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The Endless Shores
Luxury Gold
Tour Description:
Fall in love with New Zealand on this 8-day guided tour. See Wellington your way, choosing between an insider’s tour of the city with a Local Expert or a guided hike through Otari Wiltons Bush, the only botanic garden in the country dedicated entirely to native plants. Travel past the dairy country of Manawatu to Hawke’s Bay, where you will enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at one of the country’s world-famous wineries. In Rotorua, walk the Redwoods Treewalk — a maze of forested suspension bridges — and tour a working kiwi nursery and hatchery, where you can learn more about the flightless bird. Savour a flavourful Māori Hāngī feast, made from food cooked in the ground with geothermal steam. Descend the Waitomo Cave to see glow worms illuminate the caverns, then toast your trip during a celebration dinner in Auckland.The Activity Level of this tour is Leisurely, meaning there is 1 to 2 miles of walking per day on primarily flat surfaces with some stairs.
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 13 Dec 24 — Friday 20 Dec 24 | Starting at $5,405 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 31 Jan 25 — Friday 07 Feb 25 | Starting at $5,405 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 28 Feb 25 — Friday 07 Mar 25 | Starting at $5,405 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 12 Dec 25 — Friday 19 Dec 25 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Dec 25 — Sunday 21 Dec 25 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 30 Jan 26 — Friday 06 Feb 26 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 01 Feb 26 — Sunday 08 Feb 26 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 27 Feb 26 — Friday 06 Mar 26 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 01 Mar 26 — Sunday 08 Mar 26 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 20 Mar 26 — Friday 27 Mar 26 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Mar 26 — Sunday 29 Mar 26 | Starting at $5,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
: Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
: In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
: Included at all hotels.
: Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
: Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
: On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
: Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
: Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
: Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
: In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
: Included at all hotels.
: Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
: Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
: On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
: Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
: Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome to Wellington
On arrival at Wellington International Airport you'll be driven by complimentary transfer to your hotel. Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This evening, meet your Travel Concierge and get to know your fellow travellers during your Welcome Dinner.
Wellington Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Personalise your day discovering the stunning waterfront and hidden lanes of Wellington. Or, take a guided walk through Otari Wiltons Bush. This evening is free for you to dine at any of the city’s restaurants.
Wellington to Hawke's Bay
Wind your way through the pastoral dairy farming land of Manawatu to Napier in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s Art Deco capital and world-renowned wine country. This evening, savour a tasting and dinner at family-owned Craggy Range Winery in the shadow of Te Mata Peak.
Exploring Napier Relaxed Start
Take in Napier’s art deco architecture with a Local Expert in a chauffeur-driven vintage car. Partake in a Gannet safari. Your participation on Gannet Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary. Their amazing team is made up of over 300 volunteers that are giving their time to restore our beautiful land and replant grasses and natives to support the return of our wildlife.
Geothermal Rotorua
Continue your journey to Rotorua, where this afternoon, armed with a packed lunch, you'll join a local guide for a cultural walking eco-tour to discover the jurassic Whirinaki Forest, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
The Sights of Rotorua
Unveil the Californian Coastal Redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest and go behind the scenes on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a kiwi bird nursery and hatchery. Tonight, an evening of culture, history and scrumptious food awaits you at Te Puia. Wander through the ancient forest village and learn about Māori art forms and traditions, followed by a cultural performance and dinner.
Waitomo and Auckland
Glide by boat through Waitomo’s underground caves lined with dazzling glow worms on a private guided tour. In Auckland, enjoy dinner with a New Zealand sporting royal, a former All Black rugby player.
Farewell Auckland
After one final breakfast, say farewell to your Christchurch to Auckland luxury tour as you are chauffeured to Auckland Airport.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
