PACIFIC ESCAPADE
18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS
Tour style: Small Group Tour. Take an extraordinary journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and discover the real New Zealand. Travelling in comfort and with a group size of only 16, this tour brings freedom and flexibility to your holiday.
From £2599 per person, based on twn/dbl share.
Special Offers
All Trailfinders clients receive a free 30min scenic helicopter flight over Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers & Mt Cook. Valid 1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11.
Days 1 & 2 Auckland & Coromandel Peninsula
On arrival transfer to your hotel. The next day, travel to the Coromandel Peninsula and ride the Driving Creek Railway to a fascinating artist’s colony.
Days 3 & 4 Rotorua & Lake Tarawera
Travel along the Bay of Plenty before heading to Rotorua. Enjoy a twilight cruise across Lake Rotoiti before a lakeside dinner. The next day enjoy spectacular scenery as you cruise across Lake Tarawera then soak in thermal waters at Hot Water Beach and visit the Blue & Green Lakes.
Days 5 & 6 Lake Taupo & Napier
Visit Wai-O-Tapu, a wonderland of geothermal activity. At Napier, enjoy a guided walk of this Art Déco city before a free day to explore this beautiful region, home to some of New Zealand’s best wineries.
Day 7 Wairarapa to Wellington
Head to Wellington, stopping at the National Wildlife Centre, with the finest collection of native birds.
Days 8 & 9 Marlborough Sounds
Morning at leisure, then cruise across Cook Strait to Picton and transfer by water taxi to your resort in the stunning Kenepuru Sound. Enjoy a full day exploring the magic of the Marlborough Sounds.
Days 10 & 11 Christchurch & West Coast Glaciers
Travel to the garden city of Christchurch and board the TranzAlpine train for a spectacular journey through the Southern Alps. Continue to Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers.
Days 12 - 15 Haast to Queeenstown
View incredible scenery as you pass the untouched native forests & pristine lakes of the Westland National Park. Enjoy 3 days in the magnificent alpine resort of Queenstown; optional activities include day tours & overnight cruises to Milford & Doubtful Sounds.
Day 16 Arrowtown, Mt Cook National Park
Stroll around Arrowtown village then head to the breathtaking alpine scenery of World Heritage listed Mt Cook National Park.
Days 17 & 18 Tasman Glacier & Christchurch
Experience the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake seeing icebergs close up and even touching them on a unique tour. Later, return to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo for your last night.
Inclusions
17 nights accommodation 4
- 4+ • 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners • Return airport transfers • Sightseeing as detailed.
Extras
Optional activities.
Departs
2010: 4, 11 & 18 Apr; 9 May; 13 Jun; 11 Jul; 8 & 22 Aug; 12 & 26 Sep; 10, 24 & 31 Oct; 7, 14, 21 & 28 Nov; 5, 12 & 19 Dec.
2011: 2, 9, 16 & 23 Jan; 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 & 27 Feb; 6, 13, 16, 20, 23 & 27 Mar.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 04/01/2010 to 04/30/2011. Prices are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
Please ask your Trailfinders travel consultant for more information.
