AustrAliA & New ZeAlANd - Scenic Tours

Day 25 | Queenstown guided tour of local wineries
Day 23 | Mount Cook
full details on Scenic FreeChoice activities are
shown on pages 75 - 79. Meals: Breakfast
DAY 22 | NELSON - LAKE TEKAPO
We travel south to lake Tekapo, taking in
the spectacular scenery of New Zealand’s
mountainous south Island. We visit the Church
of the Good shepherd, which is situated on
lake Tekapo’s edge and stay overnight at
Peppers Bluewater Resort. The hotel is perfectly
positioned, with incredible views over the
turquoise-tinted waters of this glacier fed lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 23 | LAKE TEKAPO - QUEENSTOWN
Today we head south through Mount Cook
National Park, viewing spectacular peaks,
glaciers and snow fields (subject to weather).
stop at stunning lake Wanaka before continuing
to Queenstown. stay three nights at Hotel st
Moritz (or similar) in a one bedroom lake
View suite.*
This evening choose one of the following
included Scenic FreeChoice dining options:
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS
earnslaw historic steamship then dine at
Walter Peak station
• Ride the gondola to Bob’s Peak and enjoy
incredible views over Queenstown from
skyline Restaurant
• First class dining at Threesixty Restaurant
• A la carte offerings with Italian and New
Zealand influences at lombardi’s Restaurant
full details on Scenic FreeChoice dining are
shown on pages 75 - 79. Meals: Breakfast,
Highlight Dinner
DAY 24 | MILFORD SOUND
After breakfast journey to fiordland whilst
admiring the stunning views of lake Wakatipu
and the fascinating alpine desert. On arrival in
fiordland National Park, you will experience
an unforgettable cruise on magnificent Milford
sound, the most accessible and arguably the
most dramatic of fiordland’s magnificent glaciercarved
fiords. Meals: Breakfast
DAY 25 | QUEENSTOWN
Today choose from one of the following
included Scenic FreeChoice activities:
• A tour of local country gardens followed by
morning tea
• An indulgent therapeutic massage or
foot revitalisation
• Enjoy a guided tour of local wineries
with lunch
• Take an exhilarating ride through Shotover
Canyon in a jet boat
• See the beautiful scenery of the Southern
lakes region on a 4WD tour
• Enjoy a scenic guided tour to historic
skippers Canyon
• Relax on board the legendary Million
Dollar Cruise
full details on Scenic FreeChoice activities are
shown on pages 75 - 79. Meals: Breakfast
DAY 26 | QUEENSTOWN - ROTORUA
This morning we board our flight to Auckland.
On arrival, we journey to Rotorua, New
Zealand’s geothermal and Maori centre.
Two night stay at the Novotel lakeside Resort in
a lake view Room. Meals: Breakfast
UNIQUE, BOUTIQUE & LUXURY
Why not upgrade your accommodation to
spend one night at the Hamurana Country
estate see pages 72 - 74 for details.
DAY 27 | ROTORUA
Today choose from one of the following
included Scenic FreeChoice activities:
• Enjoy the Agrodome sheep shearing show
and then see the rare native plants and Kiwi at
Rainbow springs
• Explore the area with an amphibious duck
tour of Rotorua’s city and lakes
• Relax in the geothermal pools of the
Polynesian Day spa
• See amazing displays and interactive exhibits
at Rotorua Museum
• Enjoy a tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve and
the Maori Arts and Crafts institute
This evening choose one of the following
included Scenic FreeChoice dining options:
• Visit the award-winning Tamaki Village Hangi
and Cultural show for a traditional Maori meal
and entertainment
• International dinner in the relaxed and
modern surroundings of the Atlas Café
and Restaurant
*Suites only available with double bed. Twin share will be allocated an alternative room type.
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Opposite: Day 27| Geothermal Rotorua
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