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  7 Day Kaleidoscope

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Day 1: Arrive Auckland

On arrival in Auckland, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Auckland

Day 2: Auckland—Waitomo—Rotorua

Today, travel south to Rotorua via the rich pastoral province of Waikato. Enjoy lunch at the fascinating Waitomo Caves. Experience a guided tour of the famous Glow Worm grotto featuring an underground boat ride. Continue on and arrive in Rotorua. This evening, enjoy a unique Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance. Overnight: Rotorua for 2 nights (L,D)

Day 3: Rotorua Sightseeing

Experience the many varied sights that Rotoruahas to offer. Visit Te Puia and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, where you will enjoy a guided tour and see Maori carving and weaving demonstrations. Walk through the Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. Next visit Rainbow Springs, a unique showcase of flora and fauna featuring some of New Zealand’s endangered native species. The Agrodome Sheep Show is a “hands-on” experience that offers an animated insight into New Zealand’s farming history. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take a tour of the Buried Village or a swim at the Polynesian Spa (own expense).

Day 4: Rotorua—QueenstownMaori performance

Fly to Queenstown (flight not included), where you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to enjoy at leisure. Overnight: Queenstown for 3 nights

Day 5: Milford Sound Day Excursion*

Join your Milford Sound Red Boat cruise. Journey to the mouth of the sound and see the seals and dolphins. Return to Queenstown.

Day 6: Queenstown at Leisure

A free day to enjoy the many activities available.

Day 7: Queenstown—Aoraki Mt Cook— Christchurch

Depart Queenstown this morning and travel into Mt Cook National Park. Take a scenic flight (optional, own expense) over some of New Zealand’s finest alpine scenery. This afternoon travel via Lake Tekapo before arriving into Christchurch around 7:30pm—an additional night’s accommodation is recommended.

Departs: Daily from Auckland

Kaleidoscope
1 Apr 09-31 Mar 10 Double
Seat in Coach
Standard $1288
First Class $1341
Deluxe $1463
Self Drive
Standard $1295
First Class $1344
Deluxe $1479
 

Note: Extra night prices and rates including breakfast available. Ask for details. Self-Drive option does not include vehicle insurance. Based on intermediate-size, auto car. Airfare from Rotorua to Queenstown not included. *Tour will operate subject to road and weather conditions. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Please call for our current prices.

Tour Code: RC21/RS21

Other New Zealand Independent Tours:

8 Day Coastal Explorer
7 Day Glaciers - South Island
7 Day Kaleidoscope 
5 Day Milford Sound
4 Day Rotorua - a Geyserland Experience
5 Day Rotorua  Bay of Islands
3 Day Rotorua Discovery


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