AAT Kings by Alan Watson

New Zealand 2011/12

WINNER 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010

AFTA NATIONAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY AWARDS

BEST TOUR OPERATOR - AUSTRALIA

‘Hall of Fame 2009’

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Your holiday. Our passion.

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About New Zealand The AAT Kings difference Included sightseeing and free time Accommodation, dining and transportation Cultural experiences and sustainable tourism Ways to save

Guided TourS – Premium

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Premium Tours give you more. More luxurious accommodation and superior facilities. More meal inclusions and exclusive dining experiences. More sightseeing inclusions and cultural highlights. Your luxury coach and a dedicated crew of Tour Director and Driver will get you there.

8 Day Northern Experience (ZNBW/ZWBN) 20-21 10 Day Contrasts of New Zealand (IZANB) 22-23 10 Day Southern Experience (ZSR) 24-25 10 Day Southern Explorer (ZRS) 26-27 15 Day New Zealand Highlights (ZNS) 28-29 15 Day New Zealand Panorama (ZSN) 30-31 18 Day New Zealand Adventure (ZNBS) 32-33 18 Day New Zealand Encounter (ZSBN) 34 2 Day Bay of Islands Cruise (ZB01) 7 Day Southern Wanderer (ZSQ/ZQS) 35

With no more than 21 travellers, Explorer Tours are small enough for an intimate experience, but large enough to meet other like-minded travellers. Accommodation is a mix of Premium Tour standard and boutique properties. Explore less accessible locations in a luxury mini-coach, with a dedicated Driver Guide. 60-61

8 Day Southern Contrasts (ZSC) 10 Day Northern Wonders (ZSA) 64-65 21 Day Grand Adventurer (ZSBA)

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Stay a Little Longer

Day Tours Our half and full Day Tours are an easy way to explore New Zealand’s cities, icons and regions. Itineraries include all the ‘must-do’ sightseeing as well as some unique and unexpected experiences. Enjoy the benefit of luxury coach travel and the services of our informative and entertaining Driver Guides.

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Tours from Auckland and Christchurch Booking Conditions

For more detailed descriptions on the ways to travel with AAT Kings visit aatkings.com/nz/tours AAT Kings is a trusted and reputable tourism business and has been recognised and certified by New Zealand’s official tourism agency. The Qualmark official quality certification mark of approval ensures travellers receive world-class tourism services when visiting New Zealand.

Guided TourS – Cost Saver Cost Saver Tours offer value for money, so you’ll get great holiday experience, for a great price. We keep it simple with clean and comfortable accommodation, breakfast daily, some dinners and plenty of free time. Your luxury coach and a dedicated crew of Tour Director and Driver will get you there.

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Guided TourS – Explorer

8 Day Northern Discovery (HABW) 8 Day Northern Highlights (HWBA) 9 Day Southern Spectacular (HCQR) 9 Day Southern Panorama (HRQC) 9 Day Southern Icons (HCC) 14 Day New Zealand Splendour (HAAC) 14 Day New Zealand Experience (HCCA) 17 Day Best of New Zealand (HABC) 17 Day Wonders of New Zealand (HCBA) 15/18 Day Rail Spectacular (ZRNS/ZRBS)

pohutu geyser

CHRISTCHURCH In February 2011, the New Zealand city of Christchurch was struck by earthquakes that caused serious damage to the city and its infrastructure. Subsequently, some tour elements may be affected and itineraries will be adjusted to accommodate the rebuilding of the city. Please refer to the AAT Kings website for the most up-todate itineraries.

Discover your holiday Premium Tours

COST SAVER Tours

Northern Experience

Contrasts of New Zealand

8 day tour (Code: ZNBW/ZWBN) page 18

10 day tour (Code: IZANB)

page 20

2 BAY OF ISLANDS

Northern Discovery

Southern Spectacular page 38 page 40

8 day tour (Code: HABW) 8 day tour (Code: HWBA)

page 42 page 44

9 day tour (Code: HCQR) 9 day tour (Code: HRQC)

2 BAY OF ISLANDS AUCKLAND 2

1 AUCKLAND

Waitomo Caves

1 ROTORUA

Waitomo Caves

1 AUCKLAND

Greymouth Hokitika

1 2 3 Night Stopovers

2 ROTORUA

Airfares are not included in tour price

Taupo

Waitomo Caves

Mt. Ruapehu

2 ROTORUA

Taupo

1 WELLINGTON

Milford Sound 1 2 Night Stopovers

10 day tour (Code: ZSR) 10 day tour (Code: ZRS)

page 22 page 24

CHRISTCHURCH

1 OMARAMA 2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru

TE ANAU 1

1 DUNEDIN

WELLINGTON 1 2 Night Stopovers

1 2 Night Stopovers

Airfares are not included in tour price

Southern Experience

1 1

Lake Tekapo Cromwell QUEENSTOWN

Te Anau

FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Milford Sound

Mt. Ruapehu

Greymouth Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Hokitika Mt. FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Haast

Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Option

Mt. Cook

Airfares are not included in tour price

New Zealand Highlights

Southern Icons

15 day tour (Code: ZNS) 15 day tour (Code: ZSN)

9 day tour (Code: HCC)

page 26 page 28

New Zealand Splendour page 46

page 48 page 50

14 day tour (Code: HAAC) 14 day tour (Code: HCCA)

Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands AUCKLAND

PUNAKAIKI 1 Greymouth Arthur’s Pass Hokitika TranzAlpine FRANZ JOSEF Mt. 1 1 GLACIER 1 Cook CHRISTCHURCH Haast 1 TWIZEL

Milford Sound

Waitomo Caves 1 2 Night Stopovers

Local touring options

1 2 3 Night Stopovers 2 ROTORUA

1 1 DUNEDIN

Airfares are not included in tour price

Haast Milford Sound

Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Option

Hokitika FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 2

Mt. Cook

Haast

PICTON 1

Arrowtown QUEENSTOWN

TE ANAU

Oamaru

TE ANAU

1 DUNEDIN

New Zealand Adventure

Southern Wanderer

18 day tour (Code: ZNBS) 18 day tour (Code: ZSBN)

7 day tour (Code: ZSQ/ZQS)

page 30 page 32

2 QUEENSTOWN

1 2 Night Stopovers

1 OMARAMA

Milford Sound

2 QUEENSTOWN

Airfares are not included in tour price

Best of New Zealand page 35

17 day tour (Code: HABC) 17 day tour (Code: HCBA)

1 DUNEDIN

Rail Spectacular page 52 page 54

15 day tour (Code: ZRNS) 18 day tour (Code: ZRBS) The Gabriel

AUCKLAND 1 1

1 1

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2 BAY OF ISLANDS

1 WELLINGTON

’s TranzCoastal Option ur th Kaikoura Greymouth Ar ass P TranzAlpine Option Hokitika Mt. FOX GLACIER 1 Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Haast

Te Anau

1 TWIZEL

Taupo

Mt. Ruapehu

Local touring options Airfares are not included in tour price

CHRISTCHURCH 1

Lake Tekapo

WANAKA 1 Milford Sound

2 ROTORUA

Waitomo Caves 1 2 Night Stopovers

Taupo

Mt. Ruapehu

Airfares are not included in tour price

Picton 1 WELLINGTON ’s 1 BLENHEIM ur PUNAKAIKI 1 th Kaikoura Greymouth Ar ass P Hokitika TranzAlpine FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt. Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH

2 QUEENSTOWN Oamaru

TE ANAU

AUCKLAND 1

AUCKLAND

Kawakawa 1 1

The Overlander

AUCKLAND

Mt. Ruapehu

1 2 Night Stopovers

Waitomo Caves

2 ROTORUA

Waitomo Caves

Taupo

Milford Sound Picton 1 WELLINGTON ’s 1 BLENHEIM ur PUNAKAIKI 1 th Kaikoura Greymouth Ar ass P Hokitika TranzAlpine FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt. Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Haast 1 TWIZEL Milford Sound 2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru

1 DUNEDIN

Milford Sound 1 2 Night Stopovers

CRUISE

TE ANAU

2 ROTORUA

Waitomo Caves

1 2 Night Stopovers

Taupo

Mt. Ruapehu

Local touring options Airfares are not included in tour price

The Overlander

1 OMARAMA

Picton

2 WELLINGTON

r’s TranzCoastal GREYMOUTH hu rt s Kaikoura Hokitika 1 A Pas TranzAlpine Shantytown FOX GLACIER 1 Mt. 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Cook Haast 1 TWIZEL

Milford Sound

2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru Palmerston 1 TE ANAU Seasider Taieri Gorge DUNEDIN Railway

Oamaru

Airfares are not included in tour price

1 DUNEDIN

Taupo

PICTON 1 1 WELLINGTON ’s TranzCoastal Option ur th Kaikoura Greymouth Ar ass P TranzAlpine Option Hokitika Mt. FOX GLACIER 1 Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Haast

2 QUEENSTOWN

TE ANAU

Mt. Ruapehu

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

1 TWIZEL

Airfares are not included in tour price

TE ANAU

1 CHRISTCHURCH

Mt. Cook

2 ROTORUA

1 DUNEDIN

EXPLORER Tours

Bay of Islands Cruise

Southern Contrasts page 34

2 day tour (Code: ZB01)

8 day tour (Code: ZSC)

Northern Wonders page 60

Motuarohia (Roberton) Island

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

HOKIANGA 1

page 64

21 day tour (Code: ZSBA) Paihia

Paihia

BAY OF ISLANDS

Grand Adventurer page 62

10 day tour (Code: ZSA) 1

HOKIANGA 1

BAY OF ISLANDS CRUISE

AUCKLAND 1

BAY OF ISLANDS CRUISE 1 COROMANDEL

Thames 1

Russell

IPIPIRI

Paihia AUCKLAND 1

Opua Auckland ZOOM NOT TO SCALE

Arthur’s Pass Hokitika TranzAlpine Ross FRANZ JOSEF Mt. 1 GLACIER Cook Christchurch Haast Arrowtown MILFORD 1 2 SOUND

AUCKLAND 1

Thames CAMBRIDGE 1

1 MT. COOK

Cromwell QUEENSTOWN

Te Anau

1 COROMANDEL

1 ROTORUA

1 2 Night Stopovers

Taupo

Airfares are not included in tour price

1 NAPIER

1 Night Stopover Airfares are not included in tour price

Invercargill

Bluff

2 STEWART ISLAND

Masterton 2 WELLINGTON

1 2 Night Stopovers

CAMBRIDGE

Airfares are not included in tour price

1 ROTORUA

Taupo 1 NAPIER

Masterton NELSON 2 2 WELLINGTON Picton PUNAKAIKI 1 Greymouth Hokitika Lewis Pass Ross TranzAlpine FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt. Cook 1 CHRISTCHURCH Haast Arrowtown 1 MT. COOK MILFORD SOUND 1 Cromwell 2 QUEENSTOWN Te Anau Invercargill

Bluff

2 STEWART ISLAND

lake hayes, near arrowtown

TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown

New Zealand.

canterbury plains

One of the world’s great unspoilt frontiers.

pancake rocks at Punakaiki. Take a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier and view its scale. The South Island is all about picture snowcapped mountain ranges and mighty fiords, braided rivers, wild forests and crater lakes.

auckland

The diverse natural and cultural landscapes of New Zealand are inspiring. Full of rich and fascinating experiences, it is the perfect back-drop to lose yourself... and find yourself.

Dream-like New Zealand New Zealand is arguably the world’s purest destination – clean, green and uncrowded. Vast open spaces are filled with jaw-dropping landscapes. From the tranquillity of Milford Sound to the action and adventure of Queenstown to viewing mighty Mount Cook at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. See stunning turquoise glacial lakes, visit the ancient

With a range of innovative itineraries and different ways to travel, from a day to a month, we cover the best of New Zealand. We can’t wait to show you this destination we love – AAT Kings’ style! Read on to create an experience uniquely your own.

The North Island holds its own with the stunning Bay of Islands, the bustling harbour city of Auckland, active volcanoes and geothermal Rotorua – the epicentre of New Zealand’s Maori culture. Enjoy a traditional hangi feast or seek rejuvenation and relaxation from the therapeutic thermal springs. Visit the nation’s capital Wellington, be inspired in Art Deco Napier with its 1930’s architecture. Treat your senses to local produce, award-winning wines and warm hospitality when you tour the land of the long white cloud.

Learn more about New Zealand at aatkings.com/nz/destinations

milford sound cruise

The AAT Kings’ difference. People come from all over the world to explore New Zealand with us. It’s easy to understand why… Something special happens out there. There’s nothing like the thrill of new experiences to bind people together. There’s just something special about being away in amazing new locations that lift people to new levels, allowing them to discover new talents and make new friends for life. Travel with AAT Kings and you’ll join others from around the world who share a love of travel. We welcome everyone – couples, friends and solo travellers.

More extras for less. Our tours are packed with inclusions. To make sure you get even more value

than doing a similar trip on your own, we arrange discounts and deals for you before you go and along the way. You’ll know exactly what you get for your money, so you can plan your trip to match your budget before you go. The only surprises you’ll find are our ‘Hidden Gems’, a range of special ‘off-the-itinerary’ stops and experiences.

Not a care in the world. We’ve taken care of everything. There is no detailed planning required, no getting lost and no wasting time. We do the hard work for you so you can get on with having a great time.

Real flexibility and freedom.

Guaranteed to go.

Free time. Me time. Whatever you want to call it, there’s plenty of scope to take time for yourself and explore. Shop, try a local restaurant, relax or choose one of our optional activities – it’s completely up to you. And there’s lots of different ways you can travel with us too, from Premium to Cost Saver Tours and Explorer Tours. You can even start and finish your tour in different cities. It’s all about choice.

We offer ‘Guaranteed Departures’ on our most popular tours. These are the trips that are definitely departing and are highlighted in blue in the dates section on each tour itinerary page. You can also check tours online at aatkings.co.nz, where you’ll find updates on guaranteed departure dates.

Still exploring, 85 years on. The AAT Kings spirit is stronger than ever. We’re a multi-award-winning, family owned company that places the highest value on quality and service. We’re also a bonded global member of Tour Operator Associations, with a worldwide reputation for reliability. It all adds up to complete peace of mind when you book with us.

Enjoy the view. Forget flat tires and wrestling with a road map. Our Mercedes Benz, Scania and Volvo coaches are uncompromising when it comes to safety and comfort. Read more about our vehicles on page 13. And you can rest assured knowing that when you travel by coach, you’ll produce far less carbon emissions than planes, cars or trains. Learn more at aatkings.com/nz/responsibletravel

Go beyond the guidebook. The best coaches and itineraries are one thing, but running a professional tour is another. That’s where our staff excel. Their skills, knowledge and sense of fun will bring your experience alive. Every one of our Tour Directors, Drivers and Driver Guides is highly experienced, having passed a strict selection and training process. Add to that the support of local expert guides and you’ll get the kind of insider knowledge and personal insights you won’t find in a guidebook.

The must-see sights are all included. Every day of every AAT Kings tour brings you a new destination highlight that is included in the price of your tour. Included Highlights are the kind of things you can’t wait to see like experiencing a Hangi feast, cruise on Milford Sound or spectacular scenic train journeys. Wherever you are, we include trips to famous icons, city orientation tours, visits to historical areas, national parks and even some day cruises. Plus our Tour Directors love to share their local knowledge with you during your journey.

Larnach Castle, Dunedin

To find out more about what is included on your tour look for the ‘Included Highlights’ section on each tour page.

