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| Spotlight on New Zealand
A 9-Day tour starting from $3,990
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| Our New Zealand-only journey is for those who wish an in-depth look at the North and South Islands. |
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Featured Dining: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 5 Dinners
Unique and Distinguished Hotels in the Best Locations: Night 1,2 The Langham Hotel, Auckland: Auckland, New Zealand Night 3 Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay: Rotorua, New Zealand Night 4 Te Anau Hotel & Villas: Te Anau, New Zealand Night 5,7 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Queenstown: Queenstown, New Zealand Night 7,8 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Christchurch: Christchurch, New Zealand Insightful Tour Directors During your travels, you have the pleasurable advantage of being with a Tauck Tour Director who is fully knowledgeable about the destination, its history and its culture. You can relax knowing that you are accompanied by a professional who manages the flow of events... a problem-solver (in the unlikely event a problem should arise)... an insider who saves you precious time... and a friend who will help transform your trip into a truly memorable journey. Every Travel Expense is Included When you travel with Tauck, you’ll save up to 40% on the cost of traveling the same itinerary on your own. What’s more, virtually every major travel expense is included: Along with most meals, your hotel accommodations, cruises, sightseeing, admissions to museums, galleries and theaters – even taxes and port charges – are built into the price of your trip. Guests are often delightfully surprised at how much is included. You can practically leave your wallet at home! A Tauck vacation offers you both superb quality and extraordinary value.
1. Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand
Tour begins: Auckland, New Zealand (transfer to the hotel is included). You will join a group arriving from Australia; Auckland is known as the “City of Sails” because of its spectacular waterfront location, and is New Zealand’s largest city. Your accommodation, The Langham Hotel, Auckland, is located in the heart of Auckland, close to the waterfront and the commercial center. Upon your arrival, the rest of your day is free. Meals D 2. Experience the Sights of Auckland Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, an aquarium that offers a close-up look at New Zealand’s unusual marine life, on a morning sightseeing tour. You’ll also visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum, housing one of the world’s most extensive collections of Polynesian and Maori artifacts. Attend a special presentation of Maori dance and entertainment before spending the rest of the day as you please in Auckland. Meals B 3. Rotorua and Maori Traditions Have lunch at Longlands Farm, a combination working farm and country garden, and visit the Agrodome to learn about sheep farming, one of New Zealand’s critical industries. Arrive in Rotorua for a walk through the Whakarewarewa Thermal Village to see the bubbling mud pools and geysers, as well as exhibits detailing village life and crafts of the Maori. Meals BLD 4. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Travel by air to the South Island’s Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, in the heart of the Southern Alps. You have an opportunity to take an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion to view the scenic beauty of Mount Cook if the weather cooperates (additional $195 per person; inquire at time of booking). A short flight takes you to Te Anau this afternoon. Meals BLD 5. Milford Sound Cruise Begin the day in Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cruise along the stunning waters and dramatic landscapes of Milford Sound includes sights such as rainforests with waterfalls cascading down sheer cliffs, glacier-carved inlets, and occasionally seals on the shore. Journey to Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier alpine resort area. Meals BLD 6. Queenstown / Jet Boat Ride through the narrow gorges of the Shotover River Canyon on a Shotover Jet Boat; the river is famous for its towering rocky canyons; shoot the rapids and navigate narrow channels with breathtaking 360˚ spins. Spend the remainder of the day in Queenstown. Meals B 7. Explore Christchurch Fly to the garden city of Christchurch, where gracious willow trees line the banks of the Avon River. Sightseeing includes beautiful public parks, gardens and historic sites of Christchurch, as well as a visit to the fascinating exhibits of the Canterbury Museum. Meals B 8. Christchurch at Leisure Your entire day is free in Christchurch to pursue your own special interests. Please join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BD 9. Journey Home Tour ends: Christchurch. A transfer is included from Crowne Plaza Hotel Christchurch to Christchurch International Airport. Please allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
Maori Heritage
See Maori artifacts at the Auckland War Memorial Museum; attend a presentation of Maori music and dance. Lunch at a New Zealand Dairy Farm Have lunch at Longlands Farm on New Zealand’s North Island, where you’ll experience life on a working dairy farm. Jet Boat Ride, Shotover River Take a jet boat ride through the narrow gorges of the Shotover River, where towering rocky canyons provide a spectacular backdrop for the breathtaking spins as you shoot the rapids. All tour prices are per person, in US dollars.
2008 Rates September - December Departures Single Occupancy Rate = $4,526 Triple Occupancy Rate = $3,990 May-August Departures: Value Season Single Occupancy Rate = $4,428 Triple Occupancy Rate = $3,546 2009 Rates January – March; September 24 – December Single Occupancy Rate = $4,798 Triple Occupancy Rate = $3,918 April – September 10 Single Occupancy Rate = $4,498 Triple Occupancy Rate = $3,618 |
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