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FOR THE MATURE TRAVELLER WHO IS YOUNG AT HEART
2018
TOUR PROGRAMME
WWW.MAHERTOURS.CO.NZ
P: 0800 500 518
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 1
If You Are Mature In Age, But Young
At Heart, Then You’re In The Right
Place To Discover The World
Dear Traveller,
Welcome to the Maher Escorted Tours
2018 Tour Programme.
It is a pleasure to present to you a fantastic
range of unique tours to various exciting
destinations all over the world.
Each year our goal is to provide great value,
quality escorted tours with the personal
touch, to make travel for the mature
traveller, easy, comfortable and fun. It has
Tour Brochures
been our focus for over 40 years now and
is why we are fortunate to have so many
You can receive the individual tour
clients return each year.
brochures, including the day to day
itinerary and pricing by completing the
Creating Friends For Life
brochure request form located at the
back of the Tour Programme and posting
Travel is often as much about the people
it to Maher Tours, or call 0800 500 518,
you are with as it is about the place. Our
email info@mahertours.co.nz or visit our
clients always mention how fantastic it
website www.mahertours.co.nz.
is that complete strangers can come
together, enjoy each others company and
The Maher Escorted Tours team and I
become best of friends after the tour.
would love to welcome you on your trip
Sharing an experience with like minded
of a lifetime. We look forward to hearing
people from NZ and Australia is just one
from you soon.
of the many reasons why our escorted
tours are so special.
Kind regards
What Will Be Your Trip Of A Lifetime?
Andy
Take a look through this brochure to see
Andy Richards
what tours you can imagine yourself joining
Maher Escorted Tours
in 2018. To get more detailed information
on any of the tours, such as full itineraries,
inclusions, price and travel dates, please
request a brochure.
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CONTENTS: PAGE DEPARTING CANADA / U.S.A. & SOUTH AMERICA TOURS 4 April Southern States and Caribbean Cruise 4 May Mexico and Cuba 5 June Great American Train Tour 5 June Canadian Rockies & Alaska 6 August Canada & USA National Parks 6 August South America Tour 7 September Canada & New England in the Fall & St Lawrence Cruise PAGE DEPARTING EUROPE TOURS 7 May Scandinavia and Northern Europe Coach & Cruise 8 May Russia, Baltic States, Eastern Europe & The Danube 8 June The Balkans Region & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 9 July European Capitals 9 July Spain & Portugal with Douro River Cruise 10 August Switzerland, Austria & The Rhine River 10 August United Kingdom Coach & Cruise Tour 11 August Transatlantic Crossing including Iceland & Greenland 11 August Italy, The Adriatic & Mediterranean Cruise PAGE DEPARTING AUSTRALIA TOURS 12 February Victoria, A.C.T, NSW including Gippsland Lakes & Rivers Cruising 12 March Autumn in Tasmania 13 April Murray River Run Coach & Cruise 13 June Australia Rail Tour 14 July Away for the Winter - Northern Territory and WA 14 August Queensland Winter Retreat 15 September Western Australia & The Indian Pacific Train 15 December NZ Christmas Cruise & Sydney PAGE DEPARTING ASIA & AFRICA TOURS 16 May Highlights of China 16 June Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruise 17 June Kenya & Tanzania Safari Tour 17 August Southern Africa Tour including Victoria Falls 18 September Colours of India 18 October Myanmar & Irrawaddy River Cruise Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 3
SOUTHERN STATES
AND CARIBBEAN CRUISE
Tour Departs: April 2018 Tour Length: 24 Days Highlights:
St Augustine, Jekyll Island,
OVERVIEW: Visiting the Southern States of Beaufort, Savannah,
America is a way to experience the history and charm Kennedy Space Centre, Florida
of the country which is so unique. We start the tour Everglades, Fort Lauderdale,
off by flying with Air NZ to Houston for 2 nights, before Princess Cays – Bahamas,
flying to Charleston, South Carolina. Spend time at St Lucia, Barbados.
Jekyll Island Club, explore Boone Hall, one of Americas
oldest plantations. A real highlight will be our 10
night cruise of the Eastern Caribbean.
