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Christchurch - Mt Cook - QueenstownCross the Canterbury Plains, over Burkes Pass to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a scenic flight. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the Lindis Pass. Pass the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell and through the Kawarau Gorge with its historic gold mines to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - QueenstownAn early start around the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening. |
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At QueenstownToday is free for you to enjoy this fabulous resort - we have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. |
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Queenstown - GlaciersTravel to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lake district to the Haast Pass. Travel north, through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships, consider staying an extra day. |
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Glaciers - Greymouth - ChristchurchTravel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Head East and travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arrive early evening. |
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Christchurch - Picton - WellingtonDrive through North Canterbury sheep country to Kaikoura, where the road skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific, before turning inland to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Cross Cook Strait by ferry to reach the North Island. Consider adding an evening sightseeing tour or an additional night to explore the capital city. Stay 1 night in Wellington. |
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Wellington - RotoruaTravel north along the rugged coastline, to the fertile plains of the Manawatu. Cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road, past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Skirt Lake Taupo to the resort town of Taupo nestled on its northern shores. Pass Wairakei - wreathed by steam to reach Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua. |
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At RotoruaThis morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Your afternoon is free - there are many activities to enjoy. |
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Rotorua - Waitomo - AucklandTravel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves. Cruise below a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue north alongside the Waikato River to Auckland. You arrive late afternoon. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast |
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| Bronze | $1,869.00 | $3,219.00 | $1,569.00 | $203.00 |
| Silver | $2,149.00 | $3,789.00 | $1,769.00 | $238.00 |
| Gold | $2,369.00 | $4,209.00 | $1,929.00 | $266.00 |
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Rates valid until 31 August 2011. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.
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