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Christchurch -DunedinTravel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. Tour Bonus - Enjoy a free Speights Brewery Tour. |
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Dunedin - Te AnauThis morning is free for optional tours. Continue across the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming community of Gore, head across the Waimea Plains towards Fiordland. Stay 1 night in Te Anau. |
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Te Anau - Milford Sound - QueenstownPass 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 back to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown. |
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At QueenstownTwo full days 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 - WanakaIt is a short drive through the Kawarau Gorge to Lake Wanaka. The rest of the day is at your leisure, perhaps to visit Puzzling World or the Fighter Pilots' Museum. Stay 1 night in Wanaka. |
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Wanaka - GlaciersTravel north, through dense rainforest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. Stay 2 nights in Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
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At the GlaciersA whole day is available for optional excursions on the Glacier, for bush walks or simply soak up the beauty of snow-capped mountains contrasting with the deep greens of the native bush. |
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Glaciers - 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. Stay 1 night in Christchurch. |
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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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At WellingtonThis morning a half-day tour of the city will take in the Parliament Buildings and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, Mt Victoria and an optional ride on the cable car. This afternoon is free, perhaps to visit Te Papa Museum or the Museum of City and Sea. |
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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 | $2,709.00 | $4,749.00 | $2,239.00 | $290.00 |
| Silver | $3,099.00 | $5,569.00 | $2,529.00 | $340.00 |
| Gold | $3,449.00 | $6,249.00 | $2,759.00 | $380.00 |
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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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