MEXICO & CUBA TOUR
Tour Departs: May 2018 Tour Length: 22 Days Highlights:
Mexico City, Guadalupe &
OVERVIEW: We start our visit in Mexico City, Teotihucan, Chichen Itza,
once the capital of the Aztec Empire. We visit the Cancun
Yucatan Province, the centre of the ancient Mayan
culture and the Playa del Carmen. Then there is Cuba, Cuba for 9 days.
the land of Castro and Hemingway. The country may Havana for 3 nights, Ernest
be poor in economic terms but its history and culture Hemmingway’s home, Che
are rich indeed. We have 9 days in Cuba and you will be Guevara Mausoleum, Pinar del
enthralled by its beaches, mountains, architecture and Rio, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad.
music, but most of all by its people.
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GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN TOUR
Tour Departs: June 2018 Tour Length: 28 Days Highlights:
San Francisco, Denver,
OVERVIEW: There is no better way to experience the Chicago, New York,
American heartland than by rail. This has been a favourite Washington DC, New
tour for many travellers over the years. On a train, you Orleans, Los Angeles.
see sights that you are not able to see strapped into an
aircraft seat. The train meanders its way over mountains, This unique tour continues
through canyons, across prairies and along coastal routes to be popular every year,
revealing the vastness and the contrasts of the American so its back again in 2018.
countryside. Add to this the multi-night stays in a range of
great American cities, and you have a great tour.
CANADIAN ROCKIES & ALASKA
Tour Departs: June 2018 Tour Length: 25 Days Highlights:
Vancouver, Jasper, Banff,
OVERVIEW: The Canadian Rockies & Alaska, Lake Louise, and Celebrity
together, they embrace North America’s greatest Infinity 8 day, 7 night Inside
glaciers and ice fields, its highest peaks and mightiest Passage Cruise.
rivers. The scenery is some of the most spectacular you
will experience anywhere in the world. Our time in the
Rockies is stunning, a relaxed pace and the ability to stop
for picture postcard views and photo opportunities.
New for 2018, we join our cruise ship the Celebrity
Infinity in Vancouver for the 7-night cruise.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 5
CANADA & USA NATIONAL PARKS
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 25 Days Highlights:
Victoria - Vancouver Island,
OVERVIEW: The National Parks region of Western Seattle, Glacier National Park,
Canada and the USA offers some of the most spectacular Grand Tetons National Park,
scenery you will encounter anywhere in the world – Yellowstone National Park,
magnificent snow-capped mountain peaks, lush green Salt Lake City Utah, Lake
valleys far below, deep and wide canyons carved out Powell Bryce & Zion Canyons,
millions of years ago, rugged and dramatic landscapes – Grand Canyon, Las Vegas,
not forgetting the variety of wildlife and flora that inhabit Yosemite National Park,
the region. Majestic, awe-inspiring, supernatural, San Fransicso.
unforgettable – some of the words that best describe
the vistas that await you.
SOUTH AMERICA
TOUR
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 25 Days Highlights:
Rio de Janeiro – Copacabana
OVERVIEW: This is a spectacular tour in every Beach, Corcovado and the
respect. For 2018 we have combined the best of our Statue of “Christ the Redeem-
two South America tours we have done in the past, er”, “Sugar Loaf”, Iguassu Falls,
to make one all encompassing itinerary. We know you Buenos Aires, Lake Titicaca
will find it very tempting. South America is a fascinating Machu Picchu, The Amazon and
continent to visit – awe-inspiring scenery, different a luxury rail journey from Puno
cultures and an absorbing history. The itinerary is to Cusco.
leisurely and comfortable, with an excellent standard
of accommodation.
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CANADA & NEW ENGLAND IN THE
FALL & ST LAWRENCE CRUISE
Tour Departs: September 2018 Tour Length: 29 Days Highlights:
Vancouver, Montreal,
OVERVIEW: For 2018 we will again enjoy the Touring Vermont & New
spectacular scenery of Eastern Canada and New England Hampshire, Boston, Niagara
in combination with a magical cruise. Seeing Eastern Falls, Toronto, Ottawa,
Canada and New England in the Autumn is seeing nature Chateau Montebello.
at its best and most colourful. Enjoy the country roads,
red barns and covered bridges. The “icing on the cake” A wonderful itinerary
is our 10 night cruise down the St Lawrence River into complimented by a luxurious
the Gulf and then via the Maritime Provinces of Prince cruise!
Edward Island and Nova Scotia, concluding in New York.
