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Welcome to Wellington - the Arts Capital
On arrival into Wellington you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Nestled between a dramatic harbour and bush clad hills, Wellington was recently dubbed as ‘the coolest little capital city in the world’. The city is the country's centre for culture, politics, and home to the National Museum, Te Papa. Wellington’s thriving cafe scene is globally recognised by coffee cognoscenti, and of course is a centre for movie production with Lord or the Rings taking centre stage. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Wellington - 2 Nights
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New Years Eve! - Wellington
A highlight will be will be time to explore Gallipoli: A scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum.. Enjoy an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Reboard your Ultimate Coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. This afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink to toast the New Year with your fellow travellers.
Suggested outings before heading out on the town.
Visit Cuba Street | Weta Workshop Tour | |
Carter Observatory |
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
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Interisland Cruise into Marlborough - Wine Country
This morning board the Interislander Ferry and experience the comfort and intimate setting of the Premium Lounge. Enjoy breakfast as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Board your Ultimate Coach for the short journey to Blenheim, where you will experience a personalised wine tasting at an iconic Marlborough Winery. You will taste award-winning wines and enjoy exploring the beautiful Marlborough vineyards before continuing south to Kaikōura.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Kaikōura - 1 Night
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Kaikōura and Christchurch
This morning enjoy a leisurely start in this seaside village, where the mountains meet the sea. Kaikōura is renowned as one of the best places to see Sperm whales and other marine mammals. There is an opportunity to take a scenic flight to view the year-round population of Sperm whales (optional, weather permitting). Continue onto the garden city of Christchurch.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Christchurch - 1 night
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Dunedin - Scottish City of Grace and Grandeur
Depart Christchurch and travel south through Oamaru, famous for its limestone. In Dunedin enjoy a city tour followed by some free time. You might be interested in a wildlife excursion to observe animals in their natural habitat (optional).
Some options available in and around Dunedin:
Cadbury Chocolate | Penguins and Albatross Tour | |
Peninsula Wildlife Cruise | Larnach Castle Tour |
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Dunedin - 1 night
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Te Anau - Gateway to Fiordland National Park
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the scandalous history on a guided tour followed by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand Ballroom. Continue south through Balclutha and Gore to the lake-side town of Te Anau. Today you may like to visit the Ta
Anau Glowworm Caves (optional).
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Te Anau - 1 night
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Milford Sound Cruise - Queenstown
This morning enjoy a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue to Queenstown where this evening is free to dine at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Queenstown - 2 nights
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Queenstown at Leisure
Take a day to experience the beauty of Queenstown exactly as you want to. From relaxing vineyard tours or boat cruises to extreme adventure activities, Queenstown has it all. Your driver will help you with your plans.
This Evening: Board the TSS Earnslaw and cruise to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax as you are treated to the best of NZ’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.
Recommended excursions in and around Queenstown
Routeburn Day Walk | Highest Bungey Jump | Explore Arrowtown |
Biking Skippers Canyon | Round at Millbrook Golf Resort | |
Dart River Jetboat Safari | Gibbston Valley Wine Trail |
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Meals: Breakfast and Specialty Dinner
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Quaint Gold Mining Town / Glacier Country
Travel to Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass and see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel to Fox Glacier. Next you visit Franz Josef
if time is available you may like to experience a Scenic Flight (optional) weather permitting)
over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at your hotel for your overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Franz Josef - 1 night
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TranzAlpine Rail Journey - Christchurch
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. Enjoy the spectacular scenery through to Christchurch. This evening you will be treated to a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.
Meals: Breakfast and Special Dinner
Accommodation: Christchurch - 1 night
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Homeward Bound
"Haere rā" Goodbye! and Bon Voyage!
There maybe time for some last minute excursions or shopping before making your way for your outbound flight. Our promise is 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 in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Some Suggested Activities If You Have Time
Meals: Breakfast
Notes
INCLUSIONS
PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS
• Te Papa, NZ's National Museum
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, Premium Lounge
• Marlborough Winery Wine Tasting
• Larnach Castle*
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• City Sights tour of Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin
*Guided tour.
ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
- Personalised meet & greet on arrival
- Return airport transfers in New Zealand
- Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
- Professional Coach Captain
- 10 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation
- 2 two night stays
- Hotel porterage
- 3 cruises
- All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
- Ultimate documentation pack
MEALS
• 10 cooked breakfasts
• 8 sumptuous dinners complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch
• 1 picnic lunch
• 1 Ultimate High Tea, Larnach Castle
Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
What Tracy says about this tour: I highly recommend this New Year's summer tour to guests who like to have some fun, see the sights and have all the finer details taken care of. Accommodation is carefully selected for charm and character, the luxury coach is super comfortable and the Tour Director goes the extra mile so guests can totally relax.
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