DAYS 1-2: Depart for Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Depart on an overnight flight to New Zealand "losing" a day en route to the International Dateline.

DAY 3: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Your room is available for immediate occupancy for a relaxing morning before your guide takes you sightseeing in the "City of Sails."
►Suggested hotel:
Langham Hotel Auckland

DAY 4: Auckland / Coromandel, NEW ZEALAND
Say goodbye to Auckland and transfer to Pauanui, following the east coast through picturesque farmland to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula.
►Suggested hotel:
Lakes Resort

DAY 5: Coromandel, NEW ZEALAND
Enjoy a full day of wilderness exploration with local personality "Kiwi Dundee." Take a gentle walk along lost gold trails to old gold towns of the past. Tide permitting, visit Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove, a gigantic arched cavern situated on the beautiful Pacific coastline.
►Suggested hotel:
Lakes Resort

DAY 6: Coromandel / Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
This morning follow the coastal route toward Rotorua, passing some of the quaint seaside towns along the way.
►Some suggested Rotorua hotels (in alphabetical order):
Peppers on the Point Rotorua
Solitaire Lodge
Treetops Lodge & Estate   (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 7: Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
This morning enjoy time to relax in your luxurious boutique lodge before boarding a private lunch cruise which takes you through the remote bays at the foot of Mount Tarawera. Other stops include the hot springs at Hot Water Beach where you can have a swim.
►For Rotorua hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 8: Rotorua / Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
After breakfast, visit the thermal area of Whakarewarewa and the many geysers. Also enjoy a visit to the Rotorua Museum before flying to Queenstown.
►Some suggested Queenstown hotels (in alphabetical order):
Eichardt’s Private Hotel   (V)
Hotel St. Moritz
Matakauri Lodge   (V)
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
Sofitel Queenstown
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 9: Queenstown / Milford Sound / Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
Weather permitting, take a helicopter to the world-famous Milford Sound for an unforgettable flightseeing excursion, landing at Key Summit and Lake Quill. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure.
►For Queenstown hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 10: Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
Choose from a range of optional activities: skim the Shotover River by jet-boat; play a round of golf at Millbrook Resort; enjoy a private tour of an artisan's village and local wineries; or spend the day relaxing at your luxurious hotel.
►For Queenstown hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 11: Queenstown / Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, the town that's "more English than England." See Cathedral Square, the Christchurch Art Centre, Christ's College and enjoy a punt along the River Avon.
►Some suggested Christchurch hotels (in alphabetical order):
George Hotel, Christchurch
Otahuna Lodge   (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 12: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Today is at leisure to explore the Garden City or perhaps indulge in a private heli-scenic flight to Kaikoura for whale watching. Or, visit a local sheep farm to see sheep shearing and a sheep dog demonstration.
►For Christchurch hotel suggestions, see above.

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