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NEW ZEALAND
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 G U I D E D H O L I D AY S
3-17 day Fully Curated Experiences
8-21 day Flexible Guided Holidays
The Long
White Cloud
Be awed as you traverse New Zealand’s
North and South Islands, from the
hot pools of Franz Josef, an exclusive
TreadRight experience in Rotorua, to
the brave depths of Queenstown, the
adventure capital. Explore extraordinary
landscapes and ancient heritage, as you
encounter exhilarating New Zealand as
few have seen it before.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Connect with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, Waimangu.
Set in the pristine New Zealand bush, the valley is an astonishing landscape filled with
natural wonders and wildlife.
19 DAYS • Christchurch • Queenstown Day 3: Franz Josef Glacier (Relaxed Start)
• Franz Josef Glacier • Milford Sound This morning, explore Franz Josef, where a local guide explains the history
• Dunedin • Wellington • Hawke’s Bay behind the imposing Franz Josef Glacier.
• Rotorua • Auckland Breakfast
Day 4: Franz Josef – Arrowtown – Queenstown
Immerse Discover the Haast River this morning as you journey its length in a fully
enclosed river jet boat. Stop at Makarora, then explore the heritage gold-
Embrace the traditional Māori greeting at settlement of Arrowtown, before an orientation of breathtaking Queenstown.
Tamaki Māori Village, and immerse yourself Hotel St. Moritz, 3 nights
in the sights and sounds of Waimangu. Breakfast, dinner with wine
Indulge Day 5 & 6: Queenstown at Leisure
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Enjoy two full days to discover Queenstown. Perhaps consider a wine
Craggy Range Winery in Hawke's Bay, a region tour, or even an adrenaline-filled activity. On your second night, your Local
Dining Experience is in one of Queenstown’s exclusive restaurants.
blessed with fertile soils.
Breakfast, Local Dining Experience
Explore Day 7: Queenstown – Te Anau – Milford Sound
Join a nature guide on the breathtaking
Travel south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and then through
Milford Track, and discover the luminous the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Tonight, stay at
shimmer of the Footwhistle Cave. Milford Sound Lodge, with views of the magical Cleddau Valley.
Milford Sound Lodge, 2 nights
Relax Breakfast, dinner with wine
Wake up to the wonder of fiordland at Milford Day 8: Milford Track Walk & Milford Sound Cruise
Sound Lodge, and take a deep breath and
unwind at Te Waonui Forest Retreat. Get a taste of the world-famous Milford Track with a half-day walk.
Walking in a small group, your nature guide will point out the native fauna
and flora and share the fascinating human heritage of the track. This
afternoon, enjoy Milford Sound’s awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
of a small boat. Cruise the length of the Fiord, view iconic Mitre Peak and
On arrival in Christchurch, board a private transfer to your hotel. get up close to Stirling Falls. With limited numbers, you’ll be rewarded
Tonight, meet your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception. with an intimate experience and unobstructed photo opportunities from
the outdoor viewing decks. Keep an eye out for seals and maybe a pod of
Hotel Montreal
dolphins. The perfect way to round off your day.
Day 2: Christchurch – TranzAlpine – Franz Josef Breakfast, dinner with wine
Travel through the Southern Alps aboard TranzAlpine train. Day 9: Milford Sound – Gore – Dunedin
From Arthur’s Pass, visit the small town of Hokitika, and meet a
local greenstone (jade) carver. Continue to Franz Josef, where Depart majestic Fiordland National Park for the fertile sheep-dotted
you’ll spend two nights in an eco-friendly retreat nestled in the pastures of South Otago. Travel through the country music town of Gore,
wilderness. before arriving in Dunedin, the country’s southern-most city.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat, 2 nights Distinction Dunedin Hotel, 2 nights
Breakfast, dinner with wine Breakfast, dinner with wine
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brewery, Emerson’s,
Day 10: Dunedin before Start)
(Relaxed joining your hosts for an exclusive
tasting. This afternoon is at leisure, so perhaps consider an optional
experience.
Join a behind the scenes tour at a state-of-the-art 5000L craft
brewery, Emerson’s, before joining your hosts for an exclusive
Breakfast
tasting. This afternoon is at leisure, so perhaps consider an optional Departures
Day 10: Dunedin (Relaxed Start)
experience.
Day 11: Dunedin – Omarau – Timaru – Christchurch Start End Start End
Breakfast
Join a behind the scenes tour at a state-of-the-art 5000L craft 2020 2022
Travel up the east coast through Omarau and Timaru. On arrival in Departures
Oct 12 Oct 30 Jan 03 Jan 21
brewery, Emerson’s, before joining your hosts for an exclusive
Christchurch,
Day embark
11: Dunedin on a sightseeing
– Omarau – Timaru tour of the city.
– Christchurch Nov
tasting. This afternoon is at leisure, so perhaps consider an optional Start 09 Nov
End 27 Jan
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experience. 2020 Feb 07 2022
Feb 25
Travel up the east coast through
Breakfast, dinner with wine Omarau and Timaru. On arrival in 2021
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Breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of the city.
Christchurch, Nov
Jan 0911 Nov
Jan 2729 Jan 10 Jan 28
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12: Christchurch – Kaikoura – Wellington Feb 08 Feb 26 Feb 07 Feb 25
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dinner with wine– Timaru – Christchurch Start 2021End Start End
Mar 01 Mar 19 Mar 07 Mar 25
Travel along the Pacific coast to Kaikoura. Continue to the seaside Jan
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Mar 29 2022
Travel up the east coast through Omarau and Timaru. On arrival in Feb
Mar 01 Feb 19
village ofChristchurch
Picton and later,–cross the Cook Strait to Wellington. Oct 2212 Apr
Oct 0930 Jan 03 Jan 21
Day 12:
Christchurch, embark on aKaikoura – Wellington
sightseeing tour of the city. Feb
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and later, wine the Cook Strait to Wellington. Mar 22 2021Apr 09
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