.
2 nights. B
way, all day. From wine and garden
tours to jet boat rides and white water
rafting, Queenstown will surprise and
exhilarate. This evening cruise across
Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealands
oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw,
to Walter Peak Station for a carvery
Highlight Dinner at the Colonels
Homestead. An entertaining afterdinner farm show provides a glimpse
into high-country farm life. Why not
join in a sing-a-long on your cruise
back to Queenstown. B HD
Day 5: Queenstown Te Anau
Travel along the Devils Staircase
and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to
Te Anau. Youll be awe-struck by the
great sights from Fiordland National
Park, New Zealands largest, to Milford
Sound, one of the worlds most
amazing places, where youll cruise on
the waters of this natural wonder. En
route youll drive through the handmade Homer Tunnel to the abundant
photo opportunities afforded by

the Mirror Lake, Pops Lookout,
Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak
and Bowen Falls. Then return to
Te Anau. Tonight you have the option
to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Day 6: Te Anau Dunedin
Cross sheep-filled farming land to
Dunedin for a city tour. With time
at leisure this afternoon, consider a
wildlife cruise to see the Penguins
and Royal Albatross, a visit the
Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri
Gorge Railway.
Day 7: Dunedin Omarama
You have the opportunity to visit
Larnach Castle, New Zealands only
castle. Travel through Oamaru,
famous for its limestone buildings,
passing the Waitaki Hydro Power
Scheme and the Benmore Dam on
your way to Omarama.
Omarama. B D
Day 8: Omarama Christchurch
Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook
National Park (optional scenic flight
available). See Lake Pukaki and Lake
Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good
Shepherd and travel across the
Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Day 9: Christchurch Picton
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean
coast to Kaikoura, famous for its
whales (optional whale watching
flight available). Get up close and
personal with some New Zealand
fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass the
Grassmere Salt Works then travel to
the pretty seaside fishing village of
Picton for an orientation tour.
Day 10: Picton Wellington
Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and
across Cook Strait to Wellington for
a city tour before some time at leisure
Te Papa, the
and then youll visit
Museum of New Zealand, where youll
have time to explore New Zealands
nature, art, history and cultural
heritage.
Day 11: Wellington Rotorua
Travel along the Kapiti Coast, past the
dairy farms of Manawatu to Tongariro
National Park and discover the alpine
scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Visit Taupo
and drive along the shores of New
Zealands largest lake. View Huka Falls
and pass the Wairakei Geothermal
Power Station.
Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori

Hangi feast and concert and gain an
insight into Maori culture.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the
multi-award-winning stage show, for
a sample of farm life where youll gain
an exciting and informative insight
into agriculture in New Zealand. See
the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog
demonstrations, cow milking, bottle
feeding of lambs and an exciting
sheep auction. Then enjoy an
afternoon at leisure perhaps visit
Rainbow Springs, abundant with
Rainbow Trout and native fauna
including the kiwi, or Te Puia, where a
local Maori will guide you through the
geothermal valley with its mud pools
and geysers. B
$3399
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Christchurch to Auckland
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Nov 03
Nov 10
Nov 17
Dec 01
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Dec 15
Dec 22
Dec 29
2015
Farm Stay Option

comfortable accommodation and
a farm tour to introduce you to
the way of life. Additional cost per
person $75.
Day 13: Rotorua Auckland
This morning travel through lush
Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves.
See the amazing underground Glow
Worm Grotto by boat and walk
through the limestone caves. Later
youll follow the Waikato River, New
Zealands longest river, into Auckland.
Enjoy views from Mt. Eden before
continuing to your hotel. This evening
celebrate your holiday at a dinner with
your Tour Director.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B D
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Day 14: Farewell from Auckland

to Auckland Airport for your onward
flight. B
Visit to the Jade Factory, Hokitika
22
New Zealand Contrasts

2
BAY OF
ISLANDS
AUCKLAND 1 1
Waitomo Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
PICTON
Hokitika

Haast
Taupo
1
WELLINGTON
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
Mt.
1 OMARAMA
Milford Sound
TE ANAU
Arthurs
Pass
2 ROTORUA
2 QUEENSTOWN
Oamaru
1 DUNEDIN
1 2 Night Stopovers
The Remarkables, Queenstown
Highlights
Bay of Islands cruise to the
Hole in the Rock
Tour the Waitomo Caves
Auckland City Sights
Agrodome Sheep Show
Visit Te Papa
Itinerary
After your airport transfer and hotel
check-in, explore Auckland your
way. Evening Welcome Reception
with your Tour Director and fellow
passengers.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland.
Depart Auckland and travel
along the Hibiscus Coast to the
beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a
scenic cruise through game fishing
waters to Cape Brett and, weather
permitting, through the famous
Hole in the Rock formation. The
return cruise to Paihia meanders
through picturesque islands see
deserted sandy beaches and
secluded bays and keep your eyes
peeled for the marine life.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort
(Garden View), Bay of Islands,
2 nights. B D
Day 3: Bay of Islands Day at Leisure
Explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin
watch, catch a ferry to Russell, drive
along the 90 Mile Beach, sail or seakayak. B
Milford Sound

You have the opportunity to visit the
Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where
New Zealands founding document,
the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed.
Youll see highlights such as the
Maori War Canoe and Meeting
House (Marae). This afternoon enjoy
the lush farmland scenery as you
return to Auckland.

After an Auckland City Sights tour
you trace the Waikato River to
Waitomo Caves. Tour the amazing
Glow Worm Grotto by boat. Then
arrive in Rotorua for an orientation
Tonight enjoy a traditional
tour.
Maori Hangi feast and concert at the
2 nights. B HD
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, then
enjoy an afternoon at leisure visit
Rainbow Springs, abundant with
Rainbow Trout and native fauna
including the kiwi or Te Puia, where
a local Maori will guide you through
the Geothermal valley with its mud
pools and geysers. B
Farm Stay Option

hospitality this evening and spend
the night on a nearby farm.
to the way of life. Additional cost
per person $75.

View the Huka Falls, visit Taupo
and drive along shores of its lake.
Discover the alpine scenery of
Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National
Park and the dairy farms of
Manawatu. Travel along the Kapiti
Coast into Wellington, for a city tour.
Day 8: Wellington Picton
A morning at leisure, followed by
Te Papa, the Museum
a visit to
of New Zealand. Then youll cruise
Queen Charlotte Sound and later
travel to the seaside village of Picton.
Day 9: Picton Christchurch
Get up close and personal with some
New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point,
watch whales at Kaikoura, (optional
scenic Whale Watching flight) and
travel across the Canterbury Plains
to Christchurch.
Free time to relax this morning. Later
see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit
the Church of the Good Shepherd
and soak up the alpine scenery of
Mt. Cook National Park (optional
Mt. Cook scenic flight).
Omarama. B D
Dunedin, where you tour the city.
Then youve got the afternoon to
17 days
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Oct 11
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 01
Nov 08
Nov 15
Nov 22
Dec 06
Dec 13
Dec 20
Dec 27
Franz Josef Glacier

yourself take a Wildlife Cruise,
visit the Cadbury Chocolate
Factory or ride the historic Taieri
Gorge Railway.
After a free morning, youll cross
sheep-filled farming land to the
South Islands biggest lake and
the town of Te Anau. Optional
Glow Worm Caves tour tonight.
Journey from Fiordland National
Park to Milford Sound, where you
will cruise on the waters of this
natural wonder. Witness Mirror Lake,
Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre
Peak and Bowen Falls. Travel along
the Devils Staircase and the shores
of Lake Wakatipu. A sightseeing
tour on arrival in Queenstown will
complete this highlight day.
2 nights. B
way from wine and garden tours
to jet boat rides and white water
rafting. This evening cruise across
Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealands
into high-country farm life. Why not
join in a sing-a-long on your cruise
back to Queenstown. B HD
The first stop is Arrowtown. Next is
Cromwell and its sensational stone

fruit. Then its a trio of lakes Lake
Dunstan, Hawea, Wanaka. Travel
through Haast Pass, view Thunder
Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk.
Final stop is Franz Josef Glacier, a
rare, still advancing glacier (optional
scenic flight).
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier,
Graham Wing, Franz Josef. B D
town on the West Coast, to Arthurs

Pass to board the TranzAlpine, one
of the top six train journeys in the
world. This spectacular journey
takes you through the Southern Alps
and across the Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch. This evening celebrate
your holiday at a dinner with your
Tour Director and new-found friends.

Youll visit Hokitika, home of the
native greenstone (jade), for
a factory visit and fascinating
jewellery demonstration. Travel
through Greymouth, the largest

onward flight. B
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Enjoy all that this breathtaking

area has to offer scenery,
peace and quiet.
Mark Tour Director
Optional Experience:
Skippers Canyon Queenstown
Located in Queenstowns backcountry, Skippers Canyon is one of New
Zealands best kept secrets. You will travel on Skippers Road alongside
the Shotover River at a leisurely pace. Youll then reach Skippers Point
in the Mount Aurum Conservation Area and enjoy morning tea. Ask
your Tour Director for details.
Auckland
24
New Zealand Magic

2
BAY OF
ISLANDS
AUCKLAND 1 1
2 ROTORUA
Waitomo Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
PICTON
Hokitika

Haast
1
WELLINGTON
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
Mt.
1 OMARAMA
Milford Sound
TE ANAU
Arthurs
Pass
Taupo
2 QUEENSTOWN
Oamaru
1 DUNEDIN
1 2 Night Stopovers
Lake Wanaka
Highlights
Free day in Queenstown
Maori Hangi feast and
concert
Tour the Glow Worm Grotto
Beautiful Bay of Islands
Itinerary
On arrival in Christchurch youll
be transferred from the airport to
your hotel. Meet your Tour Director
Reception and dinner.
spectacular journey takes you across
the Canterbury Plains and through
the Southern Alps to Arthurs
Pass. Later, visit Hokitika, home
of the native greenstone (jade)
for a factory visit and jewellery
demonstration. Next stop is Franz
Josef Glacier a rare, still advancing
glacier (optional Franz Josef Glacier
scenic flight available).
view Thunder Creek Falls, take a
rainforest walk. Then its a trio of
Next is Cromwell and its stone
fruit and Arrowtown on the Arrow
River. On arrival in Queenstown, the
adventure-capital, an orientation
tour completes your day.
2 nights. B
Maori Culture

Explore exciting Queenstown
your way from wine and garden
water rafting. This evening cruise

across Lake Wakatipu aboard New
Zealands oldest steamship, the TSS
Earnslaw, to Walter Peak Station
for a carvery Highlight Dinner
at the Colonels Homestead. An
entertaining after-dinner farm
show provides a glimpse into highcountry farm life. Why not join in a
sing-a-long on your cruise back to
Queenstown. B HD
Travel along the Devils Staircase and
the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te
Anau. Youll be awe-struck by great
sights from Fiordland National Park
to Milford Sound, one of the worlds
most amazing places, where youll
cruise on the waters of this natural
wonder. En route youll drive through
the hand-made Homer Tunnel to
the abundant photo opportunities
afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pops
Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm,
Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then
return to Te Anau. Tonight you have
the option to visit the Te Anau Glow
Worm Caves.
Dunedin for a city tour. Enjoy time
at leisure this afternoon consider
a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury
Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri
Gorge Railway.
Free time to relax this morning
perhaps visit Larnach Castle, New
Zealands only castle. Then travel
through Oamaru, passing the

Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme
and Benmore Dam en route,
to Omarama.
Omarama. B D
Soak up the alpine scenery of Mt.
Cook National Park (optional scenic
flight available). See Lake Pukaki and
Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the
Good Shepherd and travel across
the colourful Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch.
Day 9: Christchurch Picton
Travel along the rugged Pacific
Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for
its whales (optional whale watching
flight). See New Zealands fur seals
at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere
Salt Works then travel to the seaside
town of Picton.
Day 10: Picton Wellington
Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound
and across Cook Strait to Wellington
for a city tour. Some time at leisure
Te Papa, to
before visiting
discover New Zealands nature,
history, art and heritage.
Travel along the Kapiti Coast, through
the dairy farms of Manawatu to
Tongariro National Park and discover
the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu.
Visit Taupo and drive along the shores
of New Zealands largest lake. View
Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei
Geothermal Power Station.
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Holidays
Dining
Airport Transfers


flights anytime
Hotel Dinners (9) D
Hole in the Rock
$4075
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$1450
$1415

2014
Start
Oct 06
Oct 13
Oct 20
Oct 27
Nov 03
Nov 10
Nov 17
Dec 01
Dec 08
Dec 15
Dec 22
Dec 29
Franz Josef Glacier
2015
Enjoy an evening of fun and

laughter and gain an insight into
traditional Maori culture followed
by a delicious buffet dinner, at the
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show
for a sample of farm life then enjoy
an afternoon at leisure perhaps
visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park,
abundant with Rainbow Trout and
native fauna including the kiwi, or Te
Puia, where a local Maori will guide
you through the geothermal valley
with its mud pools and geysers. B
Farm Stay Option

per person $75.
Travel through the Waikato region
to the Waitomo Caves. Tour the
amazing Glow Worm Grotto by boat.

