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- 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 night) |
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Auckland / Bay of Islands
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Cross
Auckland’s Harbour
Bridge and drive north
along the Hibiscus Coast
to Matakohe and the
Kauri museum telling the
story of the Kauri tree
and the regions early
settlement, the displays
are superb and their
story fascinating.
Continue north through
Kawakawa to Paihia and
visit New Zealand’s
birthplace, Waitangi. A
guided visit to the
famous Treaty House, the
Maori Meeting House and
giant war canoe all set
in spectacular grounds
overlooking the bay.
Hotel Paihia. (2
nights) |
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- Bay of Islands
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A
day free for you to
relax and enjoy the many
optional activities
available. Your Coach
Captain will happily
assist with details. A
full day Tour to Cape
Reinga, New Zealand’s
northern most point and
Ninety Mile Beach or
explore historic
Russell, New Zealand’s
first settlement and
visit its original
Church, Mission House
and Museum. |
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- Bay of Islands / Auckland
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A
launch cruise will take
you across the Bay and
world acclaimed fishing
grounds to Cape Brett
and the famous “Hole
in the Rock”.
Returning to Paihia,
board your Coach for the
journey south through
Whangarei and Warkworth
passing the satellite
tracking station.
Shortly Auckland city
and Harbour come into
view
Your tour will conclude
at approximately 5.30pm |
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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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£860.00 |
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01 Oct 2008 to 30 April 2009
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£925.00 |
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01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009
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£890.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£56.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£82.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£240.00 |
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 More
General Information here
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Dates
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| May 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 May |
12 May |
I44 |
| 12 May |
19 May |
I45 |
| 19 May |
26 May |
I46 |
| 26 May |
02 Jun |
I47 |
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| Jun 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Jun |
09 Jun |
I48 |
| 16 Jun |
23 Jun |
I50 |
| 30 Jun |
07 Jul |
I52 |
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| Jul 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 14 Jul |
21 Jul |
I54 |
| 21 Jul |
28 Jul |
I55 |
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| Aug 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Aug |
11 Aug |
I57 |
| 18 Aug |
25 Aug |
I59 |
| 25 Aug |
01 Sep |
I60 |
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| Sep 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Sep |
08 Sep |
I61 |
| 08 Sep |
15 Sep |
I62 |
| 15 Sep |
22 Sep |
I11 |
| 22 Sep |
29 Sep |
I12 |
| 29 Sep |
06 Oct |
I13 |
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| Oct 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Oct |
13 Oct |
I14 |
| 13 Oct |
20 Oct |
I15 |
| 20 Oct |
27 Oct |
I16 |
| 27 Oct |
03 Nov |
I17 |
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| Nov 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Nov |
10 Nov |
I18 |
| 10 Nov |
17 Nov |
I19 |
| 17 Nov |
24 Nov |
I20 |
| 24 Nov |
01 Dec |
I21 |
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| Dec 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Dec |
08 Dec |
I22 |
| 18 Dec |
15 Dec |
I23 |
| 15 Dec |
22 Dec |
I24 |
| 22 Dec |
29 Dec |
I25 |
| 29 Dec |
05 Jan |
I26 |
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| Jan 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Jan |
12 Jan |
I27 |
| 12 Jan |
19 Jan |
I28 |
| 19 Jan |
26 Jan |
I29 |
| 26 Jan |
02 Feb |
I30 |
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| Feb 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Feb |
09 Feb |
I31 |
| 09 Feb |
16 Feb |
I32 |
| 16 Feb |
23 Feb |
I33 |
| 23 Feb |
02 Mar |
I34 |
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| Mar 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Mar |
09 Mar |
I35 |
| 09 Mar |
16 Mar |
I36 |
| 16 Mar |
23 Mar |
I37 |
| 23 Mar |
30 Mar |
I38 |
| 30 Mar |
06 Apr |
I39 |
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| Apr 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Apr |
13 Apr |
I40 |
| 13 Apr |
20 Apr |
I41 |
| 20 Apr |
27 Apr |
I42 |
| 27 Apr |
04 May |
I43 |
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 May |
11 May |
I44 |
| 18 May |
25 May |
I46 |
| 25 May |
01 Jun |
I47 |
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| Jun 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Jun |
08 Jun |
I48 |
| 15 Jun |
22 Jun |
I50 |
| 22 Jun |
29 Jun |
I51 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Jul |
13 Jul |
I53 |
| 13 Jul |
20 Jul |
I54 |
| 20 Jul |
27 Jul |
I55 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Aug |
10 Aug |
I57 |
| 10 Aug |
17 Aug |
I58 |
| 17 Aug |
24 Aug |
I11 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Sep |
14 Sep |
I14 |
| 14 Sep |
21 Sep |
I15 |
| 21 Sep |
28 Sep |
I16 |
| 28 Sep |
05 Oct |
I17 |
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Oct |
12 Oct |
I18 |
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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
here
for more detail
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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
for more detail
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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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