New Zealand 9 Days From AU $1,755
Tour Description
Visit the must see sights of New Zealand on the low cost New Zealand Marvel tour. See Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Rotorua, Auckland & more
Tour Inclusions:
Experienced Tour Director and Driver Guide
Twin share rooms with private facilities in comfortable accommodation
Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) (B)
Exciting Highlight Dinners (2) (HD)
Hotel Dinners (8) (D)
Welcome Drink
Travel Wallet, Luggage Tags & Map of New Zealand
Airport transfers (Day 1 from Christchurch Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 14 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime)
Hotel Porterage Included
Included Tour Highlights:
Journey on the TranzAlpine Train
Stay at spectacular Franz Josef Glacier
Visit historic Arrowtown
Full day at leisure in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital
Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
Cruise on Milford Sound & see Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls
Tour the sights of Dunedin
See mighty Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain
Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton to Wellington
Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum
View the mighty Huka Falls
Enjoy a Hangi Feast and Concert
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show
Tour the Glowworm Grotto at the Waitomo Caves
Please Note
Inclusions & itinerary shown are for the season (Oct 2014 – Apr 2015). Please note there may be small changes to the itinerary listed for departures prior to October 2014.
| Day | Arrive Christchurch |
| 1 | On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink and dinner. Stay:Ibis Hotel, Christchurch (D) |
| Day | Christchurch – Franz Josef |
| 2 | First up this morning you’ll board the TranzAlpine, one of the top 6 train journeys in the world. This spectacular journey takes you across the Canterbury Plains and through the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass. Later, visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade) for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Franz Josef Glacier – a rare, still advancing glacier (optional Franz Josef Glacier scenic flight). Stay:Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing), Franz Josef (B/D) |
| Day | Franz Josef -Queenstown |
| 3 | Travel through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls and take a rainforest walk. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan. Next up try sumptuous 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. Arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure-capital for an orientation tour. Stay:Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown (2 nights) (B) |
| Day | Queenstown ‘Free Time’ |
| 4 | Explore exciting Queenstown your way – from wine and garden tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting. This evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak Station for a carvery Highlight Dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. An entertaining afterdinner farm show provides a glimpse into highcountry farm life. Why not join in a sing-a-long on your cruise back to Queenstown. (B/HD) |
| Day | Queenstown – Milford Sound – Te Anau |
| 5 | Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You’ll be awe-struck by the great sights from Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest, to Milford Sound, one of the world’s most amazing places, where you’ll cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. En route you’ll drive through the handmade 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 return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Stay:Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau (B/D) |
| Day | Te Anau – Dunedin |
| 6 | We’ll cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin founded by Scottish settlers, for a city tour. The afternoon is yours to explore Dunedin as you wish – take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway. Stay:Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, Dunedin (B/D) |
| Day | Dunedin – Omarama |
| 7 | After a morning of time to yourself and the opportunity to visit historic Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only authentic castle. 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 on to Omarama. Stay:Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama (B/D) |
| Day | Omarama – Christchurch |
| 8 | Soak up the alpine scenery of 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, then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Stay:Ibis Hotel, Christchurch (B) |
| Day | Christchurch – Picton |
| 9 | Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional whale watching flight available). 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. Stay:Beachcomber Inn, Picton (B/D) |
| Day | Picton – Wellington |
| 10 | We’ll cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington for a city tour before ‘Free Time’ and then you’ll visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, where you’ll have time to explore New Zealand’s nature, art, history and cultural heritage. Stay: Travelodge, Wellington (B/D) |
| Day | Wellington – Rotorua |