Then youll follow the Waikato River
to Auckland for a sightseeing tour of
the city.
Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge,
through Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast, birth place of Sir
Edmund Hillary. Walk amongst Kauri
trees at Parry Kauri Park. Theres
time to explore Whangarei, the
northern-most city in New Zealand
then its off to the beautiful Bay
of Islands. Take a scenic cruise
through game fishing waters to
Cape Brett and, weather permitting,
through the famous Hole in
the Rock formation. The return
cruise to Paihia meanders through
picturesque islands see deserted
sandy beaches and secluded bays
and keep your eyes peeled for the
marine life.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort (Garden
View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D

You have a free day to experience
the beauty of the Bay of Islands.
Perhaps go dolphin watching, take a
coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic
90 Mile Beach or a day of sailing or
even a guided sea-kayaking trip. Ask
your Tour Director about optional
activities. B
the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve,
where New Zealands founding
document was signed. Youll
have time on your own to take in
highlights such as the magnificent
Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae
(Meeting House). This afternoon
enjoy the lush farmland scenery as
you return to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B
flight. B
This experience makes your

heart beat faster, and puts
a smile on your face.
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Feb 12
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Feb 23
Feb 26
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Mar 23
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Nov 19
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Trent Driver Guide
Shotover Jet Boat Queenstown
The Shotover Jet takes you on a breathtaking ride through narrow
spectacular canyons. Its an amazing white water ride as your expert
driver puts your Jet Boat through its paces and skilfully whips it past
rocky outcrops, skims around crags and boulders, and speeds through
the dramatic and narrow canyons. Ask your Tour Director for details.
End
Apr 29
May 06
May 27
Jun 03
Shotover Jet Queenstown
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Essence of New Zealand

AUCKLAND 1
Matamata
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
1 NAPIER
Picton
Buller Gorge
PUNAKAIKI 1
Greymouth
Hokitika
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt.
Cook
Haast
MILFORD SOUND 1
2 WELLINGTON
NELSON
1 CHRISTCHURCH
OMARAMA
3 QUEENSTOWN
Te Anau
1 DUNEDIN
1 2 3 Night Stopovers
Fiordland National Park
Highlights
Visit Larnach Castle
Overnight on Milford Sound
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
Extended stay in Queenstown
Franz Josef Glacier
Te Papa Museum of
New Zealand
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal
Wonderland
Itinerary
Board your coach to see the
the city after the devastating
earthquake of February 2011. Later,
see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit
the Church of the Good Shepherd
and soak up the alpine scenery of
Mount Cook National Park.
Omarama. B D
Dunedin, where youll tour the city.
Then visit New Zealands only castle,
Larnach Castle and its stunning
gardens.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D
Day 4: Dunedin Milford Sound
Today is a feast for the senses. Travel
along the Devils Staircase and the
shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau.
Youll be awestruck by the great
sights of World Heritage Fiordland
National Park, New Zealands largest.
Drive through the hand-hewn
Homer Tunnel to the abundant
photo opportunities afforded by
the Mirror Lake, Pops Lookout,

Cleddau Valley and the Chasm,
before arriving in Milford Sound for
your magical overnight cruise on the
Milford Mariner.
Cruise: Milford Mariner, Milford
Sound. B D
Day 5: Milford Sound Queenstown
This morning depart for Te Anau,
on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the
largest lake on the South Island.
Here youll explore the Te Anau
Glow Worm Caves by boat with a
Local Guide, before continuing to
Queenstown, the adventure-capital.
3 nights. B D
A full day at leisure in Queenstown.
Take it easy with wine and garden
tours or walk on the wild side with
jet boat rides and white water
rafting. Whatever you choose,
Queenstown will surprise and
exhilarate. B
Another day to relax and enjoy
the many scenic delights of
Queenstown. Tonight youll ride the
steepest Gondola in the world to
dine at the Skyline Restaurant on
Bobs Peak. B HD
First stop, Arrowtown, on the Arrow
River. Second stop, Cromwell and
its sensational stone fruit. Then its
a trio of lakes Lake Dunstan, Lake
Hawea, Lake Wanaka. Through the
Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls
and enjoy a rainforest walk. Final
stop, majestic Franz Josef Glacier
a rare, still advancing glacier.

You can see Franz Josef Glacier from
the air or take a glacier hike (both
optional). Depart for Hokitika, home
of the native greenstone (jade), for
a factory visit and demonstration.
Later travel to Punakaiki to view
the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Youll stay in an eco-friendly resort
right on the waterfront. Enjoy dinner
while watching the thundering surf
at your doorstep!
Day 10: Punakaiki Nelson
Soak up the scenic wilderness of
the Heritage Highway through the
impressive Buller Gorge and the
Kahurangi National Park before
arriving in Nelson. This afternoon
youll visit the World of Wearable
Arts and Collectable Cars.
Hotel: Grand Mercure Monaco Resort,
Nelson, 2 nights. B D
Day 11: Nelson Day at Leisure
Youll have the option to journey to
the top of the South Island and enjoy
a relaxing cruise in the Abel Tasman
National Park. Or perhaps take a short
bush walk, relax in sunny Nelson
or explore the many arts and craft
shops. B
Day 12: Nelson Wellington
Visit the seaside village of Picton
then cruise on tranquil Queen
Charlotte Sound, before you head
across Cook Strait to Wellington,
New Zealands capital. Enjoy a
city sights tour before you visit
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Inclusions

and Driver Guide
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Guided
Holidays
Dining

Lunch (1) L

Hotel Dinners (10) D
Airport Transfers
flights anytime
Te Papa
$4575
18 days from
Code: LCQA
$5095
$4825
$1760
$1715

2014
Start
Oct 16
Oct 30
Nov 13
Dec 04
Dec 11
Dec 25
2015
Wai-O-Tapu Champagne Pool
Farm Stay Option
Te Papa, the Museum of New

Zealand, where youll explore New
Zealands nature, art, history and
cultural heritage.
Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington,
2 nights. B D

per person $75.
Day 13: Wellington Day at Leisure

Today is at leisure. Perhaps take a
tour of Parliament, one of the Lord
of the Rings movie tours, or even a
cruise to Somes Island. B
Day 14: Wellington Napier
Travel through the dairy farming
land of Manawatu to Napier.
A local guide will take you on
a walking tour. Youll see the
many different types of Art
Deco architecture, the style in
which Napier was rebuilt after a
devastating earthquake of 1931.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania,
Napier. B D
Day 15: Napier Rotorua
Travel past Lake Taupo, the largest
lake in New Zealand. Visit the Huka
Falls and then its on to Rotorua. On
arrival an orientation tour takes in
Enjoy an
views of Lake Rotorua.
evening of fun and laughter with
a Maori Hangi feast and concert at
the Tamaki Family Marae.
Visit the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal
Wonderland. See volcanic craters,
steaming ground and bubbling mud
pools on an exclusive guided tour of
the geothermal valley. Youll also see
the world-famous Lady Knox Geyser
erupt! B

Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show,
the multi-award-winning stage
show, to gain an insight into
agriculture in New Zealand. Youll
see the art of sheep shearing,
sheepdog demonstrations, cow
milking, bottle feeding of lambs
and an exciting sheep auction. Next
stop is the farming community of
Matamata to experience a dairy
farming demonstration before a
delicious lunch at the country-style
restaurant at Longlands Farm.

Continue to Auckland, where your
city sights tour takes in Bastion
Point, Viaduct Harbour and the
Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B L
flight. B
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Mar 12
Mar 19
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Nov 30
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Dec 28
Jan 11
Jan 18
Jan 25
Feb 01
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Mar 29
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May 07
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The Queenstown Wine Trail offers

a fun, personalised and friendly
sightseeing wine tour of vineyards and
wineries in New Zealands premier wine
regions Queenstown & Central Otago.
Anna Operations
Optional Experience: Queenstown Wine Trail

Taste a variety of wines at four Queenstown wineries, sample local cheeses,
enjoy a winery lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery and experience spectacular
scenery. Ask your Tour Director for details.
Queenstown Wine Trail
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Spirit of New Zealand

2
BAY OF ISLANDS
AUCKLAND 1 1
Matamata
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
1 NAPIER
Picton
Buller Gorge
PUNAKAIKI 1
Greymouth
Hokitika
Cook
Haast
MILFORD SOUND 1
2 WELLINGTON
NELSON
1 CHRISTCHURCH
OMARAMA
3 QUEENSTOWN
Te Anau
1 DUNEDIN
Milford Sound
Highlights
Franz Josef Glacier
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal
Wonderland
Stay in Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Reserve
Itinerary
Board your coach to see the extensive
work carried out to rebuild the city
after the devastating earthquake
of February 2011. Later, see Lakes
Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church
of the Good Shepherd and soak up
the alpine scenery of Mount Cook
National Park.
Omarama. B D
Travel through Oamaru, with its
famous white limestone buildings,
to Dunedin for a tour of the city. Visit
New Zealands only castle, Larnach
Castle and its stunning gardens.
Youll be awe-struck by the
magnificence of the World Heritage
Fiordland National Park. Youll
see rainforest, ancient glaciers,
mountain ranges and drive through
the hand-made Homer Tunnel. Pass
Lake Matheson (Mirror Lake), Pops
Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the
Chasm, before arriving in Milford
Sound for your magical overnight
cruise on the Milford Mariner.
Cruise: Milford Mariner,
Milford Sound. B D

This morning depart for Te Anau.
Explore the Te Anau Glow Worm
Caves, before travelling to the
adventure-capital Queenstown.
3 nights. B D
A full day to see the sights of your
choice. B
Another action-packed day or time to
relax. Tonight youll ride the steepest
Gondola in the world for a Highlight
Dinner at the Skyline Restaurant on
Bobs Peak. B HD
Visit the gold mining village of
Arrowtown. Then enjoy the tastes of
delicious stone fruit at Cromwell. See
a trio of lakes, Dunstan, Hawea and
Wanaka. Travel over the Haast Pass,
view amazing Thunder Creek Falls
then its on to Franz Josef Glacier, the
worlds most accessible glacier.
the air or take a glacier hike! (both
a factory visit. Travel to Punakaiki to
view the Pancake Rocks. Youll stay
in an eco-friendly resort right on the
waterfront.

On this day at leisure, youll have the
option to journey to the top of the
South Island and enjoy a relaxing
cruise in the Abel Tasman National
Park. Or perhaps take a short bush
walk, relax in sunny Nelson or explore
the many arts and craft shops. B
Visit the seaside village of Picton and
cruise on tranquil Queen Charlotte
Sound, before you head across Cook
Strait to Wellington, New Zealands
capital. Enjoy a city sights tour before
Te Papa, the Museum of
you visit
New Zealand, where youll explore
New Zealands nature, art, history
and cultural heritage.
2 nights. B D
You have a day at leisure to see the
sights of your choice. Perhaps take a
tour of Parliament or one of the Lord
cruise to Somes Island in Wellington
Harbour. B
Day 14: Wellington Napier
Travel through the dairy farming land
of Manawatu to Napier. Enjoy a city
walking tour with a Local Guide and
learn how Napier was rebuilt after a
devastating Earthquake in 1931.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania,
Napier. B D
21 days
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Holidays
Dining
Airport Transfers

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flights anytime

Hotel Dinners (12) D
Milford Cruise
$5325
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$5925
$5625
$2025
$1970

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Oct 30
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Dec 11
Dec 25
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Bay of Islands
Day 15: Napier Rotorua
Travel past Lake Taupo, the largest
lake in New Zealand. Visit the
spectacular Huka Falls and then
its on to Rotorua. On arrival a
sightseeing tour takes in views of
This evening enjoy
Lake Rotorua.
a Maori Hangi feast and concert at
2 nights. B HD
Visit the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal
Wonderland. See volcanic craters,
steaming ground, hot thermal
springs and bubbling mud pools
on an exclusive guided tour of
the geothermal valley. Youll also
see the world-famous Lady Knox
Geyser erupt! B
Farm Stay Option

per person $75.
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show,
show, to gain an insight into

agricultural life in New Zealand.
Youll see the art of sheep shearing,
milking, bottle feeding of lambs
and an exciting sheep auction.
Visit the farming community of
Matamata to experience a farming
demonstration before a delicious
lunch at Longlands Farm. Continue
to Auckland where your city
sightseeing tour takes in Bastion
Point, Viaduct Harbour and the
Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B L
Depart Auckland over the Harbour
Bridge through Orewa and along
the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk
among the Kauri trees at Parry
Kauri Park. Explore Whangarei,
the northern-most city in New
Zealand, and then its off to Paihia
in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Enjoy a scenic cruise to Cape
Brett and the famous Hole in
the Rock formation.

activities. B
Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty
Reserve, where New Zealands
founding document, the Treaty of
Waitangi, was signed. Later, return
to Auckland. Celebrate your holiday
at a dinner with your Tour Director
and new-found friends.
Your holidays concludes this morning
flight. B
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Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight Franz Josef
From a mantle of pure white snow, massive rivers of ice wind their way down
glacier valleys explore the glaciers, an incredible natural phenomenon on
this 30-minute scenic helicopter flight. Highlights include a snow landing at
the head of the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Ask your Tour Director for details.
Franz Josef Glacier
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Contrasts of New Zealand
10 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
AUCKLAND
Waitomo Caves
Auckland, the City of Sails
1 ROTORUA
Code: IZANB
TranzAlpine Train journey
Arthurs
Greymouth
Pass
Hokitika
TranzAlpine Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
1 Mt.
Haast

Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
Milford Sound

Itinerary
On arrival in Auckland you will be
transferred to your hotel. This evening
enjoy a Welcome Reception and
Highlight Dinner at The Langham.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland,
2 nights. HD
Day 2: Auckland Sights
Start the day with a sightseeing tour.
Later, board your cruise on Aucklands
Waitemata Harbour. B
Tour the amazing Glow Worm
Grotto by boat with a local guide.
From here your journey continues
to Rotorua, where youll visit Te
Puia. A local Maori guide will escort
you through the Whakarewarewa
Youre
Thermal Reserve.
invited to the Tamaki Maori Marae
for a very personal and exclusive
cultural evening. Enjoy a Maori Hangi
feast with local wine and a concert in
their private dining room.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel,
Rotorua. B YD
Day 4: Rotorua Christchurch
Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park.
You may even spot a kiwi bird! Next
up is the Agrodome Sheep Show,
show, which offers an insight into
Inclusions

and Driver Guide
$3050
10 days from
3 QUEENSTOWN
Te Anau
Rotorua
agriculture in New Zealand. In the
afternoon youll fly to Christchurch
(airfare not included).
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. BC
Journey on the TranzAlpine train
through the Southern Alps to
Arthurs Pass. At Hokitika visit a New
Zealand greenstone (jade) factory
for a jewellery demonstration. Next
youll arrive at Franz Josef Glacier.
Franz Josef. B D
Drive over the Haast Pass, past
Thunder Creek Falls, Lakes Wanaka,
Hawea and Dunstan. Enjoy the tastes
of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell
the stone fruit capital. Next youll
visit historic gold mining Arrowtown
on the Arrow River, before arriving in
tour completes your day.
3 nights. B
Day 7: Milford Sound
Journey over the Devils Staircase and
along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
to Te Anau and its lake, the largest
in the South Island. Travel through
the rainforest of World Heritage
Fiordland National Park, sighting
glaciers and mountain ranges. Drive
through the hand-hewn Homer
Dining

