This evening, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Ibis Christchurch Hotel
Nearby to the Cashel Street. START mall - this "pop up" shopping precinct is the new vibrant heart of the city, featuring many new designer shops and modern cafes. The Hotel is very close to the famous Cathedral Square, the historic heart of the city providing easy access local activities, outer lying attractions and the airport. The ibis features 155 contemporary rooms, Oopen Restaurant & Bar and a meeting room.
More of Christchurch is revealed before the colours of the Canterbury Plains spread before you: the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, snowcapped mountains and atmospheric towns. You may opt to take in the drama ona scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting).
Heritage Gateway Hotel
The Heritage Gateway Hotel is situated in Omarama, at the crossroads of MacKenzie Basin, Lindis Pass and Waitaki Valley. It offers panoramic views and excellent hiking and biking opportunities.
Architectural drama awaits in Dunedin. While away the afternoon in atmospheric art-lined alleys or sipping a lager or two in Speight’s Brewery (a national institution). Or venture further afield to discover Larnach Castle, fur seals and penguins. Continue to Dunedin.
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Located right in the heart of the city, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin is ideal for either the business or leisure traveller. Otago Museum is a 15 minute walk away, the beach 10 minutes drive, the Central Business District is right on your doorstep and you are within walking distance of stately homes and Gothic revival style buildings.
Rolling green pastures dotted with wide-eyed sheep are your backdrop to Gore. Fun fact: this is the country music capital of NZ. Invercargill is obsessed with something else: motor vehicles. Tributes to speed legends colour the city.
Kelvin Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Kelvin Hotel in Invercargill (Invercargill City Centre), you'll be minutes from Civic Theatre and Toetoes Bay. This hotel is within close proximity of Classic Motorcycle Mecca and St. Mary's Basilica.
Stewart Island’s rugged coastline cuts a dramatic form in the Southern Ocean. It’s largely untouched, which means endemic flora and fauna thrive. But don’t take our word for it. Meet the locals on a tour through valleys and bays and out to avian heaven at Ulva Island.
Kelvin Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Kelvin Hotel in Invercargill (Invercargill City Centre), you'll be minutes from Civic Theatre and Toetoes Bay. This hotel is within close proximity of Classic Motorcycle Mecca and St. Mary's Basilica.
Take the afternoon at your own pace in Queenstown. Feel the wind in your hair on the Shotover Jet, perhaps. Or sip your way through surrounding vineyards. There’s also an afternoon cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a barbecue dinner. The choice is yours. aw.
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
The Copthorne Hotel & Apartment Queenstown, Lakeview has 66 studio rooms and 19 two bedroom apartments, every one of them offering views of Queenstown's mountain and lake wilderness. The apartments are self contained and extremely spacious with large private balconies so you can enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range from the comfort of your room.
A spot of bungy jumping at the place it was born? Or an epic journey through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, carved by waterfalls and a playground for dolphins and seals? There’s a reason why this part of the island has World Heritage status. You choose today’s path.
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
The Copthorne Hotel & Apartment Queenstown, Lakeview has 66 studio rooms and 19 two bedroom apartments, every one of them offering views of Queenstown's mountain and lake wilderness. The apartments are self contained and extremely spacious with large private balconies so you can enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range from the comfort of your room.
Alpine country of the Southern Lakes awaits, from Lake Dunstan to oh-so-blue Lake Hawea and lovely Lake Wanaka. Over the Haast Pass, Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere shimmers like a gem
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is close to the edge of one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural attractions, welcoming you to this enticing and dramatic region.
Wander Hokitika’s windswept coast before discovering the town’s other beauty: pounamu (native greenstone or jade). Prepare yourself for Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks and blowholes; they owe their existence to the thundering surf that will lull you to sleep.
Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki Resort is a Williams Hotel Group property. Other Williams Hotel Group properties include: The Ashley Hotel Greymouth, The Ashley Hotel Christchurch, Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Wanaka and the Towers on the Park Christchurch.