SCANDINAVIA & NORTHERN
EUROPE COACH & CRUISE
Tour Departs: May 2018 Tour Length: 31 Days Highlights:
Helsinki, Stockholm,”Under
OVERVIEW: We again return to Scandinavia to the Bridges” Cruise,
showcase its outstanding mountain and rural scenery Copenhagen, Berlin,
as well as its vibrant and historic cities. This tour is Amsterdam, 14 night
designed to highlight the outstanding rural and mountain Norwegian Fjords cruise
scenery of Scandinavia as well as show us many of its on Holland America’s
historic and vibrant cities and towns. It is a tour of great Koningsdam.
variety utilising a range of transport options including
Such a wonderful destination,
coach, overnight ferry, rail and concluding with a
so its back for 2018
wonderful cruise of the Norwegian Fjords.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 7
RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES, EASTERN
EUROPE & THE DANUBE
Tour Departs: May 2018 Tour Length: 32 Days Highlights:
Moscow, St Petersburg,
OVERVIEW: Come and join us as we explore the Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw,
changing face of Russia and the emerging countries of Krakow, Budapest, 7 nights
the Baltic and Eastern Europe. Starting in the Russian cruising the Danube to
capital and powerhouse, Moscow we travel by high-speed Vienna, Melk, Regensburg,
train to the imperial city of St Petersburg. The Baltic Regensburg.
States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania exude a mixture
of old-world charm and youthful exuberance, having
shaken off the shackles of Soviet domination. Through to
Poland and the ancient and historic cities of Warsaw and
Krakow and then on to Budapest.
THE BALKANS REGION
& EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Tour Departs: June 2018 Tour Length: 30 Days Highlights:
Athens, Corinth, Delphi,
OVERVIEW: 20 years ago, the very word “Balkans” Monasteries of Meteora,
translated into ethnic strife and civil wars. Today, the Lake Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik,
region welcomes and enthrals visitors with its rich, though Mostar and historic Sarajevo,
often turbulent history, charming multicultural towns, Split, Plitvice Lakes & Lake
impressive monasteries and citadels dotting the hillsides, Bled. Cruise includes Venice,
mighty mountains, beautiful forests and lakes, and hundreds Santorini, Mykonos, Naples
of kilometres of pristine coastline.We complete the odyssey and Rome.
with a relaxing 7-night cruise aboard the magnificent
Celebrity ship “Celebrity Constellation” which takes us
down the Dalmatian coast and into the Mediterranean
and the Greek Islands before concluding in Rome.
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EUROPEAN CAPITALS
Tour Departs: July 2018 Tour Length: 30 Days Highlights:
Rome, Florence, Venice,
OVERVIEW: This is the “Grand” tour of Europe and Vienna, Prague, Berlin,
should appeal to both first time travellers to Europe as Amsterdam, Paris, Eurostar
well as those who want to return and spend a bit more to London.
time in some of Europe’s impressive and historic cities.
The leisurely pace of the tour is a feature with mostly 3 To request a brochure call
night stays in each city, combined with a comprehensive 0800 500 518 or complete
programme of sightseeing and free time to allow the back page form.
independent exploration if you prefer. At the end of this
tour, you can choose to join our UK Tour group and board
the magnificent “Royal Princess” for a 12-night cruise
showcasing the British Isles and Ireland.
SPAIN & PORTUGAL WITH
DOURO RIVER CRUISE
Tour Departs: July 2018 Tour Length: 26 Days Highlights:
Madrid, Toledo, Alhambra
OVERVIEW: Spain & Portugal offer a totally Palace, San Sebastian,
different experience from other regions of Europe - Guggenheim Museum,
from the beauty and grandeur of the Alhambra Palace Santiago de Compostela,
to the picture postcard white villages of Andalusia. Porto, Douro Valley River
New for 2018 is our journey through Northern Spain Cruise, Lisbon, Valencia
with its well-preserved medieval villages, picturesque and Barcelona.
wine regions, the beautiful Bay of Biscay coastline,
Basque country and more. A real highlight is our 7
night luxury river cruise through the spectacular
Douro River Valley.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 9
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA
INCLUDING RHINE RIVER CRUISE
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 29 Days Highlights:
Vienna, Salzburg, Zermatt,
OVERVIEW: It might be a relatively small country Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne,
surrounded by its larger neighbours but Switzerland Matterhorn & Jungfrau
certainly offers a feast of sublime sights and experiences peaks, Glacier Express
for the visitor. For a start, there is the spectacular scenery Railway, Rhine, Basle,
– magnificent alpine lakes, snow-capped mountain peaks, Amsterdam
lush rolling green meadows and a mixture of medieval
old towns, country villages, and modern sophisticated
cities. To finish the tour, we join our river ship for 7 nights
cruising down the Rhine enjoying the fairytale sights and
romantic twists and turns en route to Amsterdam.