Here are just some of our Included Highlights

Milford Sound

Fox Glacier

TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown

Rotorua Geothermal Reserve

Auckland

TranzAlpine Train

Mount Cook National Park shotover jet, queenstown

Experience more in your free time. As well as all the Included Highlights on our tours, you will have plenty of free time to do your own thing. Spend more time exploring one of your new favourite sights, or just take it easy and relax in your new surrounds.

Maori Culture

You can make the most of your free time and customise your experience with our Optional Activities. They help turn an already great trip into an unforgettable one. We’ve handpicked them because they are the things our past AAT Kings’ travellers have done and loved. Best of all, we have negotiated great prices and can organise them all for you while on tour. Read your tour itinerary for a taste of what’s available, get a full list on the tour pages online or visit aatkings.com/nz/optionalactivities

Lake Wanaka

90 Mile Tour Cape Reinga Bay of Islands

Kiwi Haka Maori Show Queenstown

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Te Anau

Glacier Hike Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier

Scenic Helicopter Flight Mount Cook

Skyline Dinner at Bob’s Peak Queenstown

te waonui forest retreat, franz josef

Places you’ll stay. Whatever the tour, your accommodation has passed the AAT Kings’ test. Our hotels have been selected for their comfort, accessible locations and excellent facilities. Comfort means a clean room with a soft bed and an en suite bathroom. It’s a place for you to relax in at the end of a busy day’s sightseeing. There are facilities you’ll appreciate like a bar, often a pool and guest laundry. We give you maximum flexibility on share types, so you can travel solo, or on many tours, share with a fellow traveller (we offer a room matching service for travellers of the same gender). One thing all our hotels have in common is value for money, whatever standard you choose: Premium Tours • Central locations with quality brands like Millennium and Stamford Plaza.

• Feature hotels like Copthorne Hotel & Resort on the Bay of Islands. Cost Saver Tours • Easy access to city centre with quality brands like Mercure and Ibis. • Clean and comfortable. Explorer Tours • Character filled boutique properties, like Millbrook Resort in Queenstown or the ‘floating hotel’ Milford Mariner. • Other accommodation is at a Premium Tour standard.

For more information visit aatkings.com/nz/accommodation

milLbrook resort, queenstown

chateau marlborough, blenheim

Dine with us. Over half your meals are included on our tours, including all buffet breakfasts and many dinners.

You are invited Whether it’s a high quality buffet or an à la carte menu, included dinners always provide a choice. Our organised Highlight Dinners take you on some unforgettable experiences, like a Maori Hangi feast and concert, dinner at Georges Michel Wine Estate and a unique dining experience at Walter Peak Sheep Station. There are some meals we intentionally don’t include. We give you the flexibility for most lunches and some dinners to explore in your free time and try all kinds of new tastes. You can choose to meet some of the locals, or treat yourself to an intimate dinner for two.

Your Tour Director is ready to provide recommendations so you can sample the best of New Zealand’s renowned regional produce and unique foods.

Exclusive and unique to AAT Kings. Travellers on our Premium Guided tours will enjoy these unique meal experiences, which capture the true essence of a destination through its history, its locals and its produce. You will be welcomed into family homes and working establishments where you can meet and interact with your hosts, enjoy their hospitality and sample delicious specialities prepared in front of you. Look for this symbol G on the individual tours pages to see what ‘You are invited’ experiences are included. Learn more at aatkings.com/nz/youareinvited

Getting you there. Our air-conditioned Mercedes Benz, Scania and Volvo coaches are the newest in New Zealand. The luxurious, modern vehicles feature onboard comforts like reclining seats with seatbelts, panoramic windows, restrooms and twodoor access. Chat, sit back and relax or listen to your Tour Director tell you about the places you are visiting as your driver takes you there. For more information visit aatkings.com/nz/transport

te puia

Immerse yourself. In one of the world’s most ancient cultures. Cultural Highlights have been crafted into our itineraries to give you a rare insight into Maori cultures. We include these sorts of experiences to enrich your understanding of the places you’re travelling in. You’ll learn secrets about this country by meeting and talking to the traditional land owners, one-on-one.

Cultural Highlights Waitangi Treaty Reserve Find out about the history of this defining agreement between New Zealand’s first settlers and the Maori people.

that through cultural awareness and understanding of Maori life and ‘tikanga’ (customs), your New Zealand experience will be totally enriched.

Te Puia & Whakarewarewa Village Maori guides share the village history, demonstrating craftsmanship of wood carving, the importance of the areas geothermal activity and seeing how the villagers live today.

Be introduced to ‘Te Ao Maori’ (the Maori World) over a traditional Hangi feast in New Zealand, where you will get a different perspective from the people who represent both the past and present. AAT Kings support sustainable indigenous ventures. We believe

Maori Hangi feast & concert Experience a Powhiri and Wero (Maori ceremony) followed by a delicious Hangi, where food is cooked under the ground. Look out for these symbols on the individual itinerary pages.

traditional poi dance

Included

Optional

Our commitment continues.

bardi jawi tour guide

AAT Kings is doing its part to protect the environment as a founding contributor to the non-profit Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation. A Foundation project we are particularly proud of is the Australian Kimberley Sustainable Tourism project. It was formed out of a partnership between our Foundation, WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and the Kimberley Land Council to establish an ongoing help and support developing indigenous sustainable tourism of local communities in the Kimberley. The goal? To increase the number of Traditional Owners working in and benefiting from the thriving tourism

industry in the Kimberley. With this region rapidly becoming a global tourism hot-spot, it is critical to set up effective measures to protect the natural environment and cultural heritage values. Read more about this project and other great work The Foundation is doing at aatkings.com/nz/responsibletravel

Ways to Save SAVE when you book & pay early Save 10%*

if you book and pay in full 12 months before your tour departs

Save 7.5%*

if you book and pay in full 10 months before your tour departs

Save 5%*

if you book and pay in full 6 months before your tour departs

Check the individual tour pages to find out the early payment discount that applies to your selected tour. For our latest deals visit aatkings.com/nz/deals

Frequent traveller discount The Kings Club is an exclusive mem bership for those who have previously travelled within the last 5 years with our family of com panies including AAT Kings, Inspiring Jou rneys, Trafalgar, Contiki Holidays, Insight Vacatio ns or Uniworld. Membership into The Kings Club is complimentary and gives you one annual 5% disc ount voucher to be used against your next AAT King s Guided Tour booking. For full membership cond itions check aatkings.com/nz/kingsclub

SAVE when you travel in a group

AAT Kings bonuses

Save when you have a group of people travelling together on the same tour, when booking at the same time, with the same travel agent.

Complimentary airport transfers – AAT Kings offers a hotel or airport transfer at the start and end of your tour, in the city your tour commences or finishes, or in conjunction with pre or post tour accommodation booked with AAT Kings.

5-15 people. Everyone saves 5%* 16 people. One traveller in the group goes FREE* Share with 3 people. Save 5%* on the twin share price when you book a triple room. We can also tailor an itinerary just for you and your group. For specialised group bookings (17 people or more) email groups@aatkings.com.au

Complimentary travel pack – all AAT Kings travellers receive a smart travel wallet, luggage tags and an informative guide book. Plus on tour, we’ll give you a map of New Zealand as a memento of your holiday.

More ways to SAVE

Our guarantees

Book two tours or more* – book two tours or more per person and save. Tours of 14 days or more – save $100* Tours of 8-13 days – save $60* Tours of 5-7 days – save $35*

Best value guarantee – if you find a lower priced tour of the same quality and duration, with the same inclusions as an AAT Kings tour, we’ll refund the difference in price when you book your AAT Kings holiday.

Solo travellers* – for a small supplement, you can book your own single room. Or we can share you with another non-smoking traveller (same gender) for no extra cost on Premium or Cost Saver Tours. Young travellers* – children 6-15 years of age receive a discount when sharing with an adult in the same room. Concession card holders* – Pensioners (Australia or New Zealand), and Seniors Card holders (Australia) save with our concession discounts. Add a Day Tour* – save 10% on the cost of any AAT Kings Day Tour when you purchase one or more Day Tour at the same time as your Guided Tour. See individual tour pages for the value of how much you will save for Young traveller, Kings Club and Triple share.

*Conditions: 1. All the discounts on this page apply to AAT Kings operated, Guided tours of 5 days or more (Premium, Cost Saver, Explorer and Camping tours). 2. Discounts apply to the land component of the tour cost only (excluding pre or post accommodation, tours incorporating rail or cruise components or 3rd party operated tours). 3. Check aatkings.com/nz/deals for a comprehensive list of which deals are combinable. 4. Young traveller discount – traveller must be 6-15 years of age at the time of travel, accompanied by an adult and sharing a twin room. Only one young traveller discount per room. 5. Kings Club – this discount is applied to all subsequent tour bookings (once the initial tour has been taken). Only one discount is available per person, per year and only one discount can be redeemed against each further tour booking. 6. Triple share discounts – available when three passengers share a twin or double room with an extra bed (foldaway, sofabed or rollaway). Not available on Camping tours. 7. Two tours or more discount – tours must be booked at the same time and is applicable to the tour of the shortest duration.

Guaranteed Departures – we are always updating tours online to a Guaranteed status. This means you can confidently book ahead and take advantage of airlines’ early booking deals and AAT Kings Early Payment discounts. Check the individual tour pages online at aatkings.co.nz for the most up-todate information on Guaranteed Departures.

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Premium

Tours Inclusive guided itineraries Choose from 11 itineraries

Balance of free time and included sightseeing Experienced Tour Director and Driver Quality hotel accommodation Luxury air-conditioned coaches Exclusive dining experiences Guaranteed departures

AAT Kings Premium Tours offer our highest travelling standard. Packed with quality inclusions and unique experiences, we give you more in every way:

More  central hotel locations More  luxurious accommodation and comfort More  feature hotels and special places to stay More  included meals like Highlight dinners and ‘You are invited’ More  cultural experiences More  sightseeing inclusions Read more at aatkings.com/nz/tours 17

8 day

Northern Experience 2 BAY OF ISLANDS

1 AUCKLAND

Waitomo Caves

2 ROTORUA

Taupo Mt. Ruapehu

1 WELLINGTON

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

Included Highlights

• Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ • Parry Kauri Park • Beautiful Bay of Islands • Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ • Waitangi Treaty Reserve • Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto • Maori Hangi and concert – • Experience The Realm of Tane • Agrodome Sheep Show • Thermal Reserve Rotorua

• Visit Te Puia • View Huka Falls • See Mt. Ruapehu • Tongariro National Park • Tour of Wellington • Visit Te Papa F INCLUDED Maori

cultural experience

Premium Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

auckland

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (3) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 8 to Wellington Airport – flights to depart after 2.00pm) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland After you are transferred from the airport, settle into your hotel, then choose to see Auckland your way – visit the Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour or explore the Waitemata Harbour by ferry. A welcome drink with your Tour Director and travel companions ends the day. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. Have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand then it’s off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the sensational Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. Meander through picturesque islands, see sandy beaches, secluded bays and explore Urupukapuka Island on your return to Paihia. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Water View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D

te puia, rotorua

Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, take a coach ride along the 90 Mile Beach, sail or sea kayak – whatever takes your fancy. Top off your day with a night in the village. B

Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland Visit the historic F Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed. You’ll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). Be inspired by the lush farmland scenery on your way back to Auckland. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B D Day 5: Auckland – Rotorua After an Auckland City Sights Tour, you’ll trace New Zealand’s longest river – the Waikato – to Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk the limestone caves. On arrival in Rotorua an orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. – Tonight experience F The Realm of Tane, including a Maori Hangi feast and concert. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 6: Rotorua Start the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Rotorua. Then head to the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. Visit F Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. An afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – relax, explore or take a tour. B

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Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu and the Kapiti Coast. On arrival in Wellington a City Sights Tour, with views of the city from Mt. Victoria. Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D

wellington

Day 8: Depart Wellington Time this morning to explore Wellington your way. Then you’ll see Parliament House and visit F Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, with time to discover it yourself. Later we’ll transfer you to the airport for your return flight. B

FARM STAY OPTION

russell, bay of islands

A warm welcome awaits you on your New Zealand farm stay and your hosts will provide you with the wonderful Kiwi hospitality that really makes you feel ‘at home’. Enjoy wholesome meals, a farm tour to introduce you to the way of life and comfortable accommodation in the farm home or cottages. You may choose to meet the farm animals, including sheep, cows, deer and many others, or simply relax and enjoy the company of your hosts and the scenic surroundings. Please enquire about adding the farm stay option to the evening of day 6 of this New Zealand holiday for $75 per person.

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Contrasts of New Zealand Included Highlights AUCKLAND 2

Waitomo Caves

1 ROTORUA

1 2 3 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

Greymouth Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Hokitika Mt. Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH

FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Haast Milford Sound Te Anau

Lake Tekapo Cromwell 3 QUEENSTOWN

• Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ • Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto • Thermal Reserve Rotorua • Maori Hangi and concert • Rainbow Springs Nature Park • Agrodome Sheep Show • TranzAlpine Train journey • View Franz Josef Glacier • Day at leisure in Queenstown • Cruise on Milford Sound

• Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak • View mighty Mt. Cook • Church of the Good Shepherd • Colourful Canterbury Plains • Christchurch, the ‘Garden City’ F INCLUDED Maori

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rainbow springs nature park

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) B • Lunch (1) L • Hotel Dinners (2) D • ‘You are invited’ Dinner (1) D • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 4 to Rotorua Airport – flights to depart after 1.00pm; Day 10 from Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore Auckland. You could visit the Sky Tower for amazing views of the city, Viaduct Harbour and surrounding volcanic hills. Perhaps visit the Auckland Museum or go shopping in stylish Parnell. This evening enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland, 2 nights. D Day 2: Auckland Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the city. Take in views of Auckland from Mt. Eden and the Auckland War Memorial. See Bastion Point, Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 America’s Cup Village, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. Later join your cruise on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Sit back and relax – the time is yours – it’s the best way to see Auckland, the City of Sails! B

Lake wakatipu, queenstown

Day 3: Auckland – Rotorua Trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves. Tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestone caves. F From here your journey continues on to Rotorua where you’ll visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s Maori

culture and geothermal experience. A local Maori guide will escort you through the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve with its mud pools and geysers. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi and concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. B HD Day 4: Christchurch Your morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park, where you will experience native bush, ferns and trees that grow around the crystal clear mineral water springs. You may even spot a kiwi, New Zealand’s national icon! Then you’ll visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multiaward-winning stage show where you’ll gain an exciting and informative insight into the agriculture in New Zealand. You’ll see the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle-feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction. In the afternoon you’ll fly to Christchurch (airfare not included). Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B Day 5: TranzAlpine – Franz Josef Start the day with a spectacular train journey on the TranzAlpine from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass. At the small town of Hokitika visit a New Zealand

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milford sound, fiordland national park

New Zealand’s adventure capital where an orientation tour completes your day. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B

christchurch

Day 7: Milford Sound Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake, the largest in the South Island. Travel through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. Drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the numerous photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reaching mystical Milford Sound. Take a cruise on Milford Sound including lunch. Return to Queenstown this evening. B L Day 8: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore Queenstown your way! Go wild with a jet boat ride or white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are wine and garden tours. B

pohutu geyser

greenstone (jade) factory for a jewellery demonstration. Next you’ll arrive at Franz Josef Glacier, the world’s most accessible glacier. You’ll have the opportunity to see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef. B D Day 6: Queenstown Get your camera ready today as you’ll experience some spectacular sights. Drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder Creek Falls, Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Enjoy the tastes of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell – the stone fruit capital. Next you’ll visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world’s richest rivers, before arriving in Queenstown,

