New Zealand 22 day tour — Australia & New Zealand — Travelsphere Worldwide Collection 2008 online holiday brochure

New Zealand & beyond STOPOVER Why not take advantage of our great stopover offers? Stopover in Los Angeles or Hong Kong on the way to New Zealand, or Fiji and Tahiti on your return journey. You can even extend your Fiji or Tahiti stopover if you wish. Hong Kong AUCKLAND 2 nights from only �99 Fiji 3 nights from only �399 Tahiti 4 nights from only �599 Los Angeles 2 nights from only �89 See page 81 for details. CAPTION EXTEND YOUR STAY New Zealand WHAKAREWAREWA THERMAL RESERVE, ROTORUA QUEENSTOWN Spend a few more days at the end of your holiday. For details see page 81. DAY 11 - Today you will sail from North Island to South Island. The crossing takes approximately three hours as you sail through the picturesque Cook Strait to Picton. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay. South Island is sparsely populated and provides a complete escape from modern living. Here amongst the grandeur of snow-capped peaks, still fjords and rugged coastline you will find a warm welcome. DAY 12 - Today you will drive along the Kaikoura coast to the delightful city of Christchurch. En route (subject to the season) you may be lucky enough to enjoy some whale watching. On arrival in Christchurch enjoy a city tour before transferring to the hotel for an overnight stay. DAY 13 - Today you will take the Tranz-Alpine Express on a spectacular journey into the Southern Alps. It is the highlight of any visit to New Zealand and weve included it in the price. All the way from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass, the South Islands highest railway station, you will be delighted by the snow-capped Southern Alps, majestic gorges and lush rain forest. At Arthurs Pass you will rejoin your coach and continue south to the magnificent scenery and glaciers of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier regions. An overnight stop will be made. DAY 14 - Continue through Westland National Park along one of the most scenic roads ever built. You cross Clark Bluff and the Haast River Bridge before continuing to Queenstown. Upon arrival you will transfer to the hotel for a three night stay. DAY 15 - An exciting full day optional excursion to beautiful Milford Sound. The tour takes you to Te Anau, the gateway to Fjordland National Park. You then continue through forests of the Eglinton Valley and the glacial canyons of the Hollyford Valley, before arriving at Milford Sound. There will be an included cruise (weather permitting) on the Sound before returning by coach. DAY 16 - Explore Queenstown at your leisure or take an optional excursion; ride on a jet boat, cruise on Lake Wakatipu or take a gondola ride for spectacular views over Queenstown. DAY 17 - Depart Queenstown and drive into the heart of Central Otago passing through the former gold towns of Cromwell, Alexandra and Roxburgh. Continue to the charming city of Dunedin, originally planned and settled by the Church of Scotland. You will enjoy a city tour prior to transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay. DAY 18 - This morning you will depart Dunedin and travel north. A stop will be made to see the Moeraki beach boulders. You will then follow the Waitiki River inland to Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand. Optional scenic flights will be available before continuing to Omarama for an overnight stop. DAY 19 - This morning you cross Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo. You will then continue across the Canterbury Plains and return to Christchurch. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for a two night stay. DAY 20 - Today will be free to explore the city and finish any last minute shopping. DAY 21 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. By re-crossing the International Dateline you gain time and arrive the next day. DAY 22 - Arrival in the UK. Dates, Prices & Flight Information Holiday ref: LNZ Heathrow Flights are by scheduled services of Air New Zealand via Los Angeles or Hong Kong Depart 1615 hrs / Return arrival 1100 hrs SPECIAL CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR DEPARTURE 22 days from only �2899 This tour is also available over Christmas and New Year, departing on 17th December 2008. The Christmas itinerary is the same as the regular itinerary, with the following festive activities included: Christmas dinner in Rotorua; New Years Eve gala dinner in Queenstown. HOLIDAY REF: LXNZ THE MAORI TRADITION A hundred years ago, reeling under the impact of European civilisation, the Maori faced the prospect of complete extinction. Today, their rich traditions form an integral part of present day New Zealand. The traditional Maori arts of woodcarving, music, dance and rock-drawing remain strong, particularly on North Island, where most of their native communities are to be found. Holiday 2008 Dates Holiday price price May 7 �2099 Oct 8* �2519 June 25* �1999 Oct 22* �2569 Nov 5*, 12 19*, Sept 3 �2449 �2619 26 Fiji Stop-over is available on all dates for a supplement from �399 per person Tahiti Stop-over is available on request for a supplement from �599 per person Los Angeles pre-tour Stop-over is available on dates marked with * for a supplement from �89 per person Hong Kong pre-tour Stop-over is available on dates marked with from a supplement of �99 per person Please refer to page 81 for our extended stay options. You will overnight in Auckland prior to your Fiji Stopover. If you are taking the Los Angeles or Hong Kong Stopover on your outbound journey you will depart the UK 2 days prior to the above dates. Holiday Ref: LNZL for Los Angeles, LNZH for Hong Kong Deposit �150 per person New Zealand �670 / Fiji �199 / Tahiti �400 / Los Angeles �55 / Hong Kong �90 UK Airline Passenger Duty (�40) Included Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities 2008 Dates Fly From Your Local Airport from �29 For more information see page 6 Christmas & New Year Departure Holiday ref: LXNZ Heathrow Flights are by scheduled services of Air New Zealand via Los Angeles or Hong Kong Depart 1615 hrs / Return arrival 1100 hrs 2008 Dates Holiday price Dec 17 �2899 Deposit �150 per person Single Supplement �725 UK Airline Passenger Duty (�40) Included Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities To book click here To view dates & prices click here 79

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