The Long White Cloud
Luxury Gold
Starting at $8,456
Destinations & Sightseeing
Itinerary and Meals
Accomodations
800.528.9300
Delve into the scenic delights of New Zealand with a small group of explorers. Combine natural beauty with creature comforts as you overnight in the rainforests of Fiordland National Park, immerse yourself in the era of Art Deco in Napier, and journey south to the highland city of Dunedin. Experience the country in the best possible way - discover Milford Sound on a nature cruise, explore the magical Glowworm Grotto and gain an insight in Maori culture with a unique Maori Hāngī dinner and concert in Rotorua.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination Highlights:
Christchurch: Journey on the iconic TranzAlpine Train.
West Coast: Visit the coastal town of Hokitika, find out about its local history and meet a local jade carver.
Franz Josef Glacier: Experience the impressiveness of this mighty natural wonder.
Haast River: Enjoy a fully enclosed jet boat ride down the Haast River.
Makarora: Take part in an orientation in Makarora and hear about the beauty of this town.
Milford Sound: Enjoy a taste of the world-famous Milford Track with a guided walk. Your nature guide will point out the native fauna and flora and share the fascinating human heritage of the track.
Dunedin: Emerson’s Brewery Tour - Be taken through every step of the brew process, from the malt room, to the fermentation, bottling, and most importantly, tasting.
Christchurch: Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the vibrant city of Christchurch.
Wellington: Take a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound to cross Cook Strait.
Wellington: See the sights of New Zealand's capital during your orientation.
Napier: Take a guided tour of the Art Deco city of Napier in a vintage car.
Hawke's Bay: Take your morning of leisure to explore the beautiful area of Hawke's Bay.
Rotorua: Learn about the city of Rotorua when you embark on a sightseeing tour.
Rotorua: Visit the Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see a working kiwi nursery and hatchery and learn more about the conservation of this national creature.
Rotorua: During your visit to Redwoods - The TreeWalk, enjoy the unique perspective from 12 metres above the ground.
Rotorua: Experience volcanic crater lakes, hot springs, geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life and brilliantly coloured micro biology.
Waitomo: Discover the native glowworms, fascinating, bright creatures of Footwhistle Cave, with your Local Expert.
Auckland: Enjoy a sightseeing tour around the city of Auckland.
Christchurch: Journey on the iconic TranzAlpine Train.
West Coast: Visit the coastal town of Hokitika, find out about its local history and meet a local jade carver.
Franz Josef Glacier: Experience the impressiveness of this mighty natural wonder.
Haast River: Enjoy a fully enclosed jet boat ride down the Haast River.
Makarora: Take part in an orientation in Makarora and hear about the beauty of this town.
Milford Sound: Enjoy a taste of the world-famous Milford Track with a guided walk. Your nature guide will point out the native fauna and flora and share the fascinating human heritage of the track.
Dunedin: Emerson’s Brewery Tour - Be taken through every step of the brew process, from the malt room, to the fermentation, bottling, and most importantly, tasting.
Christchurch: Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the vibrant city of Christchurch.
Wellington: Take a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound to cross Cook Strait.
Wellington: See the sights of New Zealand's capital during your orientation.
Napier: Take a guided tour of the Art Deco city of Napier in a vintage car.
Hawke's Bay: Take your morning of leisure to explore the beautiful area of Hawke's Bay.
Rotorua: Learn about the city of Rotorua when you embark on a sightseeing tour.
Rotorua: Visit the Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see a working kiwi nursery and hatchery and learn more about the conservation of this national creature.
Rotorua: During your visit to Redwoods - The TreeWalk, enjoy the unique perspective from 12 metres above the ground.
Rotorua: Experience volcanic crater lakes, hot springs, geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life and brilliantly coloured micro biology.
Waitomo: Discover the native glowworms, fascinating, bright creatures of Footwhistle Cave, with your Local Expert.
Auckland: Enjoy a sightseeing tour around the city of Auckland.
ITINERARY
Welcome to Christchurch.
On arrival at Christchurch Airport you'll be driven by private car to your hotel. Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. Perhaps visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens or take a ride on the Christchurch Tram. In the evening meet your Travelling Concierge for a Welcome Reception.
Christchurch to Franz Josef.
It's all aboard the TranzAlpine train. Rated as one of the world's great scenic railway journeys, you'll travel in comfort across the Canterbury Plains through the Southern Alps. From Arthur's Pass, visit the small town of Hokitika, the heritage and cultural centre of the West Coast, to learn the importance of Pounamu, better known as jade or greenstone. Continue to Franz Josef where your eco-friendly accommodation is set amid native bush and has an emphasis on relaxation and rejuvenation. This evening, why not enjoy Franz Josef's local geothermal hot pools or perhaps a massage?(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier.
