SUNFLOWER TRAVEL WSU ALUMNI GROUP 10 DAY NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND; ROTORUA; QUEENSTOWN; MOUNT COOK Tour Includes: Arrival Meet and greet at Auckland Airport Services of an in country Tour Director All airport transfers and included sightseeing by private coach with the services of a courier driver Porterage on arrival and departure at hotels Free Internet/email at hotels during the tour Accommodation 1 Night accommodation at the Stamford Plaza Hotel Auckland (or similar) 3 Nights accommodation at the Millennium Hotel Rotorua (Lakeview Rooms) (or similar) 4 Nights accommodation at the Copthorne Hotel Queenstown (Lakeview Rooms) (or similar) 1 Night accommodation at the Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook (Premium Mountain View Rooms) Meals Daily cooked Breakfast Dinner at the Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Sightseeing Two hour City Tour of Auckland (Viaduct Harbour, Waterfront drive and Eastern Suburbs Short sightseeing tour of Rotorua Functions 45 Minute Wine & Cheese Welcome Reception at your Rotorua hotel 45 Minute Wine & Cheese Farewell Reception at the Hermitage hotel Flights Domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown 1
Local Taxes New Zealand GST (Tax) of 15% on all services included. Any change to this GST (tax) rate will result in changes to tour costs. May 18 Arrive Auckland New Zealand Arrive into Auckland and after completing customs and immigration you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Auckland is the largest and most densely populated of New Zealand cities. It is located on the edge of the Hauraki Gulf and is often referred to as the City of Sails from the number of sailboats using the harbour at the weekends. It is a cosmopolitan city with large Polynesian communities adding to the ethnic mix and creating a vibrant and multicultural city. Note; hotel rooms will not be available until after 2.00pm This evening there will be a Welcome Wine and Cheese Reception at the hotel. Stay Stamford Plaza or similar May 19 Auckland Sightseeing then to Rotorua.. A short sightseeing tour before departing the city of Auckland. It is not long before you are in the rich farmlands of the Waikato. Continue onto Rotorua arriving early afternoon. On arrival in Rotorua undertake a short sightseeing tour of this city. Stay Millennium Hotel Lakeview rooms or similar. Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists it is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers notably the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the town lies. Rotorua is also the centre of the 2
Maori Culture in New Zealand and there are many cultural experiences on offer. May 20 Rotorua - Free Day to Explore. Today is free to explore Rotorua at your leisure Stay Millennium Hotel Lakeview Rooms or similar May 21 Rotorua - Free Day to Explore Today is free to explore Rotorua at your leisure Stay Millennium Hotel Lakeview Rooms or similar. May 22 Rotorua to Queenstown. Transfer to Rotorua airport Fly from Rotorua to Queenstown On arrival at Queenstown you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Queenstown s stunning scenery, huge range of activities and renowned warm welcome cement its reputation as New Zealand s favourite visitor destination. Surrounded by majestic mountains and set on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, the natural beauty and the unique energy of the region create the perfect backdrop for a holiday full of adventure, exploration or relaxation. 3
Stay Copthorne Hotel or similar Lakeview rooms May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 Queenstown Free Day to Explore Today is free to explore Queenstown at your leisure Stay Copthorne Hotel or similar Lakeview rooms Queenstown - Free Day to Explore Today is free to explore Queenstown at your leisure Stay Copthorne Hotel or similar Lakeview rooms Queenstown - Free Day to Explore Today is free to explore Queenstown at your leisure Stay Copthorne Hotel or similar Lakeview rooms Queenstown to Mt Cook Transfer by coach from Queenstown to Mt Cook, arriving early/mid-afternoon. The balance of the day and evening is available for optional activities/tours. Aorangi /Mount Cook is New Zealand s highest peak set in the midst of the great Southern Alps. From an intrepid journey through glacial valleys to a mouthwatering culinary dining adventure, The Hermitage Hotel is the perfect place to base your adventure and discover why this region has endeared itself to Kiwi adventure seekers for so long. 4
This evening there will be a Farewell Wine and Cheese Reception at the hotel followed by dinner. Stay Hermitage Hotel Premium Mountain View rooms May 27 Mt Cook to Christchurch - Depart Transfer from Mt Cook to Christchurch airport. Fly Christchurch, Auckland and onto USA OPTIONAL TOURS. A document will be provided detailing the Optional Tours (with costs) available in Rotorua and Queenstown and Mt cook. Passengers will be able to pre select, book and pay for their optional tours before departure. They will also be able to select, book and pay (Visa Card Only or Cash) for their optional tours with their Tour Director while in New Zealand MEALS A document will be provided detailing restaurants (with price guide) in Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown. $2775.00 per person based on double occupancy ~ Single Supplement: $950.00 (Based on minimum of 15 passengers) Tour Deposit and Final Payment: Deposit: $500 per person is required to hold reservations. Final payment is due 45 days before departure to Sunflower Travel Corporation, 1223 N.Rock Rd., Bldg G, Ste 200 Wichita, KS 67206 Tel: 316 634 1700 or 800 445 0563 e-mail: bhansen@sunflowertravel.com 5
Cancellations: A handling fee of $150.00 per person plus any applicable vendor fees will be charged after receipt of deposit. From 90 days to departure, $500.00 per person plus any penalties assessed by hotels, transportation companies, airline and other purveyors of service. Travel Insurance: is strongly recommended. Some pre-existing conditions will be covered only if insurance is taken at time of initial deposit. For Further insurance information and a brochure, contact Sunflower Travel. Travel Document: Valid passport is required. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY Sunflower Travel Corporation and In Focus Tours act only as agents for the owners or contractors providing means of transportation, hotel, or other services. Tickets are issued subject to any and all terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, hotel, or other services are offered or provided. Sunflower Travel Corporation and In Focus Tours shall not become liable or responsible in any way whatsoever, in connection with any loss, injury, damage, accident, delay, or other irregularity, howsoever caused or arising including any defect in any aircraft or other means of transportation or through any negligence or default of any company or person. Airlines and other carriers are not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes. Passengers contract tickets in use by the airline, steamship, or motorcoach company, etc. when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the aforementioned companies and the passenger. Sunflower Travel and In Focus Tours reserve the right in their sole discretion, to withdraw any tour or extension (in which case refund will be made) and to make such alterations in the itinerary as it may deem necessary or desirable and to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. Good for travel on any IATA carrier. If additional expenses are incurred through delays, accidents, or disruptions of advertised schedules, beyond the control of Sunflower Travel Corporation and In Focus Tours such expenses must be borne by the tour members. SUNFLOWER TRAVEL CORPORATION 1223 North Road Rd. Bldg G Ste 200 Wichita, KS 67206 Tel: 316 634 1700 800 445 0563 Fax: 316 634 1717 E-mail: bhansen@sunflowertravel.com 6