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Welcome to Christchurch
‘Haere Mai’ … Welcome to New Zealand!
Upon arrival in Christchurch you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending what time you arrive you will then have some time to explore before meeting your travel director and fellow companions for dinner and a welcome drink.
Some suggested excursions if you have time.
Easygoing Cycling Tour | Punting the Avon River | Lyttelton Harbour Wildlife Cruise |
Māori Cultural Evening | French Akaroa Tour | Southern Alps Ballooning |
Christchurch Gondola | Clearwater Golf |
Accommodation: Christchurch - 1 Night (or similar)
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TranzAlpine Train Journey to Glacier Country
All aboard the famous TranzAlpine train, rated as one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys. Travel across the Canterbury Plains through the Southern Alps, an unforgettable trip. Re-join your coach at Arthur’s Pass and travel to Hokitika to meet a local artisan for a jewelry carving demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier for the next two nights. Tonight relax away in Franz Josef geothermal hot pools.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Accommodation: Franz Josef - 2 Nights (or similar)
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Queenstown - The Adventure Capital of the World
Today you get to feel the wind in your hair with a jetboat ride on the Haast River at Haast Pass followed by a lunch stop at Makarora, and later visit the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown, before a chance to relax in Queenstown. Surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, the surrounding scenery is breathtaking.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Accommodation: Queenstown - 3 Nights
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Queenstown
Enjoy two full days to discover beautiful Queenstown.
Perhaps a wine tour, or even an adrenaline-filled activity.
Recommended Queenstown Excursions:
Routeburn Day Walk | Highest Bungey Jump | Explore Arrowtown |
Biking Skippers Canyon | Round at Millbrook Golf Resort | |
Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise | Dart River Jetboat Safari |
Meals: Breakfast
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Queenstown at Leisure
Again today you're free to explore New Zealand’s adventure-capital. Perhaps play a round of golf on one of the countries best courses, or one of the more adventurous adrenalin activities. This evening enjoy a memorable local Dining Experience at one of Queenstown's fine dining restaurants
Recommended Queenstown Excursions:
Routeburn Day Walk | Highest Bungey Jump | Explore Arrowtown |
Biking Skippers Canyon | Round at Millbrook Golf Resort | |
Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise | Dart River Jetboat Safari |
Meals: Breakfast, Local Dining Experience
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Milford Sound
Travel south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau on the shores of the South Island’s largest lake. Later you’ll 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. Afterwards, walk to see the Chasm on your way into Milford Sound and take some time to kayak this majestic fiord, considered by many as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Tonight stay at the magical Milford Sound Lodge, with views of the Cleddau Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Accommodation: Milford Sound - 2 Nights
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Spectacular Milford Sound Cruise
Wake up to the startling beauty of Milford Sound. This morning, explore a section of the famous Milford Track on an easy going half day guided walk. This place is steeped in rich history and stories, the flora and fauna are unique and special. This afternoon aboard the Southern Discoveries vessel sit back and relax as a specialist nature guide introduces you to the natural wonders of Milford Sound often called the ‘eighth natural wonder of the world’.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
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Milford Sound to Dunedin
This morning, embark on a journey from the rainforests of pristine Fiordland National Park, through to the sheep-dotted pastures of South Otago. Stop in the country musical town of Gore at lunchtime before you end the day in Dunedin, New Zealand's southernmost city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Accommodation: Dunedin - 2 nights
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Dunedin
Enjoy a relaxed start this morning, before taking a guided tour oat Emerson’s Brewery, sample the tasty craft beer before an afternoon at leisure. Relax or continue exploring Dunedin as you wish. Perhaps ride the historic Tairei Gorge Railway or take a wildlife cruise of the Otago Peninsula.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dunedin - Christchurch
Today travel up the east coast through Oamaru and back to the Garden City of Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch, embark on a sightseeing tour of the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Accommodation: Christchurch - 1 Night (or similar)
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Kaikoura and on to Wellington
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional whale-watching flight is available). See New Zealand’s fur seals at Ohau Point, then travel to the seaside town of Picton. Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a sightseeing tour of New Zealand's capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Accommodation: Wellington - 2 Nights
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Wellington at Leisure
Today see Wellington your way. Why not visit the Weta Cave, home of the creative wizards behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies or go on a walking tour around Wellington.
Suggested outings in and around Wellington.
National Museum - Te Papa | Visit Cuba Street | Weta Workshop Tour |
Zealandia Wildlife Reserve | Carter Observatory |
Meals: Breakfast
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Hawkes Bay
After a leisurely start this morning join a local guide for a city tour. You'll see the pervasive Art Deco flavor - as the city of Napier was rebuilt following the devasting 1931 earthquake. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner with wine
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Hawkes Bay to Rotorua
Enjoy a leisurely start before continuing the journey to Rotorua. This afternoon visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley where you will connect with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, it’s unique history and legacy. Along the guided walk you’ll experience geothermal activity, hot springs, volcanic craters, nature and wildlife. Followed by a relaxing 45-minute cruise around the tranquil waters of Lake Rotomahana see stunning geothermal activity only accessible by boat as well as rare native birdlife. Immerse in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created this amazing part of the world.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Pullman Hotel - 2 Nights
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Rotorua
Ascending to the breathtaking Redwoods Treewalk, enjoy an elevated bird’s eye view of the 115-year old redwood giants. At the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, passionate conservationists reveal how they are saving the kiwi population, one incubated egg at a time.Tonight, visit Te Pā Tū Māori Experience. Tū Te Rā is a celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a seasonal canapé and complementary chef choice aperitif, and a seasonal three-course dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Local Dining Experience
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Waitomo to Auckland - City of Sails
Make your way to the famous Caveworld Waitomo for an exclusive 5-star Eco Glowworm experience in Footwhistle Cave. Later, travel to Auckland. This evening, toast your tour at a Celebration Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
Accommodation: Auckland - 1 Night
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Farewell Auckland
Your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Haere rā and Bon Voyage!
We hope you enjoyed your holiday and our promise to make your travels through New Zealand as hassle-free and hospitable as possible - ensuring that today you leave with a memory card full of photos, and huge smiles on your faces when recalling your time in New Zealand! Have a great homeward journey, farewell and hope to see you again soon.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
Included Highlights
Discover
- Exciting Wellington city
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Wonders of Milford Sound
Explore
- The TranzAlpine Train journey
- Historic goldrush Arrowtown
Learn/Do
- Maori cultural experience
- Jade factory demonstration
Inclusions
- Hand-picked accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Airport transfers
Dining
- 18 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 8 Dinner with wine
- 3 Local Dining Experiences
- 1 Celebration Dinner
What Tracy says about this tour: Once you've experienced the Long White Cloud luxury small group tour - you will have travelled from the remote wilderness of the West Coast to the balmy reaches of Auckland. Staying in hand-picked accommodation, this tour that delivers stunning scenery, adventure, heritage, and kiwi culture.
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