Auckland to Christchurch 15 Days / 14 Nights from $2519 Email this Page to a Friend!     Package Name New Zealand Panorama   Duration 15 days/14 nights   Description From the tropical golden sand beaches of the Bay of Islands to the plunging, deep waters of Milford Sound at the foot of the South Island, from the bubbling thermal pools of Rotorua to the ice-blue glaciers down south, this will be a vacation to remember.   Package Highlights Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' Cruise 2 Nights to Explore the Bay of Islands Spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves Experience Maori Culture in Rotorua 2 Nights in Franz Josef Village Milford Sound Day Trip 1 Night at Aoraki/Mount Cook   Itinerary   Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Welcome to Auckland.  This afternoon we suggest a sightseeing tour with Great Sights.   Day 2 - Auckland/Bay Of Islands (149 miles/240 kms)  Cross the Auckland Harbor Bridge and travel north to the beautiful Bay of Islands.  Arrive in Paihia and enjoy a guided visit to the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Afternoon at leisure.   Day 3 - Bay Of Islands Day to enjoy the many activities available - perhaps an optional day trip to Cape Reinga or a Swim with the Dolphins cruise.   Day 4 - Bay Of Islands/Auckland (149 miles/240 kms) Cruise to the famous "Hole in the Rock".  Return to Auckland.   Day 5 - Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua (226 miles/363 kms)  Travel to Waitomo Caves for lunch, a guided tour of the Glowworm Grotto and an underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua and enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.   Day 6 - Rotorua Sightseeing Experience Rotorua's many varied sights. Visit Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, learn about traditional Maori crafts at Te Puia visit Rainbow Springs and Agrodome Farm Show. This afternoon, visit the Buried Village, Rotorua Museum and the five lakes surrounding Rotorua.   Day 7 - Rotorua /Christchurch (Flight not included.)  Afternoon at leisure.   Day 8 - Christchurch/Franz Josef Village (249 miles/400 kms)  Board the scenic TranzAlpine train (Rail and Coach only) for a journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery.  From Greymouth, travel on to Franz Josef.   Day 9 - Franz Josef Village Explore the region at leisure. We recommend an optional scenic helicopter, ski plane flight or a guided walk onto the glacier.   Day 10 - Franz Josef /Queenstown (251 miles/404 kms)  Travel via stunning West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass. Journey past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka, then on to Queenstown.   Day 11 - Milford Sound Day Excursion Travel by coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Milford Sound via Te Anau.  Join your Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord.  Return to Queenstown.   Day 12 - Queenstown Free day to enjoy the many activities Queenstown has to offer.   Day 13 - Queenstown/Mt Cook (163 miles/262 kms)  Travel through the Kawarau Gorge and the Lindis Pass to the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Mount Cook Village.  Take the opportunity to discover the Tasman Glacier.   Day 14 - Aoraki - Mt Cook/Christchurch Take the opportunity of a Mount Cook Ski Plane flight over the Tasman Glacier - a "must-do" experience in this region.  Land on the glacier and have your photo taken with Aoraki-Mount Cook in the background.  Continue to Christchurch.   Day 15 - Christchurch Your tour concludes this morning.

Pricing

For travel from 1 September 2008 - 30 September 2009

Rail and Coach
Travel New Zealand by rail and coach

Accommodations	Room Only	Including Breakfasts	Single Supplement
Standard	$2779	$3079	$1289
Quality	$2949	$3169	$1489
Superior	$3389	$3569	$1749

Self-Drive Car
Travel New Zealand by self-drive car

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Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy.
Pricing is valid through 30 September 2009.
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