• Days 1 & 2 - Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, New Zealand.



• Day 3 - Arrive Auckland (2 nights) On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore Auckland. You could visit the Sky Tower for amazing views of the city, Viaduct Harbour and surrounding volcanic hills. Perhaps visit the Auckland Museum or go shopping in stylish Parnell. This evening enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Stamford Plaza
  



• Day 4 - Auckland Sightseeing We start the day with a sightseeing tour of the city. Take in views of Auckland from Mt. Eden and the Auckland War Memorial. See Bastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 America’s Cup Village, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. Later we board our cruise on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Sit back and relax – the time is yours – it’s the best way to see Auckland, the City of Sails! (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  



• Day 5 - Auckland – Rotorua We trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves. We tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestone caves. From here our journey continues on to Rotorua where we visit Te Puia (New Zealand’s Maori culture and geothermal experience). A local Maori guide will escort you through the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve with its mud pools and geysers. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi Feast and Concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium



• Day 6 - Rotorua – Christchurch Our morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Paradise Valley Springs, an immaculate wildlife sanctuary set amongst stunning native New Zealand bush. Then we visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multi-award winning stage show where you’ll gain an exciting and informative insight into the agriculture in New Zealand. You’ll see the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle-feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction. In the afternoon we fly to Christchurch (flights to depart after 12 noon). (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 7 - TranzAlpine – Franz Josef We start the day with a spectacular train journey on the TranzAlpine from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass. At Hokitika we visit a New Zealand greenstone (jade) factory for a jewelry demonstration. Next we arrive at Franz Josef Glacier, the world’s most accessible glacier. You’ll have the opportunity to see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel



• Day 8 - Franz Josef – Queenstown (2 nights) Get your camera ready today as we experience some spectacular sights. We drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder Creek Falls, Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. We’ll enjoy the tastes of sumptuous stone fruit at Cromwell – the stone fruit capital. Next we visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world’s richest rivers, before arriving in Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 9 - Milford Sound We journey over the Devils Stair Case and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake, the largest in the South Island. Next we travel through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. We drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the numerous photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop’s Lookout, Claudu Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reaching mystical Milford Sound. We take a cruise on Milford Sound including lunch. Return to Queenstown this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)



• Day 10 - Mount Cook – Christchurch You’ll be awestruck by the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Later in the day we continue on to see Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where we stop to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. We travel over the colorful patchwork that is the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 11 - Christchurch – USA It’s time to bid farewell to this amazing country as we transfer you to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/8/2009 - 4/18/2009	$2,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/6/2009 - 5/16/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/3/2009 - 6/13/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/24/2009 - 7/4/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/22/2009 - 8/1/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/2/2009 - 9/12/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/9/2009 - 9/19/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/23/2009 - 10/3/2009	$2,335	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/7/2009 - 10/17/2009	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/21/2009 - 10/31/2009	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/4/2009 - 11/14/2009	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/2/2009 - 12/12/2009	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/9/2009 - 12/19/2009	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/16/2009 - 12/26/2009	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/23/2009 - 1/2/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/30/2009 - 1/9/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/6/2010 - 1/16/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/13/2010 - 1/23/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/20/2010 - 1/30/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/3/2010 - 2/13/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/10/2010 - 2/20/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/17/2010 - 2/27/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/24/2010 - 3/6/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/3/2010 - 3/13/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/10/2010 - 3/20/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/17/2010 - 3/27/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/24/2010 - 4/3/2010	$2,615	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
This list indicates brochure rates and dates. * ** "Land + Air from" Price includes economy airfare for Rotorua-Christchurch and are based upon the trans Pacific air being purchased from Trafalgar with Qantas as the carrier. Additional government taxes and fees will apply. These will be confirmed at the time ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. *** * "Land Only" Price requires the following air sectors to be purchased separately: Rotorua-Christchurch. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.