Experience New Zealand Travel Ltd Wellington, New Zealand Phone +64 (4) 473 4470 www.experiencenz.com travel@experiencenz.com New Zealand Guided Tours New Zealand Marvel Operator: AAT Kings Best Buys Days: 14 Start: Christchurch Finish: Auckland AAT Kings is a multi-award winning company with over 80 years experience in the coach tour industry. It s one thing to have the best coaches and itineraries, but entirely another when it comes running a professional tour and that s where AAT Kings staff excel. AAT Kings tours are packed with loads of inclusions so that you get real value for money. They offer comfortable accommodation, sightseeing inclusions, cultural highlights, exclusive experiences and more free time to see the sights you want to see. Tour Overview From the impressive display of the glaciers of the West Coast, to the sensational alpine landscape of Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook National Park, right up to the extraordinary geysers of Rotorua and the dramatic underground caverns of the Waitomo Caves, there is an abundance of spectacular natural sights to take your breath away. Inclusions Highlights Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train Visit a green stone factory & watch the jade artists at work See awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier Travel through the magnificent rainforest of Haast Pass Visit the old gold mining village of Arrowtown Let loose in the adventure capital Queenstown Sail across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a unique highlight dinner Travel past ancient glaciers, spectacular mountains and magical rainforest en route to Milford Sound Cruise on Milford Sound Visit Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo Marvel at Fur Seals at Ohau Point and Whales at Kaikoura Cruise through Waitomo s famous Glowworm Grotto Feast on a Maori Hangi at a unique dinner experience with the Tamaki family Discover the arts and traditions of New Zealand s Maori culture
Experience New Zealand Travel Ltd Wellington, New Zealand Phone +64 (4) 473 4470 www.experiencenz.com travel@experiencenz.com New Zealand Guided Tours Transportation Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows, charging points and free Wifi. Professionally Escorted Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver Dining Inclusions Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) Highlight Dinners (2) Dinners (8) Plus Travel wallet and map Airport transfers Transfer Information Please aim to arrive at Christchurch Airport prior to 4.00pm on Day 1, and depart from Auckland Airport at any time on day 14. Tour itinerary B = Breakfast D = Dinner HD = Highlight Dinner Day 1: Arrive Christchurch On arrival in Christchurch you ll be transferred to your hotel. Perhaps take a walk along the Avon River before a welcome reception and dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. D Day 2: Christchurch Franz Josef This morning you ll board the TranzAlpine, one of the top 6 train journeys in the world. This spectacular railway 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 to see local artists at work. Next stop is Franz Josef Glacier (optional scenic Franz Josef Glacier flight available). Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing), Franz Josef. B D Day 3: Franz Josef Queenstown Travel through the Haast Pass. See Thunder Creek Falls, take a rainforest walk and then it s a trio of lakes Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan. Next up try sumptuous stone fruit at a Cromwell orchard. Later, you ll visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world s richest rivers. On arrival in Queenstown, New Zealand s adventure-capital, you ll enjoy a sightseeing tour. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Queenstown (2 nights). B
Day 4: Queenstown Free Time Explore exciting Queenstown your way, all day. From wine tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will surprise and exhilarate! This evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue highlight dinner at the Colonel s Homestead. An entertaining after-dinner farm show provides a glimpse into high-country farm life. B HD Day 5: Queenstown Te Anau Travel along the Devil s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You ll be awe-struck by the great sights of Fiordland National Park on your journey to Milford Sound, one of the world s most amazing places, where you ll take a spectacular cruise on this natural wonder. En route you ll have abundant photo opportunities at the Chasm, Mirror Lake, Pop s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Return to lakeside Te Anau, where this evening you ll have the option to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (own expense). Hotel: Distinction Te Anau, Te Anau. B D Day 6: Te Anau Dunedin Cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. With Free Time this afternoon, consider a wildlife cruise to see Penguins and Royal Albatross, a visit to the Cadbury Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. B D Day 7: Dunedin Omarama This morning, you have the opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand s only castle. Later, travel through Oamaru, famous for its limestone buildings, passing the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and the Benmore Dam on your way to Omarama. Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D Day 8: Omarama Christchurch Soak up the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park (optional scenic flight available). See Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. B Day 9: Christchurch Picton Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales (optional whale watching flight is 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. Hotel: Beachcomber, Picton. B D Day 10: Picton Wellington 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. Hotel: Travelodge, Wellington. B D
Day 11: Wellington Rotorua 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. Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert and gain an insight into Maori culture. Hotel: Ibis Hotel, Rotorua, (2 nights). B HD Day 12: Rotorua Visit the Agrodome Farm Show, 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, 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 Stay on a Farm Experience farm life first hand. For an additional $65.00 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality when you spend tonight with a local family on a nearby farm. You ll enjoy wholesome meals, comfortable accommodation and a farm tour to introduce you to their way of life Must be pre-booked, please inform us at the time of booking. Day 13: Rotorua Auckland This morning travel through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glowworm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestone caves. Later you ll follow the Waikato River, New Zealand s longest river, into Auckland, to enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Zealand s largest city. This evening celebrate your holiday at a farewell dinner with your Travel Director. Hotel: VR Queen Street, Auckland. B D Day 14: Depart Auckland Your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You ll be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. B
Booking Terms and Conditions Booking and Payment To confirm your reservation, a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person per tour is required. Reservations will be held for 7 days only without deposit. Once your deposit has been received, AAT Kings will send us confirmation of the details of the booking. Balance of payment for your holiday is to be paid 50 days prior to departure or within of 72 hours of booking if less than 50 days but more than 8 days prior to departure, or at the time of booking if than less than 7 days prior to departure. Cancellations and Amendments Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given: 45 or more Days Notice - Loss of Deposit 44-22 Days Notice 27.5% of holiday price 21-8 Days Notice 33% of holiday price 7-1 Days Notice 55% of holiday price Day of Departure 100% of holiday price Any cancellation of additional services booked prior to and after your tour booking, such as pre/post accommodation, that are cancelled within 14 days of the tour departure incur a 100% cancellation fee. A fee of NZ$55.00 per person will be charged for any changes made to a reservation after the booking has been confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date and/or itinerary within 45 days of the tour departure will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation fees will apply, except when the change is to an earlier departure date of equivalent or greater value in which case the amendment fee will be charged. Brochure valid: 01 October 2017 30 September 2018 Click here to return to the Experience New Zealand website.