12 Days / 11 Nights
Wonders of New Zealand land arrangements include:
Not included travel insurance; airfares; selected airport departure taxes; excess baggage charges; cost of obtaining passports or visas; gratuities to A&K escort; meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, room service, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).
The charming luxury lodges and intimate hotels featured here are, quite simply, the very best in the region: the best locations for exploring, the best design and style, the best atmosphere, the best food and wine, and the friendliest, most welcoming and unobtrusive service.
Day 1: USA or Canada - Auckland, New Zealand
Day 2: International Date Line
Day 3: Auckland
Day 4: Auckland / Lake Rotoiti
Day 6: Lake Rotoiti / Rotorua / Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown / Milford Sound / Queenstown
Day 9: Queenstown - Christchurch
Day 10: Christchurch - USA
PREFER TO TRAVEL ON YOUR OWN?
Depart from the USA or Canada on an overnight flight to Auckland.
In the breadth of a moment, we cross the International Date Line and 'lose' a day. On our way home, we regain this day.
Our flight arrives early and our rooms are available for immediate occupancy, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Hyatt Regency: B
Enjoy a morning tour of Auckland, which includes a private visit to the Auckland Museum. Drive south towards Rotorua, “hot spot” of Maori culture, famous for its bubbling mudpools and spouting geysers arriving your hotel located on the shores of Lake Rotoiti.
Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay: B L D
Day 5: Lake Rotoiti
Today’s tour begins with a scenic drive past the Blue and Green Lakes and the Buried Village of Te Wairoa. On arrival at Lake Tarawera, board the Clearwater launch for a lunch cruise that visits remote bays at the foot of the dormant volcano from which the lake takes its name. Dine this evening at the Duxton or take a shuttle to town to a local restaurant.
Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay: B L D
A short drive this morning takes you to the center of Rotorua, for morning tea accompanied by ancient Maori legends. Later today, board a flight to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Millbrook Resort: B, L
Weather permitting, a helicopter whisks you off for an unforgettable flightseeing excursion to Milford Sound, lined with lush greenery, sheer rocky cliffs and waterfalls. After a picnic lunch at a scenic lookout, fly back to Queenstown, where the afternoon is at leisure for a wide range of optional activities. Enjoy a round of golf at Millbrook’s championship course, or a tour of the local gardens, wineries and artists’ galleries. Other more adventurous options include horseback riding, whitewater rafting, para-gliding or even bungee jumping off the bridge where it all began! Dine this evening in the charming home of a local family.
Millbrook Resort: B,L,D
Day 8: Queenstown
After a scenic drive along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, we skim by jetboat up the shallow Dart River into the wild heart of Mount Aspiring National Park, a landscape of ancient forests, sparkling waterfalls, towering snow-capped mountains and glaciers. We return to our resort to relax or choose to visit the historic gold miners' village of Arrowtown nearby.
Millbrook Resort: B
Fly to Christchurch this morning for a brief tour of the town that’s “more English than England.” Then drift through its heart in a punt along the tree-lined River Avon. This evening, share adventure stories and memories with fellow travellers at a “farewell New Zealand” dinner.
The George: B,L,D
We board our flight to the USA today.
B
At additional cost, you can take this itinerary as a private independent program, as shown above or with your own personal alterations. Ask for details.
| Dates | Double Occupancy Price Per Person |
Single Occupancy |
| January 16 - 25, 2006 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| February 20 - March 1, 2006 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| March 13 - 22, 2006 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| October 16 - 25, 2006 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| November 13 - 22, 2006 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| December 28 - January 6 ** | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| Internal Airfare - Economy Class (Rotorua / Queenstown / Christchurch) |
$725 | |
| Dates | Double Occupancy Price Per Person |
Single Occupancy |
| January 15 - 24, 2007 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| February 12 - 21, 2007 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
| March 26- April 4, 2007 | $5,990 | $7,125 |
Australia Tours:
Highlights of Australia (10) |
Australian Family Adventure (12) |
Wonders of Australia (9)
New Zealand Tours:
Highlights of New Zealand (8) | New Zealand: A Natural Adventure (10) |
Wonders of New Zealand (11)
South Pacific Combination Tours:
Highlights of New Zealand & Australia (16) | Wonders of Australia & New Zealand (18) |
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Signature Series (Pre Planned Independent Travel):
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Signature New Zealand (10) |
Signature Australia & New Zealand (21)
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