Lunch (1) L
Youre invited Dinner (1) YD
Highlight Dinner (1) HD
Hotel Dinners (2) D
$3395
$3250
$1195
$1165

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Oct 17
Oct 31
Nov 21
Nov 28
Dec 05
Dec 12
Dec 19
Dec 26
2015
Tunnel to the numerous photo

opportunities afforded by the Mirror
Lake, Pops Lookout, Cleddau Valley
and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and
Bowen Falls before reaching Milford
Sound. Enjoy lunch while you cruise
on this wonder of nature. Return
to Queenstown this evening. BC L
Explore Queenstown your way!
Go wild with a jet boat ride or
white water rafting. For the less
adventurous there are wine and
garden tours. BC
Day 9: Queenstown Christchurch
Youll be awestruck by the
sensational alpine landscape of Mt.
Cook National Park. Later in the day
you continue on to see Lakes Pukaki
and Tekapo, where youll stop to view
the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Youre invited to Morelea Farm,
home of Angie and Stan Taylor to
enjoy a barbecue lunch in their 240
hectare garden and to gain an insight
into the day to day operation of
farm life. Travel over the Canterbury
Plains to Christchurch. Join your Tour
Director and new-found friends this
evening for a farewell dinner.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. BC YL D
Airport Transfers
Day 4 from Rotorua Airport
flights to depart after 12 noon

flights anytime
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Shotover Jet Boat Ride
Queenstown
The Shotover Jet takes you on a
breathtaking ride through narrow
spectacular canyons. Its an amazing
white water ride as your expert
driver puts your Jet Boat through its
paces and skilfully whips it past rocky
outcrops, skims around crags and
boulders, and speeds through the
dramatic and narrow canyons. Ask
Northern Wonders
8 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
2 BAY OF ISLANDS
Te Papa Museum of
New Zealand
AUCKLAND 1 1
Agrodome Sheep Show
Waitomo Caves
Maori Hangi feast and concert
Mt. Ruapehu
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
1 WELLINGTON
Parry Kauri Park

1 2 Night Stopovers
Pohutu Geyser, Te Puia
Itinerary
Inclusions

and Driver Guide
Code: LWBA
$2125
$1995
$610
$595
Day in the Bay of Islands

for a sample of farm life then the
afternoon is yours. Consider a visit
to Rainbow Springs Nature Park or
Te Puia and its thermal reserve. B
Wellington to Auckland

Travel along the Kapiti Coast
through the rich dairy farming
lands of Manawatu. Enjoy views of
the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu
and Tongariro National Park. Visit
Taupo and drive along the shore
of Lake Taupo, the largest lake in
New Zealand. Stop to view mighty
Huka Falls then continue to Rotorua
Enjoy an
for a sightseeing tour.
entertaining evening and gain an
insight into traditional Maori culture
followed by a Highlight Dinner at
2 nights. B HD
$1895
8 days from
Day 1: Welcome to Wellington

On arrival in Wellington youll be
transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a
sightseeing tour around Wellington.
Visit Te Papa, the Museum of
New Zealand. Join your Tour Director
Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. D
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Farm Stay Option

per person $75.
This morning travel through lush
Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves.
See the amazing underground Glow
Worm Grotto by boat with a local
guide. Later youll follow the Waikato
River into Auckland.
Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge,
through Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst Kauri
trees at Parry Kauri Park. Theres time
to explore Whangarei, the northernmost city in New Zealand then its off
to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take
Dining

Hotel Dinners (3) D
Airfares are not

included in holiday price
a scenic cruise through game fishing

permitting, through the famous Hole
in the Rock formation. The return
cruise to Paihia meanders through
picturesque islands see deserted
sandy beaches and secluded bays
and keep your eyes peeled for the
marine life.
activities. B
the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve,
where New Zealands founding
document, the Treaty of Waitangi,
was signed. This afternoon enjoy the
lush farmland scenery as you return
to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B
flight. B
Airport Transfers
Day 1 into Wellington Airport
flights anytime
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Darryls Dinner Cruise,
Bay of Islands
Enjoy a leisurely
cruise up the
Waitangi River
to the gorgeous
Haruru Falls.
Marvel at the tranquil surroundings rich
with abundant bird life and historical
points of interest and then dine on a
scrumptious meal at sunset. Ask your
Tour Director for details.
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Northern Spotlight
8 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
2 BAY OF ISLANDS
AUCKLAND 1 1
Day in the Bay of Islands

See the sights of Auckland
Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
1 WELLINGTON
Sightseeing in Wellington
1 2 Night Stopovers
Bay of Islands

Depart Auckland and travel
along the Hibiscus Coast to the
beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a
scenic cruise through game fishing
permitting, through the famous
Hole in the Rock formation. The
return cruise to Paihia meanders
through picturesque islands.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort
(Garden View), Bay of Islands,
2 nights. B D
even a guided sea-kayaking trip. B
is where New Zealands founding

document, the Treaty of Waitangi,
was signed. You will have time to
explore the Reserve and take in
highlights such as the magnificent
Maori War Canoe and Meeting
House (Marae). This afternoon enjoy
the lush farmland scenery as you
return to Auckland.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland
then journey south through the
Waikato district. Discover the
incredible Glow Worm Grotto on a
guided underground boat trip and
through the limestone caves.
This afternoon travel to Rotorua.
Enjoy an evening of fun and
laughter and gain an insight into
traditional Maori culture, followed
by a delicious buffet dinner at the
2 nights. B HD

You have the opportunity to visit the
Waitangi Treaty Reserve which is of
great historical importance, as this

for a sample of farm life. See the
art of sheep shearing, sheepdog
demonstrations, cow milking,
bottle feeding lambs and an exciting
sheep auction. Then there is the
opportunity to visit Te Puia for
a guided tour through the
geothermal valley. B
Inclusions
Dining

and Driver Guide
Code: LABW
$2125
$1995
$610
$595
See Huka Falls and Lake Taupo

On arrival in Auckland you will
be transferred to your hotel. The
remainder of the day is at leisure
to explore Auckland. Tonight enjoy
a Welcome Reception with your
Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland.
Auckland to Wellington
Agrodome Sheep Show
Itinerary
$1895
8 days from

Hotel Dinners (3) D
Airfares are not

Farm Stay Option

Spend the night with a local family
on a nearby farm, including dinner.
Additional cost per person $75.
This morning depart Rotorua
travelling south to Wairakei and on
to Taupo, in the very heart of the
North Island. Stop to view mighty
Huka Falls before following the
eastern shoreline of Lake Taupo.
Continue through rich farming lands
into the capital city Wellington. This
evening celebrate your holiday at
dinner with your Tour Director and
new-found friends.
Day 8: Farewell from Wellington
This morning enjoy a sightseeing
tour of Wellington. Take in the
panoramic views from the top of
Mt. Victoria. There will be time to
explore the Parliament buildings and
the Beehive, home to New Zealands
Visit Te Papa, the
politicians.
Museum of New Zealand and
explore the fascinating exhibits at
your leisure, including their unique
Marae or Maori Meeting House.
Later you will be transferred to
Wellington Airport to connect with
your onward flight. B
Airport Transfers
Day 8 from Wellington Airport

flights to depart after 2.00pm
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Rainbow Springs Nature Park
Nestled amongst a spectacular native
bush setting with spring fed pools
of Rainbow trout, take a guided tour
through a huge array of native flora
and fauna including Tuatara the
magnificent living dinosaur! Ask your
Northern Discovery
8 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
2 BAY OF ISLANDS
Auckland, the City of Sails
AUCKLAND 1 1
Waitomo Caves
Mt. Ruapehu
2 ROTORUA
Taupo
See Mt. Ruapehu
1 WELLINGTON
Wellington Sightseeing Tour

1 2 Night Stopovers
Bay of Islands

Depart Auckland over the Harbour
Bridge then through Orewa and the
scenic Hibiscus Coast, birthplace of
Sir Edmund Hillary. Walk among the
Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. Explore
Whangarei, the northern-most city
in New Zealand, and then its off to
Paihia in the Bay of Islands. Experience
natural wonders and spectacular
scenery as you cruise to Cape Brett
and through the Hole in the Rock.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort,
Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 3: Bay of Islands Included Choice
Choose one from a range
to discover Kerikeris local arts and
crafts or take a tour to historic Russell.
Go sailing on a tall ship or dolphinwatching on the bay. Play a round of
golf or enjoy a dinner cruise on the
Waitangi River. BC
Inclusions

and Driver Guide
Auckland to Wellington
Code: ZABW
$2750
$2625
$730
$715

On arrival in Auckland you will be
transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Youre free to explore Auckland before
an evening Welcome Reception
with your Tour Director and fellow
travellers.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland.
$2475
8 days from
Stay in magical Bay of Islands
Itinerary
33

Youll have the opportunity to visit
the Waitangi Treaty Reserve. Later,
enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you
return to Auckland. Dinner is at The
Langham. Your personal degustation
menu is prepared for you from the
freshest quality ingredients, including
mouth-watering seafood and desserts.
Hotel: The Langham, Auckland. BC HD
head south to the Waitomo Caves
and Glow Worm Grotto where a local
guide will lead you through the grotto
by boat. Your journey continues to
Tonight enjoy a traditional
Rotorua.
2 nights. B HD
culture at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal
Wonderland, see the Agrodome Sheep
Show, relax in a hot mineral pool or
unwind with a facial treatment in the
Lake Spa Retreat at the Polynesian
Spa. Ride the amphibious Rotorua
Duck or the luge at Rotorua Skyline. BC
Dining

Hotel Dinner (1) D
Airfares are not

Farm Stay
Stay tonight at your hotel or opt for
a Farm Stay experience including
dinner. See page 7 for more details.
Travelling from the mountains to
the sea, youll view Huka Falls and
drive along the shores of Lake Taupo.
Discover the alpine scenery of Mt.
Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Youre invited to Shenandoah.
The historic villas owners, Simon and
Claudia will show you around their
property, which includes a unique
private collection of Harley Davidson
motor cycles. Enjoy afternoon tea
in their garden then take a short
tour to see the local wildlife
including pheasants, peacocks and
friendly Highland cows. Continue to
Wellington for a sightseeing tour. Join
your Tour Director this evening for a
Farewell Dinner.
Wellington. BC YA FD
Te Papa, the
This morning visit
Museum of New Zealand and explore
the fascinating exhibits at your
leisure. Later you will be transferred
to Wellington Airport for your onward
flight. B
Airport Transfers

flights to depart after 2.00pm
2014
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Oct 18
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Jan 10
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Jan 31
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Feb 14
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Cape Reinga Bay of Islands
Youll have a full day to explore the
magnificent natural wonders at
the top of New Zealand. See the
grandeur of the mighty Kauri trees,
the expanse of Ninety Mile Beach and
the mystique of Cape Reinga.
Ask your Tour Director for details.
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Southern Spectacular
10 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
$3275
10 days from

Day at leisure in Queenstown
FRANZ JOSEF
GLACIER 1
Jade jewellery demonstration
Haast
Milford Sound
TE ANAU 1

Youre invited to a barbecue
lunch at Morelea Farm, a working
sheep farm. Youll be welcomed into
the home of your hosts Angie and
Stan Taylor and their 240 hectare
garden. Visit the Church of the Good
Shepherd and soak up the alpine
scenery of Mt. Cook National Park.
Twizel. B YL D
through Oamaru, with its famous
white limestone buildings, en route
to Dunedin for a tour of the city.
Dunedin. B D
1 2 Night Stopovers
Milford Sound
Wildlife Cruise to see the Penguins
and the Royal Albatross. Perhaps visit
Cadbury World or Speights Brewery.
Travel across farming land to Te Anau.
Amazing photo opportunities await
you as you see rainforest, ancient
glaciers, mountain ranges and the
hand-made Homer Tunnel. Pass the
Valley and the Chasm. Your cruise
on mystical Milford Sound will take
you past Bowen Falls and Mitre
Peak. Afterwards, travel over the
Devils Staircase, along the shores
Queenstown, the adventure capital.
2 nights. B

Te Anau
tour Larnach Castle, ride the Taieri
Gorge Railway or take the Monarch

Wakatipu, join a wine tour, play a
round of golf or take a gondola to the
or explore Queenstown on a Segway.
This evening cruise across Lake
Wakatipu aboard New Zealands
Inclusions
Dining

and Driver Guide
Oamaru
1 DUNEDIN

you will be transferred to your hotel.
Meet your Tour Director this evening
for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch.
1 TWIZEL
CHRISTCHURCH
2 QUEENSTOWN
See the Pancake Rocks and

Blowholes at Punakaiki
Itinerary
Arthurs
Pass
TranzAlpine
Train
Mt.
Cook 1 1
Greymouth
Hokitika
Christchurch to Christchurch
PUNAKAIKI 1

Hotel Dinners (5) D
Airfares are not


Homestead. BC HD
of Arrowtown. Enjoy the tastes of
delicious stone fruit at Cromwell,
the stone fruit capital. See a trio of
lakes, Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka.
Travel over the Haast Pass and view
amazing Thunder Creek Falls. Then
its on to Franz Josef Glacier.
Franz Josef. BC D
Its time for an exhilarating adventure
among temperate rainforest giants
on the West Coast Treetop Walk.
Then depart for Hokitika, home of the
native greenstone (jade), for a factory
Later, travel to Punakaiki to view the
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
At Arthurs Pass youll board the
TranzAlpine train to travel through
the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Join your Tour Director this evening
for a Farewell Dinner.
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Your adventure begins with a scenic
cruise across Lake Te Anau to Cavern
House. As you
explore the caves by
path and small boat
with your Guide
your senses will be
overwhelmed. Observe how the rushing
water sculpts the rock formations,
before gliding through silent darkness
to the glow Worm Grotto. Ask your Tour
Director for details.
Southern Spotlight
9 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
$2195
9 days from

