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55 offer you discount on Trafalgar Worldwide Escorted Tours To book, call Trafalgar direct on 020 7828 8143 and quote Ref:TT55 for the Travel 55 discounted price Trafalgar is the world's favorite provider of great value escorted tours to worldwide destinations. With unrivalled travel expertise since 1947 and the best tour directors in the industry, with a Trafalgar tour you will enjoy the perfect, hassle-free trip. |
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Dinning Highlights |
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• 14 hot buffet breakfasts • Highlight Dinner at Walter Peak Station in Queenstown. • Highlight Dinner at Allan Scott Wines in Blenheim. • Highlight Dinner Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua. • 8 dinners in hotels. |
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First Class Travel Highlights |
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• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. • The services of a top professional Tour Director and Tour Driver. • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. • Airport transfers are provided on Day 3 in Christchurch & Day 17 in Auckland, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details. |
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DAY 1 TO DAY 2: UK - CHRISTCHURCH We fly over the international date line on our way to Christchurch, New Zealand. |
DAY 10: DUNEDIN – TWIZEL A guided tour of Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens starts the day. Enjoy some ‘Free Time’ in town, before we set off to the white limestone buildings of Oamaru and on to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. (B D) Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn (MD) |
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3: ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Then you’re free to discover Christchurch, your way. Join us this evening for a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director. (D) Hotel: Novotel (MD) |
DAY 11: MT. COOK – CHRISTCHURCH The sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park will ‘wow’ you today. Maybe take a scenic flight over it. Later we’ll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains. We arrive at Christchurch for a city tour and a ride on the Christchurch Tram then you’re free to discover Christchurch your way. (B) Hotel: Novotel (MD) |
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4: TRANZALPINE – PUNAKAIKI
We catch the TranzAlpine for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass. Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where we’ll spend the night at our hotel right on the waterfront. (B D) Hotel: Punakaiki Resort (MD) |
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12: KAIKOURA – BLENHEIM Between the mountains and the Pacific, we travel the rugged East Coast to the whale watching haven of Kaikoura. Take an optional Scenic Whale Watching flight. On the way to Blenheim, we may see New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point. On arrival we’ll have an orientation tour. Then it’s off to Allan Scott Wines for a tour, some wine tasting and Highlight Dinner. (B HD) Hotel: Chateau Marlborough (MD) |
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5: PUNAKAIKI – FRANZ JOSEF Travel via the Greymouth on the West Coast to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike! (B D) Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (SF) |
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13: WELLINGTON Seaside Picton is our first destination. We’ll cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. Then we head to Wellington. Our City Sights Tour, with views of the city from Mt. Victoria, will get you set for your ‘Free Time’, until we visit the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, for some Maori culture. A photo at Parliament, then to our hotel for dinner. (B D) Hotel: Novotel (MD) |
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6: FRANZ JOSEF – QUEENSTOWN (2) Today you’ll experience Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, take a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan. We’ll stop at historic gold mining Arrowtown then Queenstown. An orientation tour finishes our day. Your dinner option is Skyline Restaurant at Bob’s Peak accessed via gondola – treat yourself! The Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes a top night. (B) Hotel: Millennium Hotel (D) (2 nights) |
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14: WELLINGTON – ROTORUA (2) |
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7: QUEENSTOWN ‘FREE TIME’ Explore action-packed, Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine and garden tours, or walk on the wild side with jet boat rides and white water rafting. Cruise over Lake Wakatipu onboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station for a Highlight Dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration. (B HD) |
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15: ROTORUA |
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8: MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along Lake Wakatipu’s shore to Te Anau and its lake – the South Island’s largest. World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next, travelling through rainforest, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. We drive through the hand built Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop’s Lookout, Claudu Valley and the Chasm. Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and Milford Sound, where you cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. We return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. (B D) Hotel: Distinction Hotel (MD) |
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16: ROTORUA – AUCKLAND Travelling through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves, we tour the Glow Worm Grotto. We travel along the Waikato River to Auckland. Our city tour takes in Mt. Eden, Bastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. (B D) Hotel: Stamford Plaza (D) |
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9: TE ANAU – DUNEDIN Across rich, fertile farmland we head to Dunedin for a city tour. This afternoon take a Wildlife Cruise to see the Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway. It’s your ‘Free Time’ to do as you wish. (B D) Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (MD) |
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17: DEPART AUCKLAND It’s time to bid farewell to this amazing country as we transfer you to Auckland Airport for your return flight home. (B) DAY 18: ARRIVE UK |
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New Zealand Panorama Ref:ZSN - 2010/2011 Departures |
Trafalgar Escorted Worldwide Tours. Claim 7% off the brochure prices shown below. When booking with Trafalgar Tours quote Travel 55 Ref:TT55 |
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FB = Full Breakfast CB = Continental Breakfast L = Lunch HL = Highlight Lunch D = Dinner HD = Hightlight Dinner BD = Buffet Dinner BG = Be My Guest FD = Farewell Dinner |
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To book, call Trafalgar Worldwide direct on 020
7820 8143
Quote Ref TT55 for the Travel 55 discounted price |