1 - Christchurch
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Welcome to New Zealand!
Kirra Tours will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel.
Pavilions Hotel (1 night) |
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2 - Christchurch / Mt Cook / Omarama
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A city sights tour will
highlight the main attractions
of Christchurch before traveling
across the Canterbury Plains
into the MacKenzie Country. View
the Church of the Good Shepherd
and the Collie Dog statue at
Lake Tekapo. Opportunity to fly
over the Southern Alps with Air
Safaris (optional), before
continuing to Mt Cook National
Park. Admire the majesty of Mt
Cook before traveling on to
Omarama.
Heritage Gateway Hotel. (1
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3 - 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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4 - 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
before arriving at Lake Te Anau.
Fiordland National Park
Hotel. (1 night) |
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5 - 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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6 - 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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7 - 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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8 - Fox Glacier / Greymouth /
Christchurch
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Time
for an optional helicopter
flight over the glacier then on
to Franz Josef. Snowcapped
Southern Alps dominate the
skyline as you pass dense bush,
tiny landlocked lakes and small
pockets of farmland. Visit a
Greenstone (Jade) factory where
craftsmen cut and polish giant
boulders to create fine
jewellery. Now join the Tranz
Alpine train for one of the most
spectacular rail journeys in the
world. Through rainforests to
Otira, snowcapped peaks of the
Southern Alps, the rugged Gorges
of the Waimakariri river and
across the Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch.
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9 - Christchurch / Kaikoura/ Blenheim
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Join
the Tranz Coastal train for a
kaleidoscope of scenery across
fertile Canterbury farmland
through the Hundalee Ranges.
Follow the Pacific coastline,
with the Kaikoura mountains
forming a rugged backdrop to the
west, passing tiny holiday
settlements and Kaikoura, famous
for whale-watching. Arrive in
Blenheim early afternoon. A
short tour of the area includes
a visit to Montana Winery. Enjoy
a hosted tour of the winery,
learn about and taste a range of
the famous local wines (purchase
if you wish) followed by
afternoon tea.
Blenheim Country Hotel (1
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10 - Blenheim / Picton / Wellington
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Drive
to Picton, nestled on the shores
of the Marlborough Sounds, to
board the Interislander ferry.
Sail through picturesque Queen
Charlotte Sound, sheltered
waterways, remote bays and
isolated holiday homes. Across
Cook Strait and into Wellington
Harbour for spectacular views of
New Zealand’s Capital City. A
city tour will incorporate the
summit of Mt Victoria for
panoramic views of the city and
harbour, the Houses of
Parliament and the distinctive
“Beehive”, Wellington
Cathedral, city centre and
Oriental Bay. Also explore the
city yourself. Don’t miss Te
Papa, the “Museum of New
Zealand” or take a ride on the
famous Cable Car.
Bay Plaza Hotel. (1 night) |
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11 - Wellington / Taupo / Rotorua
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Drive
to Paekakariki with views of
Kapiti Island and on a clear
day, the South Island. Cross the
Himitangi Plains, through the
towns of Levin and Foxton to
Bulls. Across rolling farmland
to the central North Island
National Park, dominated by the
volcanic cone of Mt Ruapehu.
Follow the Desert Road to Lake
Taupo, New Zealand’s largest
lake and famous for trout
fishing. Stop at Huka Falls
skirting massive pine forests to
reach Rotorua, centre of Maori
culture.
Lake Plaza Hotel. (2 nights) |
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12 - Rotorua
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A
sightseeing tour visits the
Agrodome for a display featuring
New Zealand’s various sheep
breeds with a shearing
demonstration. See pools of
brown and rainbow trout at
Rainbow Springs Park and native
birds including the Kiwi. Visit
Whakarewarewa, the Maori Arts
and Crafts Center and Thermal
Reserve, with boiling mud,
silica terraces and Pohutu
Geyser. The spectacular Skyline
Gondola offers superb views over
city, lake and mountains and for
a little excitement, try a Luge
ride with compliments. Time for
optional activities this
afternoon before a Maori hangi
(meal) with a selection of
traditionally prepared meats and
vegetables plus conventional
dishes, followed by a concert
featuring Maori songs, chants
and the stirring haka. |
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13 - Rotorua / Waitomo / Auckland
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Cross
the Mamaku Ranges to the Waikato
region, noted for dairy farming
and world famous horse studs. At
Waitomo, a guide will escort
your group underground to the
limestone caverns and glow worm
grotto. On through Hamilton to
Ngaruawahia, centre for the
region’s Maori people, then
alongside the Waikato River
before crossing the Bombay Hills
to reach New Zealand’s largest
city – Auckland. A city tour
will visit the summit of
Skytower, at 328m the tallest
building in the Southern
Hemisphere for superb city and
harbour views, the downtown area
and Waterfront Drive.