Tour the sights of Dunedin
Arthurs
Pass
TranzAlpine
Hokitika
Train
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Mt.
1 Cook 1 1
Haast

Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
Visit historic Arrowtown
Milford
Sound
Franz Josef Glacier

CHRISTCHURCH
1 OMARAMA
2 QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU 1
1 2 Night Stopovers
Mt. Cook

you will be transferred to your hotel.
Meet your Tour Director this evening
for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch.
Travel over the patchwork
countryside of the Canterbury Plains,
where the spectacular sightseeing
begins. Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki
are first up. Next youll visit the
Church of the Good Shepherd before
soaking up the sensational alpine
landscape of Mt. Cook National Park
a scenic highlight! You may choose
to take an optional scenic flight over
Mt. Cook (weather permitting).
Omarama. B D
River with the Waitaki Hydro
Power Scheme and Benmore Dam.
Travel through Oamaru with its
famous white limestone buildings
to Dunedin, where youll tour the
historic city.
route to Te Anau, on the shores of

Lake Te Anau, the largest lake on
the South Island. Tonight you may
choose to travel by boat to the Te
Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Today is a feast for the senses. Youll
be awe-struck by great sights from
Fiordland National Park, to Milford
Sound, where youll cruise on the
waters of this natural wonder.
See rainforests, ancient glaciers,
mountain ranges and the handhewn Homer Tunnel. Along the
way youll see the Mirror Lake, Pops
Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm,
Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, travel along
the Devils Staircase and the shores
of Lake Wakatipu. A sightseeing
tour on arrival in Queenstown will
complete this highlight day.
2 nights. B

Head off across South Otagos
fertile, sheep-filled farming land en

water rafting, Queenstown will
for a carvery Highlight Dinner at
the Colonels Homestead. B HD
Inclusions
Dining

and Driver Guide
Oamaru
1 DUNEDIN
Itinerary
35

Hotel Dinners (5) D

First stop, Arrowtown, on the
Arrow River. Second stop Cromwell
and its sensational stone fruit.
Then its a trio of lakes Lake
Dunstan, Lake Hawea, Lake
Wanaka. Through the Haast Pass,
you view Thunder Creek Falls and
enjoy a rainforest walk. Final stop,
majestic Franz Josef Glacier a
rare, still advancing glacier.
(Graham Wing) Franz Josef. B D
Youll visit Hokitika, home of
the native greenstone (jade),
for a factory visit and jewellery
demonstration first up. Travel
through Greymouth, the
largest town on the West Coast,
to Arthurs Pass to board the
TranzAlpine, one of the top six
spectacular journey takes you
through the Southern Alps and
across the Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch. This evening celebrate
your holiday at dinner with your Tour
Director and new-found friends.
onward flight. B
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Franz Josef or Fox Glacier
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Explore these massive rivers of ice, an
incredible natural phenomenon, on
a 30-minute scenic helicopter flight.
Highlights include a snow landing at the
head of the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier.
Ask your Tour Director for details.
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Southern Wonders
9 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
$2195
9 days from

Visit historic Arrowtown
Hokitika
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Haast
Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
Milford
Sound
TE ANAU 1

spectacular trip takes you across the
Canterbury Plains and through the
Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass. Later,
visit Hokitika home of the native
and jewellery demonstration. Next
stop is Franz Josef Glacier (optional
scenic Franz Josef Glacier flight
available).
view Thunder Creek Falls and take
a rainforest walk. Then its a trio of
Next up try sumptuous stone fruit
at Cromwell, the stone fruit capital.
Later, youll visit historic gold mining
previously one of the worlds richest
Inclusions

and Driver Guide
2 QUEENSTOWN
Oamaru
1 2 Night Stopovers

You have time at leisure before a
Welcome Reception and dinner with
your Tour Director.
CHRISTCHURCH
1 OMARAMA
1 DUNEDIN
Itinerary
Arthurs
Pass
TranzAlpine
Train
Mt.
Cook 1 1
rivers. Arrive in Queenstown, New

Zealands adventure-capital.
2 nights. B
water rafting, Queenstown will
for a carvery Highlight Dinner at
the Colonels Homestead. An afterdinner farm show provides a glimpse
into high-country farm life. B HD
Te Anau. Youll be awe-struck by the
great sights from Fiordland National
Park to Milford Sound, one of the
worlds most amazing places, where
youll cruise on the waters of this
natural wonder. En route youll drive
through the hand-made Homer
Tunnel to the abundant photo
opportunities afforded by the Mirror
Lake, Pops Lookout, Cleddau Valley,
the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen
Falls. Then return to Te Anau.
Tonight you have the option to visit
the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Dining

Hotel Dinners (5) D

Dunedin for a city tour. With free
time this afternoon, consider a
wildlife cruise to see the Penguins
and Royal Albatross, a visit to the
Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri
Gorge Railway.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin
with the opportunity to visit Larnach
Castle, New Zealands only castle.
Travel through Oamaru, then
follow the Waitaki River, passing
hydro electric dams at Waitaki and
Aviemore, to Omarama.
Omarama. B D
Travel past Mt. Cook National
Park, home to New Zealands
highest mountain. This afternoon
stop at Lake Tekapo and view the
Church of the Good Shepherd and
then continue over the colourful
Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
onward flight. B
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Milford Sound
Scenic Flight
Take a 40 minute
scenic flight
over picturesque
fiords, glaciers,
alpine lakes
and waterfalls including the famous
Sutherland Falls and the majestic Mitre
Peak. Fly over spectacular remote
scenery that no man has ever set foot
in. Ask your Tour Director for details.
Southern Icons
9 days
Guided
Holidays
Highlights
$2495
9 days from
Visit a Jade Factory
Franz Josef Glacier Tour

Haast River Safari jetboat ride
Historic Arrowtown
Queenstown extended stay
Hokitika
Day 3: Franz Josef Glacier

Today youll explore Franz Josef
Glacier with a local guide on an
interpretive tour. Then youll have
the opportunity to take an optional
scenic fight over the Franz Josef &
Fox Glaciers and Mt. Cook (weather
permitting). This evening, why not
dine at one of the local cafs. B
Inclusions

and Driver Guide
TranzAlpine Train
WANAKA 1
Milford Sound
3
Lake Tekapo
Arrowtown
QUEENSTOWN
Te Anau
Haast River

spectacular experience takes you
across the Canterbury Plains and
through the Southern Alps to Arthurs
Pass. Re-board your coach for the
drive to Hokitika, home of the native
and demonstration, before continuing
south along the rugged coastal road
to Franz Josef Glacier.
2 nights. B D
Code: ZCC
Haast

On arrival in Christchurch you will be
transferred to your hotel for checkin. Youll have free time to relax
before a Welcome Reception and
dinner with your Tour Director.
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Cotswold,
Christchurch. D
Arthurs
Pass

Itinerary
37
Day 4: Franz Josef Wanaka

Travel along the coastal road with
the towering mountains on your
left and the Tasman Sea on your
right. Climb over the Haast Pass to
view Thunder Creek Falls and travel
through dramatic mountain and
forest scenery. En route to Wanaka
youll stop for a ride with a local
guide on the Haast River Safari, a
unique enclosed jet boat experience.
Hotel: Edgewater Resort, Wanaka. B D
Day 5: Wanaka Queenstown
This morning pass Lakes Hawea
and Dunstan. Journey through
the Kawarau Gorge home of the
bungy jump. Stop at Cromwell to
taste its sensational stone fruit.
Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a
colourful old gold-mining township
steeped in local history, before
continuing to Queenstown.
Hotel: Heartland Hotel, Queenstown,
3 nights. B D
Day 6: Milford Sound Cruise
Te Anau and its lake. Youll be awestruck by great sights from Fiordland
National Park to Milford Sound,
where you will cruise on the waters
of this natural wonder. En route
youll drive through the hand-made
Homer Tunnel to the abundant
photo opportunities afforded by the
Dining

Hotel Dinners (5) D

Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and
Bowen Falls. In the late afternoon
return to Queenstown. B
Free time today gives you the
opportunity to sample the many
scenic delights of Queenstown.
Perhaps take a jet boat ride or try
white water rafting. For the less
adventurous there are garden and
wine tours. This evening ride the
Skyline Gondola to Bobs Peak for a
delicious buffet Highlight Dinner
while taking in stunning views of
Experience a Kiwi
Queenstown.
Haka Maori Show as well. B HD
Day 8: Queenstown Christchurch
Travel past Mt. Cook National Park.
This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo
and view the Church of the Good
Shepherd and then continue over
the colourful Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch. Tonight celebrate your
holiday at dinner with your travelling
companions and Tour Director.
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Cotswold,
Christchurch. B D
onward flight. B
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4WD Safari Queenstown
Be amazed by man-made and natural
attractions on this 4WD safari. The
tour incorporates scenes from The
Lord of the Rings including Heaven &
Hells Gate, Maori Point, Lighthouse
rock, Blue Slip, Skippers Bridge,
Skippers Settlement and even goldpanning in the Shotover River. Ask
38
Southern Spirit
Maori Culture
Highlights
Picton
2 WELLINGTON
NELSON 2
Buller Gorge
PUNAKAIKI 1
Greymouth
Hokitika
Cook
Haast
Queenstown
MILFORD
SOUND
Te Anau
1 CHRISTCHURCH
1 OMARAMA
3 QUEENSTOWN
1
DUNEDIN

Visit Larnach Castle
Extended stay in Queenstown
Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound
Visit Te Papa
Explore capital city Wellington
Milford Sound
Punakaiki Blowholes
14 days
Inclusions

and Driver Guide
39
Guided
Holidays
Dining

Hotel Dinners (9) D
Airport Transfers

flights anytime
Larnach Castle
Itinerary
Board your coach to see the
the city after the devastating
earthquake of February 2011. Later,
travelling over the patchwork
countryside of the Canterbury Plains,
the spectacular sightseeing begins.
Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first
up. Next youll visit the Church of
the Good Shepherd before soaking
up the sensational alpine landscape
of Mt. Cook National Park a scenic
highlight! You may choose to take an
optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook
(weather permitting).
Omarama. B D
Dunedin, for a sightseeing tour of
the city. Then visit New Zealands
only castle, Larnach Castle and its
stunning gardens.
Te Anau. Youll be awestruck by the
great sights of Fiordland National
Park, New Zealands largest. Drive
through the hand-hewn Homer
Tunnel to the abundant photo
opportunities afforded by the
Valley and the Chasm, before
arriving in Milford Sound for your
magical overnight cruise on the
Milford Mariner.
Cruise: Milford Mariner,
Milford Sound. B D
This morning depart for Te Anau,
on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the
largest lake on the South Island.
Here youll explore the Te Anau
Glow Worm Caves by boat with a
Local Guide, before continuing to
Queenstown, the adventure-capital,
for your 3 night stay.
3 nights. B D

way from wine and garden tours
to jet boat rides and white water
rafting, Queenstown will surprise
and exhilarate. This evening why
not consider a cruise across Lake
Wakatipu aboard New Zealands
into high-country farm life. B
You have another day to relax and
enjoy the many scenic delights of
Queenstown. Tonight youll ride the
steepest Gondola in the world for
a Highlight Dinner at the Skyline
Restaurant on Bobs Peak. B HD
of Arrowtown, on the Arrow River.
Second stop is Cromwell and its
sensational stone fruit. Then its a
trio of lakes Lake Dunstan, Lake
Hawea, Lake Wanaka. Through the
Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls
and enjoy a rainforest walk. Final
stop, majestic Franz Josef Glacier
a rare, still advancing glacier.
the air or take a glacier hike (both
a factory visit and demonstration.
Later travel to Punakaiki to view
the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Youll stay in an eco-friendly resort
right on the waterfront. Enjoy dinner
while watching the thundering surf
at your doorstep!

Youll have the option to journey to
the top of the South Island and enjoy
a relaxing cruise in the Abel Tasman
National Park. Or perhaps take a
short bush walk, relax in sunny
Nelson or explore the many arts
and craft shops. B
Visit the seaside village of Picton and
cruise on tranquil Queen Charlotte
Sound before heading across Cook
Strait to Wellington, New Zealands
capital. Enjoy a city sights tour
Te Papa,
before a guided tour of
the Museum of New Zealand, where
youll explore New Zealands nature,
art, history and cultural heritage.
2 nights. B D
You have a day at leisure to see
the sights of your choice. Perhaps
take a tour of Parliament, one of
the Lord of the Rings movie tours
or even a cruise to Somes Island in
Wellington Harbour. Ask your Tour
Director for details. B
to Wellington Airport for your
onward flight. B
$3595
14 days from
Christchurch to Wellington
Code: LCQW
$3975
$3795
$1425
$1385

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The Lord of the Rings lms brought

New Zealands spectacular scenery
to the rest of the world in a way
like never before. Experience what it
might have been like to be part of our
cinematic history.
Trent Driver Guide
Middle Earth Filming Locations Tour
A wonderful half day film locations experience with your own expert guide in a
small group. The tour takes you to filming locations, such as Rivendell where
Frodo recovered from his knife attack, the Gardens of Isengard, and the quarry
used for the filming of Helms Deep in Rohan, plus many more Lord of the Rings
locations. Includes refreshments and morning or afternoon tea. Ask your Tour
Director for details..
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the accommodation
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could be just the thing you need.
Ranging from 4 to 7 days in length,
Short Breaks combine the must-see
highlights of a destination with your

choice of accommodation. With 7
short break packages to choose from,

you can discover the Bay of Islands,
Rotorua Thermal Reserve, Milford
Sound, Waiheke Island, Mt. Cook and

Queenstown. Each day of your Short
Break you could be joined by a different

Driver Guide so you can benefit
from the breadth of their combined
knowledge and years of experience.
Theyll reveal so much more than you
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Rotorua
Highlights
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4 days | code: ZB4
Hole in the Rock
Bay of Islands
Highlights
Cruise in the Bay of Islands

