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- Auckland / Rotorua
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Your tour departs from
Rydges Hotel, Federal Street, City at 11.30am.
First stop is a city tour visiting the summit of
Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern
Hemisphere for panoramic views across the city and its
two magnificent harbors, the Domain, the downtown city
area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht
marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Follow the
motorway across the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands
of the Waikato Region noted particularly for its dairy
farming and internationally recognised horse studs.
Cross the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua, centre of
Maori culture for the region and a thermal wonderland.
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua. (2 nights) |
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- Rotorua
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A sightseeing tour visits
the Agrodome to see a display featuring New Zealand’s
various sheep breeds and sheep shearing, Rainbow Springs
to see rainbow and brown trout and native birds
including the Kiwi. The spectacular Skyline Gondola
offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and
for a little excitement try a Luge ride with our
compliments. There will be time this afternoon for
optional activities. This evening enjoy a Maori hangi
(meal) with traditionally prepared meats and vegetables
plus conventional dishes and followed by a concert
featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. |
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- Rotorua / Christchurch
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Visit Whakarewarewa, the
Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve, with
boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Transfer
to Rotorua Airport for your flight to Christchurch. You
will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon is free to enjoy at leisure. The
“Garden City” has lots to offer. A stroll along
Worcester Boulevard and a circuit of the city centre on
the Tram will highlight much of interest – Victoria
Square, the Cathedral, and Christs College. (Flight
not included)
Pavilions Hotel. (1 night) |
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- Christchurch / Mt Cook / Omarama
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Cross the broad Canterbury
Plains with the Southern Alps to the west. Enter the
foothills near Geraldine to the barren MacKenzie
Country. View the Church of the Good Shepherd dedicated
to the early pioneers of the region and the Collie Dog
memorial overlooking the milky blue waters of Lake
Tekapo. Time for a spectacular flight over the Southern
Alps, lakes and glaciers with Air Safaris (optional).
Visit Mt Cook National Park, with time to enjoy the
scenic majesty of New Zealand’s highest snow capped
peaks before travelling around Lake Pukaki to Twizel and
Omarama.
Heritage Gateway Hotel. (1 night) |
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- Omarama / Dunedin
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Pass large hydro lakes as you travel down
the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and Dunedin – the
“Scottish” city. An early arrival allows the choice
of excellent optional activities. Combine a Monarch
harbour cruise or Newton’s Citibus tour to see the
albatross, penguins and seals. Enjoy the historic and
scenic Taieri Gorge train excursion or explore the city
only a few minutes walk away. This evening prior to
Dinner you will be treated to a traditional Scottish
Haggis Ceremony, complete with piper, address to the
Haggis and gift.
Cargills Hotel. (1 night) |
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- Dunedin / Lake Manapouri / Te Anau
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Visit historic Olveston House, then cross
rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and
Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri with its rugged bushclad
mountains before arriving at the shores of Lake Te Anau.
Fiordland National Park Hotel. (2 nights) |
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- Te Anau / Milford Sound / Queenstown
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Follow the Eglinton and
Hollyford Valleys, pass through the Homer Tunnel and
descend into the Cleddau Canyon to reach majestic
Milford Sound, dominated by Mitre Peak. A launch cruise
takes you to the open sea and the Bowen and Stirling
Falls. Return to Te Anau and on to Mossburn, then skirt
the shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Dinner
tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant, where both the
dining and the views are unsurpassed.
Rydges Hotel. (2 nights) |
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- Queenstown
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A day to explore the
delights of this alpine resort at your leisure. Your
Coach Captain will happily advise on the many
sightseeing activities available. We recommend the world
famous Shotover Jet Boat ride, take a Gondola to the
Skyline high above, a tour to the gold mining area of
Skippers Canyon or for the adventurous – white water
rafting. Alternatively browse in the many shops and
galleries. |
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- Queenstown / Haast Pass/ Fox Glacier
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Pass picturesque Lake Hayes
on to an area steeped in fascinating history relating to
early settlement and the goldmining era, to Lake Wanaka,
a picture postcard resort on the lakes edge with a
spectacular mountain backdrop. Pass Lake Hawea and the
upper reaches of Lake Wanaka to Makarora into Mt
Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Drive north along
the coast to the glacier region. Explore the township or
take the optional guided walk to the glacier’s
terminal face.
Fox Glacier Hotel. (1 night) |
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- Fox Glacier / Christchurch
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Time for an optional
helicopter flight over the glaciers then north to
Greymouth to visit a Greenstone (Jade) factory to see
craftsmen cutting and polishing giant boulders to create
fine jewellery. Cross the Otira Gorge and Arthurs Pass
to the Canterbury Plains and into Christchurch.
