11 Day Scenic Sights

Itinerary

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FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Perhaps cruise on Waitemata Harbour; enjoy a unique All Blacks experience; visit Auckland Zoo to discover the native flora and fauna of New Zealand; or immerse yourself in a Make Believe Experience and journey behind the cinema curtain with the Academy Award-winning team at Weta Workshop; or escape the bustle of the city on a tour to Auckland’s wild, black sand beaches and lush rainforest.

Transfer to your hotel then set out on your selected activity. This evening, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.

Meals

Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening you’ll be treated to a traditional Māori Hāngī Feast and a cultural performance of song and dance.

Discover the Waitomo Caves on a guided boat ride through a grotto lit by the magical glow worms, before continuing to Rotorua.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Perhaps experience one of New Zealand’s best-loved attractions, the Agrodome, with its entertaining sheep shearing demonstration, dog trials and animal nursery then visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve; alternatively, choose to visit Wai-O-Tapu or experience Middle-earth during a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.

This morning after breakfast, it's time to explore Rotorua on your selected sightseeing activity. Afterwards, the afternoon and evening are free for you to explore.

Meals

Breakfast

Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway to the thunderous Huka Falls and Lake Taupo, then continue to the nation’s capital, Wellington.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, set off on a sightseeing tour of Wellington’s best-loved landmarks and sights, including the waterfront area and New Zealand’s national museum – Te Papa Tongarewa. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you please.

Meals

Breakfast

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Step aboard the Interislander ferry to cruise across Cook Strait and through Marlborough and Queen Charlotte sounds to Picton.

Once you've rejoined your coach, travel via the landscapes of Marlborough and Kaikoura to Christchurch.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Board the TranzAlpine train for one of the world’s greatest rail adventures.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Take in the dramatic icy surrounds of the Franz Josef Glacier.

Disembark at Arthur’s Pass and travel by coach to Hokitika. Here, see pounamu (jade) being carved into pieces of jewellery. Later, arrive at your luxury eco-resort in time for a delicious four-course dinner.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Dining
Tonight, perhaps sample quality crafted beer at Canyon Food & Brew Co. Alternatively, take a scenic gondola ride to the Skyline Restaurant for dinner with a view. You may prefer a cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamboat, or dine amid the stylish surrounds of the Elements Restaurant.

Enjoy a day of breathtaking scenery as you travel to Queenstown. Tonight, enjoy a Freedom of Choice Dining evening.

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Choose your activity today. Visit where The Lord of the Rings was filmed; enjoy a cruise on Lake Wakatipu; take a Skippers Canyon adventure; join a river safari along Dart River; or enjoy a winery tour.

Personalise your experience today with our range of Freedom of Choice activities.

Meals

Breakfast

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Cruise the full length of pristine Milford Sound.

Say goodbye to your tour director this morning, as you are given the freedom to explore New Zealand independently. Follow The Remarkables mountain range to Fiordland National Park. Continue to Milford Sound, where you’ll enjoy a cruise that explores this pristine fiord. Return to Queenstown this evening.

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, your New Zealand adventure concludes. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight.

Meals

Breakfast

Inclusions

All-inclusive sightseeing and enriching Signature Experiences
APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in three locations
11 breakfasts and 6 dinners
APT Tour Director, plus expert local guides
Arrival and departure airport transfers in New Zealand
Luggage porterage for your convenience

Fine Print

Deposit & Payments

Book now and secure your package with only a $200 deposit per person.
Pay a 2nd instalment of $871 per person within 28 days.
You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.
Booking Process

Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure)
Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occur.

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Airfares
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Optional activities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional

Auckland - Grand Millennium Hotel
Rotorua - Millennium Rotorua
Wellington - InterContinental Wellington
Christchurch - Commodore Hotel
Franz Josef - Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Queenstown - Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $2200 subject to availability.

Triple Share
Not available.

Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

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