Day 9: Christchurch You’ll be awestruck by the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Later in the day you continue on to see Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where you’ll stop to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Travel over the colourful patchwork that is the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. G This evening you are invited to enjoy local hospitality with dinner and wine in a Kiwi home. Your hosts, direct descendants from the first ships to arrive in Christchurch in 1850, will escort you on a personal tour of their historic home and gardens (see page 13 for details). Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B D

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Day 10: Depart Christchurch Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B 21

10 day

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Mt. Cook

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CHRISTCHURCH

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Milford Sound

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Oamaru

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• The Christchurch Tram • View Franz Josef Glacier View mighty Mt. Cook • • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks • Church of the Good Shepherd • TranzAlpine Train journey • Larnach Castle Dunedin F OPTIONAL Maori • Cruise on Milford Sound cultural experience • Day at leisure in Queenstown G ‘You are invited’ experience • Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw • Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak

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Accommodation

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• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Professionally Guided

• Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 10 to Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

tranzalpine

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (6) D

Plus

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Check in, then explore Christchurch for yourself. An evening welcome drink offers the chance to meet your Tour Director. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. Day 2: Mt. Cook Begin with a ride on the Christchurch Tram. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on Stan and Angie’s working farm (see page 13 for details). See Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the spectacular alpine scenery of Mt. Cook National Park. You can also take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B L D

mirror lake (lake matheson)

Day 3: Dunedin On your way to Dunedin, you see the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme, Benmore Dam and the famous white limestone buildings of Oamaru. At Dunedin you’ll tour the city, then you’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway, it’s your choice. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D

Day 4: Dunedin – Te Anau A guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle – Larnach Castle and its gardens starts the day with your own time in town. Then you'll head to Te Anau across fertile farming land to the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island. Tonight, if you choose to, you can see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 5: Milford Sound Today is a feast for the senses. Be wowed and awe-struck by the beauty of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest. Keep your camera close by as you’ll see Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, the hand-made Homer Tunnel, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and stunningly photogenic Milford Sound, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. The Devil’s Staircase and Lake Wakatipu pass you by. Arrive at Queenstown for an orientation tour. The dinner option tonight is the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak – sensational views over Queenstown and a bonus F Kiwi Haka Maori Show, plus you’ll ride the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere just to get there! Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B

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walter peak station

Day 6: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore Queenstown your way. Go wild with jet boat rides or white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are wine and garden tours. For dinner you’ll travel across Lake Wakatipu and back on the TSS Earnslaw, New Zealand’s oldest steam ship, to Walter Peak Sheep Station for a carvery meal and sheep shearing demonstration. B HD

larnach castle

Day 7: Queenstown – Franz Josef The historic gold mining town of Arrowtown is your first stop today. The second stop is Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. See a trio of lakes – Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Travel over the Haast Pass, view the amazing Thunder Creek Falls, take a small rainforest walk, then it’s on to the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier – the world’s most accessible glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D Day 8: Franz Josef – Punakaiki Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! Then you depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. It’s on to Punakaiki where you’ll view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. You’ll overnight at your eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D Day 9: TranzAlpine – Christchurch Enjoy time at leisure before travelling via Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass where you’ll board the TranzAlpine, one of the top 6 train journeys in the world, which travels through the Southern Alps to Christchurch. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B D

punakaiki pANCAKE ROCKS

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Day 10: Depart Christchurch Today is yours; take your time exploring Christchurch, famous for being the most English city outside of England. It’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B 23

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Southern Explorer Included Highlights PUNAKAIKI 1 Greymouth Arthur’s Pass Hokitika TranzAlpine FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Haast

Mt. Cook

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CHRISTCHURCH

1 TWIZEL

Milford Sound

2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru

TE ANAU

1 DUNEDIN

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

• Famous TranzAlpine Train See the Pancake Rocks and • Blowholes at Punakaiki • View Franz Josef Glacier • Thunder Creek Falls • Day at leisure in Queenstown • Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw • Fiordland National Park • Cruise on Milford Sound • Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak

• Scottish heritage of Dunedin • View mighty Mt. Cook • Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki • Church of the Good Shepherd • The Canterbury Plains • The Christchurch Tram F OPTIONAL Maori

cultural experience

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arrowtown

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (6) D

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Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch Transfer from the airport to your hotel, then see Christchurch your way. The most English city outside of England, experience the city famous for its gardens before a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. D Day 2: TranzAlpine – Punakaiki Catch the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki. You’ll spend the night at your eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D Day 3: Punakaiki – Franz Josef Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike! Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D

thunder creek falls

Day 4: Franz Josef – Queenstown Get your camera ready today as you’ll experience some spectacular sights. Drive over the Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea

and Lake Dunstan. We’ll enjoy the tastes of sumptuous stone fruit at Cromwell – the stone fruit capital. Next up, visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world’s richest rivers. A Queenstown orientation tour finishes your day. Tonight you have the option to dine at Skyline Restaurant at Bob’s Peak via the Southern Hemisphere’s steepest Gondola! F And the Kiwi Haka Maori Show will top off a great night out. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 5: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore action-packed, adventure-capital Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine and garden tours, or walk on the wild side with jet boat rides and white water rafting. Maybe you’d prefer to relax or go sailing? Tonight dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration are at Walter Peak. Cruise there and back on board New Zealand’s oldest steam ship – the TSS Earnslaw – over Lake Wakatipu. B HD Day 6: Milford Sound Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along Lake Wakatipu’s shore to Te Anau and its lake – the South Island’s largest. World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next, travelling through rainforest, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges.

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church of the good shepherd

Drive through the hand built Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Cruise on Milford Sound. Then return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D

mitre peak

Day 7: Te Anau – Dunedin Cross rich fertile farming land en route to Dunedin and a city tour. The afternoon is yours. Take a Wildlife Cruise to see Penguins and the Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway – you’re free to discover Dunedin however you like. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D Day 8: Dunedin – Twizel A guided tour of Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens starts the day. Enjoy some ‘Free Time’ in town, before you set off to the white limestone buildings of Oamaru and on to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B D Day 9: Mt. Cook – Christchurch Be wowed today with the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park. A total scenic highlight, you may wish to see Mt. Cook on an optional scenic flight. Continue on to Christchurch. Along the way you’ll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm (see page 13 for details). Travel over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains. On arrival in Christchurch we’ll have a city tour, ride the Christchurch Tram, then you get to discover more of Christchurch for yourself, your way – enjoy! Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B L

te anau glow worm caves (optional)

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Day 10: Depart Christchurch Explore Christchurch at your leisure until your transfer to Christchurch Airport. B 25

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AUCKLAND 1

Waitomo Caves 1 2 Night Stopovers

Local touring options

Mt. Ruapehu

2 ROTORUA

Taupo

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Picton 1 WELLINGTON r’s 1 BLENHEIM PUNAKAIKI 1 hu t Kaikoura Greymouth Ar ass P Hokitika TranzAlpine FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER 1 Mt. Cook 1 1 CHRISTCHURCH Haast 1 TWIZEL Milford Sound 2 QUEENSTOWN 1

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Included Highlights

• Tour the Waitomo Caves – • View Franz Josef Glacier • Experience The Realm of Tane • Famous TranzAlpine Train • Maori Hangi and concert • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Agrodome Sheep Show • F INCLUDED Maori • Thermal Reserve Rotorua cultural experience • Visit Te Papa F OPTIONAL Maori • The Christchurch Tram cultural experience • Larnach Castle Dunedin • Cruise on Milford Sound G ‘You are invited’ experience Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw • Premium Holiday Inclusions Transportation

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lake te anau

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (14) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinners (3) HD • Hotel Dinners (8) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 15 to Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland You are transferred from the airport to your hotel. Check in and the rest of the day is Auckland, your way. This evening, a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. D Day 2: Auckland – Rotorua Travel along the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves for a guided tour of the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Then on to Rotorua. Soak up views of Lake Rotorua on your orientation tour. Tonight – and a experience F The Realm of Tane, traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 3: Rotorua Start the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast at Terraces Café with its stunning views over Rotorua. Then it’s the Agrodome Sheep Show followed by a guided tour of F Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. In the afternoon relax or explore, it’s ‘Free Time’. B

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skyline gondola, rotorua

Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $75 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this evening.

Day 4: Rotorua – Wellington From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu and the Kapiti Coast. On Your Wellington City Sights Tour see the city from Mt. Victoria. Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D Day 5: Wellington – Blenheim Explore Wellington for yourself this morning before you visit F Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Later you’ll cruise the Cook Strait into tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. The seaside village of Picton is next, then Blenheim and a city orientation tour. Enjoy a tour, dinner and tasting at Georges Michel Wine Estate, a family owned and run winery in the heart of the Marlborough region. Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD Day 6: Blenheim – Christchurch On the way to Kaikoura you pass the Grassmere Salt Works with a chance to see New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point. Explore Kaikoura your way – maybe take a Scenic Whale Watching flight. Head to Christchurch through the Canterbury Plains. A city orientation tour ensures you maximise your ‘Free Time’. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B

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mount cook and lake pukaki

Day 7: Mt. Cook Begin with a ride on the Christchurch Tram. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm (see page 13 for details). See Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the spectacular alpine scenery of Mt. Cook National Park. Perhaps take a scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B L D

Day 11: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore action adventure Queenstown your way. Take it easy with wine or garden tours. Or go wild with jet boat rides or white water rafting. Just be back in time for dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration at Walter Peak Sheep Station. Travel there and back across Lake Wakatipu via the TSS Earnslaw, New Zealand’s oldest steamship. B HD

Day 8: Dunedin See the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme, Benmore Dam and the white limestone buildings of Oamaru. A Dunedin city tour, then your afternoon is at leisure – maybe take a Wildlife Cruise, a Cadbury Factory visit or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D

Day 12: Queenstown – Franz Josef Today experience Arrowtown, the sensational stone fruit of Cromwell, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan, Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls and a small rainforest walk. Then the ‘pièce de résistance’ – Franz Josef Glacier – the world’s most accessible, and still advancing, glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D

Day 9: Dunedin – Te Anau First up take a guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle – Larnach Castle and its gardens. Time out in town then you head off across rich fertile, sheepfilled farming land on the way to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s largest. Tonight you can choose to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D

Day 13: Franz Josef – Punakaiki Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! Then depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. It’s on to your waterfront hotel at Punakaiki, where you’ll view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D

Day 10: Milford Sound Be awe-struck by the magnificence of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Amazing photo opportunities await as you see rainforest, ancient glaciers, mountain ranges and the hand-made Homer Tunnel. The Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Cruise on Milford Sound. Travel over the Devil’s Staircase along the shores of Lake Wakatipu back to Te Anau. On arrival in Queenstown you’ll do an orientation tour. Your dinner option is the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak, via the Southern Hemisphere’s steepest Gondola! F A bonus Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes for a top night – if you so choose! Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B

Day 14: TranzAlpine – Christchurch Enjoy time at leisure before travelling via Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass where you’ll board the TranzAlpine, one of the top 6 train journeys in the world, to travel through the Southern Alps to Christchurch. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B D Day 15: Depart Christchurch Explore Christchurch yourself. Make the most of this city, famous for its gardens, until you’ll be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward journey. B

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• Larnach Castle Dunedin • Thermal Reserve Rotorua The Christchurch Tram • • Tour the Waitomo Caves • Famous TranzAlpine Train F INCLUDED Maori • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks cultural experience • View Franz Josef Glacier F OPTIONAL Maori • Cruise on Milford Sound cultural experience • Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw– • Experience The Realm of Tane G ‘You are invited’ experience • Maori Hangi and concert • Agrodome Sheep Show Premium Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

historic arrowtown

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (14) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinners (3) HD • Hotel Dinners (8) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 15 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch Airport to hotel transfer, then you’re free to discover Christchurch your way. Join us this evening for a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. D

Restaurant at Bob’s Peak accessed via gondola – treat yourself! F The Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes a top night – if you so choose. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B

Day 2: TranzAlpine – Punakaiki Catch the TranzAlpine for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass. Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where you’ll spend the night at your hotel right on the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D

Day 5: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore action-packed, Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine and garden tours, or walk on the wild side with jet boat rides and white water rafting. This evening cruise over Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on board the TSS Earnslaw for dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration. B HD

Day 3: Punakaiki – Franz Josef Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike! Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D

milford sound

Day 4: Franz Josef – Queenstown Today you’ll experience Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, take a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan. Stop at historic gold mining Arrowtown then Queenstown. An orientation tour finishes your day. Your dinner option is Skyline

Day 6: Milford Sound Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along Lake Wakatipu’s shore to Te Anau and its lake – the South Island’s largest. World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next, travelling through rainforest, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. Drive through the hand built Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and Milford Sound, where you cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D

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tamaki maori village, rotorua

Day 7: Te Anau – Dunedin Across rich, fertile farmland you head to Dunedin for a city tour. This afternoon take a Wildlife Cruise to see the Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway – it’s your ‘Free Time’ to do as you wish. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D Day 8: Dunedin – Twizel A guided tour of Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens starts the day. Enjoy some ‘Free Time’ in town, before you set off to the white limestone buildings of Oamaru and on to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B D

Mt. Victoria, will get you set for your ‘Free Time’, until you visit F Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, for some Maori culture. A photo at Parliament, then to your hotel for dinner. Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D Day 12: Wellington – Rotorua Travel along the Kapiti Coast, past the dairy farms of Manawatu to Tongariro National Park. Here you’ll catch sights of spectacular Mt. Ruapehu. En route to Taupo and Rotorua, you’ll see Lake Taupo and the Huka Falls. A Rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. F The Realm of Ta¯ne, Hangi and concert is your cultural highlight this evening. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD

Day 9: Mt. Cook – Christchurch See the sensational Mt. Cook National Park. Maybe take a scenic flight over it. Later you’ll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm (see page 13 for details). Travel over the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch for a city tour and a ride on the Christchurch Tram then you’re free to discover Christchurch your way. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B L

Day 13: Rotorua Start the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Rotorua and you’ll then head to the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. F Te Puia offers an insight into Maori culture, and a guided tour of the Geothermal Reserve. B

Day 10: Kaikoura – Blenheim Between the mountains and the Pacific, you travel the rugged East Coast to the whale watching haven of Kaikoura. Take an optional Scenic Whale Watching flight. On the way to Blenheim, you may see New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point. On arrival you’ll have an orientation tour. Then it’s off to Georges Michel Wine Estate for a tour, some wine tasting and dinner. Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD

Day 14: Rotorua – Auckland Travelling through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves, you tour the Glow Worm Grotto and walk the limestone caves. Travel along the Waikato River to Auckland. Your city tour takes in Mt. Eden, Bastion Point, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B D

Day 11: Wellington Seaside Picton is your first destination. Cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. Then you head to Wellington. Your City Sights Tour, with views of the city from

FARM STAY OPTION Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $75 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this evening.