Ease along the Heritage Highway toward Nelson. Press your nose against the glass as your coach weaves through Buller Gorge and Kahurangi National Park
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Property Location
With a stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson in Nelson, you'll be minutes from Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. This 4.5-star hotel is within close proximity of Nelson Market and Montgomery Square.
Lace up your hiking shoes and head off on a bushwalk, or cruise through Abel Tasman National Park. This pocket in the north of the island inspires calm, its golden beaches framed by sculpted granite cliffs.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Property Location
With a stay at Rutherford Hotel Nelson in Nelson, you'll be minutes from Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum. This 4.5-star hotel is within close proximity of Nelson Market and Montgomery Square.
All aboard the Interislander for a cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound to Wellington. Bring your appetite – the city is known for its oh-so-cool restaurants and bars.
Travelodge Wellington
Travelodge Wellington offers fantastic Wellington accommodation at great value.
Explore Wellington at your own pace today. You might like to take a tour of Parliament, or a behind-the-scenes guided tour through the Weta Workshop, creators of special effects for The Lord of the Rings and the Habbit films.
Travelodge Wellington
Travelodge Wellington offers fantastic Wellington accommodation at great value.
Napier is architectural Nirvana, a city home to the world’s greatest concentration of Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Stripped Classical buildings. Get the lowdown from your guide
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Hawke's Bay is one of the first places in the world to see the light each day, and Scenic Hotel Te Pania in Napier enjoys a premium waterfront location on Marine Parade. The hotel’s slender curved form echoes the shape of the bay, and guests enjoy sweeping views out over the water.
Tonight, delve deep into Māori culture and traditions at Te Puia. Your journey starts with a guided tour including the Pohutu Geyser, followed by a hangi dinner overlooking the geothermal valley, and a Māori cultural performance in their meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua is the perfect destination for your Rotorua holiday! We offer comfort, charm and convenience in an ideal location.
Today is one of decisions. Bliss out in the Polynesian Spa’s thermal springs; go behind the scenes on a working kiwi nursery; visit the Hobbiton movie set; or board a scenic flight for a bird’s-eye view.
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua is the perfect destination for your Rotorua holiday! We offer comfort, charm and convenience in an ideal location.
Welcome to Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’. Today your sights are firmly set on the city’s main love: rugby. The interactive All Blacks Experience explores the sporting team’s remarkable history.
Depart Auckland The Bay of Islands is undeniably beautiful, but it also holds a special historical secret: this is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. Your guide, likely an ancestor of one of the original signatories, will explain the significance
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
This welcoming Bay of Islands hotel commands a superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, offering uninterrupted bay views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens as part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. With 180 guest rooms including four suites, the hotel provides individual patio or balcony from which to enjoy the bay, estuary or garden views while the rooms offer a serene escape with designs inspired by nature. Onsite facilities include tennis court, spectacular free form lagoon style swimming pool, mountain bike hire and courtesy shuttle to downtown Paihia.
Today is free to exploration. Ask about optional experiences such as coach trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety-Mile Beach, a tour of historic Russell, or a cruise on a tall ship.
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
This welcoming Bay of Islands hotel commands a superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, offering uninterrupted bay views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens as part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. With 180 guest rooms including four suites, the hotel provides individual patio or balcony from which to enjoy the bay, estuary or garden views while the rooms offer a serene escape with designs inspired by nature. Onsite facilities include tennis court, spectacular free form lagoon style swimming pool, mountain bike hire and courtesy shuttle to downtown Paihia.
For a little more northern exposure, make your way to Whangarei, the island’s most northerly outpost and a place where waterfalls meet beaches, galleries meet museums. Explore at your leisure before the commute back to Auckland.
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
Flight information
LCQB: Christchurch to Auckland
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 21 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport
LCQA: Christchurch to Auckland
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 18 – flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport
Flights are not included in the holiday price.
