Day 1 - Arrive Auckland City
Arrive Auckland
AAT Kings will meet you on arrival into Auckland airport and transfer you to your hotel. Explore Auckland at your leisure. An evening welcome drink will introduce you to your tour director and fellow travellers.
| Your accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Auckland Located in the heart of the central business district and only a few minutes walk to the sparkling Waitemata harbour, Viaduct Village and Auckland's best shopping, theatre and nightlife. Recently refurbished, the hotel has a new grand entrance, lobby bar and two restaurants. |
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Day 2 - Auckland to Bay of Islands, Cape Brett cruise
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Auckland to the Bay of Islands
Over the Auckland harbour Bridge and up the scenic hibiscus coast. walk among the Kauri trees, explore whangarei, the northern-most city, then on to Paihia and the Bay of Islands. enjoy a scenic cruise through the Bay of Islands to cape Brett and the ‘hole in the rock’. we’ll explore urupukapuka Island then return to Paihia.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel. 
| Your accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands is located within the Waitangi Treaty grounds, surrounded by native bush and the beautiful Bay of Islands Harbour. Water view room. |
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Day 3 - Bay of Islands free day
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Bay of Islands
The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. dolphin watch, catch a ferry to russell, drive along the Ninety Mile Beach, sail or sea-kayak – whatever you like, then have a night on the town.
Dinner this evening is at your leisure
Explore and enjoy one of the many local restaurants tonight (own cost).
| Your accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands is located within the Waitangi Treaty grounds, surrounded by native bush and the beautiful Bay of Islands Harbour. Water view room. |
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Day 4 - Bay of Islands cruise then to Auckland
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Bay of Islands to Auckland
We’ll tour the historic waitangi Treaty reserve and then return to Auckland.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Auckland Located in the heart of the central business district and only a few minutes walk to the sparkling Waitemata harbour, Viaduct Village and Auckland's best shopping, theatre and nightlife. Recently refurbished, the hotel has a new grand entrance, lobby bar and two restaurants. |
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Day 5 - Auckland to Rotorua
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Auckland to Rotorua
After an Auckland city Sights Tour, we trace the waikato river to waitomo caves, where we’ll see the amazing Glow worm Grotto. our rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake rotorua. Tonight experience The realm of Tane, a Maori hangi feast and concert.
Meals included - breakfast at your hotel, Maori hangi dinner
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and this evening experience a Maori concert and hangi dinner.
| Your accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua Rotorua's largest 4 star deluxe hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the city overlooking Lake Rotorua. Five levels of accommodation offer guests a wide variety of scenic views. |
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Day 6 - Rotorua
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Rotorua
Sparkling wine breakfast cruise on Lake Rotorua on board the Lakeland Queen. on to the Agrodome Sheep Show and a sample of farm life. Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal reserve. An afternoon of ‘Free Time’.
Dinner this evening is at your leisure
Explore and enjoy one of the many local restaurants tonight (own cost).
| Your accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua Rotorua's largest 4 star deluxe hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the city overlooking Lake Rotorua. Five levels of accommodation offer guests a wide variety of scenic views. |
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Day 7 - Rotorua to Wellington
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Rotorua to Wellington
From the mountains to the sea. view the Huka Falls. visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Tongariro National Park. Manawatu. The Kapiti Coast. on our Wellington city sights tour see the city from Mt. Victoria.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Novotel Capital, Wellington Novotel Capital Wellington is conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to the Te Papa Museum, Convention Centre, Parliament, Westpac Stadium and the waterfront as well as the many other attractions of the city. |
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Day 8 - Wellington to Blenheim
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Wellington to Blenheim
A morning to explore Wellington your way. visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, with time to discover it yourself. We cruise the tranquility of Queen Charlotte Sound. on to Picton then Blenheim for a city tour. Tonight we’ll enjoy a tasting, tour and dinner at Allan Scott wines. A family owned and run winery which has developed its own reputation as a Marlborough icon.
Meals included - breakfast at your hotel, Dinner at Allan Scott Wines
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and this evening dinner at the family owned and run Allan Scott Winery
| Your accommodation: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim Chateau Marlborough is a premier boutique hotel overlooking Seymour Square Gardens and prides itself on offering guests luxury accommodation with an enviable attention to detail - and all just a short walk from Blenheim town centre. |
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Day 9 - Blenheim to Kaikoura to Christchurch
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Blenheim to Kaikoura to Christchurch
En route to Kaikoura, we pass the Grassmere Salt works and see New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point. Explore Kaikoura, maybe take an optional scenic whale watching flight. we travel to Christchurch via the Canterbury Plains. A city Tour, then it’s ‘Free Time’.