UNITED KINGDOM
COACH & CRUISE TOUR
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 29 Days Highlights:
London, Devon, Cornwall,
OVERVIEW: Travelling through the southwest Plymouth, Penzance,
of England and the counties of Devon and Cornwall, Lands End, St Ives, “Eden
experience breath-taking scenery featuring a magnificent Project”, Rick Steins Seafood
coastline, idyllic fishing villages, desolate moorland Restaurant in Padstow.
and so much more. We also journey into the heart of Glastonbury, Bath, Stratford
England with lush rolling hills, quaint villages, bustling on-Avon, Cotswolds, Oxford.
market towns, and gently flowing rivers. We then join
the magnificent “Royal Princess” for a 12-night cruise
showcasing the British Isles and Ireland. Unpack your
bags for a wonderful exploration in absolute comfort.
10 • www.mahertours.co.nz Call 0800 500-518 now to find out more about all these toursTRANS-ATLANTIC CROSSING
INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 35 Days Highlights:
London, Paris, Copenhagen,
OVERVIEW: As well as encompassing some of Reykjavik (Iceland), Prince
the great cities of the world, we visit some of the most Christian Sound, Nanortalik
remote locations on the planet - little known and rarely (Greenland), St Johns,
visited but some of the most beautiful places on Earth. Newfoundland, Halifax,
We start the tour off in London for a 3 night stay. Travel Nova Scotia, New York.
via the “Chunnel” and Eurostar to Paris, the “City of Light“
and romance for a further 3 night stay. In Copenhagen
for an overnight stay before joining our cruise which will
take us to Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland and
across the North Atlantic to New York.
ITALY, THE ADRIATIC &
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 29 Days Highlights:
Rome, Vatican, Sistine
OVERVIEW: Italy is such a wonderful tour Chapel, an Italian cooking
destination, so rich in history and with magnificent class, Orvieto, San
natural beauty. Embark on our journey from Rome, Gimignano ,historic Sienna,
explore the country roads of Umbria with time under Cinque Terre, Lake
the Tuscan sun. We spend time in the wonderful town Maggiore, Zermatt, the
of San Gimignano before touring the beautiful Cinque
Matterhorn, Florence, Venice,
Terre region. Enjoy the Italian Lakes district while
we stay on the shores of Lake Maggiore for 4 nights Dubrovnik, Sicily, Malta
to truly relax and marvel at the sights. A highlight is
sailing from Venice for 09 nights visiting the Dalmatian
Coast, Sicily, Malta and Naples (Capri) on-board the
Celebrity Constellation.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 11VICTORIA, A.C.T, NEW SOUTH WALES
INCLUDING GIPPSLAND LAKES &
RIVERS CRUISING
Tour Departs: February 2018 Tour Length: 15 Days Highlights:
Melbourne, Gippsland lakes
OVERVIEW: We first offered the tour in 2017 & rivers, Coastal Eden,
and are repeating the tour in 2018, albeit with a few Cooma, gateway to the
refinements and this time operating in the reverse Snowy Mountains, Canberra,
direction. It follows along the same lines as our Great Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Murray River tour which has been enjoyed by so many Sydney.
of our travellers over the past 12 years. We cruise
the lakes and rivers of the East Gippsland region
which extends from Sale to Lakes Entrance and is the
largest inland waterway system in Australia. An easy
paced close-to home tour.
TASMANIA
Tour Departs: March 2018 Tour Length: 14 Days Highlights:
Launceston, Cataract Gorge,
OVERVIEW: This complete and comprehensive tour St. Helens,Freycinet National
captures the history, beauty and spectacular scenery of Park, Port Arthur Penal
Australia’s southern most state. Tasmania’s a charming Settlement, Bonorong
variety of comfortable cities, quaint colonial towns and Wildlife Park, Hobart, Mt.
villages, alpine wilderness and historic elegance. If Field National Park, Lake St.
you think you can see the best of Tasmania in 7 days, Clair, Strahan Gordon River
forget it! The Island State has so much to offer the Cruise, Cradle Mountain,
Stanley, Woolnorth, Cape
visitor. You need the full 2 weeks to savour the natural
Grim, Melbourne
beauty, absorb the history and enjoy the many quality
experiences on offer.