Your tour concludes on arrival in Christchurch which is
scheduled for 6.05pm. |
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Pricing
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Tour prices per Person
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01 May 2008 to 30 Sep 2008
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£1,025.00 |
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01 Oct 2008 to 30 April 2009
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£1,095.00 |
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01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009
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£1,065.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£72.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£96.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£275.00 |
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General Information here
Dates
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| May 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 May |
11 May |
F45 |
| 09 May |
18 May |
F46 |
| 16 May |
25 May |
F47 |
| 23 May |
01 Jun |
F48 |
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| Jun 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Jun |
15 Jun |
F50 |
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| Jul 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 11 Jul |
20 Jul |
F55 |
| 25 Jul |
03 Aug |
F57 |
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| Aug 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 15 Aug |
24 Aug |
F60 |
| 29 Aug |
07 Sep |
F62 |
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| Sep 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 12 Sep |
21 Sep |
F12 |
| 17 Sep |
26 Sep |
F122 |
| 19 Sep |
28 Sep |
F13 |
| 24 Sep |
03 Oct |
F132 |
| 26 Sep |
05 Oct |
F14 |
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| Oct 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Oct |
12 Oct |
F15 |
| 10 Oct |
19 Oct |
F16 |
| 15 Oct |
24 Oct |
F162 |
| 17 Oct |
26 Oct |
F17 |
| 24 Oct |
02 Nov |
F18 |
| 31 Oct |
09 Nov |
F19 |
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| Nov 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Nov |
16 Nov |
F20 |
| 14 Nov |
23 Nov |
F21 |
| 19 Nov |
28 Nov |
F212 |
| 21 Nov |
30 Nov |
F22 |
| 28 Nov |
07 Dec |
F23 |
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| Dec 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Dec |
14 Dec |
F24 |
| 12 Dec |
21 Dec |
F25 |
| 19 Dec |
28 Dec |
F26 |
| 26 Dec |
04 Jan |
F27 |
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| Jan 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Jan |
11 Jan |
F28 |
| 07 Jan |
16 Jan |
F282 |
| 09 Jan |
18 Jan |
F29 |
| 14 Jan |
23 Jan |
F292 |
| 16 Jan |
25 Jan |
F30 |
| 21 Jan |
30 Jan |
F302 |
| 23 Jan |
01 Feb |
F31 |
| 28 Jan |
06 Feb |
F312 |
| 30 Jan |
08 Feb |
F32 |
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| Feb 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Feb |
13 Feb |
F322 |
| 06 Feb |
15 Feb |
F33 |
| 11 Feb |
20 Feb |
F332 |
| 13 Feb |
22 Feb |
F34 |
| 18 Feb |
27 Feb |
F342 |
| 20 Feb |
01 Mar |
F35 |
| 25 Feb |
06 Mar |
F352 |
| 27 Feb |
08 Mar |
F36 |
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| Mar 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Mar |
15 Mar |
F37 |
| 13 Mar |
22 Mar |
F38 |
| 18 Mar |
27 Mar |
F382 |
| 20 Mar |
29 Mar |
F39 |
| 27 Mar |
05 Apr |
F40 |
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| Apr
2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Apr |
10 Apr |
F402 |
| 03 Apr |
12 Apr |
F41 |
| 10 Apr |
19 Apr |
F42 |
| 15 Apr |
24 Apr |
F422 |
| 17 Apr |
26
Apr |
F43 |
| 22 Apr |
01 May |
F432 |
| 24 Apr |
03 May |
F44 |
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 May |
10 May |
F45 |
| 08 May |
17 May |
F46 |
| 15 May |
24 May |
F47 |
| 22 May |
31 May |
F48 |
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| Jun 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Jun |
14 Jun |
F50 |
| 12 Jun |
21 Jun |
F51 |
| 26 Jun |
05
Jul |
F53 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03
Jul |
12
Jul |
F54 |
| 24
Jul |
02
Aug |
F57 |
| 31
Jul |
09
Aug |
F58 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 28 Aug |
06 Sep |
F14 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Sep |
13 Sep |
F15 |
| 11Sep |
20 Sep |
F16 |
| 16 Sep |
25 Sep |
F162 |
| 18 Sep |
27 Sep |
F17 |
| 23 Sep |
02 Oct |
F172 |
| 25 Sep |
04 Oct |
F18 |
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Oct |
11 Oct |
F19 |
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Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post
Accommodation in Auckland and
Christchurch!
To get the best out of this holiday why not have an
hotel stay either before or after the tour (or both)
which will make your trip an even more relaxing and
enjoyable experience. We have special rates at top
hotels for Kirra passengers for this purpose.
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Auckland - Rydges Hotel
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One
of the best hotel locations in
Auckland. Only two blocks from the
city’s shopping and business
district, one to Skytower and a
few hundred metres to Viaduct
Basin and the waterfront with its
multitude of cafes, bars and
restaurants. Noted for its
friendly and helpful staff Rydges
180 contemporary guest rooms are
extremely well appointed and
tastefully decorated including
"Guestnet" internet
access. Circa Restaurant features
award winning cuisine and its
adjacent bar is an ideal meeting
place before dinner
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Christchurch
- Pavilions Hotel
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You will find our spacious studio units
located in the main hotel block that
also features the restaurant, reception
and bar. You will have use of tea and
coffee making facilities, a shower, hair
dryer, electric blankets, a mini bar,
television, in-house video, Sky TV and a
telephone for your convenience.
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Check your dates with
us
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When you have chosen your tour call one of our
consultants to check the availability for your
date. At the same time we can advise you of the
latest best deals on air fares to get you to New
Zealand either to include stopovers or not
depending on your requirements.
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current special offer fares to New Zealand
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