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15 Day Best of New Zealand Coach Tour
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A 15 DAY PREMIUM TOUR of the most spectacular highlights and activities New Zealand has to offer. From the culture and landscapes of the North to the scenic splendour of the South, we will show you the 'best of the best' and provide MORE INCLUSIONS than any other comparable tour available, maximising your time and minimising additional costs. This tour includes over 55 highlights, including 20 pre-paid sightseeing attractions, 14 meals and a great value meal package for an overall superior tour. 
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_tn.jpg) | 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND “Haere Mai” – Welcome to New Zealand! Arrive in Auckland and be transferred (if required) to your waterfront hotel.... Details » | | |  | 2: AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland, the world’s largest Polynesian city, before travelling south through Ngaruawahia to the magnificent Waitomo Caves. After exploring the world famous caves you will continue to Rotorua, New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland and centre of Maoridom.... Details » | | |  | 3: ROTORUA This morning you will travel out to the Agrodome (the world’s longest running farm show) and visit the Whakarewarewa Maori Village and the Pohutu Geyser. This afternoon is at leisure to relax or to take one of the many optional tours (own cost) available. Tonight you will experience New Zealand’s award winning cultural show at the Tamaki Maori Village.... Details » | | |  | 4: ROTORUA / TAUPO / NAPIER / MASTERTON Travel south from Rotorua to Taupo, viewing the Geothermal Power Plant along the way and stopping at the incredible Huka Falls. Stop at Okawa Station in Hawkes Bay (a working sheep station) for an included lunch. After lunch, depart to Napier, the art deco capital of the world and the orchards and vineyards of Hastings, finishing our day and in Masterton.... Details » | | |  | 5: MASTERTON / WELLINGTON Visit Paua World and marvel at this magnificent New Zealand sea shell being turned into beautiful, low cost jewellery. Continue on to the wine centre of Martinborough and the award winning Tirohana Estate. From there head to Wellington - the capital of New Zealand. You will enjoy a brief sightseeing tour before visiting Te Papa Museum for an exclusive guided tour.... Details » | | |  | 6: WELLINGTON / PICTON / HANMER SPRINGS Cross the beautiful Cook Strait on the InterIslander Ferry from Wellington to Picton. Journey to Montana’s Brancott Winery and then on to Kaikoura. Continue along the shadow of the Kaikoura Ranges and on to the resort of Hanmer Springs.... Details » | | |  | 7: HANMER SPRINGS / CHRISTCHURCH Travel through to Christchurch and visit the International Antarctic Centre followed by a sightseeing tour of this amazing garden city. Check into your hotel before enjoying some leisure time. Christchurch is renowned for its great food and wine and your hotel is in the heart of a fine dining district!... Details » | | |  | 8: CHRISTCHURCH / LAKE TEKAPO / AORAKI MT COOK Leaving beautiful Christchurch we cross the Canterbury Plains towards the Southern Alps and at Lake Tekapo. View the Alpine Blue Lakes and snow capped mountains before arriving at “Aoraki Mt Cook”, your mountain base for tonight. Whilst here, enjoy the amazing Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.... Details » | | |  | 9: MT COOK / DUNEDIN Enjoy your full hot breakfast this morning before travelling through to Oamaru and its Victorian precinct and white stone buildings. We will visit the Moeraki Boulders then continue on to Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the south. A brief sightseeing tour of this city will be undertaken before receiving a Scottish welcome at your hotel. Enjoy a visit to the Speight’s Heritage Brewery followed by a visit to the Casino for those interested.... Details » | | |  | 10: DUNEDIN / TE ANAU Visit the stunning Otago Peninsula headland with the opportunity to visit either Larnach Castle or Natures Wonders. Depart and continue through the Taieri Valley and farmlands of Southland to Te Anau and your hotel. Assemble at the Fiordland Theatre a short walk from your hotel, where you will watch a stunning movie in preparation for tomorrow's activities.... Details » | | |  | 11: TE ANAU / MILFORD / QUEENSTOWN Travel the famous road to Milford and board the Milford Sovereign. Cruise the very beautiful and serene Milford Sound, enjoying an international buffet lunch on board (included). Return to Milford and retrace your way back to Te Anau and continue north to Queenstown, sightseeing along the way. Queenstown is renowned for its restaurants and bars and tonight is a great opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine and nightlife.... Details » | | |  | 12: QUEENSTOWN Queenstown offers over 400 activity options so the only difficulty you will face today is what to choose and where to go. We recommend you book your activities with Great Experiences BEFORE you arrive, however, you can book activities at 'The Station' in Queenstown and your coach captain will assist with arrangements also.... Details » | | |  | 13: QUEENSTOWN / WANAKA / FOX GLACIER Travel from Queenstown to Arthurs Point and the Shotover Gorge to picture perfect Arrowtown. Continue through to Wanaka, a popular holiday destination. Carry on through the spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park and through the scenic Haast Pass to the West Coast. Arrive at Fox Glacier with some time for optional activities.... Details » | | |  | 14: FOX GLACIER / HOKITIKA / ALPINE EXPRESS / CHRISTCHURCH Visit Lake Matheson, or take an optional Glacier excursion. Afterwards, travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory and Glass Blower. Continue on to Arthurs Pass and board the Tranz Alpine Express to take you through to Christchurch, regarded as one of the great rail journeys of the world. Tonight you will enjoy a special dinner to celebrate the tour together.... Details » | | |  | 15: DEPART CHRISTCHURCH Your tour concludes. If you are departing today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.... Details » | | |
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