12 • www.mahertours.co.nz Call 0800 500-518 now to find out more about all these toursTHE GREAT MURRAY RIVER RUN
MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE
& BEYOND
Tour Departs: April 2018 Tour Length: 16 Days Highlights:
Melbourne, the Great Ocean
OVERVIEW: Now into its 13th year, this tour has Road, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Mt
proved a very popular part of our programme. The Gambier, Adelaide, Hahndorf,
Murray River, at over 1600 kilometres long has played Australia’s oldest German
a major role in the settlement and development of inland town, the Barossa Valley Wine
Australia. We spend 5 days cruising downstream Country, Echuca rich river
stopping at various points of interest and stay overnight country and of course the 5
in country settlements along the way. We will also explore day all inclusive cruise,
the best of Victoria and South Australia, taking time for 560kms up the Murray River
shopping and sampling a few local wines. A relaxing tour
of magnificent vistas and great company.
AUSTRALIAN RAIL TOUR
Tour Departs: June 2018 Tour Length: 16 Days Highlights:
“Indian Pacific”, “The Ghan”
OVERVIEW: We are delighted to once again offer (Gold Service) Sydney,
this tour incorporating two of Australia’s great rail Adelaide, Darwin,
journeys. Australia is a vast country and one of the Kakadu National Park,
best ways to experience the magnitude of this great Brisbane
land in comfort is by rail. Travel through golden
wheat fields, vast sheep stations, rugged mountain
ranges, scattered outback towns, the magnificent red
sand hills of the Simpson Desert before entering the
beautiful and mysterious tropical north.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 13AWAY FOR THE WINTER
NORTHERN TERRITORY &
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Tour Departs: July 2018 Tour Length: 22 Days Highlights:
Ayers Rock, Alice Springs,
OVERVIEW: There is no place in the world like Tennant Creek, Katherine
Australia’s Northern Territory and Western Australia. Gorge cruise, Kakadu National
It is a land of spectacular contrasts, incredible mountain Park including Darwin, Lake
ranges, waterways teeming with wildlife and waterfalls Argyle and Magnificent
cascading over towering escarpments. The contrast Ord River Wildlife cruise,
of the outback to the Indian Ocean makes the region Kununurra, Argyle Diamond
a “must see”. The itinerary will ensure that you have Mine, Halls Creek, Fitzroy
Crossing, Geikie Gorge cruise,
a “beaut” holiday, as you enjoy the warmth of blue sky
Broome, Perth.
days and mild evenings under crystal clear star filled
nights.
QUEENSLAND WINTER RETREAT
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 15 Days Highlights:
Brisbane,travel by the Tilt
OVERVIEW: Queensland is home to some of the Train to Bundaberg, travel
world’s most treasured natural wonders. Where else overnight to Townsville,
would you find regions bursting with everything that Magnetic Island, Cairns,
makes for the perfect holiday. The tour spends most of Daintree Rain Forest,
the time in the winterless north of Queensland, a region Kuranda Scenic Railway,
which offers a holiday experience as well as a diversity Great Barrier Reef, Port
of scenery, from lush and fertile regions, the world Douglas.
renowned Great Barrier Reef, island resorts, exciting
tropical towns and cities.
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THE INDIAN PACIFIC TRAIN
Tour Departs: September 2018 Tour Length: 23 Days Highlights:
Perth, Fremantle,
OVERVIEW: A unique tour showcasing so much Swan River, Esperance,
of what has made Western Australia famous, national Kalgoorlie, Margaret
parks, wineries and rugged coastlines. Travel River, The Nullabor,
across the mighty Nullabor to Adelaide on the Indian Indian Pacific Train,
Pacific in Gold Class comfort, 3 nights on the Murray Adelaide
River, before travelling via coach to Naracoorte and
Melbourne. The countryside is forever changing and
will amaze you along the way.