Day 15: Depart Auckland Today you’ll be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B

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Waitomo Caves Mt. Ruapehu

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Taupo

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• Waitangi Treaty Reserve • View Franz Josef Glacier Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ • • Famous TranzAlpine Train • Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto– • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks • Experience The Realm of Tane F INCLUDED Maori • Maori Hangi and concert cultural experience • Thermal Reserve Rotorua F OPTIONAL Maori • Visit Te Papa cultural experience • View mighty Mt. Cook • Larnach Castle Dunedin G ‘You are invited’ experience Cruise on Milford Sound • Premium Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

agrodome sheep show

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (17) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinners (3) HD • Hotel Dinners (9) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 18 to Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland Meet and transfer from the airport to your hotel. See Auckland your way until an evening welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland.

amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Your Rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. F Tonight experience The Realm of Ta¯ne, a Maori Hangi feast and concert. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD

Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and up the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk among the Kauri trees, explore Whangarei, then on to the Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Explore Urupukapuka Island then return to Paihia. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Water View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D

Day 6: Rotorua A ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Lake Rotorua. On to the Agrodome Sheep Show and a sample of farm life. F Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the geothermal reserve. Enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’. B

Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, drive along the 90 Mile Beach, sail or sea-kayak – whatever you like, then have a night on the town. B Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland F Tour the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve and then return to Auckland. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B D

waikato river

Day 5: Auckland – Rotorua After an Auckland City Sights Tour, you’ll trace the Waikato River to Waitomo Caves, where you’ll see the

FARM STAY OPTION Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $75 per person enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality this evening. You may meet the farm animals or simply relax and enjoy the company of your hosts. Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Tongariro National Park. Manawatu. The Kapiti Coast. On your Wellington city sights tour see the city from Mt. Victoria. Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D

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georges michel wine estate, blenheim

Day 8: Wellington – Blenheim A morning to explore Wellington your way. F Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, with time to discover it yourself. Cruise the tranquillity of Queen Charlotte Sound. On to Picton then Blenheim for a city tour. Tonight you’ll enjoy a tour, tasting and dinner at Georges Michel Wine Estate, a family owned and run winery. Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD Day 9: Kaikoura – Christchurch En route to Kaikoura, you pass the Grassmere Salt Works and see New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point. Explore Kaikoura, maybe take an optional scenic Whale Watching flight. Travel to Christchurch via the Canterbury Plains. A city tour, then it’s ‘Free Time’. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B Day 10: Mt. Cook Take a ride on the Christchurch Tram. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm (see page 13 for details). Later see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the alpine scenery of Mount Cook National Park. Time for an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook. Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B L D Day 11: Dunedin From the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam you travel through Oamaru to Dunedin, you tour the city and the afternoon is yours – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway – it’s up to you. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D Day 12: Dunedin – Te Anau A guided tour of Larnach Castle begins the day. Across fertile sheep-filled farming land to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau. A visit to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves is an option tonight. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D

Day 13: Milford Sound In Fiordland National Park you’ll cruise on Milford Sound. See the Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and more. Travel along Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown for an orientation tour on arrival. For dinner you may choose to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere and there’ll be the F Kiwi Haka Maori Show as well! Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 14: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine or garden tours. Or go wild with a jet boat ride or white water rafting. Dinner is at Walter Peak Sheep Station via New Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. B HD Day 15: Franz Josef Visit the historic gold mining town, Arrowtown. Stop at Cromwell with its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka, the Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls. A small rainforest walk. Then Franz Josef Glacier – the world’s most accessible glacier. Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D Day 16: Franz Josef – Punakaiki Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. It’s on to Punakaiki, where you’ll view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D Day 17: TranzAlpine – Christchurch Enjoy time at leisure before travelling via Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass where you’ll board the TranzAlpine to travel through the Southern Alps to Christchurch. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B D

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Waitomo Caves Mt. Ruapehu

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Taupo

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• The Christchurch Tram • Larnach Castle Dunedin • Famous TranzAlpine Train the Pancake Rocks and • See Blowholes at Punakaiki • View Franz Josef Glacier • Cruise on Milford Sound • View mighty Mt. Cook Rotorua • Thermal Reserve – The Realm of T ane •

• Maori Hangi and concert • The ‘Hole in the Rock’ • Waitangi Treaty Reserve F INCLUDED Maori

cultural experience

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cultural experience

G ‘You are invited’ experience

Premium Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

hole in the rock

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (17) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinners (3) HD • Hotel Dinners (9) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 18 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch Transfer from airport to hotel, check-in, then see Christchurch your way. In the evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. D Day 2: TranzAlpine – Punakaiki Catch the TranzAlpine for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass. Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where you’ll spend the night at your exclusive resort right on the waterfront. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D Day 3: Punakaiki – Franz Josef Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike! Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef. B D

te puia

Day 4: Franz Josef – Queenstown Today take in Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan, the stone fruit capital of Cromwell, historic Arrowtown and finally Queenstown, for an orientation tour on arrival. Your dinner option, Skyline Restaurant

at Bob’s Peak, is accessed via gondola.

F The Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes a

top night – if you choose. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 5: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore action-packed, adventurecapital, Queenstown, for yourself. Wine and garden tours, jet boat rides, white water rafting – it’s up to you. Dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration are at Walter Peak. Cruise Lake Wakatipu, on board the TSS Earnslaw, to get there and back. B HD Day 6: Milford Sound Over the Devil’s Staircase, along Lake Wakatipu’s shores to Te Anau. World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next. Travel through rainforest, see glaciers and mountain ranges, pass through the hand built Homer Tunnel, to the abundant photo opportunities of the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and Milford Sound, where you’ll cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Tonight’s option – a visit to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 7: Te Anau – Dunedin Travel from Te Anau to Dunedin over farmland. A city tour, then Dunedin is

guided tours – premium

tss earnslaw, queenstown

yours to enjoy – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Factory – it’s your call! Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D Day 8: Dunedin A guided tour of Larnach Castle starts the day. Then some ‘Free Time’ before heading to Twizel via Oamaru, famous for its limestone buildings, and the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B D Day 9: Mt. Cook – Christchurch Mt. Cook National Park is today’s highlight. Take an optional scenic flight. See Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm (see page 13 for details). Travel over the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Enjoy a city tour, ride the Christchurch Tram then it’s your time. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. B L Day 10: Kaikoura – Blenheim Travelling along the rugged East Coast you reach Kaikoura for some whale watching. Take an optional Scenic Whale Watching flight. See New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere Salt Works and arrive at Blenheim for an orientation tour before a tour, tasting and dinner at Georges Michel Wine Estate. Hotel: Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim. B HD Day 11: Wellington A visit to Picton and a cruise of tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound get things going, before you head to Wellington. A view filled City Sights Tour then it’s ‘Free Time’ – until you visit F Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, for some Maori culture. Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D Day 12: Wellington – Rotorua Traversing the coast and the dairy farming land of Manawatu en route to Tongariro National Park you’ll sight

Mt. Ruapehu. Lake Taupo, Huka Falls and Rotorua. An orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. F The Realm of Ta¯ne, Hangi and concert is your evening cultural highlight. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 13: Rotorua Start the day with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Rotorua, followed by the Agrodome Sheep Show. F Te Puia gives you an insight into Maori culture. Take a guided tour of the Geothermal Reserve then the afternoon is yours. B Day 14: Rotorua – Auckland Tour the Glow Worm Grotto at Waitomo Caves. Then trace the Waikato River into Auckland for a tour of Mt. Eden, Bastion Point, Viaduct Harbour and more. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B D Day 15: Auckland – Bay of Islands Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, you travel up the Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. Have time to explore Whangarei. Then it’s off to Paihia in Bay of Islands. Cruise to Cape Brett, through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ and stop at Urupukapuka Island before returning to Paihia. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Water View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D Day 16: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ The Bay of Islands is yours to explore. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, walk the 90 Mile Beach, whatever takes your fancy. Finish off with dinner in town – it’s all your choice. B Day 17: Bay of Islands – Auckland Visit the F Waitangi Treaty Reserve which includes the Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). You’ll then return to Auckland. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B

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Bay of Islands Cruise BAY OF ISLANDS Motuarohia (Roberton) Island

Russell

IPIPIRI

Paihia AUCKLAND 1

Opua Auckland ZOOM NOT TO SCALE

1 Night Stopover Airfares are not included in tour price

ipipiri cruiser

Included Highlights

Relax on your luxurious Bay of Islands • state-of-the-art • Spectacular cruiser landmarks and icons the sunrise and sunset swimming, • Watch • Snorkelling, from the privacy of your cabin guided walks, kayaking to see dolphins, about local Maori • Chance • Learn whales, seals and penguins and European history

Cruise Inclusions explore the islands

Transportation

Plus

• Cruise on the new state-of-the-art small ship, 4 decks, queen/twin state rooms all with sea views and full sized en suites

• Welcome drink • Airport transfers (Day prior to cruise from Auckland to Paihia – flights anytime*; Day 3 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Professional Crew • Your highly trained and passionate staff will provide an informative commentary and interpret the cultural Maori and European history

Dining Inclusions • Full Buffet Breakfasts (2) B • Dinner (1) D

Accommodation • Twin share cabins (hotel in Auckland) with private facilities dining on the ipipiri

Single Travellers must pay the single price

Bay of Islands (ZB01) Daily

01 Oct 11 – 31 May 12 01 Sep 12 – 31 Dec 12

Twin Single † Per Person Per Person

$565 $590

Operated by Fullers Great Sights.

*This transfer is an additional cost if you are not buying the cruise as an add-on to your AAT Kings tour. Please ask for details. Tour Code: ZB02.

Itinerary

2 days from $565 Per Twin Person Share †

What to bring • Please pack an overnight bag only. Bring swimwear and sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, jumper, sweatshirt, change of clothes and your camera

$840 $865

Day 1: Cruise Bay of Islands Check in at Paihia for your overnight cruise. After a short transfer to Opua you enjoy a welcome drink with our crew and fellow passengers. Your cruise includes full commentary on the history, environment and some of the Bay of Island’s most spectacular landmarks. Cruise through majestic clear waters past Russell, the first European settlement in New Zealand. Enjoy the scenic delights of Roberton Island with its many lagoons. This evening you drop anchor in a sheltered bay; there’s time to try kayaking or snorkelling or perhaps take a guided walk on one of the many islands with your experienced crew. Dinner at sunset features local cuisine, prepared Bay of Islands style. Cruiser: Ipipiri. D

Day 2: Bay of Islands – Auckland After a hearty breakfast there are numerous optional activities available to you – perhaps try fishing, parasailing or even a scenic helicopter flight (weather permitting). As you cruise back towards Opua, take time to explore the many different islands and reefs, from the comfort of the cruiser’s viewing decks. Perhaps see dolphins or orca! Later this morning you disembark your cruise and transfer to Paihia for time at leisure. Relax in a local café or ride the ferry to historic Russell. This afternoon you are transferred by luxury coach to Auckland for the night. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B Day 3: Depart Auckland After breakfast you will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B

Southern Wanderer Included Highlights

1 CHRISTCHURCH

Mt. Cook 1 TWIZEL

Milford Sound

2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru

• The Christchurch Tram • Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw Larnach Castle Dunedin • • Dine in the Colonel’s Homestead • Church of the Good Shepherd F OPTIONAL Maori • View mighty Mt. Cook cultural experience • Cruise on Milford Sound G ‘You are invited’ experience • Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak

Premium Holiday Inclusions

1 DUNEDIN

TE ANAU

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

early payment savings

Professionally Guided

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7 days from $2110 Per Twin Person Share Optional Single Supplement available on request

Christchurch to Queenstown (ZSQ)

$2289

$2110

Per Person Twin Share

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2012 Start Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 12 Feb 19 Mar 04 Mar 11 Mar 18 Apr 15

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$2380

Queenstown to Christchurch (ZQS)

$2289

$2110

$2380

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2011 Start Oct 05 Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 23 Dec 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 22

2012 Start Jan 04 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 01 Feb 08 Feb 11 Feb 25 Feb 29 Mar 03 Mar 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Apr 18 Apr 25

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End Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 07 Feb 14 Feb 17 Mar 02 Mar 06 Mar 09 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Apr 03 Apr 24 May 01

Single Supplement (Oct-Apr) Single Supplement (May-Sep)

$630 $570

Discounts

are per person off the above prices

Young traveller Save $460 Kings Club Save $115 Triple share Save $115 Concession card holders Save $30 See Discounts details on page 15. Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12.

Dining Inclusions • Full Buffet Breakfasts (6) B • ‘You are invited’ Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (3) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 7 to Queenstown Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch Transfer from the airport to your hotel, then see Christchurch your way. The most English city outside of England, experience the city famous for its gardens before a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Novotel, Christchurch. Day 2: Mt. Cook Begin with a ride on the Christchurch Tram. G You are invited to enjoy a taste of country life with a barbecue lunch on a working farm (see page 13 for details). See Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the spectacular alpine scenery of Mt. Cook National Park. You can also take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. B L D Day 3: Dunedin On your way to Dunedin you see the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme, Benmore Dam and the famous white limestone buildings of Oamaru. At Dunedin you tour the city, then you’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway, it’s your choice. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin. B D Day 4: Te Anau A guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle – Larnach castle and its gardens starts the day. Then you head to Te Anau across fertile farming land to the shores of Lake

Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island. Tonight, if you choose to, you can see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 5: Milford Sound Be wowed and awe-struck by the beauty of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Keep your camera close by as you see Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, the hand-made Homer Tunnel, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and stunningly photogenic Milford Sound, where you will cruise the waters of this natural wonder. The Devil’s Staircase and Lake Wakatipu pass you by. Arrive at Queenstown for an orientation tour. The dinner option tonight is the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak – sensational views over Queenstown and a bonus F Kiwi Haka Maori Show, plus you’ll ride the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere just to get there! Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 6: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore adventure-capital Queenstown your way. Go wild with jet boat rides or white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are wine and garden tours. For dinner you’ll travel across Lake Wakatipu and back on the TSS Earnslaw, New Zealand’s oldest steam ship, to Walter Peak Sheep Station for a carvery meal and sheep shearing demonstration. B HD Day 7: Depart Queenstown You will be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight. B 35

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8 day

Northern Discovery Included Highlights 2 BAY OF ISLANDS

1 AUCKLAND

Waitomo Caves

2 ROTORUA

Taupo

Mt. Ruapehu 1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

WELLINGTON

• Parry Kauri Park • Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ • Full day in the Bay of Islands • The Waitangi Treaty Reserve • See the sights of Auckland • Waitomo Glow Worm Caves • Maori Hangi feast and concert • Agrodome Sheep Show • Thermal Reserve Rotorua

• View mighty Huka Falls • See beautiful Lake Taupo • Tour the sights of Wellington • Visit Te Papa F INCLUDED Maori

cultural experience

F OPTIONAL Maori

cultural experience

Cost Saver Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

cape reinga

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (3) D

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Auckland. Perhaps you would like to visit the Sky Tower, for extensive views of greater Auckland including visual and audio displays detailing the history of New Zealand’s largest city. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland.

geothermal valley, rotorua

Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland This morning visit the F Waitangi Treaty Reserve which is of great historical importance, as this is where New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You will have time to explore the Reserve and take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe and Meeting House (Marae). This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D

Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands Depart Auckland and travel along the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes peeled for the marine life. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D

Day 5: Waitomo Caves – Rotorua Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland then journey south through the Waikato district. Experience a guided tour of the famous Waitomo Caves and discover the incredible Glow Worm Grotto on an underground boat trip. This afternoon travel to Rotorua. F Enjoy an evening of fun and laughter and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture, followed by a delicious buffet dinner. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD

Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ You have a free day to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands. Perhaps go dolphin watching, take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic 90 Mile Beach or a day of sailing or even a guided seakayaking trip. Ask your Tour Director about optional activities. B

Day 6: Rotorua Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. See the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction. Then there is the opportunity to visit Rainbow Springs or F Te Puia for a guided tour through the

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wellington cable car

geothermal valley. Tonight you also have the opportunity to experience a special evening of entertainment presenting F The Realm of Ta¯ne, an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation. B

auckland harbour

FARM STAY OPTION Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $85 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this evening and spend the night with a local family on a nearby farm. Day 7: Wellington This morning depart Rotorua, travelling south to Wairakei and on to Taupo, in the very heart of the North Island. Stop to view mighty Huka Falls before following the eastern shoreline of Lake Taupo. Continue through rich farming lands into the capital city Wellington. Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington. B D

waitomo glow worm grotto

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Young traveller Save $395 Kings Club Save $100 Triple share Save $100 Concession card holders Save $55 See Discounts details on page 15. Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12.

