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New Zealand Grand Discovery (Superior) - 16 days

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From Christchurch to Auckland
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  • Aerial view of expansive green lawns, native forest and turquoise Bay of Islands coastline.
  • Historic gold-rush era main street of Arrowtown lined with heritage shops and visitors.
  • Steep forested cliffs rise from deep blue waters of Milford Sound on a clear day.
  • Dramatic mountain range reflecting on a calm lake under partly cloudy skies
  • Expansive vineyard fields stretching to distant hills on a clear day
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  • Neoclassical museum building set on a green lawn with blue sky backdrop
  • Modern city skyline with iconic tower rising above turquoise harbor waters
  • Harbor city nestled between rolling hills and blue sea under mixed clouds
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Mount Cook

    Christchurch to Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city sights tour
    • Lake Tekapo visit
    • Church of the Good Shepherd visit
    • Mount Cook viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Aoraki - Mount Cook
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  3. Day 3

    Mount Cook to Dunedin

    Mount Cook to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oamaru visit
    • Dunedin city sights tour

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife tour to see local species in their natural habitat
    Landmarks
    Lake Benmore
    Waitaki River
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  4. Day 4

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Dunedin to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (High Tea in the Grand Ballroom at Larnach Castle), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • High Tea in the Grand Ballroom
    • Larnach Castle gardens exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves excursion
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  5. Day 5

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Te Anau to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Milford Sound cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    • Bowen Falls viewing
    • Mitre Peak viewing
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
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    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal local produce at Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship cruise
    • Walter Peak Station visit
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boating
    • Heritage tour into scenic Skippers Canyon
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak Station
    Skippers Canyon
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown visit
    • Lakes District Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Haast Pass
  8. Day 8

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Franz Josef to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine rail journey
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch to Wellington

    Christchurch to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura visit
    • Marlborough region visit
    • Interislander Ferry crossing
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Marlborough Sounds
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  10. Day 10

    Wellington

    Wellington
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa Museum visit
    • Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition visit
    • Wellington city sights tour
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
  11. Day 11

    Wellington to Rotorua

    Wellington to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Mt Ruapehu
    Mt Tongariro
    Lake Taupo
    Huka Falls
  12. Day 12

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
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    Breakfast (Breakfast with a view at Skyline Rotorua), Dinner (Traditional Maori Hangi)

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Rotorua gondola ride
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua
    • Luge ride
    • Agrodome visit
    • Te Puia visit
    • Mud pools viewing
    • Geysers viewing
    • Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
  13. Day 13

    Rotorua to Bay of Islands

    Rotorua to Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waitangi Treaty Grounds visit
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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  14. Day 14

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bay of Islands cruise to Cape Brett
    • Hole in the Rock viewing
    • Marine life spotting

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner cruise
    Landmarks
    Cape Brett
    Hole in the Rock (Piercy Island)
  15. Day 15

    Bay of Islands to Auckland

    Bay of Islands to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Kauri Museum visit
    • Auckland city sights tour
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
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  16. Day 16

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

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