New Zealand is unquestionably a country that merits its own separate holiday experience but it is also an ideal stopover enroute to Australia. As with the Best of Australia we have outlined our ideal 12 day comprehensive discovery of the North and South Islands. We’ve once again selected some of our favorite 4-star hotels and included unique touring to acquaint you with each destination. If your time is limited you can join the group for just the 8 day South Island portion which begins on Tue, Feb 12 in Queenstown. (South Island land only rates are available on request.)
Land rate for 12 day package
$2395 double, $3495 single, $2245 triple
Estimated domestic air - $270 plus taxes
New Zealand Adventure Itinerary
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Fri, Feb 8 Auckland, City of Sails. CityLife Auckland, deluxe suite (3 nights). Early morning arrival with private airport transfer
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Sat, Feb 9 Dolphin and Whale Safari with lunch
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Sun, Feb 10 Optional day tours
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Mon, Feb 11 Full day coach tour to Rotorua via the glow worm caves of Waitomo including lunch. Rydges Rotorua, standard room (1 night)
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Tue, Feb 12 Flight to Queenstown. Garden Court Suites, one bedroom apartment (3 nights) (contact us to begin your journey on the South Island)
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Wed, Feb 13 Full day fjord cruising on Doubtful Sound with lunch
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Thu, Feb 14 Optional day tours
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Fri, Feb 15 Coach and Taieri Gorge train to Dunedin. Mercure Dunedin, superior room (2 nights)
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Sat, Feb 16 Full day Otago Peninsula Experience including Larnach Castle
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Sun, Feb 17 Flight to Christchurch. Chateau on the Park, executive room (2 nights)
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Mon, Feb 18 Full day Must See Four Christchurch Tramway, Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch Gondola
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Tue, Feb 19 Flight to Melbourne for Melbourne in Style or on your own
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