Dolphin & Whale spotting
Day at Leisure in Bay of Islands
Visit Waitangi Treaty Reserve
Te Puia, Rotorua
Waitangi Treaty Reserve
Departs
Waitomo Caves
Highlights
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 4
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland Bay of Islands

(Flights to arrive day prior). Depart Auckland by coach for the Bay of Islands.
On arrival in Paihia board the Dolphin Seeker, a purpose-built catamaran, and
meet your experienced local skipper for a cruise through the beautiful clear
waters. Keep a look out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and
other marine life as you get up close to the action. Enjoy the views as you
cruise past the Cape Brett Lighthouse, before arriving at the majestic Hole
in the Rock. Youll be holding your breath as the skipper navigates through
the narrow space. Take in the unique sights of Grand Cathedral Cave before
heading back into the inner islands of the Bay.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden View (R) or Copthorne Resort, Water View (F),
Bay of Islands, 2 nights. D
The day is at leisure for you to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands.
Perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, the northern-most point of New
Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach, a day of sailing or even a guided
sea-kayaking trip. Tonight, you can choose to dine at one of the local cafs
or restaurants on the waterfront. B
Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealands founding
document the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. Youll have time on your own
to learn about New Zealands early Maori and European history and take in
highlights such as the Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Meeting House (Marae).
Later, you can spend time in a local caf or perhaps take a ferry to Russell, the
first capital of New Zealand. This afternoon enjoy the lush green farmland
scenery as you return to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel (R) or The Langham (F), Auckland. B
Visit Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto

Experience Maori culture at Te Puia
Fun at the Agrodome Sheep Show
Maori Hangi and Cultural Concert
Maori Hangi & Concert
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 4
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland Waitomo Caves Rotorua

(Flights to arrive day prior). Travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato
and King Country regions. Enjoy a morning snack as you drive past Rangiriri,
the location of an historic Maori Land Wars site. On arrival in the small town
of Waitomo, tour with a local guide through the world-famous Waitomo
Glow Worm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites and other
limestone formations. Finish with a silent boat ride through the Glow Worm
Grotto a subterranean cavern lit by thousands of tiny glow worms. Later,
travel on to Rotorua, the cultural centre of New Zealand.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel (R) or Millennium Hotel (F), Rotorua, 2 nights.
Day 2: Rotorua Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour around three of Rotoruas iconic visitor
attractions. Experience Te Puia, a place of Maori culture and a thermal
wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Explore
Rainbow Springs Nature Park, which showcases native flora and fauna.
You may even spot a kiwi! Then enjoy a demonstration of New Zealands
agricultural industry with a sheep shearing display and sheep dog trials at
the Agrodome Sheep Show. Tonight enjoy a unique Maori Hangi dinner and
concert on a local Marae. B D
This morning is at leisure. Later travel through forests and lush Waikato
farmland on your way to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel (R) or The Langham (F), Auckland. B
Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. Youll be
transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B

Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. Youll be transferred
to Auckland Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
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7 days | code: ZBR5
Bay of Islands
Cape Reinga
Highlights
Cruise in the Bay of Islands

Day at Leisure in the Bay of Islands
Visit Waitangi Treaty Reserve
Visit Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto
Experience Maori Culture at Te Puia

Fun at the Agrodome Sheep Show
Maori Hangi and Cultural Concert
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland Bay of Islands

(Flights to arrive day prior). Depart Auckland
by coach for the Bay of Islands. On arrival in
Paihia board the Dolphin Seeker, a purposebuilt catamaran, and meet your experienced
local skipper for a cruise through the beautiful
clear waters. Keep a look out for common and
bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life
as you get up close to the action. Enjoy the views as
you cruise past the Cape Brett Lighthouse, before
arriving at the majestic Hole in the Rock. Youll
be holding your breath as the skipper navigates
through the narrow space. Take in the unique
sights of Grand Cathedral Cave before heading
back into the inner islands of the Bay.
Hotel: Copthorne Resort, Garden View (R) or
Copthorne Resort, Water View (F), Bay of Islands,
2 nights. D
The day is at leisure for you to experience the
beauty of the Bay of Islands. Perhaps take a coach
trip to Cape Reinga, the northern-most point of
New Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach or a
day of sailing or even a guided sea-kayaking trip.
Tonight, you can choose to dine at one of the local
cafs or restaurants on the waterfront. B
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(Marae). Later, you can spend time in a local caf or

perhaps take a ferry to Russell, the first capital of
New Zealand. This afternoon enjoy the lush green
farmland scenery as you return to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel (R) or The Langham (F),
Auckland. B

This morning is at leisure. Later travel through
forests and lush Waikato farmland on your way
to Auckland.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel (R) or The Langham (F),
Auckland. B
Day 4: Auckland Waitomo Rotorua

Travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato
and King Country regions. Enjoy a morning snack as
you drive past Rangiriri, the location of an historic
Maori Land Wars site. On arrival in the small town
of Waitomo, tour with a local guide through the
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves with their amazing
stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone
formations. Finish with a silent boat ride through
the Glow Worm Grotto a subterranean cavern lit
by thousands of tiny glow worms. Later, travel on
to Rotorua, the cultural centre of New Zealand.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel (R)or Millennium Hotel (F),
Rotorua, 2 nights. B

Your short break concludes this morning after
breakfast. Youll be transferred to Auckland Airport
for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
Day 5: Rotorua Sightseeing

Enjoy a sightseeing tour around three of Rotoruas
iconic visitor attractions. Experience Te Puia, a place
of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland of
impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Explore
Rainbow Springs Nature Park, which showcases
native flora and fauna. You may even spot a kiwi!
Then enjoy a demonstration of New Zealands
agricultural industry with a sheep shearing display
and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome Sheep Show.
Tonight enjoy a unique Maori Hangi dinner and
concert on a local Marae. B D

Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where
New Zealands founding document the Treaty of
Waitangi was signed. Youll have time on your
own to learn about New Zealands early Maori and
European history and take in highlights such as
the Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Meeting House
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New Zealand
Bay of Islands Scenic Flight
This helicopter scenic flight offers
exceptional views of the beautiful islands,
flying over Russell and Opua, leading to the
infamous Hole in the Rock. Return over
the main islands of the area with a birds
eye view of their white sandy beaches and
inviting turquoise waters. Ask your Driver
Guide for details.
Short
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East
Meets West
Short
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The Alpine
Adventure
6 days | code: ZCQ6
4 days | code: ZA4
Auckland
Waiheke Island Wine Tasting
Concludes
Morning of day 4

On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel (flights anytime).
Hotel: Mercure Auckland (R) or The Langham Hotel (F), Auckland, 3 nights.
Day 2: Waiheke Island
Begin your day with a tour of Aucklands scenic city highlights, before a break
for morning tea in charming Parnell Village. Board a ferry and cruise to Waiheke
Island, for a guided tour of three of Waihekes premier wineries. Taste the wine
at award-winning Mudbrick Estate. Tour the Goldie Room, Waihekes first and
most well-established vineyard, then experience their range of fine wines
accompanied by a mouth-watering nibbles. Marvel at the views and stunning
architecture while you sample wines at Te Whau winery. B
Day 3: Kumeu
Experience New Zealands amazing scenery and great wines. Wine tasting
in Kumeu Wine Country dates back to the 1930s when families of Croatian
origin established winemaking in the area. Visit the families who are still
living and working in the area, making some of New Zealands most renowned
wines. Your first tasting is at Nobilo Wines, the second largest wine producer
in New Zealand. Then enjoy a short morning tea stop before tempting your
taste buds at Matua Valley Wines. Choose from premium wine through to
the everyday offering. Travel a short distance to Soljans Vineyard. Soljans
has won many awards for their wines. By skilfully marrying traditional with
modern techniques, they produce stylish, richly flavoured wines. They are
widely acknowledged in New Zealand as being an expert producer of methode
traditionelle (bottle-fermented) sparkling wines. Enjoy lunch and a glass of
wine at Soljans Winery restaurant. Next youll have the chance to see one of
the worlds largest seabirds in their natural environment, the gannet. Here you
get a close-up view of their behaviour without disturbing their environment.
Your final tasting is at West Brook Winery. The wines reflect true varietal
character and their unique regional origins. B L
to Auckland Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
$ Adult Twin
Christchurch Double Decker
Highlights
Daily
Auckland City Highlights Tour

Waiheke Island Wineries
Kumeu wines and lunch
View Gannet Seabirds
Alpine Scenery
Auckland
Departs
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$ Child
$ Single
Christchurch Double Decker Bus Tour

See Church of the Good Shepherd
Stay in Spectacular Mt. Cook
Queenstown, NZ Adventure Capital
Gibbston Valley Winery
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 6

On arrival at Christchurch Airport you will be transferred to your hotel
(flights anytime). Dinner is at your hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Hotel (R) or Novotel (F), Christchurch, 2 nights. D
Day 2: Christchurch Sightseeing
Join us on a classic 1960s London Double Decker bus for a fun and informative
tour of Christchurch. Learn about Christchurchs fascinating history and how
its recovering from the 2011 devastating earthquake. See some of the areas
affected by the earthquake and hear how Christchurch is preserving some of
its iconic heritage buildings. Learn about the vision to rebuild the inner city. B
Day 3: Christchurch Mt. Cook
Travel through lush farmland to Lake Tekapo, to see the iconic Church of the
Good Shepherd. Continue into the Southern Alps towards Mt. Cook National
Park, home to New Zealands tallest mountain. Youll arrive at Mount Cook
Village to enjoy a 3 course lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel. Youll have
the chance to take a scenic flight over this alpine region (own expense).
Hotel: Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook View (R) or Superior Rooms (F), Mt. Cook. B L D
Day 4: Mt. Cook Queenstown
Youll have time at leisure to explore Mt. Cook National Park. This afternoon
travel further south, youll cross the Lindis Pass, skirting the shores of Lake
Dunstan and the small township of Cromwell, famed for its fruit growing.
Your day concludes in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Hotel: Mercure Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (F), Queenstown, 2 nights. B
Day 5: Queenstown Sightseeing
Visit one of New Zealands fastest growing wine regions. Learn the history of
wine making and sample tastings at 2 wineries. Visit an underground wine
cave and enjoy a local cheese presentation and tasting at the regions only
cheesery, followed by a gourmet lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery. B L
Day 6: Farewell from Queenstown
to the Queenstown Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
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Hollyford
Walk
Short
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Fiordland
Experience
5 days | code: ZFE5
5 days | code: ZQ5
Hollyford Valley
Queenstown
Highlights
World-class hiking
Unique lodge accommodation
Hollyford River Jet Boat ride
Milford Sound scenic flight
Milford Mariner
Milford Sound
Departs
Every alternate day from 19 October 14

to 29 March 15. Ask us for details.
Concludes
Morning of day 5
Patea Explorer
Highlights
Catamaran cruise Doubtful Sound

Overnight cruise on Milford Sound
Spectacular waterfalls & wildlife
Guided kayaking on Milford Sound
Kayaking on Milford S0und
Departs
Daily
Concludes
Morning of day 5
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown

On arrival at Queenstown Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to
arrive prior to 4.00pm) Tonight, youll attend a special briefing about your walk.
Hotel: Mercure Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (F), Queenstown.
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown

On arrival at Queenstown Airport you will be transferred to your hotel
(flights anytime). The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Mercure Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (F), Queenstown.
Day 2: Hollyford Walk

Travel through some of New Zealands most divine scenery valleys to the start of
the track in the Hollyford Valley, to re-trace footsteps of original Maori and early
pioneer explorers. Ample food and comfortable bedding are provided at your
private lodges, so you are free to discover a fascinating world through the expert
interpretation of your guide. At the end of your first days adventure youll be
welcomed at Pyke Lodge. Enjoy a 3 course dinner then relax with a drink and
savour the majesty of Mt. Madeline while reflecting on a great day.
Hotel: Pyke Lodge (R & F). B L D
Day 2: Queenstown Doubtful Sound Te Anau

Immerse yourself in the vast and untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound.
With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful
Sound will take your breath away. Home to abundant wildlife you may see
bottlenose dolphins and fur seals at play, or catch a glimpse of a rare Fiordland
Crested Penguin. Your excursion into the pristine fiord of Doubtful Sound begins
with a cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Then join your coach to travel
the sub-alpine road through the dense rainforest. Board the catamaran Patea
Explorer for a cruise through some of the fiords most stunning scenery. When
you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence a silence broken
only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall. Its beauty and vastness
will take your breath away. Later, return to Te Anau.
Hotel: Luxmore Resort (R) or Distinction Hotel (F), Te Anau. B L
Day 3: Hollyford Walk

Board your jet boat for a scenic ride along the Hollyford River and down Lake
McKerrow. You may even encounter a family of Bottlenose Dolphins! Walk
through ancient forest giants such as native Rimu, Totara and Kahikatea. A
little farther on, Long Reef plays host to a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals.
Marvel at their nimble skills in the crashing surf and relax as they laze on the
rocks. Martins Bay Lodge completes a special day and glasses are raised to the
traditional Hollyford Toast as a memorable way to finish your day.
Hotel: Martins Bay Lodge (R & F). B L D
Day 4: Queenstown Sightseeing
Explore Martins Bay Spit, a famous landmark separating the powerful Tasman
Sea from the Hollyford Valley. View historical sites of Maori occupation. You will
also have the opportunity to explore on your own. This afternoon board your
aircraft for a scenic flight along the rugged coast and into Milford Sound. Return
to Queenstown along the Milford Road up through the famous Homer Tunnel
with a stop en route at the source of the Hollyford Valley River.
Hotel: Mercure Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (F), Queenstown. B L
Youll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
$ Adult Twin
$ Child
$ Single
Day 3: Te Anau Milford Sound

