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Duration: 12 days

Auckland (1nt) - Rotorua (2nts) - Queenstown (3nts) - Christchurch (2nts)

Active | Wildlife

• Unspoilt landscapes and wildlife
• Spectacular volcanoes and glaciers
• Cruise on Milford Sound
• Luxurious lodges

Cruise Auckland Harbour on an America’s Cup winner, learn traditional Maori flax weaving. Swim with dolphins or take to the skies in a hot air balloon, helicopter or private plane. Have a personal sommelier introduce you to the wines of the region. Let A&K make this holiday a truly inspiring experience.

Days 1 to 2 - London/New Zealand

Board your overnight flight to New Zealand with Air New Zealand.

Day 3 - Auckland

Arrive in Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’, collect your Hertz car and check-in to the Langham Hotel. The morning is free to relax. In the afternoon you will be introduced to the highlights of Auckland.

Day 4 - Auckland/Rotorua

Enjoy a scenic drive (230kms/2 1/2 hours) to Rotorua where you will arrive at Solitaire Lodge for a two night stay.

Day 5 - Rotorua

A day to choose from helicopter flights, golf, trout fishing, canoeing or cruising the waters of Lake Tarawera. Other sights include the ‘Buried Village’ of Te Wairoa, or even sheep shearing demonstrations at the Agrodome.

Day 6 - Rotorua/Queenstown

After a free morning, drive to Rotorua airport for your flight to the South Island and Queenstown, where your home for the next three nights is Azur Lodge.

Day 7 - Queenstown

After breakfast, set off for the spectacular flight to Fiordland National Park, the largest in New Zealand, where you take a cruise of Milford Sound. Surrounded by towering peaks, lush vegetation and dramatic waterfalls, this is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s greatest highlights. Return to Azur Lodge by scenic flight.

Day 8 - Queenstown

A day free to relax. The alternatives are almost unlimited, and include driving Skipper’s Canyon by 4WD, whitewater rafting on the Kawarau River, playing golf or fly fishing, though most popular is a jetboat safari of the Dart River.

Day 9 - Queenstown/Christchurch

This morning drive from Azur Lodge to Queenstown airport for your flight to Christchurch, where you will embark on a guided city tour and enjoy a punt on the River Avon. Check-in to the George Hotel for a two night stay.

Day 10 - Christchurch

A full day to explore the Botanical Gardens of Christchurch or perhaps go whale watching in Kaikoura.

Day 11 - Christchurch/London

The morning is free to enjoy the activities of your choice, before driving to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 12

Arrive back in London.

Prices From (from)Gold   
1 Jan - 31 Mar £3,746
1 Apr - 30 Sep £4,020
1 Oct - 31 Dec £4,030
Prices From (from)Silver   
1 Jan - 31 Mar £2,815
1 Apr - 30 Sep £3,022
1 Oct - 31 Dec £3,029

per person inclusive of international flights, full board (except room only in Auckland and Christchurch)

Silver Hotels: Aachen House, Auckland; Peppers, Rotorua; Sofitel, Queenstown; The George, Christchurch.

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