AMAZING AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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1 NEW ZEALAND 11Days9Nights AMAZING AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND Christchurch/ Lake Tekapo/ Mount Cook NP/ Queenstown/ Milford Sound/ Arrowtown/ Auckland/ Hobbiton/ Rotorua/ Waitomo Caves VALIDITY: APR 2016 ONWARDS HIGHLIGHTS ENG

2 ENTRANCES / FEES INCLUDED INTERNAL FLIGHTS HOTELS ACCOMMODATION Premium tourist class hotels, majority with free wifi (at least at the lobby). 1N Ashburton - Hotel Ashburton or sml 1N Mt Cook NP - The Hermitage Hotel or sml 2N Queenstown - Copthorne Hotel or sml 1N Christchurch - Chateau on the Park Hotel or sml 2N Rotorua - Distinction Hotel or sml 2N Auckland - Skycity/ City Life Hotel or sml *Daily hot breakfast served in all hotels. DAY 01 Depart at KLIA DAY 02 Christchurch - 89km - Ashburton ( - / Thai lunch / Chinese dinner) Christchurch city tour Upon arrival in Christchurch, South Island, proceed for an orientation tour of this garden city covering Hagley Park, The Bridge of Remembrance and New Regent Street. In the afternoon, visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve to view flocks of Kiwi birds in their natural habitat. DAY 03 Ashburton - 139km - Lake Tekapo - 139km - Mount Cook National Park (Hotel breakfast/ Japanese lunch/ Hotel dinner) Lake Tekapo stopover Head inland to the beautiful Lake Tekapo with sweeping views of the majestic Southern Alps. Pose with the iconic Dog Statue and see the delightfully quaint Church of Good Shepherd by the lakeside. Mount Cook National Park Next up this very scenic day is the national park of Mount Cook /Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak. Enjoy an intrepid journey through glacier valleys before reaching the Aoraki Mount Cook village for a delightful culinary experience in your hotel. The Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook NP DAY 04 Mount Cook National Park - 202km - Cromwell - 202km - Queenstown (Hotel breakfast/ BBQ lunch/ Skyline buffet dinner) Cromwell Stop by at the famous fruit capital to taste and purchase the freshest New Zealand fruits to savor. Queenstown tour Explore the city's lovely waterfront promenade by the lakeside of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand's 3rd largest lake. In the evening, take the skyline gondola up to Bob's Peak for an unforgettable vista of the great Alps, lake and the city below conjuring a perfect postcard picture. Dine in style tonight at the Skyline Restaurant up here. Milford Sound DAY 05 Queenstown - 287km - Milford Sound - 287km - Queenstown (Hotel breakfast/ Western buffet lunch/ Chinese dinner) Fjordland National Park & Milford Sound Cruise Today will be one of the keenly anticipated highlight of this tour, a sublime cruise on the Milford Sound fjord, one of the most spectacular natural wonder of the world. Enjoy a stop at Te Anau before entering the Fjordland National Park. On the way to the cruise terminal, we will stop at great photostop places such as Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lake,Knobs flat and Monkey Creek. Thereafter, board the Real Journey Cruisefor your Milford

3 Sound Cruise and savor the international buffet lunch served onboard. Return to Queenstown and free at leisure. DAY 06 Queenstown - 21km - Arrowtown - 470km - Christchruch (Hotel breakfast/ BBQ lunch/ Chinese dinner) This morning, visit the famous Bungy jumping site and perhaps, you are game enough to make an attempt at your own expense. Arrowtown On the way back to Christchurch, we stop at this historical gold mining town, still retaining its old charm. DAY 07 Christchurch Auckland - 176km - Matamata - 74km - Rotorua In the morning, board flight to Auckland and transfer to Matamata where Hobbiton is located Hobbiton Movie set tour On this picturesque private farmland, marvel at the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogies in a fascinating two-hour guided tour. The set has been completely you will see Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films. demonstration and a fun sheep auction with bidding from the floor and audience participation. On the farm tour, you ll get to hand-feed all sorts of friendly animals, including Romney sheep, cattle, deer, llamas, ostrich, pigs and alpacas. You ll also explore our certified fruit orchard and olive grove and have the chance to taste natural kiwifruit juice or kiwifruit wine and delicious sweet honey that comes from the farm. Visit the Te Puia Arts and Crafts Insitute to wrap up a day of interactive Kiwi exploration. DAY 09 Rotorua - 148km km - Auckland (Hotel breakfast/ BBQ lunch/ Western dinner) Waitomo Caves tour Go underground to these amazing limestone caves and be spellbound by the glittering glowworms population projecting a fairytale type experience that will be etched in your memories. DAY 10 Auckland (Hotel breakfast/ Western lunch/ Seafood Chinese dinner) Auckland city tour On your last day, enjoy a fabulous tour of New Zealand's biggest city covering icons such as the Domain, Harbour Bridge, Queen Street and Mission Bay. Visit Kelly Tarlton's SeaLife Aquarium and witness its most famous occupants the King Penguins before you bid farewell to New Zealand. Auckland Sky Tower Visit the 328m tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere and take in panaromic views stretching for miles on a clear day beyond the sprawling Auckland metropolitan. Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Maori Hangi Concert and Feast Tonight, be braced for a most traditional welcome to the North Island of New Zealand. Indulge in the fascinating Maori cultural performances and savor the delightful hangi feast. Haere Mai! DAY 08 Rotorua (Hotel Breakfast / Chinese lunch / Buffet dinner) Rotorua tour See the world famous Agrodome Farm show featuring 19 breeds of sheep. Then, witness a live sheep shearing Holly Kelly Tarlton s Sea Life DAY 11 (Hotel breakfast) Transfer to airport after breakfast for departure. Arrival home on the same day.

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6 Auckland Matamata Rotorua Waitomo Mt Cook National Park NEW ZEALAND Milford Sound Queenstown Christchurch Ashburton Lake Tekapo Bungy Jumping, Queenstown KEY ITINERARY FEATURES Bilingual commentaries with high emphasis on English Comprehensive inclusions with sufficient free time for your preferred activity. Meticulously planned logistics for a well paced journey A mixture of Special Cuisines, Western, Chinese and meals on your own to optimize your dining pleasure. DINING SPECIALS Mount Cook National Park Terms & Conditions Tour Code / : ONZCHC Printed Date 26 February 2016