Departure Dates: DAILY

Additional Costs

Package Price

09/16/2006 to 03/31/2007*

04/01/2007 to 05/31/2007

06/01/2006 to 09/15/2006

Land Price  (year round)

Single Room Supplement

Airport Tax

Adult

$3099.00

$2699.00

$2699.00

$1599.00

$700.00

$100

Child**

$2399.00

$2099.00

$2099.00

$1299.00

N/A

$100

*12/01 to 12/24: High Season Surcharge may apply    **Child: 2-11 years old, stay with adults without bed

Day

Itinerary

1

Arrive Auckland

On arrival at Auckland Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel.

2

Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua

This morning travel south over the Bombay Hills and through the lush Waikato pasturelands. At Waitomo, tour the subterranean caves by boat, see a grotto illuminated by countless tiny glowworms suspended from the cave's ceiling. Travel across the Waikato River and the Mamaku Hills to the famous geothermal center of Rotorua.

3

Rotorua

A full day Rotorua sightseeing tour including the following attractions and activities. A guided tour through Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools, Paradise Valley Springs where you will see New Zealand native bird and animal wildlife plus crystal clear pools teeming with trout. The Agrodome Leisure Park famous for its entertaining sheep show, a gondola cable car ride to the Skyline Skyride complex and the Polynesian Spa, which is New Zealand's leading thermal bathing complex.

4

Rotorua - Wellington

Travel today is south via Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. Follow the lakeshore before passing through the World Heritage Tongariro National Park, where the three volcanic mountains of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro dominate the scenery. Pass through the market garden regions of Levin and Otaki and onto Wellington.

5

Wellington

A free day in New Zealand's capital city. Make time to ride the cable car, visit the Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa) or the Parliament Buildings. Wellington is noted for its live theatre, art galleries, restaurants and cultural activities.

6

Wellington - Queenstown

A transfer to the airport is included. On arrival in Queenstown, a transfer is provided to your hotel.

Milford Sound Excursion

An early start as you follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving in Te Anau for a morning tea break. Follow the shores of Lake Te Anau before entering the Eglington Valley. Pass the mirror lakes and travel through the avenue of the disappearing mountain. Our spectacular drive continues through the mountains, valley and forests of the Fiordland National Park, with a dramatic descent into Milford Sound. A fascinating launch cruise to Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak is included.

Later today return by coach to Queenstown

Queenstown

A full day free to explore the many exciting optional excursions available in Queenstown. Take a scenic flight, gondola ride or perhaps cruise the lake on the vintage Earnslaw. Try a thrilling jetboat ride or the Dart River excursion, white water rafting or the world famous bungy jump.

Queenstown - Mount Cook - Christchurch

This morning travel over the Lindis Pass to reach Mount Cook around lunchtime. Take a scenic (own expense, weather permitting) for an overview of Mount Cook's icefalls, snowfields, and glaciers. Continue your journey through Lake Tekapo and across the Canterbury Plains to reach Christchurch.

10

Christchurch - U.S.A.