New Zealand Art Tour

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1 New Zealand Art Tour Day 1 Nelson Welcome to New Zealand and t o Nelson situated in the north-west corner of the South Island. The Nelson re gion is known for its year-round sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, b outique wineries, and a large creative community of working artists. Add to th is locally grown produce, freshly caught seafood, historical streetscapes and w aterfront restaurants this is an ideal way to start your tour. You will be tr ansferred to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure until we all meet for a welcome dinner at one of the local restaurants. ( D) Day 2 Nelson Nelson s famous outdoor market is not to be missed, with 200 stall holders the mark et attracts locals and tourists alike. The emphasis is on regional goods and fresh, season al and organic produce along with handcrafted items from some of Nelson's most accomplished craftspeople and artisans. We spend the morning here and this afternoon is free for you to explore. (B) Day 3 Takaka Today we begin our trip in earnest. Our first stop is Mapua wharf to meet some of th e local artists before travelling over the Takaka Hill to stunning Golden Bay our home for the next 4 nights. This afternoon we go on a sketching excursion to limber up for the days ahead. (B,D) Day 4 Takaka Our drive today is to the edge of Abel Tasman National Park and Totaranui b each. We spend the day exploring and painting the golden sands and dense gr een bush and later cooling off in the clear salt water. (B,L) Day 5 Takaka Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit at the northern end of Golden Bay. Known to the Māori as Tuhuroa, it runs eastwards from Cape Farewell, the island's northernmost point. It forms the northern side of Golden Bay and is the longest sand spit in New Zealand, stretching for about 26 km above sea level and another 6 km underwater. Th e area is an internationally renowned bird sanctuary and is home to over 90 species of birds, the rugged west coast beaches and a seal colony are also a highlight. (B,L) Day 6 Takaka The natural diversity of Kahurangi Nat ional Park makes it a perfect place to spend the day painting. It is N ew Zealand s second largest natural protected area with some of the co untry s oldest rocks, spectacular areas of limestone and marble sc ulptured into caves, arches and stunning outcrops by water. (B,L)

2 Day 7 St Arnaud (Nelson Lakes National Park) We say goodbye to Golden Bay an d travel to the mountain village of St Arnaud which sits on the edge or Lake R otoiti and is our home for the next 3 nights. Two beautiful alpine lakes form th e heart of this 102,000 hectare national park. Both are surrounded by steep m ountains and fringed to the shore by native honeydew beech forests, which fe ed a variety of tuneful nectar-eating native birds. This afternoon is at leisure fo r you to explore the area (B,L,D) Day 8 St Arnaud (Nelson Lakes National Park) We go into the park to explore and find the best places to paint. (B,L) Day 9 St Arnaud (Nelson Lakes National Park) The Buller River leaves Lake Rotoiti and carves its way through uplifted mountain blocks, gorges and dense forest where 169 kms later it arrives on the west coast to create the port for the town of Westport. The Maori word for the river is Kawatiri meaning deep and swift. Today we once again explore places to paint and sketch. There is an optional Jetboat Ride on the river for those keen to take the thrilling ride through the gorge. (B,L) Day 10 Marlborough Sounds T oday we make our way to Picton the gateway to both the South Island and th e Marlborough Sounds. We trade our bus for a water taxi and head into th e Sounds to Lochmara Wildlife Recovery and Arts centre situated on Q ueens Charlotte Sound. Time to explore the area before dinner tonight. (B,L,D) Day 11 Marlborough Sounds Your day is free to enjoy this beautiful place, walk, relax, paint, kayak the choice is yours. Later this afternoon we will use one of the art studios to work on some of your paintings (B,L,D) Day 12 Marlborough Sounds Another day to explore this unique area before a final meeting in the studio to talk about our walk. Tonight we have a farewell dinner with time to discuss our time in New Zealand (B,L,D) Day 13 Depart This morning we take the water taxi to Picton and transfer back to Nelson, where we say goodbye to our fellow travellers and to New Zealand. Haere Ra from New Zealand

3 Tour Details Accommodation Nelson: The Quest Takaka: Mohua Motels ** St Arnaud: Alpine Lodge Marlborough Sounds : Lochmara Lodge ** Ratanui lodge in Pohara is another and perhaps a better option however it is more expensive (an extra $ per person) Meals As listed in the itinerary with lunches based on supermarket food and everyone making their own. Transport 11 Seater mini bus throughout, all transfers listed in the itinerary. Tour Driver will take care of accommodation and meals where necessary and will work in conjunction with Group leader on where to go for painting. Price: Based on all of the above $ in twin/double share* $ single supplement* *prices may fluctuate with currency exchange.

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