Dinner this evening is at your leisure
Explore and enjoy one of the many local restaurants tonight (own cost).
| Your accommodation: Novotel Christchurch Situated close to Cathedral Square, the focal point of the Garden City, the Novotel Christchurch is also close to a myriad of art galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants. |
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Day 10 - Christchurch to Mt. Cook to Twizel
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Christchurch to Mt. Cook
Begin with a ride on the Christchurch Tram then enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on Morelea Farm. On this typical working sheep farm you are welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan to enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in their 300 hectare garden and gain an insight into the day to day operation of farm life.
Continue in and see Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and see the sensational Mt. Cook National Park. An option (weather permitting) might be to take a scenic flight fo the ultimate view of the Southern Alps.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Mackenzie Country Inn, Twizel Located in the heart of the Mackenzie region the hotel' natural stone architecture compliments the mountains and rivers of New Zealand's Southern Alps. With 108 well equipped room the hotel can offer every facility needed for a comfortable stay. |
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Day 11 - Twizel to Dunedin
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Mt. Cook to Dunedin
From the Waitaki hydro Power Scheme and Benmore dam we travel through Oamaru to Dunedin, we tour the city and the afternoon is yours – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge railway – it’s up to you.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Scenic Circle Southern Cross Hotel The Scenic Circle Southern Cross Hotel enjoys a premium location in the heart of Dunedin's bustling city centre, and is the perfect location from which to explore Dunedin - just a short walk to The Octagon, Railway Station, theatres and shops. |
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Day 12 - Dunedin to Te Anau
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Dunedin to Te Anau
A guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle - Larnach castle – and its gardens begins the day. Across fertile farming land to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau. The Te Anau Glow worm caves is an option tonight.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas The Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas offers a range of deluxe accommodation from hotel rooms and suites to villas. It also features the renowned MacKinnon Room restaurant, conference facilities, and guest facilities include a pool, spa, sauna, barbeque area. |
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Day 13 - Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Milford Sound cruise then to Queenstown
In Fiordland National Park we’ll cruise on Milford Sound. we’ll see Mirror Lakes, Cleddau Valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and more. we travel along Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown for an orientation tour on arrival. A great option for dinner is to dine at the Skyline restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern hemisphere and you could also enjoy the Kiwi haka Maori show as well.
Dinner this evening is at your leisure
Explore and enjoy one of the many local restaurants tonight (own cost).
| Your accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown The 4 star deluxe Millennium Hotel Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown within minutes of the central shopping and entertainment area. |
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Day 14 - Queenstown free day
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Queenstown free day
Explore Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine or garden tours. or go wild with jet boat rides or white water rafting. Dinner is at Walter Peak Sheep Station via New Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw.
Group highlight dinner at Walter Peak Station
Enjoy a fantastic cruise on board the unique steamship TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at Walter Peak enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the Colonels' homestead. Crossing the lake on the return journey a sing a long with a suitable night cap is the order of the day.
| Your accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown The 4 star deluxe Millennium Hotel Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown within minutes of the central shopping and entertainment area. |
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Day 15 - Queenstown to Franz Josef
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Queenstown to Franz Josef
First stop – historic gold mining town, Arrowtown. Second stop Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka, the Haast Pass, Thunder creek Falls. A small rainforest walk. Then Franz Josef Glacier – the world’s most accessible glacier.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Situated on the very edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, the Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel welcomes you in true New Zealand style making the most of the lush native bush surroundings and superb alpine views. |
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Day 16 - Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. It’s on to Punakaiki, where we’ll view the Pancake rocks and Blowholes.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Punakaiki Resort The Punakaiki Resort is a modern, award-winning hotel complex, architecturally designed to harmonise with the local environment. Magnificent ocean-front location, with spectacular views of wild West Coast beaches, nestled into the foothills of the Paparoa National Park, all rooms have rainforest and/or ocean views. |
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Day 17 - Punakaiki to Arthur's Pass, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch
Enjoy time at leisure before travelling via Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass where we board the Tranz Alpine to travel through the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Meals included - dinner at your hotel
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
| Your accommodation: Novotel Christchurch Situated close to Cathedral Square, the focal point of the Garden City, the Novotel Christchurch is also close to a myriad of art galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants. |
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Day 18 - Depart Christchurch today
Breakfast this morning at your hotel
Depart Christchurch
Today is yours to take the time to explore Christchurch before you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight or continue with your onward journey.