Travel to Milford Sound for your overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner. Cruise
the full length of the Sound to the Tasman Sea, accompanied by a specialist
nature guide. The style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiords
spectacular waterfalls, rainforests and wildlife. Anchor in a sheltered cove and
explore with your expert guide in kayaks. Or simply relax on deck. After dinner
why not indulge in some stargazing before retiring to your private cabin.
Hotel: Milford Mariner (R & F), Milford Sound. B D
Today youll embark on your return journey to Queenstown. The rest of the
afternoon is yours to do as you wish.
Hotel: Mercure Resort (R) or Millennium Hotel (F), Queenstown. B
Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast. Youll be transferred to
Queenstown Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime). B
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Immersive small
group journeys for
something special
Inspiring
Journeys
Indulge your senses
Stay close to nature
Enjoy intimate gourmet dining

experiences that showcase
the very best of New Zealands
fresh produce. We offer local
and innovative cuisine in
unique settings like overlooking
Queenstowns majestic Lake
Wakatipu or a traditional Maori
Hangi where your meal is superbly
slow-cooked underground. Most
evening meals are included but theres also plenty of opportunity for you
to relax with dinner for two at a local restaurant. Well make sure you
savour each day of your holiday with some delicious local fare and a glass
of New Zealands finest, while reflecting on your days adventures.
Weve hand-picked accommodation in

beautiful and unique locations where
there is a real connection with the
incredible natural surroundings, like
Puka Park Resort in the Coromandel
Ranges, Te Waonui Forest Retreat
and Punakaiki Resort on the West
Coast and the Milford Mariner on
Milford Sound. Our chosen retreats,
lodges, hotels and resorts are the
best available and offer you the ultimate in luxurious and personal service.
Wherever you go youll feel the warmth of Kiwi hospitality and meet locals
wholl share their stories and their love for the Land of the Long White Cloud.
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The Endless Shores
BAY OF ISLANDS
Bay of Islands
AUCKLAND 1 1
1 COROMANDEL
RANGES
Waitomo Caves
Highlights
2 ROTORUA
Mt. Ruapehu
1 TAUPO
5 Star Eco Glow Worm Experience
Mt. Ruapehu
Sightseeing in Auckland
Stay in the magical Bay of Islands
2 WELLINGTON
The Coromandel Ranges
Maori Hangi & Concert

1 2
Night Stopovers
Airfares are not

Waitomo Caves
Huka Falls
Agrodome Sheep Show

Unique Accommodation
Auckland
11 days
Inclusions
Inspiring
Journeys
Dining
Travel by luxury small group

vehicle with average 12-20 guests

Lunch (1) L
Dinners (4) D
Itinerary
life and how they interact with the

geothermal activity. B
Hand-picked accommodation
Day 1: Welcome to Wellington

Upon arrival at Wellington Airport
Spend some time at leisure to relax
or explore on your own. This evening
meet your Tour Director for dinner
and a welcome drink.
Accommodation: Museum Hotel,
Wellington, 2 nights. D
Today is at leisure. Perhaps take a
tour of Parliament or one of the Lord
Harbour. This evening why not
venture down to the harbour to dine
at one the many local restaurants
or cafs. B
Day 3: Wellington Taupo
Well travel along the Kapiti Coast,
past the dairy farms of Manawatu to
Tongariro National Park to discover
Visit Taupo and drive along the shores
of New Zealands largest lake. View
Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei
Geothermal Power Station.
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel,
Taupo. B D
Day 4: Taupo Rotorua
Theres time to explore the township
of Taupo, or perhaps try your hand
at trout fishing before continuing to
nearby Rotorua. Now its time to gain
an insight into local Maori culture and
history with our special Maori show
and traditional Hangi, where youll
experience the local customs like the
Hongi greeting as well as learn some
traditional words to take home with
you. This evening enjoy a traditional
Maori Hangi dinner, a meal cooked in
the ground using geothermal steam.
See the Hangi pit and enjoy the
unique flavours that the Maori have
enjoyed for hundreds of years.
Accommodation: Princes Gate Hotel,
Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Were off to see the multi-awardwinning and highly entertaining
Agrodome Sheep Show. Youll witness
the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog
demonstrations, cow milking, bottle
feeding of lambs and even a sheep
auction. Your next stop is Rainbow
Springs Nature Park. Here youll
discover native bush, ferns and trees
that grow around the crystal clear
mineral water springs. You might
even spot a kiwi or two! To complete
our day, we visit the Whakarewera
Living Village for an insight into Maori
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Day 6: Rotorua Coromandel

We make our way to the famous
Waitomo Caves to visit Cave World,
for an exclusive 5 star Eco Glow
Worm experience. Its just a
short walk through breath-taking
New Zealand native bush before your
guide sets the scene for an intimate
cave experience, where you will see
glow worms and cave formations up
close and appreciate the beauty of
Footwhistle Cave. Next stop is the
farming community of Matamata
to experience a dairy farming
demonstration before a delicious
lunch at the country-style restaurant
at Longlands Farm. Now were off
to the Coromandel Ranges to Puka
Park Resort, where youll stay in Tree
Hut Chalets, set among the native
bush. Tonight its dinner at the resort
restaurant.
Accommodation: Puka Park Resort,
Coromandel Ranges. B L D
Day 7: Coromandel Auckland
After a leisurely breakfast, we
travel to Auckland, New Zealands
largest city. Well take an afternoon
sightseeing tour then the rest of the
day is at leisure to explore the town
and try out the Auckland restaurant
scene. Be sure to ask your Tour
Director for some recommendations.
Accommodation: Sofitel, Auckland. B
Travel to Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast, birthplace of Sir
Edmund Hillary. We then continue
through to the Waipoua Forest, a
sanctuary that is home to many
native trees including the largest
Kauri tree in existence, Tane Mahuta
(over 2,000 years old). Well take a
short picnic break before a Maori
Airport Transfers
Day 1 to Wellington Airport
flights anytime
guide walks us through the native

bush and explains the history and
legend behind the mighty Kauri. Well
then head to our waterfront resort
in the heart of the Bay of Islands and
tonight its dinner at the resort.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel
and Resort, Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 9: Bay of Islands Sights

This morning youll take a ferry
across the harbour to historic Russell
and enjoy a guided tour of the first
European settlement in New Zealand
and what was once the first capital of
New Zealand. A local guide will also
take us on a walking tour of the town.
The rest of the day is at your leisure. B
Were off to the Bay of Islands
Maritime Park where well take a
cruise to the famous Hole in the
Rock and see historic Cape Brett as
we explore some of the 165 islands
in the bay. Later, youll have some
time in Paihia for you to check out
the local craft shops, do a spot of
shopping, go for a walk along the
beachfront or just relax over a coffee
with friends before heading back to
Auckland. Well celebrate tonight at
a Farewell Dinner.
Accommodation: Sofitel,
Auckland. B FD
Say farewell to your fellow travellers
as your inspiring journey comes to an
end with your transfer to Auckland
Auckland
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Coromandel
I simply love showing

our guests the wild and
rugged West Coast.
There is no other place
like this in New Zealand.
Kevin Tour Director
An exhilarating treetop adventure among the temperate
rainforest giants. Experience life with the birds, high in
the ancient Rimu and Kamahi canopy. Access is easy for
all to enjoy, along a steel platform 20 metres high and
over 450 metres long. Ask your Tour Director for details.
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The Southern Drift
Dinner at Bobs Peak, Queenstown
PUNAKAIKI 1
Hokitika

Arrowtown
MILFORD SOUND 1
TranzAlpine Train
1 1 CHRISTCHURCH
Lake
1 Tekapo
MT.COOK
3 QUEENSTOWN
Te Anau
Franz Josef Glacier
Highlights
Arthurs
Pass
Bluff
STEWART
ISLAND 2
Lindis
Pass
Return Ferry
Ride the TranzAlpine Train

Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes
Jade carving demonstration
See Franz Josef Glacier
Arrowtown and Queenstown
View Lake Te Anau
Marvel at Milford Sound
Wild Stewart Island
View Mt. Cook
See the city of Christchurch
Unique accommodation
Mt. Cook
Historic Arrowtown
Stewart Island
12 days
Inspiring
Journeys
Inclusions
Dining
Lunches (2) L

Itinerary
Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport
or explore on your own. Perhaps visit
the International Antarctic Centre or
Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealands
only open-range zoo. This evening
meet your Tour Director for dinner.
Accommodation: The George Hotel,
Christchurch. D
Day 2: Christchurch Punakaiki
First up its all aboard the famous
TranzAlpine train. Rated as one of
the worlds great scenic railway
journeys, youll travel in the comfort
of our carriage for the journey across
the Canterbury Plains through the
Southern Alps. Well then re-join our
coach at Arthurs Pass and travel
to Punakaiki to view the Pancake
Rocks and Blowholes. Youll stay
in an eco-friendly resort right on
the waterfront. Enjoy dinner while
watching the thundering surf at
your doorstep.
Accommodation: Punakaiki Resort. B D
Day 3: Punakaiki Franz Josef
This morning we have a leisurely
start to the day. Visit the small
town of Hokitika, the heritage and
cultural centre of the West Coast,
for a Greenstone (Jade) jewellery
demonstration by a local carver. We
then visit the West Coasts newest
attraction, a Tree Top walk through
the canopy of this lush rainforest.
Now were off to the gold-mining
town of Ross before arriving at Franz
Josef, where well take a guided tour
to the viewing area at the mighty
Franz Josef Glacier with a local expert
glacier guide.
Our eco-friendly accommodation
is set amid native bush, with
an emphasis on relaxation and
rejuvenation. This evening, why not
enjoy Franz Josefs local geothermal
hot pools or perhaps a massage.
Dinner tonight is at the retreat.
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest
Retreat, Franz Josef. B D

Youll have the opportunity to see
the glacier from the air on a scenic
flight (own expense). Later today,
travel over the Haast Pass and
along the shores of Lakes Wanaka
and Hawea, stopping at Makarora
at lunchtime. Well also stop to
explore the historic gold-mining
village of Arrowtown on the Arrow
River, followed by an orientation
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tour of Queenstown. Tonight youll

stay at Millbrook Resort, set amid
sparkling streams and rolling hills in
the Southern Alps and framed by the
Remarkables Mountain Range. This
evening we dine at one of the resorts
restaurants.
Accommodation: Millbrook Resort,
Queenstown, 3 nights. B D

Today is free for you to explore New
Zealands adventure-capital at your
leisure. Perhaps play a round of golf
or indulge in spa treatment at our
resort. Tonight youll ride the Skyline
Gondola to Bobs Peak for dinner
with a view overlooking stunning
Queenstown, the Remarkables and
Lake Wakatipu. B HD
Make the most of your extended stay
in Queenstown. Why not take a trip
to the Gibbston Valley Winery, join
a garden tour or take a jet boat ride
down the mighty Shotover River or
get wet white water rafting down
the Kawarau River! Tonight you
can dine at one of the many local
restaurants and cafs in town, or
simply relax at our resort. B
Day 7: Queenstown Milford Sound
Well travel south along the shores
of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau on the
shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest
lake in the South Island. Later youll
travel through the rainforest of
World Heritage Fiordland National
Park, sighting glaciers and mountain
ranges before driving through the
hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to a
photographers paradise surrounded
by Pops Lookout, Cleddau Valley and
the amazing Mirror Lake where the
surroundings reflect perfectly on the
lake. Afterwards, well walk to see the
Chasm on our way into Milford Sound
and take some time to kayak this
majestic Fiord and experience Milford
Sound, New Zealands most famous
destination, part of the Fiordland
National Park and a World Heritage
Site, considered by many as the
Eighth Wonder of the World. Tonight
its a magical dinner on our overnight
cruise on the Milford Mariner. Youll
cruise the length of Milford Sound
to the Tasman Sea with plenty of
time to view waterfalls, rainforest,
mountains and wildlife.
Accommodation: Milford Mariner,
Milford Sound. B D
Day 8: Milford Sound Stewart
Island
Enjoy the many early morning
activities on board. This afternoon its
Airport Transfers
Day 1 to Christchurch Airport

flights anytime
lunch in Te Anau. Later well continue

to the southern-most city in New
Zealand, Invercargill. Well board a
ferry at Bluff to cruise to Stewart
Island, the 3rd largest island in New
Zealand, for a wondrous experience.
With its clear, clean waters, lush
rainforest, sweeping sands, flora and
fauna and unspoilt natural beauty,
youll get a glimpse into an enviable
simpler, slower lifestyle. You can dine
at one of the cafs or meet the locals
at the hotel.
Accommodation: Bay Motel,
Stewart Island, 2 nights. B
Day 9: Stewart Island Sights

This morning were off on a Village
and Bays tour before taking a cruise
on Paterson Inlet and enjoying lunch.
Paterson Inlet is the largest waterway
on Stewart Island where youll see
the many remote sandy beaches
and wildlife. Youll stop at Ulva
Island and this afternoon take a tour
with staff from the Department of
Conservation on Ulva Islands wildlife
sanctuary. Youll learn about native
birds like the Weka and spend time
up close to native flora and fauna
a day of exploration and education.
Tonight, try your hand at a bit of kiwispotting in the native bush near your
accommodation. B L
Day 10: Stewart Island Mt. Cook
Board a ferry to the mainland.
Admire the rural farming views of
Southland as you travel back towards
Queenstown. Travel over the Lindis
Pass and into the MacKenzie high
country, along the shores of Lake
Pukaki to the foothills of Mt. Cook,
the highest mountain in the Southern
Hemisphere. Tonight enjoy dinner
with view of the mountain.
Accommodation: The Hermitage. B D
Day 11: Mt. Cook Christchurch
See Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where
youll stop to view the Church of the
Good Shepherd. Youre welcomed into
the home of Angie and Stan Taylor to
enjoy a barbecue lunch in their
240 hectare garden. Then travel along
the Canterbury Plains to the Garden
City of Christchurch. On a sightseeing
tour see how Christchurch is being
rebuilt after the earthquake of 2011.
Christchurch. B L
as your inspiring journey comes
to an end with your transfer to
Christchurch Airport for your onward
flight. B
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Kawarau Rafting
Raft the mighty Kawarau River! This
4 hour excursion includes a transfer
to Cavells rafting lodge to collect
your wetsuit and other rafting
equipment. Transfer to Kawarau
River put-in point for extensive safety
instructions and training in paddling
techniques. Hot showers, sauna and
complimentary tea/coffee await you
at the end of this adventure. Ask your
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Hokitika
Arrowtown
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Milford Mariner
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport
or explore on your own. Perhaps visit
the International Antarctic Centre or
Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealands
only open-range zoo. This evening
meet your Tour Director for dinner
and a welcome drink.
Christchurch. D
Day 2: Christchurch Punakaiki
All aboard the famous TranzAlpine
train! Rated as one of the worlds
great scenic railway journeys, youll
travel in comfort for the journey across
the Canterbury Plains through the
Southern Alps. Well then re-join our
coach at Arthurs Pass and travel to
Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks
and Blowholes. Youll stay in an ecofriendly resort right on the waterfront.
Enjoy dinner while watching the
thundering surf at your door step.
Accommodation: Punakaiki Resort. B D
Day 3: Punakaiki Franz Josef
A leisurely start today before a visit
to the small town of Hokitika, the
heritage and cultural centre of the
West Coast, for a greenstone (Jade)
jewellery demonstration by a local
carver. We then visit the West Coasts
newest attraction, a Tree Top walk
through the canopy of this lush
rainforest. Stop at the gold-mining
town of Ross en route to Franz Josef,
where well take a guided tour to
the viewing area at the mighty Franz
Josef Glacier with a local expert
glacier guide. Our eco-friendly
accommodation is set amid native
bush, with an emphasis on relaxation
and rejuvenation. This evening,
Kaikoura
TranzAlpine Train
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Lake
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Te Anau
Bluff
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why not enjoy Franz Josefs local

geothermal hot pools or perhaps a
massage. Dinner is at the retreat.
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest
Retreat, Franz Josef. B D

