SIGNATURE NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY:
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Auckland, New Zealand
Depart on an overnight flight to New Zealand "losing" a day
en route to the International Dateline.
DAY 3: Auckland
Your room is available for immediate occupancy for a
relaxing morning before your guide takes you sightseeing in the
"City of Sails." Langham Hotel Auckland
DAY 4: Auckland/Coromandel
Say goodbye to Auckland and transfer to Pauanui, following
the east coast through picturesque farmland to the beautiful
Coromandel Peninsula. Lakes Resort B L
DAY 5: Coromandel
Enjoy a full day of wilderness exploration with local
personality "Kiwi Dundee." Take a gentle walk along lost gold
trails to old gold towns of the past. Tide permitting, visit Hot
Water Beach and Cathedral Cove, a gigantic arched cavern
situated on the beautiful Pacific coastline. Lakes Resort B L
DAY 6: Coromandel/Rotorua
This morning follow the coastal route toward Rotorua,
passing some of the quaint seaside towns along the way.
Solitaire Lodge B L D
DAY 7: Rotorua
This morning enjoy time to relax in your luxurious boutique
lodge before boarding a private lunch cruise which takes you
through the remote bays at the foot of Mount Tarawera. Other
stops include the hot springs at Hot Water Beach where you can
have a swim. Solitaire Lodge B L D
DAY 8: Rotorua/Queenstown
After breakfast, visit the thermal area of Whakarewarewa and
the many geysers. Also enjoy a visit to the Rotorua Museum
before flying to Queenstown. Sofitel Queenstown B
DAY 9: Queenstown/Milford Sound/Queenstown
Weather permitting, take a helicopter to the world-famous
Milford Sound for an unforgettable flightseeing excursion,
landing at Key Summit and Lake Quill. The remainder of your
afternoon is at leisure.
Sofitel Queenstown B L
DAY 10: Queenstown
Choose from a range of optional activities: skim the
Shotover River by jet-boat; play a round of golf at Millbrook
Resort; enjoy a private tour of an artisan's village and local
wineries; or spend the day relaxing at your luxurious hotel.
Sofitel Queenstown B
DAY 11: Queenstown/Christchurch
Fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, the town that's "more
English than England." See Cathedral Square, the Christchurch
Art Centre, Christ's College and enjoy a punt along the River
Avon. The George B L
DAY 12: Christchurch
Today is at leisure to explore the Garden City or perhaps
indulge in a private heli-scenic flight to Kaikoura for whale
watching. Or, visit a local sheep farm to see sheep shearing and
a sheep dog demonstration. The George B
DAY 13: Christchurch/Depart USA
Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight. B
This program contains some active elements and a minimum level
of fitness is required.
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