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TOURING

Doubtful Sound, South Island Larnach Castle, Dunedin, South Island
NEW ZEALAND ODYSSEY 20 DAYS
$
Day 1: Auckland (D) Day 12: Blenheim to Christchurch (BD) From 12,139 * ^ per person twin share
On arrival at Auckland Airport, be transferred to your Stop at the picturesque coastal town of Kaikoura to
city hotel. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a visit a New Zealand Fur Seal (Kekeno) colony, before 20 DAYS | AUCKLAND TO CHRISTCHURCH
welcome dinner. Overnight in Auckland. travelling on to Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch.
OPERATOR: Kirra Tours
Day 2: Auckland to Waiuku and Waiheke Island (BD) Day 13: Christchurch to Franz Josef (BD) TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted coach
After breakfast, travel to Waiheke Island, a haven for This morning, board the TranzAlpine train for the
vineyards, olive groves, art galleries and sandy beaches. spectacular rail journey to Arthur’s Pass. Travel on to the DEPARTS: 2020: Sep 8 • Oct 6 • Nov 10 • Dec 1
Returning to the mainland, travel to a peaceful coastal West Coast village of Franz Josef where you can relax in a 2021: Jan 5, 26 • Feb 23 • Mar 23
retreat in Waiuku for your overnight accommodation. tranquil rainforest environment. Overnight in Franz Josef.
Day 3: Waiuku to Rotorua (B) Day 14: Franz Josef to Queenstown (B) HIGHLIGHTS
Continue south to the heart of the North Island, the View incredible scenery as you travel past the • Enjoy an overnight Doubtful Sound Wilderness
geothermal city of Rotorua. Enjoy a free afternoon to untouched wilderness and pristine lakes of the Mount Cruise
explore this fascinating city at leisure. Spend the next Aspiring and Westland National Parks. There is time • Take a guided tour of Larnach Castle in Dunedin
two nights in Rotorua. to wander around the popular lakeside township of with high tea
Wanaka before stopping at the historic gold mining
Day 4: Rotorua (BD) village of Arrowtown. Finally, it’s on to Queenstown. • Enjoy an authentic Maori hangi and cultural
Today’s highlight is an exclusive cruise across the serene, Spend the next two nights in Queenstown. experience in Rotorua
clear waters of Lake Rotoiti. This evening, be treated to a • Take part in wine tasting and fine dining at
traditional Maori hangi and cultural performance. Day 15: Queenstown (B) Mission Estate vineyard
Day at leisure to explore Queenstown.
Day 5: Rotorua to Napier (B) INCLUDES
This morning visit the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Day 16: Queenstown to Doubtful Sound (BLD) • 18 nights 4 and 5 star accommodation
to see some of New Zealand’s most unique geothermal Board the ‘Fiordland Navigator’ for an overnight cruise • Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
and volcanic features before travelling to Taupo. View on Doubtful Sound. After dropping anchor in a sheltered
the mighty Huka Falls and continue on to Napier. This cove, you can choose to explore the shoreline by kayak • Meals as specified
afternoon join a local guide for a city tour. Spend the or tender boat or you can simply relax on board. As • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
next two nights in Napier. the majesty of Doubtful Sound unfolds before you, • TranzAlpine train journey
its beauty and vastness will take your breath away. • Interislander ferry crossing
Day 6: Napier (BD) Overnight onboard Fiordland Navigator.
Enjoy a free day to explore Napier. This evening visit • Experienced driver/guide
Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery for a fine Day 17: Doubtful Sound to Dunedin (BD) • Premium air-conditioned coach
dining experience. Enjoy a hearty breakfast on the boat this morning before • One way transfer from Auckland airport to
travelling back to Manapouri, where you re-join the Auckland accommodation
Day 7: Napier to Wellington (B) coach. Travel across rich farmlands and pass through • One way transfer from Christchurch airport to
Visit the Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre, a captive-breeding Southland’s agricultural townships on the way to Christchurch accommodation
sanctuary for the country’s most endangered birds and Dunedin. Spend the next two nights in Dunedin.
home to the only white kiwi in captivity. Carry on to ^Price valid 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec 20, 5, 26 Jan, 23 Feb,
Wellington. Spend the next two nights in Wellington. Day 18: Dunedin (B) 23 Mar 21.
This morning, travel to Larnach Castle for a guided
Day 8: Wellington (B) tour, learning about its tragic and mysterious history
Today is at leisure to explore Wellington. before enjoying high tea in the historic ballroom. The
Day 9: Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park (BD) afternoon is at leisure to explore Dunedin and the Auckland 1
This morning, board the Interislander Ferry to cruise greater Otago Peninsula. Waiuku 1
across the Cook Strait through the magnificent Day 19: Dunedin to Christchurch (BD) 2 Rotorua
Marlborough Sounds. From there, drive across the top Stop to view the mystical Moeraki Boulders, geological Taupo
of the South Island to Kaiteriteri, the gateway to Abel marvels that began to form about 60 million years ago
Tasman National Park. A water taxi takes you on a scenic and were exposed by the erosion of sedimentary rocks 2 Napier
coastal cruise to the secluded accommodation located over time. From there, travel north up the coast through
within the heart of the national park in Awaroa Bay. Spend the towns of Oamaru and Timaru and across the fertile Abel Tasman 2 2 Wellington
the next two nights in Abel Tasman National Park. Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening join your Nelson 1 Blenheim
Day 10: Abel Tasman National Park (BD) friends for a farewell dinner. Overnight in Christchurch. Kaikoura
Explore the national park at leisure today. Day 20: Christchurch (B) Franz Josef 1 2 Christchurch
Day 11: Abel Tasman National Park to Blenheim (BD) Your holiday comes to an end after breakfast this Wanaka
This morning, the water taxi returns you to the coach morning. You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport Queenstown 2 Moeraki
for the next part of the journey. Stop to wander around to connect with your onward flight. 1 2 Dunedin START/FINISH
sunny Nelson, then drive to the charming town of (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Doubtful OVERNIGHT
INTERISLANDER FERRY
Blenheim for your overnight accommodation. Sound TRANZALPINE RAIL

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 31