9 Day New Zealand Alpine Delights
A 9 day trip to New Zealand provided by Qantas Vacations
Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Milford, Waitomo, Franz Josef
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Departures:
Daily
Activities:
Boating & Sailing
Spectacular Scenery
Walking Tours
Price:
Prices Based on Twin/Single/Breakfast Supp. Price per person (land only) 1 Apr 08–31 Mar 09 SEAT IN COACH
Standard $2048/$2840/$156
First Class $2152/$2980/$172
Deluxe $2320/$3308/$192
1 Apr 08–31 Mar 09 SELF DRIVE
Standard $1680/$2880
First Class $1764/$3068
Deluxe $2028/$3496
Note: Airfare from Christchurch–Rotorua not included. Extra night prices available on request. Pre/post-tour accommodation available. Self-Drive option does not include vehicle insurance. Tour can be reversed to begin in Auckland. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Please call for our current prices.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrive Auckland
On arrival in Auckland you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the “City of Sails.” Overnight: Auckland
Day 2 :
Auckland—Waitomo—Rotorua
Travel south to Rotorua via Waikato, to the Waitomo Caves for lunch. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glow Worm grotto. Continue via Lake Karapiro to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Overnight: Rotorua for 2 nights (L,D)
Day 3 :
Rotorua Sightseeing
Today experience all Rotorua has to offer. Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Next, Agrodome Sheep Show and Rainbow Springs Nature Park—a showcase of flora and fauna and endangered species. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 4 :
Rotorua—Christchurch
Fly to Christchurch (flight not included), the “Garden City,” where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. We suggest visiting the Arts Center, Botanic Gardens or International Antarctic Center (optional, own expense). Overnight: Christchurch
Day 5 :
Christchurch—Mt Cook—Queenstown
Today travel south across the Canterbury Plains and through the MacKenzie Country via Lake Tekapo. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and continue to Mt Cook National Park. Consider a scenic flight over some of New Zealand’s finest alpine scenery. Continue on to the Lindis Pass, and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown for 3 nights
Day 6 :
Milford Sound Day Excursion
Travel to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park. View the Mirror Lakes as you continue through the Eglinton Valley. Join your Milford Sound Red Boat cruise for an unforgettable experience, and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord. Return to Queenstow
Day 7 :
Queenstown at Leisure
Today is at leisure to explore Queenstown—New Zealand’s renowned Alpine Resort. Choose one of the many excursions or adventure activities (own expense) or relax and soak up the scenery.
Day 8 :
Queenstown—Franz Josef
Travel via the Haast Pass, past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, through the Westland National Park to Franz Josef, arriving approximately 4:10pm. We suggest a scenic helicopter flight or guided tour (own expense) to view the glacier more closely. Overnight: Franz Josef
Day 9 :
Franz Josef—Christchurch
Today travel to Greymouth to board the TranzAlpine Train to Christchurch, where your tour concludes.
