This non-exclusive group tour takes in the
enormous variety of scenery across New
Zealand, from Auckland’s sparkling harbour
to Rotorua’s geothermal activity, across to
the rugged beauty of the west coast and the
serenity of Milford Sound. Along the way,
meet with friendly locals passionate about
their culture and lifestyles.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
Lunch cruise on the spectacular Milford Sound
Maori welcome & dinner with the Tamaki family
Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train
See the remarkable Franz Josef glacier
Choice of included excursions in Queenstown
Stay in 4-star accommodation
Small group size - maximum 50
Group Tour |
Non-exclusive 10 Days & 9 NightsLead-in price: £2350Current prices from: £2350
This non-exclusive group tour takes in the
enormous variety of scenery across New
Zealand, from Auckland’s sparkling harbour
to Rotorua’s geothermal activity, across to
the rugged beauty of the west coast and the
serenity of Milford Sound. Along the way,
meet with friendly locals passionate about
their culture and lifestyles.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
Lunch cruise on the spectacular Milford Sound
Maori welcome & dinner with the Tamaki family
Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met and
transferred to Stamford Plaza Auckland for 2
nights. This evening, join the rest of the group
for a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2: Auckland
Morning tour of Auckland’s city sights including Bastion Point, the War Memorial and Viaduct
Harbour. (B)
Day 3: Rotorua
Travel through the King Country region and,
upon arrival in Rotorua, take a short orientation
tour followed by a visit to Rainbow Springs
Nature Park, where you may spot the kiwi bird.
This evening experience a Maori hangi feast
(food cooked over hot stones) and concert.
Stay overnight at the Millennium Hotel. (B, D)
Day 4: Fly to Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown today and stay at the
Millennium Hotel for 3 nights. (B)
Day 5: Milford Sound
Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along
the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
and its lake, the largest in the South Island.
Travel through Fiordland National Park, a
world heritage area of glaciers and mountain
ranges. Continue to Milford Sound with photo
opportunities at scenic sights en route. Join a
lunch cruise on Milford Sound before returning
to Queenstown this evening. (B, L)
Day 6: Queenstown
Day at leisure to explore Queenstown; choose
from a range of optional excursions including
a ride on the exhilarating Shotover Jet, or a
cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS
Earnslaw including a barbecue lunch at the
Colonel’s Homestead. This evening join your
travel director for dinner at The Boatshed, with
spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the
Remarkables mountain range. (B, D)
Day 7: Franz Josef
Journey through Central Otago on the way
to Franz Josef, making stops at the historic
mining village of Arrowtown and the town
of Cromwell. Pass the lakes of Wanaka and
Hawea before finishing at Franz Josef with
an overnight stay at the Te Waonui Forest
Retreat. (B, D)
Day 9: Christchurch
This morning take a tour of the city followed
by tea at the home of Tim and Isabelle Weston,
owners of Britten Stables. This evening there
will be a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 10: Onward travel
Morning or afternoon transfer to Christchurch
airport to fly home or continue your holiday. (B)
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information
Flights
International and internal flights
are not included with this itinerary. For flight
options and prices, please contact your
Cox & Kings travel consultant.
Non-exclusive group tour
Please note that
this tour is operated by AAT Kings on a nonexclusive basis. Therefore other passengers
may or may not be Cox & Kings clients.
Itinerary
Please note the itinerary is
provisional and subject to change. Itinerary and
departure dates may change from 1 October
2020. For more information and prices, please
contact your Cox & Kings travel consultant.
Superior tour
This tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
Single supplement
From £900pp.
Private & tailor-made travel
For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a five-star hotel located amongst the native West Coast rainforest at Franz Josef. Designed to be sensitive to the surrounding environment, guests at the property will find themselves encircled by rainforest and accommodated in natural and sustainable luxury. The retreat has 100 guest rooms, complimentary parking, a restaurant and a bar.
The Stamford Plaza Auckland Hotel is located in the city centre of Auckland. The 300 rooms and suites are modern and spacious with contemporary decor. Facilities at the property include an indoor swimming pool, three restaurants and a bar.
The Millennium Hotel Rotorua is located on Lake Rotorua, near to the thermal pools at Polynesian Spa. The 227 rooms all have modern decor and amenities. Facilities include a bar, a gym, swimming pool,sauna and two restaurants (one of these is not open during winter months),
The 4-star Millennium Hotel Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown close to the central shopping and entertainment area. The hotel has 220 rooms, each elegantly decorated with modern furnishings including a minibar, air conditioning, safe, and tea and coffee making facilities. Other hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna and spa.
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or send an email enquiry
Additional Information
Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing
a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject
to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will
be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing
a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject
to change. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on one person in
a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject
to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will
be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
*Itinerary: Note that for the 06 Feb 2014* departure date only
the itinerary is different to the regular 2014 tour, with a visit to the countryside
in Mai Chai and an extra night in Hanoi, and one less night in Hoi An.
Discounts cannot be combined with any other current or subsequent Cox & Kings offer.
Discounts apply to new bookings only and cannot be applied retrospectively.
Offers are subject to availability.
