Contact Us Insurance Rail Car Packages Resorts Getaways Cruises Hotels Flights Home Land Tours
 
Tourmasters >> Escorted Touring >>
 
Escorted Touring
12 Days Scenic Explorer
Travel period : 01 Oct 2009 - 31 Mar 2010
Tour code : TourEK0712
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included   |
 
Itinerary
  • Day 01 - Christchurch - Omarama
    After a city tour travel to Lake Tekapo. Enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelliing to Omarama.

  • Day 02 - Omarama - Dunedin
    Pass hydro Lakes as you travel to Dunedin. Arrive early and enjoy free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented.

  • Day 03 - Dunedin - Te Anau
    Visit historic Olveston House. and then cross rich farmlands to Lake Manapouri, travelling onto Lake Te Anau.

  • Day 04 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
    Drive to Milford Sound for a fiord cruise. See Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak as  you enjoy picnic lunch. Return to Queenstown. Tonight enjoy a dinner at Skyline Restaurant, where dining and views are unsurpassed. 

  • Day 05 - Queenstown
    A full day optional activities such as jet boating, golfing or fishing.

  • Day 06 - Queenstown - Fox Glacier
    Travel via Wanaka and Makarora to the West Coast  and on to Fox Glacier. Time is available for an optional guided walk to the glacier face. 

  • Day 07 - Fox Glacier - Greymouth - Christchurch
    Time for an optional helicopter ride over the glaciers, then onto Franz Josef. Travel to Hokitika and visit a Greenstone factory. Board the TranzAlpine train and travel to Christchurch, one of the most spectacular journeys in the world.   

  • Day 08 - Christchurch - Blenheim
    Join the TranzAlpine train and follow the Pacific coastline through Kaikoura to Blenheim. Enjoy a city tour including a guided tour and tastings at  Montana Winery. Afternoon tea is provided in the Blenheim Country Hotel. 

  • Day 09 - Blenheim - Picton - Wellington
    Travel to Picton and board the Interislander ferry. On arrival a city tour will  show you all the sights including Mt Victoria and the houses of parliament.  

  • Day 10 - Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua
    Drive to Paekakariki for amazing views of Kapiti island. View Mt Ruapehu and   Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit Huka Falls, then travel  to Rotorua. 

  • Day 11 - Rotorua
    This morning travel to the Agrodome where you see a sheep show. See Trout at Rainbow Springs and Maori Arts and Crafts at Te Puia. Take a trip up the Gondola and try a luge ride down. This evening experience a Maori Hangi and concert. 

  • Day 12 - Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland
    Travel west to Waitomo to tour the Glow-worm Caves. Continue to Auckland and enjoy a city tour,   taking in all the sights including a trip up the Skytower. Your tour concludes this evening. 
                     
    *
    Pre and Post tour accommodation available 

 
Top ∧
Dates & Rates
 
Accommodation Type :
  • Tourist Class Hotel - Clean, comfortable, value for money accommodation offering a wide range of services and facilities. Pricing is
                                           available for Single, triple and twin share.
  • Family Friendly - 1&2 bedroom options, self contained apartment and motel style accommodation, including kitchen, bathroom and living areas.
  • Studio Apartment - Consists of one large room (kitchen facilities are not guaranteed)
12D11N Scenic Explorer

Tour Prices per person in NZD

01 Oct 2009 - 30 Jan 2010 3370 Breakfast ( 11 ) supplement add 190
01 Feb 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 3000 Dinner ( 9 ) supplement add 295
  Single room supplement add 810
Tour Start Monday Finish Friday Tour Start Monday Finish Friday
J19 05 Oct 2009 16 Oct 2009 J32 04 Jan 2010 15 Jan 2010
J20 12 Oct 2009 23 Oct 2009 J33 11 Jan 2010 22 Jan 2010
J21 19 Oct 2009 30 Oct 2009 J34 18 Jan 2010 29 Jan 2010
J22 26 Oct 2009 06 Nov 2009 J35 25 Jan 2010 05 Feb 2010
J23 02 Nov 2009 13 Nov 2009 J36 01 Feb 2010 12 Feb 2010
J24 09 Nov 2009 20 Nov 2009 J37 08 Feb 2010 19 Feb 2010
J25 16 Nov 2009 27 Nov 2009 J38 15 Feb 2010 26 Feb 2010
J26 23 Nov 2009 04 Dec 2009 J39 22 Feb 2010 05 Mar 2010
J27 30 Nov 2009 11 Dec 2009 J40 01 Mar 2010 12 Mar 2010
J28 07 Dec 2009 18 Dec 2009 J41 08 Mar 2010 19 Mar 2010
J29 14 Dec 2009 25 Dec 2009 J42 15 Mar 2010 26 Mar 2010
J30 21 Dec 2009 01 Jan 2010 J43 22 Mar 2010 02 Apr 2010
J31 28 Dec 2009 08 Jan 2010 J44 29 Mar 2010 09 Apr 2010
 
 
Super Thrifty Accommodation - Additional Nights :
Add an additional night at a competitive rate. To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking.

Region
Rates per person in NZD

Tourist Class Hotel Family Friendly
Twin Triple Single Self Contained 1 Bedroom Self Contained 2 Bedroom Studio
2A1C 2A2C 2A2C 2A3C 2A1C
Auckland 99 89 189 169 189 209 229 149
Wellington 89 79 179 169 189 209 229 149
Christchruch 89 69 179 169 189 209 229 149
Paihia 89 79 179 169 189 209 229 149
Rotorua 79 59 149 169 189 209 229 149
Dunedin 79 59 149 169 189 209 229 149
Te Anau 89 79 179 169 189 209 229 149
Queentown 99 79 199 169 189 209 229 149
Glaciers 139 99 269 169 189 209 229 149
 
* Prices are subject availability at the time of booking
* Click to view TourMasters Terms & Conditions   *Subject to Misa services fees
 
Top ∧
 
What's Included

  • 11 nights accommodation - room only basis
  • Activities including : Scottish Haggis Ceremony and dinner, Historic Olveston House, Milford Sound Cruise, Skyline Restaurant and dinner, Greenstone Factory, TranzAlpine Train, TranzCoastal Train, Montana Winery and tastings, Interislander Ferry, Agrodome, Rainbow Springs, Te Puia, Skilinetower
  • Coach : All coach and ferry travel in this itinerary, including all transfers
 
 
  Return to top