New Zealand Discoverer & Bays of Islands
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 19 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 & 2 | Depart USA | Depart USA : We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New Zealand. |
| Day 3 | Christchurch | Arrive Christchurch. : On arrival in Christchurch, you are transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions. (Dinner) Hotel: The Hertiage Hotel |
| Day 4 | Franz Josef | Christchurch - TranzAlpine - Franz Josef : This morning we will board the TranzAlpine train and enjoy stunning scenery traveling over the Southern Alps to Arthur's Pass. This afternoon we travel to Greymouth and along the rugged West Coast to Punakaiki. Here we view the Pancake Rocks and blowholes before continuing to Franz Josef. Enjoy a short walk and views of the Franz Josef Glacier. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel |
| Day 5 | Queenstown | Franz Josef - Queenstown (2 nights) : This morning there is a chance to join an optional scenic flight over the glaciers. Next relax as we drive along the coast with views of the Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount Aspiring National Park, passing Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and through Kawarau Gorge. Finally, we visit the historic village of Arrowtown, before continuing to Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Millennium Hotel |
| Day 6 | Queenstown | Queenstown at leisure : A full day at leisure. Maybe take a jetboat trip. This evening, we join the vintage steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak sheep station. Here we enjoy some Kiwi hospitality and a carvery dinner. (Buffet breakfast / HIghlight Dinner) |
| Day 7 | Milford Sound | Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound : An early start to Fiordland. We drive through the Homer Tunnel stopping at the Chasm, before arriving at Milford Sound. We cruise on this wonder of nature with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above. Later, we head to Te Anau for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Village Inn |
| Day 8 | Dunedin | Te Anau - Dunedin : We cross South Otago country through the town of Gore to Balclutha. Then, we make our way to the 'Scottish city' of Dunedin. Perhaps take an optional cruise this afternoon. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Southern Cross Hotel |
| Day 9 | Mount Cook | Dunedin - Mount Cook. : Enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only authentic castle, followed by a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Next on to Oamaru, famous for its white limestone buildings. Next admire beautiful scenery as we follow the Waitaki River, past hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Twizel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Mackenzie Country Inn |
| Day 10 | Christchurch | Mount Cook - Christchurch : After breakfast this morning we will travel past Mount Cook National Park, a world heritage site and home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Perhaps take an optional scenic flight over Mount Cook. Later, we visit Lake Tekapo to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Then over the plains of Canterbury to Christchurch. Discover the sights of the city on the Christchurch tram. (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: The Heritage Hotel |
| Day 11 | Blenheim | Christchurch - Blenheim : Travel along the rugged coast to Kaikoura where you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional whale watching flight. Then on to the Marlborough region, the largest wine-producing region in New Zealand. This evening, we will enjoy dinner and wine tastings at the Montana Winery. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner ) Hotel: Chateau Marlborough |
| Day 12 | Wellington | Blenheim - Cook Strait Cruise - Wellington. : This morning after breakfast, we're off to Picton to join our cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Here there's a short sightseeing tour before a visit to Te Papa National Museum, with time to explore the many interactive displays depicting Maori and modern New Zealand culture. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Novotel Capital |
| Day 13 | Rotorua | Wellington - Rotorua (2 nights) : Today's journey takes us through the dairy farming lands of Manawatu to the volcanic plateau of Tongariro National Park. We will follow the shores of Lake Taupo, to the town of Taupo and visit mighty Huka Falls. We continue to Rotorua. The Realm of Tane, a Maori Hangi and Concert is our cultural highlight this eveing. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Hotel: Millennium Hotel |
| Day 14 | Farmstay | Rotorua sightseeing - Farmstay* : Start the day with sparkling wine and a breakfast cruise on Lake Rotorua onboard the Lakeland Queen. Next are the Agrodome's Sheep Show and a visit to Te Puia Thermal Reserve for a guided tour. This evening, there's a chance to stay with a local family on a nearby farm (additional cost, please see below). (Buffet Breakfast) * Farm Stay Spend the night with a local family on a nearby farm in Rotorua. Enjoy some true New Zealand hospitality. Price per person $23 |
| Day 15 | Auckland | Rotorua - Waitomo Caves - Auckland. : Today we will visit the Waitomo Caves for our guided boat tour of the amazing Glow Worm Grotto. Then we continue through Waikato district to its center Hamilton. Later, on to Auckland the 'City of Sails'. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Stamford Plaza |
| Day 16 | Bay of Islands | Auckland - Bay of Islands (2 nights) : Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge and travel north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Reserve. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort |
| Day 17 | Bay of Islands | Bay of Islands at leisure : A full day at leisure. Why not take an excursion to Ninety Mile Beach? (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 18 | Auckland | Bay of Islands - Auckland : This morning after breakfast we cruise to Cape Brett and through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' (weather permitting). In the afternoon we return to Auckland with time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Stamford Plaza |
| Day 19 | Return USA | Auckland - USA : This morning time to bid farewell to New Zealand as you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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- * All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
**** *Land+Air price includes economy airfares Los Angeles/Christchurch - Auckland/Los Angeles. Land Only price does not include flights.
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The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
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