NEW ZEALAND &
AUSTRALIA CRUISE
Tour Departs: December 2017 or 2018 Tour Length: 19 Days Highlights:
Bay of Islands, Tauranga,
OVERVIEW: Cruising in New Zealand and Australia Wellington, Akaroa,
has become very popular in recent years, so why not Dunedin, Dusky, Doubtful
have a short break and enjoy some of our wonderful & Milford Sounds,
scenery as well as a visit to Hobart and spending 3 Hobart, Sydney & the
nights in Sydney. “Celebrity Solstice” is one of their Blue Mountains
more decorated ships at sea and provides a perfect way
to see some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery,
before crossing the Tasman.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 15HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA
Tour Departs: May 2018 Tour Length: 23 Days Highlights:
Beijing, The Forbidden City,
OVERVIEW: China, as one of the largest and most Tiananmen Square, The
populous nations on earth has so much to offer the Great Wall, Xian, Terracotta
traveller. A journey through China is a journey through Warriors, Shanghai, The
5000 years of history with the ancient and the modern Bund, Guilin, River Li,
standing side-by-side. And of course the history and 4 Night Yangtze River Cruise
culture is just so different from our own. The last 20 famed for the Three Gorges,
years has seen this vast country rapidly progress to on board a luxury river
cruise ship.
become a major player in the industrial and commercial
world. But let’s not forget the history and mystery of
ancient China spanning 5000 years – it is never far away...
ASIAN ADVENTURE –
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA &
MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
Tour Departs: June 2018 Tour Length: 23 Days Highlights:
Hanoi, the Vietnamese
OVERVIEW: The itinerary highlights the culture, capital ; cruising Halong
splendour, beauty and tranquility of each country and Bay for 2 nights; Hoi An;
culminates in a magical 7 night cruise down the Mekong Phnom Penh, Siem
River from Cambodia to Vietnam. Vietnam is a land of Reap and magnifcent
natural beauty as well as a land of bustling energy and temples of Angkor Wat;
wonderful culinary delights. Cambodia, the ancient Mekong River, Saigon.
kingdom of the Khmer Empire, welcomes the visitor to
enjoy its history and cultural diversity. We then travel on
board our beautifully crafted Jahan river cruise ship for
7 nights down the Mekong.
16 • www.mahertours.co.nz Call 0800 500-518 now to find out more about all these toursKENYA & TANZANIA
SAFARI TOUR
Tour Departs: June 2018 Tour Length: 21 Days Highlights:
Dubai, Nairobi, Amboseli
OVERVIEW: Due to the continuing popularity of this National Park, Mt Kilimanjaro,
tour we will again be visiting this wonderful area. We Masai Mara, Serengeti National
visit some of the most famous of the Game Reserves and Park, Ngorongoro Conservation
National Parks in Africa, boasting an astonishing amount Area, deluxe luxury lodge and
of game. Not only the game, but the areas we visit are tented accommodation.
ravishingly beautiful and also offer long undisturbed
views and dramatic panoramas. The game viewing is This is a “must do” lifetime
plentiful and the accommodation outstanding. Spend experience.
time at Masai Mara where over one million wildebeest
and zebra make their perilous annual migration.
SOUTHERN AFRICA TOUR
Tour Departs: August 2018 Tour Length: 22 Days Highlights:
Johannesburg, Zambia, Victoria
OVERVIEW: We are delighted to offer this tour to Falls, Botswana, Kruger,
South Africa - a remarkable country and a wonderful Swaziland and Zululand,
holiday destination. It is a land of diversity with a varied Durban, The “Garden Route”
and rich history, magnificent natural beauty, abundant tour between Port Elizabeth
wildlife and a unique spirit and energy - it is without doubt and Cape Town, Oudtshoorn,
a “Rainbow Nation”. South Africa is truly a country for all Cape Town, Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens, Cape
seasons with an extremely pleasant climate. There is just
Winelands Tour, Cape Point
so much for the visitor to see and do and something for Tour, Pretoria.
every taste. This tour will show you some of the world’s
most spectacular scenery.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 17COLOURS OF INDIA
Tour Departs: September 2018 Tour Length: 25 Days Highlights:
New Delhi, Udaipur, Lake
OVERVIEW: To journey to the Indian sub-continent Pichola, Jaipur, Amber Palace,
is to enter a land of colour, excitement, mystery, Agra, Fatephur Sikri, Taj Mahal,
contrasts and surprises. Our itinerary encompasses Varanasi, River Ganges, Cochin,
the highlights of both the historic North and the tropical Kumarakom and Kovalam.
South. As well as enjoying all the wonderful sights, we
include visits to private homes, villages, country homes If you are looking for a tour to
and palaces so that we can experience the variety of somewhere totally different,
lifestyles and cultures. This tour is very special in many then we recommend this to you.
respects including the outstanding accommodation,
meals, sightseeing inclusions and the exceptional care
and attention from our local hosts.