Day 8: Depart Wellington This morning you enjoy a sightseeing tour of Wellington. Take in the panoramic views from the top of Mt. Victoria. There will be time to explore the Parliament buildings and the Beehive, home to New Zealand’s politicians. F Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand and explore the fascinating exhibits at your leisure, including their unique Marae or Maori Meeting House. Later you will be transferred to Wellington Airport to connect with your flight. B 39

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8 day

Northern Highlights Included Highlights 2 BAY OF ISLANDS

1 AUCKLAND

Waitomo Caves

2 ROTORUA

Taupo

Mt. Ruapehu 1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

WELLINGTON

• Visit Te Papa • Tour the sights of Wellington • See beautiful Lake Taupo • View mighty Huka Falls • Thermal Reserve Rotorua • Agrodome Sheep Show • Maori Hangi feast and concert • Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto • See the sights of Auckland

• Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ • Full day in the Bay of Islands • Waitangi Treaty Reserve • Parry Kauri Park F INCLUDED Maori cultural experience F OPTIONAL Maori

cultural experience

Cost Saver Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

rainbow springs nature park

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (3) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Wellington Airport – flights to arrive prior to 12.00pm; Day 8 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Wellington On arrival in Wellington you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing tour around Wellington with views from Mt. Victoria. There will be ‘Free Time’ to explore the Parliament buildings and the Beehive, home to New Zealand’s politicians. F Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Hotel: Mercure, Wellington. D Day 2: Wellington – Rotorua Travel North past the Kapiti Coast to the rich dairy farming lands of the Manawatu. Enjoy views of the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park. Later travel along the shore of Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. Stop to view mighty Huka Falls then continue to Rotorua for a sightseeing tour. F Enjoy an entertaining evening and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture, including a delicious buffet dinner. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD

geysers, rotorua

Day 3: Rotorua Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show then the afternoon is yours. You have the opportunity to visit Rainbow Springs or F Te Puia where you can join a guided

tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve accompanied by a local Maori guide. Tonight you also have the opportunity to experience a special evening of entertainment presenting F The Realm of Ta¯ne, an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation. B

FARM STAY OPTION Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $85 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this evening and spend the night with a local family on a nearby farm. Day 4: Waitomo Caves – Auckland This morning travel through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk the limestone caves. Later you follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river into Auckland. Enjoy views from Mt. Eden before continuing to your hotel. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D Day 5: Auckland – Bay of Islands Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, through Orewa and the gorgeously scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. There’s

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waitangi treaty reserve

time to explore Whangarei, the northernmost city in New Zealand then it’s off to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes peeled for the marine life. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D te papa, museum of new zealand

Day 6: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ You have a free day to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands. Perhaps go dolphin watching, take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic 90 Mile Beach or a day of sailing or even a guided seakayaking trip. Ask your Tour Director about optional activities. Tonight is at leisure – why not dine at a local restaurant? B Day 7: Auckland This morning you’ll visit the historic F Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed. You’ll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B

$1975

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2011 Start End Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 26 Nov 02 Nov 02 Nov 09 Nov 09 Nov 16 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 30 Dec 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 28 Jan 04 Jan 04 Jan 10

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2012 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 18 Jan 25 Jan 25 Feb 01 Jan 28 Feb 04 Feb 01 Feb 08 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 18 Feb 25 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 25 Mar 03 Feb 29 Mar 07 Mar 03 Mar 10 Mar 07 Mar 14 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 24 Mar 31 Mar 28 Apr 04 Mar 31 Apr 07 Apr 04 Apr 11 Apr 07 Apr 14 Apr 25 May 02

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Discounts

are per person off the above prices

Young traveller Save $395 Kings Club Save $100 Triple share Save $100 Concession card holders Save $55 See Discounts details on page 15. Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12.

CRUISE THE BAY OF ISLANDS Add an overnight cruise tonight. See page 34 for details. Tour Code: ZB01.

taupo

Day 8: Depart Auckland Time at leisure until your Auckland Airport transfer for your onward flight. B 41

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9 day

Southern Spectacular Included Highlights Greymouth Hokitika FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Milford Sound

Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Option

Mt. Cook

1 1

CHRISTCHURCH

1 OMARAMA 2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru

TE ANAU

1 DUNEDIN

• Garden City of Christchurch • Travel the Canterbury Plains • Church of the Good Shepherd • View mighty Mt. Cook • Tour the sights of Dunedin • Cruise on Milford Sound • Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls

• Visit historic Arrowtown • Spectacular Fox Glacier • Day at leisure in Queenstown • TranzAlpine Train Option F OPTIONAL Maori

cultural experience

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

Cost Saver Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions • Full Buffet Breakfasts (8) B • Hotel Dinners (6) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 9 to Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

taieri gorge railway (optional)

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch On arrival in Christchurch you’ll be transferred to your hotel. There will be a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers in the evening. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. Day 2: Mt. Cook Start the day your way – go shopping, ride the Christchurch Tram or simply relax. Later, travelling over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains, the spectacular sightseeing begins. Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first up. Next you’ll visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before soaking up the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park – a scenic highlight! You may choose to take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D

lake wakatipu, queenstown

Day 3: Dunedin Our day starts along the Waitaki River with the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel through Oamaru with its famous white limestone buildings to Dunedin, where you’ll tour the city. Then you’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D

Day 4: Dunedin – Te Anau After a morning of time to yourself, during which you might like to tour New Zealand’s Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens, you’ll head off across South Otago’s fertile, sheep-filled farming land en route to Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake on the South Island. Tonight you may choose to travel by boat to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 5: Milford Sound Today is a feast for the senses. You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park, New Zealand largest, to Milford Sound, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Amazing photo opportunities await you as you see rainforests, ancient glaciers, mountain ranges and the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel. Along the way you’ll see the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. At Queenstown you’ll have an orientation tour on arrival and enjoy dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D

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fox glacier

Day 6: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way, all day. From wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will surprise and exhilarate. An option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak ends the day. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. F Experience a Kiwi Haka Maori Show as well! B

canterbury plains

Day 7: Fox Glacier First stop, Arrowtown, on the Arrow River. Second stop Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka. Through the Haast Pass, you view Thunder Creek Falls and enjoy a rainforest walk. Final stop, majestic Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier. Take the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over the glacier. Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D Day 8: Christchurch You’ll visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration first up. Travel through Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, before heading back to Christchurch for your farewell dinner with your Tour Director and new-found friends. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B D

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Young traveller Save $365 Kings Club Save $90 Triple share Save $90 Concession card holders Save $55 See Discounts details on page 15. Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12.

TranzAlpine Train Option Experience one of the world’s top 6 train trips aboard the TranzAlpine to Christchurch. Additional cost $185 per person from Greymouth or $135 per person from Arthur’s Pass.

thunder creek falls

Day 9: Depart Christchurch Today is yours, take your time exploring Christchurch famous for its gardens and for being the most English city outside of England. See Hagley Park and the Canterbury Museum – it’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B 43

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Southern Panorama Included Highlights Greymouth Hokitika FOX GLACIER 1 Haast Milford Sound

Arthur’s Pass TranzAlpine Option

Mt. Cook

1 1

CHRISTCHURCH

1 OMARAMA 2 QUEENSTOWN

Oamaru Moeraki

TE ANAU

1 DUNEDIN

• Spectacular Fox Glacier • Visit historic Arrowtown • Day at leisure in Queenstown • Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls • Cruise on Milford Sound • Tour the sights of Dunedin • View mighty Mt. Cook

• Church of the Good Shepherd • Travel the Canterbury Plains • Garden City of Christchurch • TranzAlpine Train Option F OPTIONAL Maori

cultural experience

1 2 Night Stopovers Airfares are not included in tour price

Cost Saver Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in quality hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions • Full Buffet Breakfasts (8) B • Hotel Dinners (6) D

moeraki boulders

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You’re free to explore Christchurch before a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions this evening. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. D Day 2: Fox Glacier Visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and demonstration before continuing south along the rugged coastal road to Fox Glacier. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D

TranzAlpine Train Option Experience one of the world’s top 6 train trips aboard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch. Additional cost $135 per person to Arthur’s Pass or $185 per person to Greymouth.

bowen falls, Milford sound

Day 3: Queenstown Travel along the coastal road with the towering mountains on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. Climb over the

Haast Pass to view Thunder Creek Falls and travel through dramatic mountain and forest scenery. Pass Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Journey through the Kawarau Gorge. Stop at Cromwell with its sensational stone fruit. Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful township steeped in local history, before continuing to Queenstown for dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D Day 4: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Perhaps take an optional jet boat ride or try white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are garden and wine tours. This evening you have the opportunity to ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for a delicious buffet dinner and stunning views of Queenstown. F Experience a Kiwi Haka Maori Show as well! B Day 5: Milford Sound Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park – New Zealand’s largest – to Milford Sound, one of the world’s most amazing places, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural

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wonder. En route you’ll drive through the hand made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then you’ll return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D

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Day 6: Te Anau – Dunedin Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago enjoying farmland scenery. Later, continue north to Dunedin. You’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D Day 7: Dunedin – Mt. Cook Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only authentic castle. Marvel at the spherical boulders, believed to be 60 million years old, scattered along the beach at Moeraki. Travel through Oamaru, which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone. Follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Omarama. Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 8: Mt. Cook – Christchurch Travel past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd and then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B

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Day 9: Depart Christchurch Today is yours, take your time exploring Christchurch – the Garden City – famous for its gardens and being the most English city outside of England. See Hagley Park and the Canterbury Museum – just make the most of it – it’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B 45

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• View mighty Mt. Cook • Church of the Good Shepherd • Travel the Canterbury Plains • TranzAlpine Train Option F INCLUDED Maori cultural experience

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Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You’re free to explore Christchurch before a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions this evening. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. D Day 2: Franz Josef Glacier Depart Christchurch for the scenic drive over Arthur’s Pass. You’ll visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and demonstration before continuing south along the rugged coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef, 2 nights. B D

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Experience one of the world’s top 6 train trips aboard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch. Additional cost $135 per person to Arthur’s Pass or $185 per person to Greymouth.

Day 3: Franz Josef Glacier Today you’ll explore Franz Josef Glacier with your local expert guide on an interpretive tour. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to take an optional scenic flight over the Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers and Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Enjoy dinner at your leisure at one of the local cafés. B Day 4: Franz Josef Glacier – Wanaka Travel along the coastal road with the towering mountains on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. Climb over the Haast Pass to view Thunder Creek Falls and travel through dramatic mountain and forest scenery. You’ll stop for a ride on the Haast River Safari, a unique covered jetboat experience. Later you’ll arrive at Lake Wanaka. Hotel: Wanaka Hotel, Wanaka. B D Day 5: Wanaka – Queenstown This morning pass Lakes Hawea and Dunstan. Journey through the Kawarau Gorge. Stop at Cromwell with its sensational stone fruit. Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful old gold-mining township steeped in local history, before continuing to Queenstown for dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Heartland Hotel, Queenstown, 3 nights. B D

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Day 6: Milford Sound Today is a feast for the senses. Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake. You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest, to Milford Sound, one of the world’s most amazing places, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. En route you’ll drive through the hand-made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. In the late afternoon you’ll return to Queenstown, where your evening is a leisure. B Day 7: Queenstown ‘Free Time' Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Perhaps take an optional jet boat ride or try white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are garden and wine tours. This evening you’ll ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for a delicious buffet dinner while taking in stunning views of Queenstown. F Experience a Kiwi Haka Maori Show as well! B D Day 8: Mt. Cook – Christchurch Travel past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd and then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner together with your travelling companions. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B D

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Day 9: Depart Christchurch Today is yours, take your time exploring Christchurch, the Garden City, famous for its gardens and being the most English city outside of England. See Hagley Park and the Canterbury Museum, just make the most of it, it’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before you transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B

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• Waitomo Glow Worm Caves • Maori Hangi feast and concert • Agrodome Sheep Show • Visit Te Papa • Cruise across Cook Strait • Church of the Good Shepherd • See mighty Mt. Cook • Tour the sights of Dunedin • Cruise on Milford Sound

• Day at leisure in Queenstown • Spectacular Fox Glacier • TranzCoastal Train Option • TranzAlpine Train Option F INCLUDED Maori cultural experience F OPTIONAL Maori

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• Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (9) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 14 to Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland Airport transfer and hotel check-in, then you’re free to see Auckland for yourself. An evening welcome drink followed by dinner with your Tour Director. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. D Day 2: Auckland – Rotorua See Auckland on our City Sights tour. Tracing the Waikato River you’ll travel to Waitomo Caves to tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. At Rotorua, you’ll take in views of Lake Rotorua and more on our orientation tour. F Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and concert for an insight into Maori culture. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 3: Rotorua Watch the Agrodome Sheep Show then the afternoon is yours. Our ¯ne, option tonight is F The Realm of Ta a journey through Maori mythology and our story of creation. B

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Day 4: Rotorua – Wellington Heading south, you’ll view the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo. Drive along the shores of New Zealand’s biggest lake, through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu. Then it’s along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington for a City Sights tour. Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington. B D

Day 5: Wellington – Picton A morning of ‘Free Time’ in Wellington, then you visit F Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Photos at Parliament House. Then cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound. Later you’ll travel to the seaside village of Picton for an orientation tour. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D Day 6: Picton – Christchurch En route to Christchurch, get up close and personal with some New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point, watch whales at Kaikoura, (optional scenic Whale Watching flight), travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast, across the patchwork Canterbury Plains. A city tour of Christchurch is followed by ‘Free Time’. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B

TranzCoastal Train Option For a scenic feast journey on the TranzCoastal between Picton & Christchurch, with the Kaikoura Mountain Range on one side and the rugged Pacific Ocean on the other. Additional cost $136 per person. Day 7: Mt. Cook After a morning at leisure travel over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains, where the spectacular sightseeing

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begins. Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are first up. Next you’ll visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before soaking up the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park (optional scenic flight). Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 8: Dunedin Our day starts along the Waitaki River with the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel through Oamaru with its famous white limestone buildings to Dunedin, where you tour the city. Then you’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D Day 9: Dunedin – Te Anau After a morning of time to yourself, during which you might like to tour New Zealand’s Larnach Castle, head off across South Otago’s fertile, sheep-filled farming land en route to Te Anau, on the shores of the largest lake in the South Island. Tonight you may choose to travel by boat to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 10: Milford Sound You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Along the way to Queenstown, see the Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. At Queenstown you’ll have an orientation tour on arrival and enjoy dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D Day 11: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way, all day – from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting. A delicious buffet at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak is your spectacular dining

option. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. F Optional Kiwi Haka Maori Show post-dinner. B Day 12: Fox Glacier First stop, Arrowtown, on the Arrow River. Second stop Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka. Through the Haast Pass, you view Thunder Creek Falls and enjoy a rainforest walk. Final stop, majestic Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier. Take the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over the glacier. Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D Day 13: Christchurch Visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration first up. Travel through Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, before heading back to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B D