| 11 | Travel along the Kapiti Coast, past the dairy farms of Manawatu to Tongariro National Park and 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. Enjoy an evening of fun and laughter and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture followed by a delicious buffet dinner, at the Tamaki Family Marae. Stay:Hotel Ibis Rotorua (2 nights) (B/HD) |
| Day | Rotorua |
| 12 | Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multiaward- winning stage show, for a sample of farm life where you’ll gain an exciting and informative insight into agriculture in New Zealand. See the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle feeding of lambs and an exciting sheep auction. Then enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – perhaps visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park, abundant with Rainbow Trout and native fauna including the kiwi, or Te Puia, where a local Maori will guide you through the geothermal valley with its mud pools and geysers. (B) |
| Day | Rotorua – Waitomo Caves – Auckland |
| 13 | This morning travel through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestone caves. Later you’ll follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, into Auckland. Enjoy views from Mt. Eden before continuing to your hotel. This evening celebrate your holiday at a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director. Stay:Mercure Hotel, Auckland (B/FD) |
| Day | Depart Auckland |
| 14 | Explore Auckland at your leisure before you will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. (B) |
| START DATE | END DATE | BROCHURE | BROCHURE | OUR | OUR |
| (Twin Share) | (Single) | SAVINGS | PRICE | ||
| 21-Jul-14 | 3-Aug-14 | AU $2,895 | AU $3,835 | AU $215 | AU $2,680 |
| 18-Aug-14 | 31-Aug-14 | AU $2,895 | AU $3,835 | AU $215 | AU $2,680 |
| 1-Sep-14 | 14-Sep-14 | AU $2,895 | AU $3,835 | AU $215 | AU $2,680 |
| 8-Sep-14 | 21-Sep-14 | AU $2,895 | AU $3,835 | AU $215 | AU $2,680 |
| 15-Sep-14 | 28-Sep-14 | AU $2,895 | AU $3,835 | AU $215 | AU $2,680 |
| 6-Oct-14 | 19-Oct-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 13-Oct-14 | 26-Oct-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 20-Oct-14 | 2-Nov-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 27-Oct-14 | 9-Nov-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 3-Nov-14 | 16-Nov-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 10-Nov-14 | 23-Nov-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 17-Nov-14 | 30-Nov-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 1-Dec-14 | 14-Dec-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 8-Dec-14 | 21-Dec-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 15-Dec-14 | 28-Dec-14 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 22-Dec-14 | 4-Jan-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 29-Dec-14 | 11-Jan-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
*Note: The majority of departures above will proceed or are guaranteed to depart. We will outline the status of your departure date in your quote along with all applicable discounts and specials.
| START DATE | END DATE | BROCHURE | BROCHURE | OUR | OUR |
| (Twin Share) | (Single) | SAVINGS | PRICE | ||
| 5-Jan-15 | 18-Jan-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 12-Jan-15 | 25-Jan-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 15-Jan-15 | 28-Jan-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 19-Jan-15 | 1-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 26-Jan-15 | 8-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 29-Jan-15 | 11-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 2-Feb-15 | 15-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 5-Feb-15 | 18-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 9-Feb-15 | 22-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 12-Feb-15 | 25-Feb-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 16-Feb-15 | 1-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 19-Feb-15 | 4-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 23-Feb-15 | 8-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 26-Feb-15 | 11-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 2-Mar-15 | 15-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 9-Mar-15 | 22-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 16-Mar-15 | 29-Mar-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 23-Mar-15 | 5-Apr-15 | AU $3,795 | AU $4,985 | AU $285 | AU $3,510 |
| 13-Apr-15 | 26-Apr-15 | AU $3,595 | AU $4,750 | AU $270 | AU $3,325 |
| 20-Apr-15 | 3-May-15 | AU $3,595 | AU $4,750 | AU $270 | AU $3,325 |
| 11-May-15 | 24-May-15 | AU $3,595 | AU $4,750 | AU $270 | AU $3,325 |
| 18-May-15 | 31-May-15 | AU $3,595 | AU $4,750 | AU $270 | AU $3,325 |
| 22-Jun-15 | 5-Jul-15 | AU $3,399 | AU $4,519 | AU $255 | AU $3,144 |
| 20-Jul-15 | 2-Aug-15 | AU $3,399 | AU $4,519 | AU $255 | AU $3,144 |
| 17-Aug-15 | 30-Aug-15 | AU $3,399 | AU $4,519 | AU $255 | AU $3,144 |
| 31-Aug-15 | 13-Sep-15 | AU $3,399 | AU $4,519 | AU $255 | AU $3,144 |
| 7-Sep-15 | 20-Sep-15 | AU $3,399 | AU $4,519 | AU $255 | AU $3,144 |
| 14-Sep-15 | 27-Sep-15 | AU $3,399 | AU $4,519 | AU $255 | AU $3,144 |
*Note: The majority of departures above will proceed or are guaranteed to depart. We will outline the status of your departure date in your quote along with all applicable discounts and specials.