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Auckland - Waitomo - RotoruaTravel south through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves fro a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 1 night in Rotorua |
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Rotorua - TaupoThis morning – see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon drive south past the steam fields of Wairakei to Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island. Overnight at Taupo. |
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Taupo - NapierA guided tour will take you to the mighty Huka Falls, Wairakei, the Aratiatia Rapids and the Craters of the Moon. In the afternoon head east across the Rangitaiki Plains to the wine producing region of Hawkes Bay. Stay 2 nights in Napier. |
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At NapierExplore the history and architecture of art deco Napier this morning on a guided walk. This afternoon you will join a wine tasting tour visiting a number of boutique and established wineries. |
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Napier - WellingtonTravel south through the Manawatu Gorge to Palmerston North and along the rugged Kapiti Coast to our capital city. . An evening tour takes in Parliament Buildings, Old St Paul’s Cathedral and Mt Victoria. Overnight in Wellington Stay 1 night in Wellington. |
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Wellington - Picton - BlenheimCross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. Tour vineyards built on rich alluvial plains, which produce world class wines.Overnight in Blenheim. |
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Blenheim - KaikouraContinue south to Kaikoura, the road skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Kaikoura hosts New Zealand’s most diverse range of seabirds and creatures and is well know for Whale Watching tours. It is also reknown for it’s seafood, with a festival being an annual event. Overnight in Kaikoura |
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Kaikoura - ChristchurchYour coach will travel through the Waipara wine producing district and North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch our most ‘English’ city. Stay 2 nights in Christchurch. |
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At ChristchurchYou will enjoy a full day tour to the settlement of Akaroa, on the Banks Peninsula. Originally settled by the French, Akaroa boasts a myriad of café’s amongst it’s unique French colonial arcitechure. Visit a boutique cheese factory enroute. |
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Christchurch - DunedinTravel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". We would recommend a visit to the Cadbury factory or a Speights Brewery Tour. Overnight in Dunedin. |
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Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - QueenstownThis morning is at your leisure for optional sightseeing. This afternoon head towards the Taieri Gorge and travel through spectacular gorges, carry on through the Central Otago region famous for its stone fruit growing before continuing to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown in the late evening. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. |
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At QueestownToday you will be taken on a guided tour of some of the boutique vineyards that have recently developed in this harsh landscape, becoming known for it’s fine Pinot Noir wines. Lunch at a boutique winery is included. |
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At QueenstownToday is free for you to enjoy this fabulous resort. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. |
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Queenstown - Mt Cook - ChristchurchThrough the Kawarau Gorge with it’s historic gold mines, then past the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell to the Lindis Pass. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a ski plane flight.Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine to Christchurch where your tour ends at early evening. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast |
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| Bronze | $3,409.00 | $5,399.00 | $2,909.00 | $364.00 |
| Silver | $3,919.00 | $6,579.00 | $3,319.00 | $429.00 |
| Gold | $4,259.00 | $7,289.00 | $3,519.00 | $481.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2010. |
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