DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Queenstown On arrival, you will be met, greeted and privately transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: The Rees Apartment Hotel - 5 Nights in a Lakeview Hotel Room
Day 2: Queenstown Today is yours to spend at leisure exploring the spectacular Queenstown area.
Day 3: Queenstown Small group backcountry jetboat trip with half day independent Routeburn Track walk.
Day 4: Queenstown Small group boutique food and wine tour including delectable lunch.
Day 5: Queenstown Experience exciting Queenstown at leisure. Talk to us about some optional activities.
Day 6: Queenstown to Milford Sound This morning you'll be collected for the overnight Milford Sound trip.
Accommodation : The Milford Sound - 1 Night in a Private Ensuite Cabin with breakfast and dinner
Day 7: Milford Sound to Queenstown Relax and take in magnificent vistas as you return to Queenstown.
Accommodation: The Rees Apartment Hotel - 1 Night in a Lakeview Hotel Room
Day 8: Queenstown to Dunedin Drive through Central Otago to charming Dunedin (approx. 4.0 hours).
Accommodation : Dunedin Palms Motel - 3 Nights in a Studio Unit
Day 9: Dunedin Small group Otago Harbour Cruise with the wonderful Otago Peninsula wildlife experience.
Day 10: Dunedin Today is yours to spend at leisure in Dunedin. Talk to us about things to do and see.
Day 11: Dunedin to Christchurch Drive up the beautiful East Coast to Christchurch (approx. 5.0 hours).
Accommodation : Arthurs Court Motor Lodge - 3 Nights in a Studio Unit
Day 12: Christchurch Day trip to gorgeous French settled Akaroa including wildlife focused harbour cruise.
Day 13: Christchurch Explore the Christchurch at leisure. We've got loads of suggestions of things to do!
Day 14: Christchurch to Nelson Drive to the top of the South Island and beautiful Nelson (6.0 hours).
Accommodation : Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge - 3 Nights in a Studio Unit
Day 15: Nelson Small Group, expertly guided sea-kayaking adventure including lunch.
Day 16: Nelson Today is yours to spend at leisure in Nelson. Let us suggest a great day trip.
Day 17: Nelson to Wellington Travel by car and ferry through the Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait.
Accommodation : Mercure Willis Street - 2 Nights in a Standard Room
Day 18: Wellington Today is yours to spend at leisure in Wellington.
Day 19: Wellington to Napier Travel to the pretty Hawkes Bay wine country (approx. 5.5 hours).
Accommodation : The Nautilus - 2 Nights in an Executive Studio
Day 20: Napier Small group afternoon food and wine tour.
Day 21: Napier to Rotorua Drive through Taupo to culturally rich Rotorua (approx. 3.5 hours).
Accommodation : Ibis Rotorua - 3 Nights in a Standard Room
Day 22: Rotorua Small group afternoon Eco Thermal Cultural Tour
Day 23: Rotorua Until this evening, today is yours at leisure. Cultural evening including dinner tonight.
Day 24: Rotorua to Auckland Drive to Auckland (approx. 4.0 hours). Celebratory farewell dinner tonight.
Accommodation : Mercure Auckland Windsor - 1 Night in a Standard Room
Day 25: Depart Auckland, New Zealand Drop off your car, farewell NZ and board your flight home.
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COST IS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
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PACKAGES ARE LAND ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE AIRFARES. COST PER PERSON VALID UNTIL 31 MARCH, 2011.
- SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH AIRFARES, PLEASE LET US KNOW.
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WE REQUIRE A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF 10% OF TRIP COST TO CONFIRM AND HOLD ARRANGEMENTS.
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LAND ARRANGEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
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COST PER PERSON AS REFLECTED IN USD IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS
UNTIL TIME OF FULL PAYMENT.
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FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED 60 DAYS PRIOR TO UNITED STATES DEPARTURE.
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BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE USING VISA, MASTERCARD OR CASHIERS CHECK AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Explorer's Paradise - 24 nights / 25 days
Focal Points:
- The Majestic Southern Alps
- One of New Zealand's Premier Great Walks
- New Zealand's World Leading Wine
- Overnight Cruise in Milford Sound
- Beautifully Unique New Zealand Wildlife,
- Abel Tasman National Park Sea-Kayaking
- Ferry Crossing through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
- Engaging, Authentic Maori Culture Encounter
24 nights accommodation
Private arrival transfer in Queenstown
Late model, automatic rental vehicle (Toyota Corolla or similar)
Small group Dart River Jet Safari including backcountry hike in Queenstown
Small group wine tour including all tastings and lunch in Queenstown
Milford Sound Overnight Trip including dinner and breakfast in Queenstown
Small group Otago Harbour Cruise and Otago Peninsula Wildlife experience in Dunedin
Akaroa Harbour Wilderness Cruise in Akaroa
Small group, expertly guided sea kayaking trip including lunch in Nelson
Interislander Ferry Crossing from Picton to Wellington
Small group wine tour including all tastings in Napier
Small group Eco Thermal tour in Rotorua
Evening of Maori Culture including Hangi dinner feast in Rotorua
Celebratory farewell dinner in Auckland
New Zealand Road Atlas
New Zealand Sales Tax (GST)
Comprehensive New Zealand Adventure Co. concierge and travel planning service
24 hour on the ground assistance while in New Zealand
Departure Dates 2010 / 2011: Daily, year round
Cost Per Person: US$4,159.00