During a Glacier Valley Walk, explore the area with a local guide who will explain the history behind the surrounding fascinating landscape.(Breakfast)
Romantic Arrowtown and on to Queenstown.
This morning it’s time for an adventure as you journey down the Haast River in a purpose-built, fully enclosed, river jet boat. After a lunch stop at Makarora travel to Arrowtown where there is time to stop and explore this historic gold-mining village on the Arrow River. Continue to Queenstown for an orientation tour.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Queenstown Your Way.
Experience Queenstown at leisure. Perhaps join an optional wine tour or view The Lord of the Rings film locations? Tonight you can dine at one of the local restaurants along the waterfront in town or simply relax at your hotel.(Breakfast)
Queenstown at leisure.
Make the most of your extended stay in Queenstown. Why not take an optional jet boat ride down the mighty Shotover River or get wet white water rafting down the Kawarau River? In the evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at one of Queenstown’s exclusive restaurants.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Queenstown to Milford Sound.
Take the scenic journey through rainforests, flats and meadows of Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Stop at Mirror Lakes, where the stunning mountain scenery is perfectly reflected in the waters, then on to the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel, and after, to one of the world's most dramatic alpine drives, down through the Cleddau Valley and its impressive Chasm.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Milford Track Walk and Milford Sound Cruise.
Explore the famous Milford Track on an easy-going half-day guided walk. This is a place steeped in rich history and stories; and the flora and fauna is unique and special. Enjoy the best of both worlds as you listen to a Specialist Nature Guide while relaxing onboard a modern catamaran. Your guide will introduce you to the natural wonders of Milford Sound.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine)
Milford Sound to Dunedin.
We leave the majestic Fiordland National Park for the fertile sheep-dotted pastures of South Otago. Travel through Te Anau and on to the country music town of Gore before continuing to Dunedin, New Zealand’s southernmost city. Enjoy dinner and wine at Parcels Restaurant.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Brewery Tour and Dunedin at leisure.
Take a guided tour and sample the tasty craft beer at Emerson’s Brewery before an afternoon at your leisure - relax or continue exploring as you wish. Perhaps take a train ride or wildlife cruise?(Breakfast)
Dunedin to Christchurch.
Travel up the east coast of the South Island via Oamrau and Timaru. On arrival in Christchurch embark on an in-depth sightseeing tour of the city.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Christchurch to Wellington.
Travel along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast to Kaikoura, famous for its whales. Continue your journey to the seaside town of Picton. Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to reach Wellington for a city orientation tour.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Wellington at leisure.
Explore Wellington at leisure. Perhaps visit Weta Workshop, home of the creative wizards behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies or learn about New Zealand’s history and culture on a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s incredible national museum and art gallery.(Breakfast)
Wellington to Hawke's Bay.
Travel through the dairy farming land of Manawatu to Napier in Hawke's Bay. In the evening, enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at Craggy Range Winery, one of the region's world-famous wineries.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Exploring Napier.
Enjoy a relaxed start before venturing out to explore the surrounding area. Join a local guide for a vintage car tour of the city and see the varying art deco architecture, the style in which Napier was rebuilt after a devastating Earthquake in 1931.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Geothermal Rotorua.
Travel past Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand, then it’s on to Rotorua where on arrival a sightseeing tour offers the chance to take in views of Lake Rotorua. At Waimangu Volcanic Valley, you’ll experience spectacular volcanic craters, hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds.(Breakfast)
The Sights of Rotorua.
Your first stop is Redwoods Treewalk, which consists of 21 suspension bridges traversing between 22 Californian Coastal Redwoods. It provides a unique view of the native undergrowth below from up to 20 metres above the ground, and with a 553-metre-long walk there is plenty of time to appreciate the beauty of the forest. Continue to Rainbow Springs Nature Park, where you'll discover the native beauty around the crystal clear mineral water springs. Take a behind-the-scenes tour through a working kiwi nursery and hatchery dedicated to the conservation of the national icon. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to continue exploring at your leisure or perhaps relax at your state-of-the-art hotel. This evening, savour the unique flavours of a Māori Hāngī feast, a meal cooked in the ground using geothermal steam, followed by a traditional concert, at the Tamaki Maori Village.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Waitomo and Auckland.
Being your day with a dazzling show during an exclusive five-star Eco Glowworm experience at Caveworld, Waitomo. During your five-star, exclusively guided, Eco Glowworm experience, admire the magical subterranean world of Waitomo Cave. Later in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, embark on an afternoon sightseeing tour before having the rest of the day at your leisure to enjoy the city as you wish. Toast your travels at your Celebration Dinner in the company of a former New Zealand All Black rugby player.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Farewell Auckland.
After breakfast, transfer to Auckland Airport for your onward flight.(Breakfast)
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