Youll have the opportunity to see the
glacier from the air on a scenic flight.
Later today, travel over the Haast Pass
and along the shores of Lakes Wanaka
and Hawea, stopping at Makarora at
lunchtime. Well also stop to explore
the historic gold-mining village of
followed by an orientation tour of
Queenstown. Surrounded by majestic
mountains and nestled on the
shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu,
Queenstowns scenery is inspiring.
Tonight youll stay at Millbrook Resort,
set amid sparkling streams and rolling
hills in the Southern Alps and framed
by the Remarkables Mountain Range.
Accommodation: Millbrook Resort,
Queenstown, 3 nights. B D
Today is free for you to explore New
Zealands adventure-capital at your
leisure. Perhaps play a round of golf
or indulge in spa treatment. Tonight
youll ride the Skyline Gondola to
Bobs Peak for dinner with a view
overlooking stunning Queenstown, the
Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. B HD
Make the most of your extended
stay in Queenstown. Why not take
a trip to the Gibbston Valley Winery,
join a garden tour or take a jet boat
ride down the mighty Shotover River.
Tonight you can dine at one of the
many local restaurants and cafs in
town, or simply relax at our resort. B
Day 7: Queenstown Milford Sound
Well travel south along the shores
of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau on the
Ride the TranzAlpine Train

Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes
See Franz Josef Glacier
Arrowtown and Queenstown
View Lake Te Anau
Marvel at Milford Sound
Wild Stewart Island
PUNAKAIKI 1
Highlights
Return Ferry
shores of the South Islands largest

lake, Lake Te Anau. Later youll travel
through the rainforest of World
Heritage Fiordland National Park,
sighting glaciers and mountain ranges
before driving through the hand-hewn
Homer Tunnel to the amazing Mirror
Lake where the surroundings reflect
perfectly on the lake. Afterwards,
well walk to see the Chasm on our
way into Milford Sound and take
some time to kayak this majestic
Fiord and experience Milford Sound,
a World Heritage Site, considered by
many as the Eighth Wonder of the
World. Tonight its a magical dinner
on our overnight cruise on the Milford
Mariner. Youll cruise the length of
Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea past
waterfalls, mountains and wildlife.
Accommodation: Milford Mariner,
Milford Sound. B D
Day 8: Milford Sound Stewart Island

Enjoy the many early morning
activities on board. This afternoon its
lunch in Te Anau. Later well continue
to the southern-most city in New
Zealand, Invercargill. Well board a ferry
at Bluff to cruise to Stewart Island, the
3rd largest island in New Zealand. With
its clear, clean waters, lush rainforest,
flora and fauna and unspoilt natural
beauty, youll get a glimpse into an
enviable slower lifestyle. You can dine
at one of the cafs or meet the locals
at the hotel.
Accommodation: Bay Motel,
Stewart Island, 2 nights. B
Day 9: Stewart Island Sights
This morning were off on a Village and
Bays tour before taking a lunch cruise
on Paterson Inlet. Paterson Inlet is the
largest waterway on Stewart Island
where youll see the many remote
sandy beaches and wildlife. Youll
stop at Ulva Island and tour with the
Department of Conservation on Ulva
View Mt. Cook

Rotorua thermal wonders
Maori Show and Hangi
Famous Waitomo Caves
Bay of Islands and Russell
Islands wildlife sanctuary. Youll learn
about native birds like the Weka and
spend time up close to native flora
and fauna. Tonight, try your hand at a
bit of kiwi-spotting in the native bush
near your accommodation before
dinner. B L
Day 10: Stewart Island Mt. Cook

Board a ferry to the mainland.
Admire the rural farming views of
Southland as you travel back towards
Queenstown. Travel over the Lindis
Pass and into the MacKenzie high
country, along the shores of Lake
Pukaki to the foothills of Mt. Cook,
the highest mountain in the Southern
Hemisphere. Tonight enjoy dinner with
a mountain view.
Accommodation: The Hermitage. B D
Day 11: Mt. Cook Christchurch
See Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where
youll stop to view the Church of the
Good Shepherd. Youre invited into
the home of Angie and Stan Taylor
to enjoy a barbecue lunch in their
240 hectare garden. Then travel along
the Canterbury Plains to the Garden
City of Christchurch. On a sightseeing
tour see how Christchurch is being
rebuilt after the devastating 2011
earthquake.
Christchurch. B L
Day 12: Christchurch Wellington
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean
coast to Kaikoura, famous for its
whales (optional whale watching
flight is available). See New Zealands
fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass the
Grassmere Salt Works then travel to
the seaside town of Picton. Cruise on
Queen Charlotte Sound and across
Cook Strait to Wellington for a city
sightseeing tour.
Accommodation: Museum Hotel,
Wellington, 2 nights. B D
22 days
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Day 22 Auckland Airport
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Rotorua Maori Culture

Today is at leisure. Perhaps join a Lord
of the Rings movie tour, or even a
Harbour. This evening why not
venture down to the harbour to dine
at a local restaurant or caf. B
Day 14: Wellington Taupo
Well travel along the Kapiti Coast,
past the dairy farms of Manawatu to
Tongariro National Park to discover
Visit Taupo and drive along the
shores of New Zealands largest
lake. View Huka Falls and pass the
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel,
Taupo. B D
Day 15: Taupo Rotorua
Theres time to explore the township
of Taupo, or perhaps try your hand
at trout fishing before continuing to
nearby Rotorua. Now its time to gain
an insight into local Maori culture
and history with our special Maori
show and traditional Hangi, where
youll experience the local customs
like the Hongi greeting as well as
learn some traditional words. This
evening enjoy a traditional Maori
Hangi dinner, a meal cooked in the
ground using geothermal steam. See
the Hangi pit and enjoy the unique
flavours that the Maori have enjoyed
for hundreds of years.
Accommodation: Princes Gate Hotel,
Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Were off to see the multi-awardwinning and highly entertaining
Agrodome Sheep Show. Youll
witness the art of sheep shearing,
milking, bottle feeding of lambs and
even a sheep auction. Your next stop
is Rainbow Springs Nature Park. Here
youll discover native bush, ferns and

trees that grow around the crystal
clear mineral water springs. You might
even spot a kiwi or two! To complete
our day, we visit the Whakarewera
Living Village for an insight into Maori
life and how they interact with the
geothermal activity. B
Day 17: Rotorua Coromandel

We make our way to the famous
Waitomo Caves to visit Cave World,
for an exclusive 5 star Eco Glow
Worm experience. Its just a short
walk through breath-taking New
Zealand native bush before your
guide sets the scene for a cave
experience, where you will see glow
worms and cave formations and
appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle
Cave. Next stop is the dairy farming
community of Matamata before a
delicious lunch at Longlands Farm
country-style restaurant. Now were
off to the Coromandel Ranges to
Puka Park Resort, where youll stay
in Tree Hut Chalets, set among the
native bush. Tonight its dinner at
the resort.
Accommodation: Puka Park Resort,
Coromandel Ranges. B L D
Day 18: Coromandel Auckland
After a leisurely breakfast, we
travel to Auckland, New Zealands
largest city. Well take an afternoon
sightseeing tour then you are at
leisure to explore the town and try
out the Auckland restaurant scene.
Accommodation: Sofitel, Auckland. B
Travel to Orewa and the scenic
Hibiscus Coast, birthplace of Sir
Edmund Hillary. We then continue
to the Waipoua Forest, a sanctuary
that is home to many native trees
including the largest Kauri tree in
existence, Tane Mahuta (over 2,000
years old). Well take a picnic break

before a Maori guide walks you
through the native bush and explains
the history and legend behind the
mighty Kauri. Well then head to our
waterfront resort in the heart of the
Bay of Islands and tonight its dinner
at the resort.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel
and Resort, Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
Day 20: Bay of Islands Sights

This morning youll take a ferry
across the harbour to historic Russell
and enjoy a guided tour of the first
European settlement in New Zealand.
A local guide will also take us on a
walking tour of the town. The rest of
the day is at your leisure. B
Were off to the Bay of Islands
Maritime Park where well take a
cruise to the famous Hole in the
Rock; see historic Cape Brett as we
explore some of the 165 islands in the
bay. Later, youll have some time in
Paihia for you to check out the local
craft shops, go for a walk along the
beachfront or just relax over a coffee
with friends. Well celebrate tonight
at a farewell dinner in Auckland.
Accommodation: Sofitel,
Auckland. B D
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Rotorua Duck:
City & Lakes Tour
Discover Rotoruas spectacular lakes
area from the comfort of a fully
restored World War II amphibious
vehicle, able to travel on land and
water. A 90 minute fun-filled and
scenic journey that ventures onto
the three Rotorua lakes, and is
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Te Waonui Forest Retrest, Franz Josef
Our hotel selection

Copthorne Resort
Bay of Islands
Distinction Hotel
Te Anau
Grand Mercure Monaco Resort

Nelson
Huntley Lodge
Christchurch
Ibis Hotel
Wellington
Mercure Hotel
Auckland
Milford Mariner
Milford
Millennium Hotel
Queenstown
Millennium Hotel
Rotorua
Novotel
Christchurch
Beachcomber
Picton
Princes Gate Hotel

Rotorua
Puka Park Resort

Coromandel Ranges
Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef
Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Franz Josef Glacier
The George Hotel

Christchurch
The Langham
Auckland
Travelodge
Wellington
James Cook Grand Chancellor

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Why not stay

a little longer?
Arriving a day early

will help you start
your holiday adjusted
to the climate
and time zone.
Anna NZ Operations
Booking pre and post accommodation is easy
Our special discounted rates make adding days either before or after your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AATKings hotels and resorts.
To extend your stay, simply choose the number of extra nights and ask your travel agent to reserve the additional accommodation at the time of booking.
It couldnt be any easier. Your accommodation includes breakfast and airport transfers.
Sofitel
Auckland
The Langham
Queenstown
Mercure Hotel
The George Hotel
Christchurch
Novotel
Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Ibis Hotel
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
Millennium Hotel
Mercure Resort
James Cook Grand Chancellor
Wellington
Travelodge
Museum Hotel
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Bookings and Conditions
All references to Tours in these booking conditions refer to all
Guided Holidays, Short Breaks and Inspiring Journeys.
To confirm your reservation, a non-refundable deposit of $200

per person per tour is required. Reservations will be held for 7
days only without deposit. (This payment is in addition to any
deposit required by your travel agent). Once your deposit has
been received, AAT Kings will send your travel agent confirmation
of the details of the booking. All airfares are subject to strict
ticketing deadlines, to be advised at the time of booking. Balance
of payment for your holiday is to be paid 45 days prior to departure
or within of 72 hours of booking if less than 45 days but more than
8 days prior to departure, or at the time of booking if less than 7
days prior to departure. The operator reserves the right to accept
waitlist clients in place of applicants failing to finalise within the
prescribed time.
Before you book

The information presented in this brochure was to the best of our
knowledge correct at the time of publication. However, changes
beyond our control may have occurred since then with respect to
prices, itineraries, duration of holidays, standard of services and tour
content. Surcharges may apply. Please check with your travel agent
to ascertain if there are any alterations to the holiday you select
before you book. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy
at the time of going to press, however AAT Kings cannot be held
responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising
from unforeseen circumstances.
Prices and Concessions
Prices are quoted in Australian Currency, include GST and
compulsory taxes where applicable and supersede all prices
previously advertised. Please check the exact price of your tour at
the time of paying balance. Airfares are based on the most direct
route and are subject to class availability and any new Government
taxes. Group concessions for ten or more adults are available.
Rail prices are subject to change from time to time. All prices are
valid subject to Government, hotel, fuel surcharges and currency
fluctuations.
Young Traveller Discount: Children 2 to 15 years of age are entitled to

the child price on Short Breaks that include overnight accommodation
(hotel) when sharing with at least one adult (unless stipulated
otherwise). Only one Young Traveller Discount is applicable per room.
Infants up to and including 1 year old are free of charge.
Children 5 to 15 years, are entitled to the child price off the adult
coach content price on Guided Tours plus relevant air, rail or sea
price (unless stipulated otherwise).
Concession Card Holders: Prices apply to all Australian and