MYANMAR (BURMA)
IRRAWADDY RIVER CRUISE
Tour Departs: October 2018 Tour Length: 18 Days Highlights:
Yangon (Rangoon) Inle Lake,
OVERVIEW: Myanmar, previously known as Burma, Mandalay, Irrawaddy River.
has intrigued travellers for centuries. After being “off
limits” to visitors for many years, the country is taking If you are looking for a tour to
its first steps towards democracy which will bring rapid somewhere totally different,
change but, meantime, it still offers the visitor the then we recommend this
mystical experience of Asia’s past. We will visit the small to you.
towns and villages which have been remote from the
western world and offer a glimpse of a timeless
lost Myanmar.
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OFFER
FOR ALL TOURS DEPARTING AFTER 1ST MAY 2018,
BOOK BEFORE 30 NOVEMBER 2017, AND RECEIVE A
$250 DISCOUNT PER PERSON OFF YOUR TOUR PRICE.
Creating memories through travel for over 40 years Maher Escorted Tour Programme 2018 • 19Here’s 6 Reasons Why Maher Escorted
Tours Are The Popular Choice For
The Mature Traveller
1. Tours Designed For You 4. Experienced Tour Leaders
The tours are for New Zealanders and You’ll be travelling with a company that
Australians, designed by us for you. has friendly and very experienced tour
We know the best locations to visit and leaders who work with the local guides
accommodation in each destination that who know the destinations. They are
will provide comfort, convenience and there to ensure a fantastic time and deal
enjoyment. We tailor our trips to include with any challenging moments, leaving
some special experiences that would be you just to have fun.
very difficult (and expensive) to organise
on your own. 5. Fully Bonded Agency
Maher Escorted Tours is a TAANZ
2. Intimate Group Size Bonded and IATA accredited agency,
You won’t be crammed into a coach with which means you are fully protected.
50 other travellers. The group sizes of
mostly 15-30 people means you get to 6. No Stress
easily create friendships along the way. Escorted Tours are a safe way to travel
and the beauty is all the tricky details
3. Well Paced Without The Rush are taken care of. You can relax and
Maher Escorted Tours deliberately paces focus on the day in front of you without
the trip with multiple night stays where having to worry about the logistics for
ever possible and allow for free time to the next day.
relax when you need to.
Why are there no prices in this brochure?
At the time of producing this brochure tour
prices had not all been finalised as we await
some suppliers to confirm back to us. The
tour pricing and all the inclusions will be
available in the individual tour brochures,
along with the day to day itineraries
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with day-to-day itinerary, inclusions and costs for NEW ZEALAND CONTACT DETAILS
any of our 2018 tours, please either:
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Complete the form below and post it to us or
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Wellington, 6144
P Tick the circle of the tour brochures you
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The individual tour brochures will become available by the beginning of October, so if you don’t
receive the brochures immediately, don’t worry. They will be sent to you as soon as they are
available. Thank you for your interest.
DEPARTING CANADA / U.S.A. & SOUTH AMERICA TOURS
April Southern States & Caribbean Cruise
May Mexico and Cuba
June Great American Train Tour
June Canadian Rockies & Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
August Canada & USA National Parks
August South America Tour
September Canada & New England in the Fall & St Lawrence Cruise
DEPARTING EUROPE TOURS
May Scandinavia & Northern Europe Coach & Cruise
May Russia, Baltic States, Eastern Europe & The Danube
June The Balkans Region & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
July European Capitals
July Spain & Portugal & with Douro River Cruise
August Switzerland, Austria & The Rhine River
August United Kingdom Coach & Cruise Tour
August Transatlantic Crossing including Iceland & Greenland
August Italy, The Adriatic & Mediterranean Cruise
PTO for more tours
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To receive the individual detailed tour brochure,
with day-to-day itinerary, inclusions and costs for The individual tour brochures will
any of our 2018 tours, please either: become available by the beginning of
October, so if you don’t receive the
Complete the form below and post it to us or brochures immediately, don’t worry.
alternatively email or phone us. They will be sent to you as soon as
they are available. Thank you for your
interest.