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Day 14: Depart Christchurch Today is yours, take your time exploring Christchurch, the Garden City, famous for its gardens and being the most English city outside of England. See Hagley Park and the Canterbury Museum – just make the most of it – it’s your last chance to experience New Zealand before you are transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B

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• Spectacular Fox Glacier • Visit historic Arrowtown • Day at leisure in Queenstown • Cruise on Milford Sound • Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls • Tour the sights of Dunedin • See mighty Mt. Cook • Church of the Good Shepherd • Visit Te Papa • Maori Hangi feast and concert

• Agrodome Sheep Show • Tour the Glow Worm Grotto • TranzCoastal Train Option • TranzAlpine Train Option F INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience F OPTIONAL Maori

Cultural Experience

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• Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (9) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 14 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch After your airport transfer and hotel check-in, explore the ‘most English city’ outside of England, your way. You could visit Hagley Park, the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Cathedral and the Botanic Gardens. Tonight meet your Tour Director for a welcome drink and dinner. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. D

stone fruit at Cromwell, the stone fruit capital. Later, you’ll visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world’s richest rivers. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation tour followed by dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D

Day 2: Fox Glacier Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, en route to Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier (optional scenic Fox Glacier flight). Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D

Day 4: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way. From wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will keep you occupied and exhilarated. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. F Dinner options include the Kiwi Haka Maori Show. B

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Day 5: Milford Sound Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You’ll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park – New Zealand’s largest – to Milford Sound, one of the world’s most amazing places, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. En route you’ll drive through the hand made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout,

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Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 6: Dunedin Cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. ‘Free Time’ this afternoon – take a wildlife cruise to see the Penguins and Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D Day 7: Mt. Cook ‘Free Time’ this morning – visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Travel through Oamaru, famous for its limestone buildings, passing the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and the Benmore Dam. Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 8: Christchurch Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park (optional scenic flight). See Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. ‘Free Time’ – ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B Day 9: Christchurch – Picton Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional Whale Watching flight). Get up close and personal with some New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere Salt Works then travel to the pretty seaside fishing village of Picton for an orientation tour. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D

TranzCoastal Train Option For a scenic feast journey on the TranzCoastal between Christchurch & Picton, with the Kaikoura Mountain Range on one side and the rugged Pacific Ocean on the other. Additional cost $136 per person.

Day 10: Wellington Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a city tour. ‘Free Time’ then you visit F Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Hotel: Mercure Wellington, Wellington. B D Day 11: Rotorua Travel along the Kapiti Coast, through the dairy farms of Manawatu and Tongariro National Park, discover the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake. View Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. F Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert and gain an insight into Maori culture. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 12: Rotorua Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. See the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction. Then enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – visit Rainbow Springs, abundant with Rainbow Trout and native fauna including the kiwi or F Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the Geothermal Valley with its mud pools and geysers. B

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Day 13: Waitomo Caves This morning travel through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk the limestone caves. Later you follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, into Auckland. Enjoy views from Mt. Eden before continuing to your hotel. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D Day 14: Depart Auckland Time at leisure until your transfer to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B

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• Visit the Bay of Islands • See the sights of Auckland • Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ • Tour the Glow Worm Grotto • Maori Hangi feast and concert • Agrodome Sheep Show • Visit Te Papa • Stay in beautiful Christchurch • Church of the Good Shepherd • Cruise on Milford Sound

• Day at leisure in Queenstown • Spectacular Fox Glacier • TranzCoastal Train Option • TranzAlpine Train Option F INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience F OPTIONAL Maori

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• Full Buffet Breakfasts (16) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (10) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 17 to Christchurch Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland After your airport transfer and hotel check-in, explore Auckland your way. Evening welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow passengers. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. Day 2: Bay of Islands Depart Auckland and travel along the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes peeled for the marine life. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ Explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, drive along the 90 Mile Beach, sail or sea-kayak. B

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Day 4: Auckland This morning visit the F Waitangi Treaty Reserve which is of great historical importance, as this is where New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You will have time to explore the Reserve and take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe and Meeting House (Marae).

This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D Day 5: Waitomo Caves After an Auckland City Sights tour you trace the Waikato River to Waitomo Caves. Tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Then arrive in Rotorua for an orientation tour. F Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 6: Rotorua Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show then enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – visit Rainbow Springs, abundant with Rainbow Trout and native fauna including the kiwi or F Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the Geothermal valley with its mud pools and geysers. B Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington View the Huka Falls, visit Taupo and drive along shores of its lake. Discover the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu. Travel along the Kapiti Coast into Wellington, for a city tour. Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington. B D Day 8: Wellington – Picton A morning of ‘Free Time’, followed by a visit to F Te Papa, the Museum

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of New Zealand. Then you’ll cruise Queen Charlotte Sound and later travel to the seaside village of Picton. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D Day 9: Picton – Christchurch Get up close and personal with some New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point, watch whales at Kaikoura, (optional scenic Whale Watching flight) and travel across the Canterbury Plains. A city tour of Christchurch, then it’s ‘Free Time’. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B

TranzCoastal Train Option For a scenic feast journey on the TranzCoastal between Picton & Christchurch, with the Kaikoura Mountain Range on one side and the rugged Pacific Ocean on the other. Additional cost $136 per person. Day 10: Mt. Cook Free time to shop, ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax. Later see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the alpine scenery of Mt. Cook National Park (optional Mt. Cook scenic flight). Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 11: Dunedin Our day starts along the Waitaki River with the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel through Oamaru with its famous white limestone buildings to Dunedin, where you tour the city. Then you’ve got the afternoon to yourself – take a Wildlife Cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D Day 12: Dunedin – Te Anau After a free morning, you’ll cross sheepfilled farming land to the South Island’s biggest lake and the town of Te Anau. Optional Glow Worm Caves tour tonight. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 13: Milford Sound Journey from Fiordland National Park

to Milford Sound, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Witness Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation tour on arrival, followed by dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D Day 14: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way – from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. F Dinner option includes the Kiwi Haka Maori Show. B Day 15: Fox Glacier The first stop is Arrowtown. Next is Cromwell and its sensational stone fruit. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Lake Dunstan, Hawea, Wanaka. Travel through Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk. Final stop is Fox Glacier, a rare, still advancing glacier (optional Fox Glacier scenic flight). Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D

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Day 16: Christchurch First visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Travel through coastal Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, before returning to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B D

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• Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ • Beautiful Bay of Islands • TranzCoastal Train Option • TranzAlpine Train Option F INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience F OPTIONAL Maori

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Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

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• Full Buffet Breakfasts (16) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Hotel Dinners (10) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 17 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Christchurch After your airport transfer and hotel check-in, explore Christchurch your way. Evening welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow passengers. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. D Day 2: Fox Glacier Travel to the West Coast passing through Greymouth en route to Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Fox Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier (optional Fox Glacier scenic flight). Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D

glow worm grotto, waitomo caves

Day 3: Queenstown Travel through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan. Next is Cromwell and its stone fruit and Arrowtown on the Arrow River. Enjoy a Queenstown orientation

tour followed by dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D Day 4: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore exciting Queenstown your way – from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting. For dinner you have the option to dine at the Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak. Access is via the steepest Gondola in the Southern Hemisphere. F Dinner option includes the Kiwi Haka Maori Show. B Day 5: Milford Sound Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. From Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. Witness the Mirror Lake, Cleddau Valley, The Chasm, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls. Tonight you may choose to travel by boat to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D Day 6: Dunedin Cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. ‘Free Time’ this afternoon – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D

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Day 7: Mt. Cook ‘Free Time’ this morning – visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Travel through Oamaru passing the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 8: Christchurch Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park (optional scenic flight). See Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains. ‘Free Time’ – ride the Christchurch Tram or just relax. Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B Day 9: Christchurch – Picton Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional Whale Watching flight). See New Zealand’s fur seals at Ohau Point. Pass the Grassmere Salt Works then travel to the seaside town of Picton. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D

TranzCoastal Train Option For a scenic feast journey on the TranzCoastal between Christchurch & Picton. Additional cost $136 per person. Day 10: Wellington Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a city tour. ‘Free Time’ then we visit F Te Papa, to explore New Zealand’s nature, history, art and heritage. Hotel: Mercure Wellington, Wellington. B D Day 11: Rotorua Travel along the Kapiti Coast, through the dairy farms of Manawatu and Tongariro National Park, discover the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake. View Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. F Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and concert. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD

Day 12: Rotorua Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – visit Rainbow Springs, abundant with Rainbow Trout and native fauna including the kiwi or F Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the geothermal valley with its mud pools and geysers. B Day 13: Waitomo Caves – Auckland Travel through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves for a tour of the Glow Worm Grotto. Then you’ll follow the Waikato River to Auckland for a sightseeing tour of the city. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D Day 14: Bay of Islands Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, through Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. Have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand then it’s off to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes peeled for the marine life. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D

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Day 15: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ Explore the Bay of Islands your way. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, or drive along 90 Mile Beach. B Day 16: Auckland Visit the historic F Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed. You’ll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B Day 17: Depart Auckland Explore Auckland at your leisure until your transfer to Auckland Airport. B 55

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• Gabriel • Overlander (Days 5 & 7) • TranzCoastal • Seasider • Taieri Gorge Railway • Shantytown Express • TranzAlpine • Maori Hangi and concert • Thermal Reserve Rotorua

• Cruise on Milford Sound • Beautiful Bay of Islands • Waitangi Treaty Reserve F INCLUDED Maori cultural experience F OPTIONAL Maori

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• Full Buffet Breakfasts (17) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (2) HD • Hotel Dinners (9) D

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Auckland On arrival in Auckland you’ll be transferred to your hotel. A welcome drink with your Tour Director ends the day. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. Day 2: Auckland – Bay of Islands Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. You’ll have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand. A Visit historic Kawakawa, the Train Town, one of the few towns in the world with a railway track running through the middle of the main street, for a nostalgic look at the Gabriel. Later, travel by coach to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. Explore Urupukapuka Island on your return to Paihia. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D Day 3: Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’ The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, take a coach ride along the 90 Mile Beach, sail or sea kayak. B Day 4: Bay of Islands – Auckland

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F Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty

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take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). Be inspired by the lush farmland scenery on your way back to Auckland. Hotel: Mercure, Auckland. B D Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua A Board the Overlander to journey through the heart of the North Island. Travel along the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves for a guided tour and to discover the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Then it’s on to Rotorua. On your orientation tour you’ll soak up views of Lake Rotorua. F Tonight experience a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert. Hotel: Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD Day 6: Rotorua This morning you take time to visit the Agrodome Sheep Show then a F guided tour of the Geothermal Reserve. B Day 7: Rotorua – Wellington Travelling from the mountains to the sea, today you’ll see Lake Taupo, Huka Falls, the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. A Board the Overlander at Taumarunui. Take in the lush forest, farmland and stunning alpine views as you cross the volcanic plateau of the central North Island. Traverse gorges, sprawling plains then enter the worldfamous Raurimu Spiral. Hotel: Mercure Wellington, 2 Nights. B D

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Day 8: Wellington Enjoy a city tour of Wellington. F Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Later you’ll visit the Silverstream Railway in Upper Hutt to view some of the preserved New Zealand railways and industrial steam and diesel locomotives. A Enjoy a short steam train ride and tour through their restoration factory. B Day 9: Wellington - Christchurch This morning you’ll cruise the Cook Strait into tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. A At Picton board the TranzCoastal and journey down the East Coast of the South Island. Travel over 100 kilometres pinned between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged Kaikoura Ranges. Next you head through the Canterbury Plains en route to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B Day 10: Mt. Cook Begin the day with a ride on the Christchurch Tram followed by a city tour on your coach, with views from the Sign of the Takahe. Later, see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the spectacular alpine scenery of Mt. Cook National Park. If you like take a optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn, Standard Rooms, Twizel. B L D Day 11: Dunedin En route to Dunedin you’ll see the famous white limestone buildings of Oamaru. A Join the historic Seasider train at Palmerston for the journey through to Dunedin. A This afternoon you’ll board your second train journey for the day, the Taieri Gorge Railway for rugged, spectacular scenery only accessible by train. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D Day 12: Dunedin - Te Anau Take a guided tour of Larnach Castle and its gardens. Then you head off across rich fertile, sheep-filled farming land on the way to Te Anau. Tonight you can choose to travel by boat to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Hotel: The Village Inn, Te Anau. B D

Day 13: Milford Sound See rainforest, ancient glaciers, mountain ranges and the hand-made Homer Tunnel. Mirror Lake. Pop’s Lookout. Cleddau Valley and the Chasm. Mitre Peak. Bowen Falls. Cruise on Milford Sound. Continue to Queenstown. Dinner option tonight is the sensational Skyline Restaurant on Bob’s Peak via the Southern Hemisphere’s steepest Gondola! F A bonus Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes for a top night. Hotel: Heartland Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 14: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Explore action-adventure Queenstown your way. Just be back in time for dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration at Walter Peak Sheep Station. Travel there and back across Lake Wakatipu via the TSS Earnslaw, New Zealand’s oldest steamship. B HD Day 15: Queenstown - Franz Josef Today experience Arrowtown, the stone fruit of Cromwell, Lakes Dunstan, Hawea, Wanaka, Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls. Then the ‘piéce de rèsistance’ – Franz Josef Glacier – the world’s most accessible, and still advancing, glacier. Hotel: Heartland Hotel, Fox Glacier. B D Day 16: Punakaiki – Greymouth Explore Franz Josef Glacier – take an optional flight (weather permitting) or a glacier hike! Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Later you’ll view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki. Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Greymouth. B D Day 17: TranzAlpine - Christchurch A Visit the historic village of Shantytown for a ride on the vintage steam train. A At Greymouth, board the TranzAlpine, one of the top 6 train journeys in the world, to travel through the Southern Alps to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B D

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Arthur’s Pass Hokitika TranzAlpine Ross FRANZ JOSEF Mt. GLACIER 1 Cook Christchurch Haast Arrowtown MILFORD 1 2 SOUND

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Te Anau Invercargill

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• Famous TranzAlpine Train • Spectacular Southern Alps • Franz Josef Glacier • Travel the Haast Pass • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea • Adventure capital Queenstown the Skyline Gondola to • Take Bob’s Peak for dinner • Lakes Wakatipu and Te Anau • Fiordland National Park

• Mirror Lake and the Chasm • Overnight on Milford Sound • Remote Stewart Island • Cruise to Paterson Inlet • Native wildlife on Ulva Island • Kiwi spotting • Mackenzie Country • Sunset over Mt. Cook • Church of the Good Shepherd • Colourful Canterbury Plains

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Accommodation

• Tour by luxury mini coach with air-conditioning, reclining seats, extra leg room, tinted windows (maximum 21 passengers)

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in specially selected hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced Driver Guide

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• Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) B • Lunch (1) L • Dinners (4) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day prior to tour from Christchurch Airport – flights anytime; Day 8 to Christchurch Airport – flights to depart after 6.00pm) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Christchurch – Franz Josef Board the world famous TranzAlpine for your journey across the Canterbury Plains through the Southern Alps. Join your coach at Arthur’s Pass and visit the small town of Hokitika for a Jade jewellery demonstration. Travel through the gold-mining town of Ross before arriving at Franz Josef. This afternoon you’ll enjoy informative commentary from your expert local glacier guide as he walks you to your viewing area at mighty Franz Josef Glacier. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your fellow passengers. Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat, Franz Josef. D