NewZealand pensioners (refer to each price box for discount
amount) however discounted rail prices are only available where
Australian Centrelink Pensioner Card is produced. Seniors Card
holders are also eligible for the concession discounts on any price for
a tour operated solely by AATKings.
Solo Travellers
If you are travelling alone on a First Choice or Best Buys Guided
Tour operated by AAT Kings and do not wish to pay the single
supplement, AAT Kings will ensure that you share a room with a
person of the same gender. If we fail to match you, well provide the
single room at no extra cost. Please request at time of booking.
Triple Rooms
In triple share rooms, the third bed may be a foldaway, sofabed
or rollaway.
Cancellations and Amendments
AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys
Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of

noticegiven:
45 or more Days Notice Loss of Deposit
44-22 Days Notice 27.5% of tour price
21-8 Days Notice 33% of tour price
7-1 Days Notice 55% of tour price
Day of Departure 100% of tour price
A change of holiday date or itinerary within 45 days prior to

departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation
fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier holiday
departure of equivalent or greater value, in which case a $55
per person amendment fee will be charged. Airfares: Tickets are
issued on your airfares on receipt of full payment. Once ticketed,
these airfares are non-refundable as per airline conditions. Any
amendments to these flights may incur a fee. These airfares are not
available outside Australia and New Zealand.
Illness or Absenteeism
In the event of your withdrawal from a tour after commencement
for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in
support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds can
be made or absences from a tour, including but not limited to
missed meals or sightseeing. AAT Kings make no representation or
guarantees concerning reimbursements of funds paid by you under
any insurance claim.
Internet Airfares
Please note that AAT Kings does not incur any liability for airfares
purchased by travel agents or clients online via the internet. In the
unlikely event that a tour is cancelled, AATKings cannot be held
responsible for airfare conditions when the airfare is purchased via
the internet with companies other than AATKings.All such risk, loss
and expense must be borne by the travel agent or client.
Tour Participation, Exclusion and Release
Children under five (5) years of age are ineligible for Guided Tours.
Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by
an adult. Clients with disabilities are welcome on AAT Kings tours
provided they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and
do not require special assistance from AATKings personnel. You
must advise AAT Kings at the time of booking if you are affected by
any condition, medical or otherwise, that may affect your enjoyment
of the tour or its enjoyment by others. Failure to do so may result in
the termination of your travel arrangements without any liability on
the part of AAT Kings.
AAT Kings reserves the right at its discretion to exclude from a tour,
or to terminate the travel arrangements during the course of the
tour without refund, of anyone who:
is unable to cope with the requirements of coach tour travel or

who may need or require services or facilities that are not available
fails to comply with the reasonable instructions of AAT Kings
personnel
engages in illegal or undesirable behaviour or interferes with the

enjoyment of or jeopardises the safety of other participants
Anyone so excluded will be required to disembark at a safe public
location, transport from which will be wholly their responsibility.
You agree that AAT Kings is released from all liability for, and you
agree not to hold AAT Kings responsible for termination of your
travel arrangements in accordance with the previous condition,
or any decision made by AATKings or by any service provider who
refuses to provide you with special accommodation facilities or
services that are not available or who refuses to carry you by reason
of any disability or medical condition.
You agree that our AAT Kings Tour Directors or Representatives may
take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that
these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or
publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment
in respect of such photographs and/or films.
Travel Insurance
Clients are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any
unforeseen circumstances (e.g. cancellation or curtailment expenses,
loss of luggage etc). Your licensed travel agent will be pleased to
assist with your requirements.
Holiday Inclusions
Transportation, entrance fees and boat cruise prices as per itinerary,
services of a Tour Director and Tour Driver, meals as specified, travel
wallet and map. Accommodation on a share twin room basis (unless
otherwise specified). Subject to a minimum number of clients, AAT
Kings reserves the right to operate this touring on a smaller vehicle
with a Driver Guide. On some occasions, coach restrooms may be
inaccessible depending on operational conditions.
Special Meals
Please advise AAT Kings of any special dietary requirements at least
14 days before departure. Note that this will be on a request basis
only, as AAT Kings cannot guarantee the availability of special meal
types.
Luggage Allowance
One medium size suitcase per person, the sum of its length/width
and depth not to exceed 140cm (56) plus a one piece of hand
luggage which may be carried on-board the coach. Please note that
luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the
overhead compartments and cannot be accepted as hand luggage.
Maximum weight of all luggage not to exceed 20kg (44lbs). We
are required by strict Government vehicle weight regulations to
enforce and adhere to this limit. If your luggage exceeds this limit,
we ask that you make alternative arrangements for the excess to
be forwarded to the termination point of your tour. Please note
we suggest you have wheels on your suitcase, as there are certain
places where assistance is not available (e.g. railway station and
cruise terminal). All luggage and personal effects are at all times
and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Luggage
insurance is recommended.
Smoking and Seat Rotation
Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist coaches.
Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en route. To enable
everyone the opportunity of enjoying window and front seats,
clients change seats daily during the course of the tour.
Clothing and What to Bring
We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing, with some
warmer articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter
months, a warm jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover,
rubber-soled walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and
waterproof jacket. Do not forget your hat, camera, sunglasses, insect
repellent, sunscreen, toilet requisites and a flask for drinking water.
Regular laundry facilities are available en route.
Airline Indemnity
Any airlines involvement in these tours is as air carrier only. This
organisation shall carry no responsibility for statements in this
brochure relating to ground content of the tours and the operator
indemnifies them against any claim action, loss or damage arising
therefrom.
Airport Transfers
Where indicated in the brochure, complimentary arrival and
departure transfers are provided between designated airports and
AAT Kings hotels on the scheduled starting and ending days of your
tour only or in conjunction with pre/post tour accommodation
booked through AAT Kings.
IMPORTANT: Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises, Helicopter Flights, Cable

Car Rides, some 4WD Tours, White Water Rafting, Camel Rides, Hot
Air Ballooning, Rail, Farmstay Options etc.
These excursions are not operated by AAT Kings Tours, nor by

persons or companies associated with AAT Kings Tours. These
activities involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay
and loss, and client assumes all such risk with regard to any
misadventure, death, injury, delay or loss which occurs during, or as
a result of any such activity.
General Conditions
This brochure represents the entire agreement between the client
and AATKings Tours Pty. Ltd., who is the tour operator. AATKings
will be responsible to the client for supplying the services and
accommodation as described in this brochure, except where such
services cannot be supplied, or the itinerary used is changed due
to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the
control of AAT Kings. In such circumstances, we will do our best
to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries,
and there shall be no refund in this situation. AAT Kings and its
agents (collectively AAT) act only as an agent for the client and
upon the express condition that AAT Kings shall not be liable or
responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental
damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which
may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission of any third
party (including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of
contract of any third party, which is to or does supply any goods
or services for this trip). Without limiting the foregoing, AATKings
does not own or operate any third party suppliers of services such
as hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing
companies or local tour operators. It is not responsible for any injury,
death, loss or expense due to overbooking of accommodations,
default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God,
Government, acts of terrorism, criminal activity, war, quarantine,
force majeure events or any other cause beyond its control. All such
risk, loss and expense must be borne by the client. Occasionally, it
may be necessary to alter or amend itineraries, accommodation
and sightseeing arrangements from those published. This may be
due to road, weather and other operational needs prevailing at
the time, and is always made in the best interests of your comfort.
Any personal expenses incurred by a client as a result of any delay,
alteration or curtailment of any tour, whether caused by mechanical
defect, strikes or any other cause are the responsibility of the client
(we strongly recommend all clients take out Travel Insurance, see
your licensed travel agent). The operator is unable to guarantee
exact arrival and departure times, and is not liable for any failure
to make connections with any other service, or guarantee the
operation of any particular service. In the case of breakdown and
other unforeseen circumstances, the operator reserves the right to
substitute vehicles other than specified, to ensure the operation of
a tour. These coaches will be modern touring vehicles and may not
have some of the features described. Please note that if you arrange
for payment through an unaccredited agent, the unaccredited agent
is not our agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of
deposits and subsequent payments by the travel agent does not
constitute receipt of those monies by us, and the travel agent has
no authority, expressed or implied, to receive monies on our behalf.
There is no liability on our part, in respect of any monies paid to
your travel agent. The company reserves the right to cancel any
ticket or booking, or to refuse to carry any client where payment has
not been received by the company within the specified time. The
company reserves the right to amend or cancel tours at any time.
Photography
A selection of images in this brochure have been supplied by
Adventure Group, Brian Dullaghan, Chris McLennan, Destination
Queenstown, Destination Rotorua, Destination Wellington, InterCity
Group, Matt Crawford, Petr Hlavacek, Real Journeys, Rob Suisted,
Sheena Haywood, Stephen Goodenough, Te Puia, Tim Whittaker,
Tourism Auckland, Tourism Christchurch, Tourism New Zealand,
Tourism West Coast, TranzScenic,Tony Bridge, Chris Sisarich, Lizi
Hamer, Cameron Feast and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Reserve.
Brochure Validity
01 October 2014 30 September 2015
For tours departing before 01 October 2014, refer to our 2013/14
brochure.
Important
By paying the $200 deposit per person per tour to your travel agent,
you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted
these Booking Conditions, which make up the contract between you
and AAT Kings.
Consumer Financial Protection
AAT Kings is a current member of The Travel CompensationFund
(TCF). TCF is a regulatory body established by government to protect
consumer funds in the event of a member travel companies financial
failure. AAT Kings customers can have complete confidence that
AATKings meets the strict financial criteria that must be adhered to
inorder to participate in the TCF and that theirfunds are protected.
Departure guarantee
Occasionally airlines and tour operators are forced to reschedule
departure dates. At AAT Kings we appreciate the inconvenience
this may cause you. Therefore, we guarantee no tour will be
rescheduled within 45 days of the published departure date.
Sustainability
Sustaining the destinations we visit is of great
The program aims to preserve this endangered
joint initiative by The Travel Corporation family
AAT Kings support, Tasmania Zoo is
importance to us at AAT Kings. We are part of a

of brands called TreadRight; a not-for-profit
organisation working to ensure the environment

and communities we explore remain vibrant for
future generations.
TreadRight is The Travel Corporations hub for

all corporate social responsibility efforts and
manages a long-standing grants program that

benefits sustainable tourism projects. To date
TreadRight has donated more the USD$2 million

to projects worldwide and encourages industry
best practice through our support for the
World Travel & Tourism Councils Tourism for
Did you know?

There are
approximately
32,427 penguins
on Phillip Island!
Vic Head of Finance
Tomorrow Awards.
In Australia, AAT Kings is contributing to the

worlds leading research facility for Little
Penguins which is located on Phillip Island

in Victoria. With a grant of $95,000 via
the TreadRight Foundation, a new penguin
weighbridge will monitor the health of the
penguins and interpretive signs will be erected

to help educate visitors about the local
environment and this important penguin colony.
To learn more visit TreadRight at:

treadright.org
AAT Kings is also a proud sponsor of the

Tasmanian Devil conservation breeding
program at Tasmania Zoo in Launceston.
species for future generations. With
conducting research into the Devil Facial
Tumour Disease which has severely depleted

Tasmanian Devil numbers in recent years.
One project were particularly proud of in
Australia is the Kimberley Sustainable Tourism

Initiative. TreadRight partnered with WWF
(World Wildlife Fund) and the Kimberley Land

Council to help protect local communities in
the Kimberley, develop indigenous sustainable

tourism protecting the natural and cultural
environment and supporting local indigenous

communities.
AAT Kings, as part of The Travel Corporation, is

proud to be using 100% recycled paper for the
body of our brochures. Some of the positive
impacts of this include saving more than
54,000* trees per year and reducing landfill
waste that produces harmful greenhouse gases.
In addition, the paper used is rated Excellent by

the World Wildlife Funds (WWF) environmental
benchmarking tool. Were proud to commit to
using one of the most environmentally friendly

coated recycled papers on Planet Earth.
*Calculations based on data from the Environmental Defense

Network.
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Our multi award-winning portfolio ranges from luxury hotels and boutique
owned business, we work hard to consistently deliver excellent experiences, no
travelling solo, The Travel Corporation family offers something for everyone.
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AATKings

Bringing Australia & New Zealand to life

Your Dream Holiday

at play from the geothermal wonderland of the North to the grand

Zealand and your holiday to life. All you need to do is choose

Food & Wine

There are so many brilliant places to discover

in New Zealand we cant fit them all on

this map! But here are a few suggestions:

the grandeur of Mt. Cook, adventure capital

Queenstown, cosmopolitan Auckland or the

wonders of Franz Josef Glacier and Milford

Sound with AAT Kings expert Tour Directors

Travelling is not just about seeing a

about experiencing new things, learning

something new and engaging with the

people and the culture of each destination.

worth sharing and our guides will make

sure that you dont miss a thing.

Im a very proud New Zealander

Welcome to our aat Kings

Our holiday options

destination and immerse yourself in its landscape, history and culture.

4-7 day breaks with your

length, Short Breaks combine the must-see highlights of a destination

Immersive & boutique

to match. Allow us to introduce the rich and immersive experiences youd

Sarah AAT Kings Reservations

Pre & Post Accommodation

Weve got New Zealand covered and Meet the Team

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Meet the Team

meet Bridget, tour Director

Queenstown is one of my favourite

adventurous activity on offer is

meet marty, tour Director

sharing my Maori culture with

people from all over the world. I

love New Zealand and I am proud of

meet Kevin, tour Director

We take care of absolutely everything, so theres no detailed planning required by you

Introducing our guests to local

highlight. Local cheeses produced

favourite. Guests really relax while

Rotorua Skyline & Luge

Dolphin Eco Encounter

Larnach Castle Tour

Experience a jet boat adventure

Explore the vineyards of New

Explore lakeside Queenstown on a

Golf at Millbrook Resort

Play 9 holes at Millbrook, one of the

Ride the gondola cableway 450

Travelling via 4WD mini-bus, the

Treat yourself at the scenic and

At Ben Lomond Station take a 90

Take a Gondola ride 487 metres

A tour of New Zealands most

Relax at the Lake Spa Retreat where

Take a range of 30-75 minute walks

Agrodome Sheep Show

See live sheep shearing, an auction

Watch or swim with the dolphins

Enjoy a relaxing tour in the town of