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GPT SIGNATURE SHOWCASE Bay of Islands | Auckland | Rotorua | Napier | Masterton | Wellington | Blenheim | Kaikõura | Arthur’s Pass | Franz Josef | Queenstown | Te Anau | Milford Sound | Dunedin | Mt. Cook | Twizel | Christchurch

QUEENSTOWN, LAKES & MOUNTAINS Enjoy time at leisure to experience the array of activities on offer in this picturesque region. Take a scenic tour to Skippers Canyon or enjoy the thrill of the many outdoor pursuits such as jet-boat rides or bungy jumping. Board the vintage steamship the TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station for a gourmet barbecue dinner. Your journey takes you to Te Anau, where you can visit the glow-worm caves, then on to Milford Sound. Cruise the fiord to see the towering Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. DUNEDIN & SURROUNDS Travel to Dunedin and enjoy a city tour, followed by Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle. Follow the Waitaki River as you marvel at Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise waters, the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue, before arriving in Christchurch to conclude your tour.

Essentials • Duration: 19 days, 18 nights • Departs: Selected dates, Aug 24 - May 25 Highlights • Witness where the renowned ‘Lord of the Rings’ films were made on a Hobbiton Movie Set tour • Witness the steaming geysers and discover Māori culture in Rotorua • Explore the cutting-edge Gallipoli exhibition in Te Papa • Travel over river valleys as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass on the TranzAlpine train • Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound and marvel at the spectacular Bowen Falls • Hear the stories of Larnach Castle in Dunedin on a guided tour Includes • 18 nights tour accommodation • 18 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 15 dinners • One rail journey • Four cruises • Services of an experienced Tour Leader throughout • All sightseeing and pre-paid attractions • Travel in an air-conditioned 32-seat premium economy coach

ROTORUA TO WELLINGTON In Rotorua you’ll see the boiling mud pools and geysers at Te Puia followed by an entertaining Māori hangi feast. Take a gondola ride on Skyline Rotorua and visit the Agrodome for an action-packed view of farming life. Continue to Napier via Lake Taupo before journeying through the Wairarapa wine region. Explore the Art Deco architecture in Napier and then drive through the quaint town of Greytown. Enjoy a city tour of Wellington where you’ll then board the InterIslander ferry to cross the Cook Strait. TRANZALPINE RAIL JOURNEY & GLACIERS Tour through Marlborough Country to Kaikõura and on to the Garden City of Christchurch. Board the TranzAlpine train, traverse over river valleys and scenic gorges to the centre of the Southern Alps. Travel to the town of Franz Josef and view the spectacular glaciers, continuing on via the Haast Pass to Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital.

Experience the iconic attractions of New Zealand in comfort on this mid-size group tour with a maximum of 32 seats. Travel to the heart of the Bay of Islands and enjoy a luxury cruise. Explore the vibrant city of Auckland and ascend Auckland’s Sky Tower and then travel to Hobbiton for a fascinating guided tour through Middle-Earth. Round off your adventure travelling on the world renowned TranzAlpine rail journey, cruising the spectacular Milford Sound and exploring Queenstown. AUCKLAND & THE BAY OF ISLANDS Departing Auckland, your journey begins heading north to the Bay of Islands. Home to 144 islands, this aquatic playground is known for its uncrowded beaches, water activities and Māori cultural artefacts. Head out on a cruise to Cape Brett and explore the famous Hole in the Rock and take a fascinating tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a local guide. You’ll spend a further night in Auckland before continuing to the picturesque countryside of Hobbiton and then to Rotorua.

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