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Day 2: Franz Josef – Queenstown This morning there is time for an optional scenic flight over the glacier (weather permitting) or to take a dip in the local hot pools. Later travel over the Haast Pass and along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Stop to explore the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown followed by an orientation tour of Queenstown before arriving at your exclusive accommodation, Millbrook Resort. Tonight is at leisure to dine at one of the restaurants at the resort. Hotel: Millbrook Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B

Day 3: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ Today is free for you to explore at your leisure. Perhaps try a jet boat ride, white water rafting or a round of golf at Millbrook’s world-renowned golf course. Tonight you’ll ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for dinner with a view overlooking stunning Queenstown, the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. B D Day 4: Queenstown – Milford Sound Travel south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island. Later travel into the Fiordland National Park. Take time to explore the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout and the Chasm before arriving into Milford Sound for your overnight cruise. Enjoy dinner on board tonight. Cruise: Milford Mariner, Milford Sound. B D Day 5: Milford Sound – Stewart Island This morning enjoy the many early morning activities on board. Perhaps take a walk on the foreshore or try kayaking on the Sound. Later you’ll continue further south to the southern-most city in New Zealand, Invercargill. This afternoon board your ferry at Bluff to cruise to Stewart Island. Tonight is free to dine at one of the cafés or the local hotel. Hotel: Bay Motel, Stewart Island, 2 nights. B

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Day 6: Stewart Island Enjoy a Village and Bays tour this morning before a cruise with lunch on Paterson Inlet. Stop at Ulva Island and spend time with native wildlife. Ulva Island is managed by the Department of Conservation. It is predator-free and is a must for viewing native birds and flora. Tonight you may want to try to spot kiwis in the native bush near your accommodation! B L

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Day 7: Stewart Island – Lake Ohau Board your ferry and return to the mainland. Travel towards Queenstown stopping to try local stone fruit at Cromwell. Enjoy views of Lake Dunstan, New Zealand’s largest man-made lake as you travel over the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country. Arrive at your wilderness retreat, with its views of Lake Ohau and Mt. Cook. Dine watching the sun set on mighty Mt. Cook. Hotel: Hermitage Hotel, Mt. Cook. B D Day 8: Depart Christchurch Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park with an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). See Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B

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BAY OF ISLANDS CRUISE

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• Wellington, the nation’s capital • Art Deco city Napier Taupo, New Zealand’s • Lake largest lake • See Huka Falls • Wairakei Power Station • Thermal Reserve Rotorua • Maori Hangi and concert • Agrodome Sheep Show

• Visit Rainbow Springs • Overnight farm stay • Coromandel Range • Waipoua Forest Tour • Overnight Cruise Bay of Islands • Sights of Auckland F INCLUDED Maori

cultural experience

Explorer Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury mini coach with air-conditioning, reclining seats, extra leg room, tinted windows (maximum 21 passengers)

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in specially selected hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced Driver Guide

Dining Inclusions

art deco napier

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) B • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Dinners (4) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Wellington Airport – flights to arrive prior to 6.00pm; Day 10 to Auckland Airport – flights to depart after 7.00pm) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Wellington On arrival in Wellington you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in, then you’re free to see Wellington for yourself. Tonight meet your Driver Guide and fellow travellers for a welcome drink. Hotel: Museum Hotel, Wellington, 2 nights. Day 2: Wellington ‘Free Time’ Today is at leisure. Why not explore Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand? Perhaps take a tour of the Parliament buildings, go shopping or enjoy a meal at one of the many cafés or restaurants in Wellington. B Day 3: Wellington – Napier Travel along the Kapiti Coast through to Masterton. Later continue to Napier for a tour of this Art Deco city. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Napier. B

maori culture

Day 4: Napier – Rotorua Your exclusive local guide takes us on a walking tour to show the many different types of Art Deco architecture. In 1931 Napier was struck by an earthquake measuring 7.8. The subsequent fires destroyed most of the city which was later rebuilt in Art Deco style. This afternoon you’ll visit Taupo on the shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. View the Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. On arrival

in Rotorua visit the F Whakarewarewa Village for an authentic look at how Maori live today and how geothermal activity is part of their everyday life. View boiling mud pools and the Pohutu Geyser. Top off the day with a Maori Hangi and concert. Hotel: Princes Gate Hotel, Rotorua. B HD Day 5: Cambridge Farm Stay Today is an array of pleasures! Enjoy a view of life on the farm at the Agrodome Sheep Show and see sheep shearing, lamb feeding and more. This afternoon visit Rainbow Springs for a guided tour. Marvel at the grace of the numerous specimens of trout and feed them as they cruise the fern-fringed pools. Hear the bush wildlife and meet the native birds including the kiwi. Later travel to the English-style country town of Cambridge where you will be collected by your local farm host for some genuine Kiwi hospitality – an overnight Farm Stay! A farm tour is followed by dinner with your hosts. Hotel: Farm Stay, Cambridge. B D Day 6: Farm Stay – Coromandel Depart Cambridge this morning and travel towards the Coromandel Range. This afternoon you’ll meet ‘Kiwi Dundee’ for a tour of the region and a look at native wildlife. Your unique accommodation is set amongst native bush in luxury tree huts. Hotel: Puka Park, Coromandel. B D

guided tours – explorer

ipipiri cruise, bay of islands

Day 7: Coromandel – Auckland Visit the Ruakuri Glow Worm Grotto for a guided tour. Then travel to Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, for a city tour before arriving at your hotel. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B

kiwi, rainbow springs nature park

Day 8: Auckland – Hokianga Travel to Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast, birth place of Sir Edmund Hillary. Continue through the Waipoua Forest, home of many native trees including the largest Kauri tree in existence, Ta¯ne Mahuta, over 2,000 years old! F Your Maori Guide will walk you through the native bush and explain the history and legend behind the mighty Kauri. Continue to your waterfront hotel in Hokianga. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Hokianga. B D Day 9: Hokianga – Bay of Islands This morning depart for Opua in the Bay of Islands. Your cruise includes full commentary on the history, environment and some of the Bay of Island’s most spectacular landmarks. Cruise through majestic clear waters past Russell, the first European settlement in New Zealand. Enjoy the scenic delights of Roberton Island with its many lagoons. This evening drop anchor in a sheltered bay, where there’s time to try kayaking or snorkelling or perhaps take a guided walk on one of the many islands with the experienced crew. Cruise: Ipipiri. B D

kauri tree, waipoua forest

Day 10: Bay of Islands - Auckland After a hearty breakfast there are numerous activities available to you – try fishing, parasailing or even a scenic helicopter flight (all own expense & weather permitting). As you cruise back towards Opua, take time to explore the many different islands and reefs, from the comfort of the cruiser's viewing decks. Perhaps see dolphins or orca! Later this morning you’ll disembark your cruise and transfer to Paihia for time at leisure. This afternoon you are transferred by luxury coach to Auckland, where your tour concludes. B

early payment savings

SAVE

p u to

620

per couple

See Early Payment savings on page 15 for details

10 days from $2565

Per Person Twin Share

† Single

travellers must pay the single price

Wellington to Auckland (ZSA) $3095

$2565

Per Person Twin Share

$4220

$3395

2011 Start End Nov 04 Nov 13 Dec 02 Dec 11 Dec 23 Dec 01

2012 (continued) Start End May 04 May 13 Jul 06 Jul 15 Aug 31 Sep 09 Sep 28 Oct 07

Per Person Single†

2012 Jan 13 Jan Feb 03 Feb Feb 17 Feb Feb 24 Mar Mar 02 Mar Mar 16 Mar Mar 23 Mar Apr 06 Apr

Per Person Single†

22 12 26 04 11 25 01 15

$3220 Per Person Twin Share

$4345

Per Person Single†

Nov 03 Nov 11 Dec 01 Dec 09 Dec 22 Dec 30

Discounts

are per person off the above prices

Young traveller Save $620 Kings Club Save $155 Triple share Save $155 Concession card holders Save $55 See Discounts details on page 15. Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12.

21 day

Grand Adventurer Paihia HOKIANGA 1 AUCKLAND 1

BAY OF ISLANDS CRUISE 1 COROMANDEL

Thames 1

1 2 Night Stopovers

CAMBRIDGE

Airfares are not included in tour price

1 ROTORUA

Taupo 1 NAPIER

Bluff 2 STEWART ISLAND

Included Highlights

• Famous TranzAlpine Train • Franz Josef Glacier • Adventure capital Queenstown • Overnight on Milford Sound • Remote Stewart Island • Native wildlife on Ulva Island • Sunset over Mt. Cook • Church of the Good Shepherd • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks • Art Deco city Napier

• Lake Taupo and Huka Falls • Thermal Reserve Rotorua • Maori Hangi and concert • Agrodome Sheep Show • Coromandel Range • Sights of Auckland • Overnight cruise Bay of Islands F INCLUDED Maori

cultural experience

Explorer Holiday Inclusions Transportation

Accommodation

• Tour by luxury mini coach with air-conditioning, reclining seats, extra leg room, tinted windows (maximum 21 passengers)

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in specially selected hotels

Professionally Guided • Tour with an experienced Driver Guide

Dining Inclusions

coromandel

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (20) B • Lunch (1) L • Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD • Dinners (10) D

Plus • Welcome drink • Travel wallet and map • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights anytime; Day 21 to Auckland Airport – flights to depart after 7.00pm) • Hotel porterage included

Itinerary Day 1: Christchurch – Franz Josef Board the TranzAlpine for your journey through the Southern Alps and later visit Hokitika for a Jade jewellery demonstration. Travel through the gold-mining town of Ross and continue to Franz Josef where you join your local expert glacier guide as he walks you to your viewing area at Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat, Franz Josef. D Day 2: Franz Josef – Queenstown Time for an optional scenic flight over the glacier (weather permitting) or to take a dip in the local hot pools. Later travel over the Haast Pass then stop to explore the gold-mining town of Arrowtown followed by an orientation tour of Queenstown. Hotel: Millbrook Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B Day 3: Queenstown ‘Free Time’ A day at leisure in Queenstown. Tonight you’ll ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for dinner. B D

punakaiki pancake rocks

Day 4: Queenstown – Milford Sound Travel south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. Later travel into the Fiordland National Park. Take time to explore the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout and the Chasm before arriving into Milford Sound for your overnight cruise. Cruise: Milford Mariner, Milford Sound. B D

Day 5: Milford Sound – Stewart Island Enjoy the many early morning activities on board. Perhaps take a walk on the foreshore or try kayaking on the Sound. Continue further south to Invercargill. This afternoon you’ll board your ferry at Bluff to cruise to Stewart Island. Hotel: Bay Motel, Stewart Island, 2 nights. B Day 6: Stewart Island Enjoy a Village and Bays tour before a cruise with lunch on Paterson Inlet. Stop at Ulva Island and spend time with native wildlife. Tonight you may want to try to spot kiwis in the native bush near your accommodation! B L Day 7: Stewart Island – Lake Ohau Board your ferry and return to the mainland. Later stop to try local stone fruit at Cromwell. Enjoy views of Lake Dunstan, New Zealand’s largest man-made lake as you travel over the Lindis Pass. Hotel: Hermitage Hotel, Mt. Cook. B D Day 8: Twizel – Christchurch Soak up the scenery with an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). See Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch for a city tour. Hotel: Copthorne Central, Christchurch. B

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mt. cook

Day 9: Christchurch – Punakaiki Journey over the Southern Alps through scenic Lewis Pass to Greymouth. Later, travel along the picturesque coast road to Punakaiki. Visit the fascinating Pancake Rocks and Blowholes before you overnight at your exclusive eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront at Punakaiki. Hotel: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki. B D Day 10: Punakaiki – Nelson Soak up the scenic wilderness of the Heritage Highway through the impressive Buller Gorge and the Kahurangi National Park before arriving in Nelson. This afternoon you’ll visit the World of Wearable Arts and Collectable Cars. Hotel: Trailways Hotel, Nelson, 2 nights. B D Day 11: Nelson ‘Free Time’ Option to journey to the top of the South Island and enjoy a relaxing cruise in the Abel Tasman National Park. Perhaps try a short bush walk, relax in sunny Nelson or explore the many arts and craft shops. B Day 12: Nelson – Wellington Travel to the seaside town of Picton. Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington. Hotel: Museum Hotel, Wellington, 2 nights. B Day 13: Wellington ‘Free Time’ Why not explore Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand? Perhaps go shopping or enjoy a meal at one of the many cafés. B Day 14: Wellington – Napier Travel along the Kapiti Coast through Masterton to Napier, the Art Deco city. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Napier. B Day 15: Napier – Rotorua Your local Napier guide takes you on a walking tour to show the different types of Art Deco architecture. Visit Taupo on the shores of Lake Taupo. View the Huka Falls and pass the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. F Visit the Whakarewarewa Village for an authentic look at how Maori live today. Top off the day with a Maori Hangi and concert. Hotel: Princes Gate Hotel, Rotorua. B HD

Day 16: Cambridge Farm Stay Enjoy a view of life on the farm at the Agrodome Sheep Show. Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a guided tour. Later you’ll travel to Cambridge where you will be collected by your local farm host for an overnight Farm Stay! Hotel: Farm Stay, Cambridge. B D Day 17: Farm Stay – Coromandel Travel towards the Coromandel Ranges and meet ‘Kiwi Dundee’ for a tour of the region and a look at native wildlife. Hotel: Puka Park, Coromandel. B D Day 18: Coromandel – Auckland Visit the Ruakuri Glow Worm Grotto for a guided tour. Travel to Auckland for a city tour before arriving at your hotel. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland B Day 19: Auckland – Hokianga Travel to Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast, birth place of Sir Edmund Hillary. Continue through the Waipoua Forest, home of the largest Kauri tree, Ta¯ne Mahuta, over 2,000 years old! F Your Maori Guide will walk you through the native bush and explain the history and legend behind the mighty Kauri. Continue to your waterfront hotel in Hokianga. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Hokianga. B D Day 20: Hokianga – Bay of Islands Depart Hokianga for Opua in the Bay of Islands. Cruise past Russell, the first European settlement in New Zealand. Enjoy the scenic delights of Roberton Island with its many lagoons. This evening drop anchor in a sheltered bay, where there’s time to try kayaking or snorkelling or perhaps take a guided walk on one of the islands with the experienced crew. Cruise: Ipipiri. B D

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See Early Payment savings on page 15 for details

21 days from $6390

Per Person Twin Share

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travellers must pay the single price

Christchurch to Auckland (ZSBA) $7325

$6390

Per Person Twin Share

$10050

$8515

2011 Start End Oct 24 Nov 13 Nov 21 Dec 11 Dec 12 Jan 01

2012 (continued) Start End Jun 25 Jul 15 Aug 20 Sep 09 Sep 17 Oct 07

2012 Jan 02 Jan Jan 23 Feb Feb 06 Feb Feb 13 Mar Feb 20 Mar Mar 05 Mar Mar 12 Apr Mar 26 Apr Apr 23 May

$7620

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22 12 26 04 11 25 01 15 13

Per Person Twin Share

$10345

Per Person Single†

Oct Nov Dec Dec

22 Nov 11 19 Dec 09 10 Dec 30 31 Jan 20

Per Person Triple Share (Oct-Apr) Per Person Triple Share (May-Sep)

$665* $530*

Discounts

are per person off the above prices

Young traveller Save $1465 Kings Club Save $365 Concession card holders Save $90 See Discounts details on page 15. Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/10/12.

