Australia and New Zealand 2012: New Zealand Discoverer 2012
Tour Type: New Zealand Discoveries
Brochure Type: Australia and New Zealand 2012
Discover what makes New Zealand truly special. Journey on the famous TranzAlpine train, see the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, cruise on Lake Wakatipu on your way to the Walter Peak Sheep Station and enjoy the spectacular Milford Sound. Travel to Dunedin and visit Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak before discovering the city of Christchurch. Enjoy a traditional Maori cultural experience in Rotorua and continue on to the Waitomo Caves before finishing up in the beautiful city of Auckland.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: Australia and New Zealand 2012
Discover what makes New Zealand truly special. Journey on the famous TranzAlpine train, see the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, cruise on Lake Wakatipu on your way to the Walter Peak Sheep Station and enjoy the spectacular Milford Sound. Travel to Dunedin and visit Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak before discovering the city of Christchurch. Enjoy a traditional Maori cultural experience in Rotorua and continue on to the Waitomo Caves before finishing up in the beautiful city of Auckland.
Sightseeing Highlights
- TranzAlpine Journey on the famous TranzAlpine Train.
- Franz Josef See magnificent Franz Josef Glacier.
- Walter Peak Sheep Station Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the station on the TSS Earnslaw.
- Milford Sound Cruise on this spectacular wonder of nature.
- Dunedin Tour this 'Scottish city' including Larnach Castle.
- Mount Cook See the National Park and New Zealand's highest peak.
- Lake Tekapo View the Church of the Good Shepherd.
- Marlborough Region Dinner and wine tasting at Georges Michel Wine Estate.
- Picton Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and Cook Strait.
- Wellington Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand.
- Rotorua Ride on the Skyline Gondola. Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Agrodome Sheep Show. Plus The Realm of Tane and an exclusive traditional Maori Hangi dinner and concert.
- Waitomo Guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto.
- Auckland Explore the 'City of Sails'.
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Christchurch.
- 14 buffet breakfasts.
- 7 dinners in hotels.
- 3 Highlight Dinners in Queenstown, the Marlborough region and Rotorua.
- Be My Guest Lunch in the Mount Cook region.
- Farewell Dinner in Auckland.
- Includes all First Class features.
- Airport transfer will be provided on Day 3 in Christchurch and Day 17 in Auckland, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 17 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-2 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: You will fly over the international date line on your way to Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| Day 3 | Christchurch | ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH: On arrival in Christchurch, you are transferred to your exclusive alpine resort in the foot hills of the Southern Alps (flights to arrive prior to 4pm). Tonight, meet your your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink and dinner. (Dinner) Terrace Downs Resort, Darfield (Deluxe) |
| Day 4 | Punakaiki | TRANZALPINE - PUNAKAIKI: Start the day with a spectacular train journey on the TranzAlpine from Darfield to Arthur's Pass. Later, view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Punakaiki Resort (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Franz Josef | PUNAKAIKI - FRANZ JOSEF: You will visit a New Zealand native greenstone (jade) factory at Hokitika. Later, arrive at Franz Josef Glacier. See it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Te Waonui Forest Retreat (Deluxe) |
| Day 6 | Queenstown | FRANZ JOSEF - QUEENSTOWN (2 NIGHTS): Climb over the Haast Pass, winding through Mount Aspiring National Park and the Kawarau Gorge, passing Lakes Wanaka and Hawea en route. You'll visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown on the Arrow River, then continue to Queenstown. (Buffet Breakfast) Millennium Hotel (Deluxe) |
| Day 7 | Queenstown | QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE: A full day at leisure. This evening, you will board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Sheep Station. Enjoy some Kiwi hospitality including a carvery Highlight Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) |
| Day 8 | Te Anau | QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU: Journey to Fiordland National Park for the drive through the Homer Tunnel en route to Milford Sound. You will cruise on this wonder of nature with Mitre Peak & Bowen Falls high above. Later, head to Te Anau for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Distinction Hotel (Moderate First Class) |
| Day 9 | Dunedin | TE ANAU - DUNEDIN: Cross South Otago country through Gore and Balclutha on your way to the Scottish city of Dunedin. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (Superior First Class) |
| Day 10 | Mount Cook | DUNEDIN - MOUNT COOK: Enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle followed by sightseeing in Dunedin. Next on to Oamaru, famous for its white limestone buildings. Follow the Waitaki River, past hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore, to Twizel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) MacKenzie Country Inn Deluxe Rooms (Superior Tourist) |
| Day 11 | Christchurch | MOUNT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH: Mount Cook National Park is today's highlight. Perhaps take an optional scenic flight? Visit Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Join us for a taste of country life with a Be My Guest barbecue lunch on a working farm. Continue to your resort in Darfield, where you can choose to play a round of golf, visit the Spa or simply enjoy the alpine scenery. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Terrace Downs Resort, Darfield (Deluxe) |
| Day 12 | Blenheim | CHRISTCHURCH - BLENHEIM: Travel along the rugged coast to Kaikoura where you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional whale watching flight. Later, you may see New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point. You will enjoy a Highlight Dinner and wine tastings at Georges Michel Wine Estate in the fabulous Marlborough region. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Chateau Marlborough (Moderate Deluxe) |
| Day 13 | Wellington | BLENHEIM - COOK STRAIT CRUISE - WELLINGTON: Cruise across Cook Strait to Wellington, New Zealand's capital. You will visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, with time to explore the many interactive displays depicting Maori and modern New Zealand culture. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Novotel Wellington (Superior First Class) |
| Day 14 | Rotorua | WELLINGTON - ROTORUA (2 NIGHTS): Travel through dairy farming land to the volcanic plateau of Tongariro National Park where you'll catch sight of Mt. Ruapehu en route to Rotorua. The Realm of Tane and an exclusive Maori Hangi Highlight Dinner accompanied by local wine and a concert is your cultural experience this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Millennium Hotel (Deluxe) |
| Day 15 | Rotorua | ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING - FARM STAY: Start the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Lake Rotorua. Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and Te Puia Thermal Reserve. *Tonight there's a chance to stay with a local family on a nearby farm - ask your travel agent for more details on additional cost. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 16 | Auckland | ROTORUA - WAITOMO CAVES - AUCKLAND: Visit the Waitomo Caves for a guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto. Continue through the Waikato district to Auckland where you'll join your Tour Director and new-found friends for a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Stamford Plaza (Deluxe) |
| Day 17 | Return USA | AUCKLAND - USA: We transfer you to Auckland Airport for your flight home. Or why not extend your trip and visit the Bay of Islands? (Buffet Breakfast) |
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