S: Prices marked with an (S) symbol are designated as ‘Super Offers’. These select tour
departures have been highlighted to help you recognise the best value offers currently
available on our website.
• 4-star accommodation
• Guaranteed departures
• Experienced travel director &
driver guide
• Arrival & departure transfers
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Maximum of 50 passengers
• Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
• New Zealand wines with all hotel
dinners
• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met and
transferred to Stamford Plaza Auckland for 2
nights. This evening, join the rest of the group
for a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2: Auckland
Morning tour of Auckland’s city sights including
Bastion Point, the War Memorial and Viaduct
Harbour. (B)
Day 3: Rotorua
Travel through the King Country region and,
upon arrival in Rotorua, take a short orientation
tour followed by a visit to Rainbow Springs
Nature Park, where you may spot the kiwi bird.
This evening experience a Maori hangi feast
(food cooked over hot stones) and concert.
Stay overnight at the Millennium Hotel. (B, D)
Day 4: Fly to Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown today and stay at the
Millennium Hotel for 3 nights. (B)
Day 5: Milford Sound
Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along
the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
and its lake, the largest in the South Island.
Travel through Fiordland National Park, a
world heritage area of glaciers and mountain
ranges. Continue to Milford Sound with photo
opportunities at scenic sights en route. Join a
lunch cruise on Milford Sound before returning
to Queenstown this evening. (B, L)
Day 6: Queenstown
Day at leisure to explore Queenstown; choose
from a range of optional excursions including
a ride on the exhilarating Shotover Jet, or a
cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS
Earnslaw including a barbecue lunch at the
Colonel’s Homestead. This evening join your
travel director for dinner at The Boatshed, with
spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the
Remarkables mountain range. (B, D)
Day 7: Franz Josef
Journey through Central Otago on the way
to Franz Josef, making stops at the historic
mining village of Arrowtown and the town
of Cromwell. Pass the lakes of Wanaka and
Hawea before finishing at Franz Josef with
an overnight stay at the Te Waonui Forest
Retreat. (B, D)
Day 8: Hokitika • Christchurch
Today visit Hokitika, home to the
native greenstone (jade) for a jewellery
demonstration. Continue to Arthur’s Pass to
board the TranzAlpine train for a spectacular
journey across the Southern Alps and the
Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Stay 2
nights at the Distinction Christchurch. (B)
Day 9: Christchurch
This morning take a tour of the city followed
by tea at the home of Tim and Isabelle Weston,
owners of Britten Stables. This evening there
will be a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 10: Onward travel
Morning or afternoon transfer to Christchurch
airport to fly home or continue your holiday. (B)
Meal basis:
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information
Flights: International and internal flights
are not included with this itinerary. For flight
options and prices, please contact your
Cox & Kings travel consultant.
Non-exclusive group tour:
Please note that
this tour is operated by AAT Kings on a nonexclusive basis. Therefore other passengers
may or may not be Cox & Kings clients
Itinerary:
Itinerary: Please note the itinerary is
provisional and subject to change. Itinerary and
departure dates may change from 1 October
2021. For more information and prices, please
contact your Cox & Kings travel consultant.
Superior tour
This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
Single supplement
From £900pp.
Private & tailor-made travel
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or
enquire online.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a five-star hotel located amongst the native West Coast rainforest at Franz Josef. Designed to be sensitive to the surrounding environment, guests at the property will find themselves encircled by rainforest and accommodated in natural and sustainable luxury. The retreat has 100 guest rooms, complimentary parking, a restaurant and a bar.
The Stamford Plaza Auckland Hotel is located in the city centre of Auckland. The 300 rooms and suites are modern and spacious with contemporary decor. Facilities at the property include an indoor swimming pool, three restaurants and a bar.
The Millennium Hotel Rotorua is located on Lake Rotorua, near to the thermal pools at Polynesian Spa. The 227 rooms all have modern decor and amenities. Facilities include a bar, a gym, swimming pool,sauna and two restaurants (one of these is not open during winter months),
The 4-star Millennium Hotel Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown close to the central shopping and entertainment area. The hotel has 220 rooms, each elegantly decorated with modern furnishings including a minibar, air conditioning, safe, and tea and coffee making facilities. Other hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna and spa.
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or send an email enquiry
Additional Information
Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing
a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject
to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will
be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing
a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject
to change. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on one person in
a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject
to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will
be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
*Itinerary: Note that for the 06 Feb 2014* departure date only
the itinerary is different to the regular 2014 tour, with a visit to the countryside
in Mai Chai and an extra night in Hanoi, and one less night in Hoi An.
Discounts cannot be combined with any other current or subsequent Cox & Kings offer.
Discounts apply to new bookings only and cannot be applied retrospectively.
Offers are subject to availability.
S: Prices marked with an (S) symbol are designated as ‘Super Offers’. These select tour
departures have been highlighted to help you recognise the best value offers currently
available on our website.
• 4-star accommodation
• Guaranteed departures
• Experienced travel director &
driver guide
• Arrival & departure transfers
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Maximum of 50 passengers
• Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
• New Zealand wines with all hotel
dinners
• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
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