Rydges Hotel (1 night) |
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14 - Auckland
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Today is goodbye to all your new found friends. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport to join your flight home.
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Pricing
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Tour prices per Person
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01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09
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£1,456.00 |
£392.00 |
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01 Oct 09 - 31 Jan 10
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£1,686.00 |
£392.00 |
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01 Feb 10 - 30 Apr 10
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£1,686.00 |
£392.00 |
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01 May 10 - 30 Sep 10
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£1,495.00 |
£392.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£106.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£157.00 |
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Single Supplement
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£459.00 |
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Childrens Breakfast Supplement (2-11)
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£53.00 |
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Childrens Dinner Supplement (2-11)
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£78.00 |
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 More
General Information here
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Dates
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
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| 10 May |
23 May |
J46 |
| 17 May |
30 May |
J47 |
| 24 May |
06 Jun |
J48 |
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| Jun 2009 |
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| 07 Jun |
20 Jun |
J50 |
| 14 Jun |
27 Jun |
J51 |
| 28 Jun |
11 Jul |
J53 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
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| 05 Jul |
18 Jul |
J54 |
| 12 Jul |
25 Jul |
J55 |
| 26 Jul |
08 Aug |
J57 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
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| 02 Aug |
15 Aug |
J58 |
| 09 Aug |
22 Aug |
J11 |
| 30 Aug |
12 Sep |
J14 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
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| 06 Sep |
19 Sep |
J15 |
| 13 Sep |
26 Sep |
J16 |
| 20 Sep |
03 Oct |
J17 |
| 27 Sep |
10 Oct |
J18 |
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| Oct 2009 |
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| 04 Oct |
17 Oct |
J19 |
| 11 Oct |
24 Oct |
J20 |
| 18 Oct |
31 Oct |
J21 |
| 25 Oct |
07 Nov |
J22 |
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| Nov 2009 |
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| 01 Nov |
14 Nov |
J23 |
| 08 Nov |
21 Nov |
J24 |
| 15 Nov |
28 Nov |
J25 |
| 22 Nov |
05 Dec |
J26 |
| 29 Nov |
12 Dec |
J27 |
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| Dec 2009 |
| Start |
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| 06 Dec |
19 Dec |
J28 |
| 13 Dec |
26 Dec |
J29 |
| 20 Dec |
02 Jan |
J30 |
| 27 Dec |
09 Jan |
J31 |
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| Jan 2010 |
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| 03 Jan |
16 Jan |
J32 |
| 10 Jan |
23 Jan |
J33 |
| 17 Jan |
30 Jan |
J34 |
| 24 Jan |
06 Feb |
J35 |
| 31 Jan |
13 Feb |
J36 |
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| Feb 2010 |
| Start |
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| 07 Feb |
20 Feb |
J37 |
| 14 Feb |
27 Feb |
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| 21 Feb |
06 Mar |
J39 |
| 28 Feb |
13 Mar |
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| Mar 2010 |
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| 07 Mar |
20 Mar |
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| 14 Mar |
27 Mar |
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| 21 Mar |
03 Apr |
J43 |
| 28 Mar |
10 Apr |
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| Apr 2010 |
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| 04 Apr |
17 Apr |
J45 |
| 11 Apr |
24 Apr |
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01 May |
J47 |
| 25 Apr |
08 May |
J48 |
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| May 2010 |
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| 02 May |
15 May |
J49 |
| 09 May |
22 May |
J50 |
| 23 May |
05 Jun |
J52 |
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| Jun 2010 |
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| 13 Jun |
26 Jun |
J55 |
| 27 Jun |
10 Jul |
J57 |
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| Jul 2010 |
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| 11 Jul |
24 Jul |
J59 |
| 18 Jul |
31 Jul |
J60 |
| 25 Jul |
07 Aug |
J61 |
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| Aug 2010 |
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| 01 Aug |
14 Aug |
J62 |
| 22 Aug |
04 Sep |
J13 |
| 29 Aug |
11 Sep |
J14 |
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| Sep 2010 |
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| 05 Sep |
18 Sep |
J15 |
| 12 Sep |
25 Sep |
J16 |
| 17 Sep |
30 Sep |
J162 |
| 19 Sep |
02 Oct |
J17 |
| 24 Sep |
07 Oct |
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09 Oct |
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Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post
Accommodation in Auckland and
Christchurch!
Although all of these tours include accommodation
for one night immediately before and at the end of
the tour many travellers choose to spend an
extra day or two to more fully explore the gateway
cities.
We have special rates at top hotels for Kirra
passengers for this purpose and we will be delighted
to help with this.
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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
here
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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.
here
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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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See our
current special offer fares to New Zealand
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