DEPARTING AUSTRALIA TOURS
February Victoria, A.C.T, NSW including Gippsland Lakes & Rivers Crusing
March Autumn in Tasmania
April Murray River Run Coach & Cruise
June Australia Rail Tour
July Away for the Winter - Northern Territory and WA
August Queensland Winter Retreat
September Western Australia & The Indian Pacific Train
December NZ Christmas Cruise & Sydney
DEPARTING ASIA & AFRICA TOURS
May Highlights of China
June Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruise
June Kenya & Tanzania Safari Tour
August Southern Africa Tour including Victoria Falls
September Colours of India
October Myanmar (Burma) Irrawaddy River Cruise
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ADVANCED NOTICE
Each year we look forward to visiting many cities around New Zealand to present the upcoming
years tours. It is always a highlight for us to catch up with “old” friends who have travelled in the
past with us, and also to meet new faces. We will send out reminders for these dates closer to
the event, but thought a little advance notice may be useful.
AUCKLAND CITY INVERCARGILL TAUPO
Date: Tuesday 7 November Date: Thursday 16 November Date: Monday 30 October
Place: Rose Park Hotel Place: Ascot Park Hotel Place: Lake Taupo Yacht Club
100 Gladstone Road Cnr. Tay Street & 9 Ferry Rd
Parnell Racecourse Rd Taupo
Time: 10.30 am Invercargill Time: 2.00 pm
Time: 10.00 am
TAURANGA
BLENHEIM MASTERTON Date: Wednesday 1 November
Date: Thursday 23 November Date: Thursday 26 October Place: Hotel Armitage
Place: Phoenix Motor Inn Place: The Masterton Club 9 Willow St
174 Middle Renwick Road 98 Chapel St Tauranga
Blenheim Masterton Time: 10.00 am
Time: 10.00 am Time: 3.00 pm
TIMARU
CHRISTCHURCH NELSON Date: Tuesday 14 November
Date: Monday 20 November Place: Seven Oaks
Date: Wednesday 22 November
Place: The Chateau on the Park 64 Wai-iti Street
Cnr Deans Ave & Place: Trailways Hotel Timaru
Kilmarnock St 66 Trafalger Street
Nelson Time: 10.00 am
Christchurch
Time: 10.30 am Time: 10.00 am WANGANUI
NEW PLYMOUTH Date: Thursday 26 October
CROMWELL
Place: The Collegiate Motor Inn
Date: Friday 17 November Date: Wednesday 25 October 122 Liverpool Street
Place: Harvest Hotel Conference Place: Quality Plymouth Wanganui
Centre - 6 Barry Ave International Corner Time: 10.00 am
Cromwell Courtney & Leach Street,
New Plymouth WELLINGTON
Time: 10.00 am Time: 11.00 am
Date: Friday 27 October
DUNEDIN Place: Museum Art Hotel
NORTH SHORE CITY 90 Cable Street
Date: Wednesday 15 November
Date: Tuesday 7 November Wellington
Place: Mercure Dunedin
Leisure Lodge Place: Spencer on Byron Hotel Time: 10.00 am
30 Duke Street 9-17 Byron Ave
North Dunedin Takapuna Beach WHAKATANE
Time: 10.00 am Time: 2.00 pm Date: Wednesday 1 November
Place: Tuscany Villas
GISBORNE OAMARU 57 The Strand East
Date: Thursday 2 November Date: Tuesday 14 November Whakatane
Place: Portside Hotel Place: The Brydone Hotel Time: 2.30pm
2 Reads Quay 115 Thames Street
Gisborne Oamaru WHANGAREI
Time: 10.00 am Time: 2.30 pm Date: Monday 6 November
Place: Distinction Whangarei
HAMILTON PALMERSTON NORTH Hotel & Conference
Date: Tuesday 31 October Date: Tuesday 24 October Centre - 9 Riverside Drive
Place: Distinction Hamilton Place: Copthorne Hotel whangarei
Hotel & Conference 110 Fitzherbert Street Time: 2.00pm
Centre - 100 Garnett Ave Palmerston North
Te Rapa Time: 2.30 pm
Time: 11.00 am
PARAPARAUMU
HAVELOCK NORTH Date: Tuesday 24 October
Date: Friday 3 November Place: Southward Car Museum
Place: Havelock North function Otaihanga Road
centre - 30 Te Mata Road Paraparaumu
Time: 10.00 am Time: 10.00 am
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travel for over 40 years
2018 TOUR PROGRAMME
NEW ZEALAND
P: 0800 500 518
E: info@mahertours.co.nz
www.mahertours.co.nz
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