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HOTEL INFORMATION:  Skycity HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Skycity Hotel is located in the heart of Auckland, minutes from shopping, dining, nightlife, and sightseeing. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s two casinos, ten restaurants and bars, and live entertainment. Additional amenities include the gymnasium and pool. All guest room come equipped with radio, SKY TV, climate control, internet access, PlayStation, minibar, refrigerator, and telephone.  Stamford PlazaHotel Class: Deluxe Stamford Plaza Auckland is located a short stroll from the Viaduct Harbour and Auckland's premier shopping and nightlife districts. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, an award-winning restaurant,3 fabulous bars and a European style patisserie.The hotel's 348 guest accommodations include coffee maker, CD player, in-room safe, cable TV and direct dial telephones. The property includes currency exchange, gift shop and fitness center.  Copthorne Central HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Overlooking the charming Victoria Square, tranquil Avon River, and with views of the snow-capped Southern Alps, the centrally located Copthorne Hotel in downtown Christchurch provides convenient access to nearby attractions such as the casino, botanical gardens, convention center, art gallery, museum, and world-class restaurants. Onsite, the hotel offers New Zealand cuisine at its restaurant and exotic drinks at its bar. The 142 guest rooms here come equipped with AC, satellite TV, high-speed internet access, mini-bar, fridge, hairdryer, iron/board, coffee/tea maker, and views of the city.  Heritage ChristchurchHotel Class: Deluxe Located in the heart of New Zealand's "Garden City" in Cathedral Square, the Heritage Christchurch is a magnificent blend of old world charm and contemporary comfort. The sweeping grand staircase and original stained glass windows create an atmosphere of classic elegance which is echoed throughout the Hotel.Guest rooms include direct dial phone, television and internet access. On site is a fitness center, indoor pool, day spa and sauna, restaurant and bar.  Scenic Circle Dunedin City HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class Conveniently located just 2 blocks from the Octagon in the heart of the city, the Scenic Circle boasts proximity to the shops, parks, and popular city attractions of Dunedin. A restaurant and bar are located onsite, as is a gym for guest use. This property’s 110 guest rooms feature Sky TV, fridge, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, high-speed internet access, hairdryer, iron/board, and 24-hour room service.  Copthorne Lakefront Hotel & ResortHotel Class: Superior First Class Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, this Hotel & Resort is a short walk from the centre of Queenstown and the beautiful Lake Wakatipu. The hotel has 241 superior guest rooms which offer views of Lake Wakatipu or mountains. All rooms have Direct dial telephone, Minibar, Tea & coffee making facilities, Hairdryer, Iron & ironing board and electric blankets.  Sofitel QueenstownHotel Class: Deluxe The Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of New Zealand’s premier four season lake and alpine resort on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with a backdrop of rugged mountains against crystal skies. Boutique in style, Sofitel Queenstown offers 82 guest rooms, two levels of restaurants, bars and boutique retail. Guest rooms include an entertainment system, high speed internet access, and coffee maker.  Heritage Rotorua HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Heritage Rotorua is located in the heart of the Maori cultural centre of New Zealand overlooks the legendary Whakawerawera Thermal Reserve and Historic village, which makes it the perfect base for anyone wanting to experience the natural and cultural excitement of this very unique location. The facility is adjacent to 18 hole international Golf Course and the rooms include direct-dial phone, television, climate control, minibar, hair dryer, and coffee/tea making facilities.  Millennium RotoruaHotel Class: Deluxe The Millennium Rotorua is situated in the heart of the city by the lake and adjacent to the Polynesian Spa. 5 levels of accommodation offer a wide variety of scenic views over Lake Rotorua, the natural forest, Government Gardens and the hotel's own native forest courtyard. The 227 air conditioned rooms have Sky TV, refrigerator/minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board and hairdryers. Other facilities include a bar, restaurant, heated swimming pool, day spa with sauna and gymnasium. In-house massages and beauty therapies available at The Spa.
Day 1 - Auckland
Check-in to your choice of hotel, an exciting urban resort with great dining and entertainment options at your doorstep. Superior First Class: Skycity Hotel Deluxe: Stamford Plaza Day 2 - Auckland Auckland is an extraordinary city – encompassing 50 islands, 3 lovely harbors, 2 mountain ranges and 48 volcanic cones. Your tour includes the lively waterfront area and Westhaven Marina, where yachts from around the globe are anchored against the spectacular backdrop of the urban skyline. Then drive up Mt. Eden for great views of the city and Waitemata Harbour. Meals B Day 3 - Auckland / Waitomo / Rotorua Travel through the lush Waikato region to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. An underground boat ride reveals the stunning site of the cavern roof aglow with millions of worms. Continue along the forested slopes of the Mamaku Range to Rotorua and check-in to your choice of hotel. Meals B Superior First Class: Park Heritage Rotorua Deluxe: Millennium Rotorua Lakeview Day 4 - Rotorua See the geysers of the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and visit Rainbow Springs, a pristine habitat for native wildlife. A farm show at the Agrodome includes sheep dog demonstrations and sheep shearing. This evening, enjoy a cultural concert and Hangi, a Maori feast prepared in an earthen oven heated with volcanic stones. It’s an elaborate half-day preparation of meats and root vegetables, and the results are delicious! Meals B,D Day 5 - Rotorua / Christchurch Fly to Christchurch and check-in to your choice of hotel, centrally located overlooking picturesque Victoria Square. Meals B Superior First Class: Copthorne Central Hotel Deluxe: Heritage Governors Wing Day 6 - Christchurch / Dunedin Cross the Canterbury Plains through scenic coastal towns to Dunedin, settled by Scottish immigrants in 1848. Check-in to your choice of hotel. Meals B Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel Day 7 - Dunedin A morning tour reveals the Scottish influences of this historic, university town. In the afternoon, an available tour visits Larnach Castle and the Otago Peninsula, home to albatross, penguins and other wildlife. Meals B Day 8 - Dunedin / Queenstown Drive to Queenstown, surrounded by spectacular mountains and pristine waterways. Check-in to your choice of hotel, close to the center of town and a short stroll from beautiful Lake Wakatipu. Meals B Superior First Class: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Deluxe: Sofitel Queenstown Day 9 - Milford Sound Excursion Today’s journey takes you through magnificent landscapes of lakes and mountains for an exciting cruise across the icy blue waters of world-famous Milford Sound, a part of New Zealand’s majestic Fiordland National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of cascading Bowen Falls and imposing Mitre Peak. Meals B Day 10 - Queenstown / Mt. Cook / Christchurch Travel through the beautiful Otago region and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt. Cook#WHS#, New Zealand’s highest peak. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo before continuing on to Christchurch for the night. Meals B Superior First Class: Copthorne Central Hotel Deluxe: Heritage Governors Wing Day 11 - Christchurch Your tour finishes this morning, or extend your stay with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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