Day 21: Bay of Islands – Auckland This morning there are many activities available to you – fishing, para-sailing or a scenic helicopter flight (all own expense). Later this morning you’ll disembark your cruise and transfer to Paihia for time at leisure. This afternoon you are transferred to Auckland, where your tour concludes. B 65

Stay a little longer AAT Kings Accommodation Perhaps you would like to spend a few extra days in one of our feature city locations, either before or after your tour. AAT Kings has made this option highly affordable by negotiating special discounted rates at selected accommodation properties. To extend your stay, simply choose the number of extra nights you wish to spend, ask your travel agent to reserve the additional accommodation at the time of booking your tour. It could not be any easier. museum hotel wellington

Location

Hotel

Twin Single

Auckland

Stamford Plaza

190

Mercure

180

Novotel

120

240

Copthorne Central

110

220

Ibis

160

Museum Hotel

155

310

Novotel

115

230

Mercure Wellington

160

Mercure Willis Street

150

Millennium Hotel

130

260

Christchurch

Wellington

Queenstown

Please note that only AAT Kings clients qualify for extra nights accommodation and prices. Surcharges may apply. Prices are room only, per person, per night and include airport transfers.

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Day Tours You may like to explore Auckland and Christchurch a little further, either before or after your tour. AAT Kings has a wide range of Day Tours available which can be reserved at the time of booking your tour. Here are some of our most popular tours, but don’t hesitate to ask your travel agent as AAT Kings has many more tours on offer. You will receive a 10% discount off Day Tours when booked in conjunction with your Guided Tour. Please note that child & concession card holder prices are available on request.

Auckland Harbour Cruise Tour Code: Z3

Auckland

PRICE Adult $38 Child $19

½ Day Wine on Waiheke Tour Tour Code: Z4

Auckland PRICE Adult $119

½ Day Rangitoto Explorer Tour Code: Z5

Auckland

PRICE Adult $59 Child $30

• Harbour highlights • Full on-board commentary • Free ferry ticket • Best way to see Auckland • Morning or afternoon tea

• Premium wine tastings • Vineyard tour • Stunning surrounds • Mouth-watering nibbles plate • Free all day bus pass

• Extinct volcanic island • Cruise on Waitemata Harbour • 4WD tour with full commentary • Spectacular views

1 Day Akaroa Day Tour

1 Day Kaikoura Whale Watch

1 Day The Big Five – Christchurch

Christchurch

Tour Code: Z6 PRICE Adult $215 Child $180

Tour Code: Z7 PRICE Adult $295 Child $148

Tour Code: Z8 PRICE Adult $220 Child $110

• Sample New Zealand cheese • Lunch at waterfront restaurant • Cruise on Akaroa Harbour or play a round of golf

• Whales, dolphins and seals • Royal Albatross • New Zealand fur seals • Wine tasting • Picturesque countryside

• Antarctic Centre • Christchurch Tram • Wildlife Cruise • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve • Christchurch Gondola

General Information Bookings and Conditions To confirm your reservation, a deposit of $200 per person is required. Reservations will be held for 7 days only without deposit. All airfares are subject to strict ticketing deadlines, to be advised at the time of booking. Balance of payment for your holiday is to be paid 42 days prior to departure. The operator reserves the right to accept waitlist clients in place of applicants failing to finalise within the prescribed time. Prices and Concessions Prices are quoted in New Zealand Currency, include GST and supersede all prices previously advertised. Please check the exact price of your tour at the time of paying balance. Airfares are based on the most direct route and are subject to class availability and any new Government taxes. Group concessions for ten or more adults are available. Rail prices are subject to change from time to time. All prices are valid subject to Government, hotel, fuel surcharges and currency fluctuations. Young Traveller Discount: Children 2 to 15 years of age are entitled to the child price on ½ Day and 1 Day Tours as well as on Flexi Trips that include overnight accommodation (tent/hotel) when sharing with at least one adult (unless stipulated otherwise). Only one Young Traveller Discount is applicable per room. Infants up to and including 1 year old are free of charge. Children 6 to 15 years are entitled to the child price off the adult coach content price plus relevant air, rail or sea price (unless stipulated otherwise). Concession Card Holders: Prices apply to all Australian and New Zealand pensioners (refer to each price box for discount amount) however discounted rail prices are only available where Australian Centrelink Pensioner Card is produced. ‘Seniors Card’ holders are also eligible for the concession discounts on any price for a tour operated solely by AAT Kings. Solo Travellers If you are travelling alone on a Guided Premium or Cost Saver Tour operated by AAT Kings and do not wish to pay the single supplement, AAT Kings will ensure that you share a room with a person of the same gender. If we fail to match you, we’ll provide the single room at no extra cost. Please request at time of booking. Does not apply to Explorer Tours. Triple Rooms In triple share rooms, the third bed may be a ‘foldaway’, 'sofabed' or ‘rollaway’. Cancellations and Amendments Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given: Days Notice 42 or more 7-41 days 1-6 days Day of Departure % of Price

Loss 20% 50% of Plus your Plus your Deposit Deposit Deposit

100%

A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 42 days prior to departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value, in which case a $55 per person amendment fee will be charged. Airfares: Tickets are issued on your airfares on receipt of full payment. Once ticketed, these airfares are non-refundable as per airline conditions. Any amendments to these flights may incur a fee. These airfares are not available outside Australia and New Zealand. Illness or Absenteeism In the event of your withdrawal from a tour after commencement for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. AAT Kings make no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursements of funds paid by you under any insurance claim. Internet Airfares Please note that AAT Kings does not incur any liability for airfares purchased by travel agents or clients online via the internet. In the unlikely event that a tour is cancelled, AAT Kings cannot be held responsible for airfare conditions when the airfare is purchased via the internet with companies other than AAT Kings. All such risk, loss and expense must be borne by the travel agent or client. Tour Participation, Exclusion and Release Children five (5) years of age and under are ineligible. Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Clients with disabilities are welcome on AAT Kings tours provided they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from AAT Kings personnel. You must advise AAT Kings at the time of booking if you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that may affect your enjoyment of the tour or its enjoyment by others. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your travel arrangements without any liability on the part of AAT Kings. AAT Kings reserves the right at its discretion to exclude from a tour, or to terminate the travel arrangements during the course of the tour without refund, of anyone who: • is unable to cope with the requirements of coach tour travel or who may need or require services or facilities that are not available • fails to comply with the reasonable instructions of AAT Kings personnel

• engages in illegal or undesirable behaviour or interferes with the enjoyment of or jeopardises the safety of other participants. Anyone so excluded will be required to disembark at a safe public location, transport from which will be wholly their responsibility. You agree that AAT Kings is released from all liability for, and you agree not to hold AAT Kings responsible for termination of your travel arrangements in accordance with the previous condition, or any decision made by AAT Kings or by any service provider who refuses to provide you with special accommodation facilities or services that are not available or who refuses to carry you by reason of any disability or medical condition. You agree that our AAT Kings Tour Directors or Representatives may take photographs and films of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group brochures and/or advertising or publicity material without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect of such photographs and/or films. Travel Insurance Clients are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances (e.g. cancellation or curtailment expenses, loss of luggage etc). Your licensed travel agent will be pleased to assist with your requirements. Holiday Inclusions Transportation, entrance fees and boat cruise prices as per itinerary, services of a Tour Director and Tour Driver, meals as specified, travel wallet and map. Accommodation on a share twin room basis (unless otherwise specified). Subject to a minimum number of clients, AAT Kings reserves the right to operate this touring on a smaller vehicle with a Driver Guide. On some occasions, coach restrooms may be inaccessible depending on operational conditions. Special Meals Please advise AAT Kings of any special dietary requirements at least 14 days before departure. Note that this will be on a request basis only, as AAT Kings cannot guarantee the availability of special meal types. Luggage Allowance One medium size suitcase per person, the sum of its length/width and depth not to exceed 140cm (56”) plus one piece of hand luggage which may be carried on-board the coach. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and cannot be accepted as hand luggage. Maximum weight of all luggage not to exceed 20kg (44lbs). We are required by strict Government vehicle weight regulations to enforce and adhere to this limit. If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you make alternative arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the termination point of your tour. Please note we suggest you have wheels on your suitcase, as there are certain places where assistance is not available (e.g. railway station and cruise terminal). All luggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Luggage insurance is recommended. Smoking and Seat Rotation Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist coaches. Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en route. To enable everyone the opportunity of enjoying window and front seats, clients change seats daily during the course of the tour. Clothing and What to Bring We recommend casual, lightweight, drip-dry clothing, with some warmer articles for the evenings and cooler days. For the winter months, a warm jacket is recommended. Pack shorts, pullover, rubber-soled walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sleeping clothes and waterproof jacket. Do not forget your hat, camera, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, toilet requisites and a flask for drinking water. Regular laundry facilities are available en route. Airline Indemnity Any airlines’ involvement in these tours is as air carrier only. This organisation shall carry no responsibility for statements in this brochure relating to ground content of the tours and the operator indemnifies them against any claim action, loss or damage arising therefrom. IMPORTANT: Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises, Helicopter Flights, Cable Car Rides, some 4WD Tours, White Water Rafting, Camel Rides, Hot Air Ballooning, Rail, Farmstay Options etc. These excursions are not operated by AAT Kings Tours, nor by persons or companies associated with AAT Kings Tours. These activities involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay and loss, and client assumes all such risk with regard to any misadventure, death, injury, delay or loss which occurs during, or as a result of any such activity. General Conditions This brochure represents the entire agreement between the client and AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd., who is the tour operator. AAT Kings will be responsible to the client for supplying the services and accommodation as described in this brochure, except where such services cannot be supplied, or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of AAT Kings. In such circumstances, we will do our best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries, and there shall be no refund in this situation. AAT Kings and its agents (collectively ‘AAT’) act only as an agent for the client and upon the express condition that AAT Kings shall not be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission of any third party (including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of contract of any third party, which is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip). Without limiting the foregoing, AAT Kings

does not own or operate any third party suppliers of services such as hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing companies or local tour operators. It is not responsible for any injury, death, loss or expense due to overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, Government, acts of terrorism, criminal activity, war, quarantine, force majeure events or any other cause beyond its control. All such risk, loss and expense must be borne by the client. Occasionally, it may be necessary to alter or amend itineraries, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements from those published. This may be due to road, weather and other operational needs prevailing at the time, and is always made in the best interests of your comfort. Any personal expenses incurred by a client as a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment of any tour, whether caused by mechanical defect, strikes or any other cause are the responsibility of the client (we strongly recommend all clients take out Travel Insurance, see your licensed travel agent). The operator is unable to guarantee exact arrival and departure times, and is not liable for any failure to make connections with any other service, or guarantee the operation of any particular service. In the case of breakdown and other unforeseen circumstances, the operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles other than specified, to ensure the operation of a tour. These coaches will be modern touring vehicles and may not have some of the features described. Please note that if you arrange for payment through an unaccredited agent, the unaccredited agent is not our agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits and subsequent payments by the travel agent does not constitute receipt of those monies by us, and the travel agent has no authority, expressed or implied, to receive monies on our behalf. There is no liability on our part, in respect of any monies paid to your travel agent. The company reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking, or to refuse to carry any client where payment has not been received by the company within the specified time. The company reserves the right to amend or cancel tours at any time. Photography Some of the images in this brochure have been provided by Tourism New Zealand & 100% New Zealand, Te Papa Museum, Te Puia, Waitangi Treaty Reserve, Real Journeys, Tourism Auckland, Visit Oamaru, Tourism Dunedin, Larnach Castle, Destination Queenstown, Venture Southland, Lake Wanaka, Destination Great Lake Taupo, Destination Rotorua, Positively Wellington Tourism, Hamilton Waikato Regional Tourism, Destination Fiordland Te Anau, Hermitage Hotel, Tourism West Coast, Christchurch Canterbury Tourism, Destination Northland, Kaikoura, Georges Michel Wine Estate, Brian Dullaghan, Keryn Baker, Chris McLennen, David Wall, Peter Walton, Ken Duncan. Brochure Validity 01 October 2011 – 30 September 2012. For tours departing before 01 October 2011, refer to our 2010/2011 brochure. Important Notice: Unfortunately, it is inevitable that some of the prices or details contained within this brochure may have changed since the brochure was printed. You will be informed of any changes to any of the relevant details within this brochure when you book either with your travel agent or with ourselves, as part of our commitment to quality customer service. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however AAT Kings cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

2011 RUGBY WORLD CUP The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being held in New Zealand from 9 September – 23 October 2011. Please note there may be minor changes to itineraries and accommodation during this period.

DEPARTURE GUARANTEE Occasionally airlines and tour operators are forced to reschedule departure dates. At AAT Kings we appreciate the inconvenience this may cause you. Therefore, we guarantee no tour will be rescheduled within 42 days of the published departure date.

COMMITTED TO RECYCLED. We are proud to use one of the most environmentally friendly, coated recycled papers. The inside pages in all our brochures are made from 100% recycled paper (95% post consumer waste). The cover pages are made from responsible forestry sources and recycled paper (55%). Recycled means using no CO2 absorbing trees. Instead we use multi-forest certified paper (FSC), saving more than 70,609 trees per year according to calculations provided by the Environmental Defense Fund, with less landfill and no waterway bleach pollution (PCF). It also takes just one fifth of the energy used to create non-recycled grades. More at aakings.com/nz/responsibletravel

Western Australia 2011/12

Northern Territory 2011/12

AAT Kings offers you a great choice of holiday styles:

The Kimberley 2011/12

• GUIDED TOURS - Premium In Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, the Kimberley, Southern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand www.aatkings.com.au

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• GUIDED TOURS - Cost Saver In Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, the Kimberley, Tasmania and New Zealand

Queensland

Southern Australia

2011/12

• GUIDED TOURS - Explorer

Tasmania 2011/12

In the Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania and New Zealand

• GUIDED TOURS - Camping In Western Australia, the Kimberley, and Northern Territory www.aatkings.com.au

Northern Territory Escapes

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In the Northern Territory, the Kimberley, Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide

New Zealand

Camping

2011/12

• Flexi Trips

• Day Tours

2011/12

In Sydney, Melbourne, the Top End, Uluru, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island

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How to book 1. At the time of booking, you must pay to your travel agent a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person per holiday which must be received by AAT Kings within 7 days. This payment is in addition to any deposit required by your travel agent. 2. Once your deposit has been received, AAT Kings will send your travel agent confirmation of the details of the booking. 3. You must pay the balance of your holiday fare to AAT Kings through your travel agent not less than 42 days before the departure date, or within 72 hours of booking if less than 42 days but more than 8 days prior to departure, or at the time of booking if less than 7 days before departure. 4. We will then send to your travel agent your travel vouchers and detailed information about your holiday. Important By paying the $200 deposit per person per holiday to your travel agent, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted the Booking Conditions as set out on the inside back cover, which make up the contract between you and AAT Kings. Before you book The information presented in this brochure was, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of publication. However, changes beyond our control may have occurred since then with respect to prices, itineraries, duration of holidays, standard of services and tour content. Surcharges may apply. Please check with your travel agent to ascertain if there are any alterations to the holiday you select before you book. New Zealand Office AAT Kings Tours Pty. Ltd. Level 2, 15 Day Street PO Box 68640, Newton, Auckland T (09) 300 1520 F (09) 300 1595 DX: CP27510

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