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ON 2024/25 INTERNATIONAL TOURS*<br />
$500 off the second<br />
traveller<br />
Based on 2 people travelling together in the same room<br />
$200 off for single<br />
travellers<br />
ON ALL 2024/25 NEW ZEALAND TOURS.<br />
$100 off per person<br />
Tours are subject to availability and must be booked and<br />
deposited by 15 December <strong>2023</strong>. Offers are combinable with<br />
our Past Guest Discount. $500 off 2nd person offer; 2 travellers<br />
must be booked together on the same tour and share the same<br />
room. $200 off single travellers for International Tours. $100 off<br />
per person for New Zealand Tours - the discount is applied per<br />
person to the total tour cost.<br />
*International Tours excluded from the sale - Japan Blossoms<br />
Explorer & Adelaide/Melbourne River & Rail Experience.
We have exciting new tours available and we are proud to launch our new Platinum Holidays - Boutique,<br />
Luxury Touring, see page 24.<br />
Check out our fabulous comprehensive tour of ‘Great Britain and Ireland’ (page 15) including The Royal<br />
Edinburgh Military Tattoo or our closer-to-home ‘Wonderful Samoa’ tour (page 14).<br />
Bookings are now being taken for our inaugural Antarctica Expedition Cruise! We set sail from Chile to explore<br />
the captivating worlds of The Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica (page 23).<br />
Thank you for your great support this year.<br />
We wish you a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!<br />
Yours in travel<br />
Stu McKay & Andrew Parke<br />
Owner Operators - Oct <strong>2023</strong> (update 97)<br />
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Highlights Include<br />
Tour of Hobbiton * Forgotten Railway Rail Cart Journey<br />
Tawhiti Museum * 2 Hour Whanganui River Cruise<br />
Pukekura Gardens * Northern Explorer Rail Journey<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
TUE 13 FEB - AUCKLAND/TAUMARUNUI D<br />
Depart Auckland and stop at Matamata for a tour of<br />
Hobbiton before arriving at Taumarunui late afternoon.<br />
Stay Forgotten World Motel (1 night).<br />
WED 14 FEB - TAUMARUNUI/NEW PLYMOUTH B,L,D<br />
Forgotten Railway. Travel 40km by rail cart into the<br />
Forgotten World. Enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch in Tokirima.<br />
Continue down the ‘Forgotten Highway’ to New Plymouth<br />
with a photo stop at the Whangamomona Hotel.<br />
Stay Plymouth Resort, New Plymouth (2 nights).<br />
THU 15 FEB - NEW PLYMOUTH B,L,D<br />
Enjoy a day tour of New Plymouth and a visit to Te Rewa<br />
Bridge and Mt Taranaki for a scrumptious lunch at ‘The<br />
Stratford Mountain House’. Then a guided tour of<br />
Pukekura Gardens.<br />
FRI 16 FEB - NEW PLYMOUTH/WHANGANUI B, D<br />
This morning, depart New Plymouth via the coast route<br />
and Opunake. Visit the Tawhiti Museum at Hawera before<br />
an afternoon arrival into Whanganui.<br />
Stay Avenue Hotel, Whanganui (1 night).<br />
SAT 17 FEB - WHANGANUI/OHAKUNE B,L,D<br />
Depart for the Riverboat Centre & Museum. We embark on<br />
a 2-hour cruise on the Whanganui River. Enjoy river travel<br />
as it used to be. An authentic cruise aboard our Paddle<br />
Steamer Waimarie, including a packed lunch. Disembark<br />
and travel to Ohakune.<br />
Stay Powderhorn Chateau, Ohakune (1 night).<br />
SUN 18 FEB - OHAKUNE/AUCKLAND B<br />
Board your Northern Explorer train for the<br />
3<br />
journey back to Auckland.
Highlights Include<br />
Country Homestead Tour * Dinner Mission Estate Winery<br />
Art Deco Tour with local guide * Art Deco Festival event<br />
Birdwood Gallery * Huka Falls<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Akaroa Tour & Cruise * Christchurch Tramcar Dinner<br />
TranzAlpine Rail * Shantytown * Pancake Rocks * Abel<br />
Tasman Cruise & Lunch * Greenshell Mussel Cruise<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
THU 15 FEB - AUCKLAND/TAUPO/ NAPIER<br />
Depart Auckland and head towards Napier via Taupo.<br />
Stay Scenic Circle Te Pania (4 nights).<br />
FRI 16 FEB - NAPIER SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,D<br />
This morning we have a Country Homestead Tour with a<br />
local guide, where we will see some fine country homes in<br />
the region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Dinner this<br />
evening will be at Mission Estate Winery.<br />
SAT 17 FEB – NAPIER SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,D<br />
Today enjoy an Art Deco Tour with a local guide and<br />
discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage. The<br />
afternoon is at leisure so you may wish to enjoy some of<br />
the Art Deco events taking place over the weekend.<br />
SUN 18 FEB – NAPIER SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,D<br />
After breakfast we head to the Farmers Market in<br />
Hastings followed by the Birdwood Gallery and Sweet<br />
Shop in Havelock North. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure<br />
maybe partake in the Great Gatsby Picnic.<br />
MON 19 FEB – NAPIER/TAUPO/AUCKLAND<br />
We head to the Lava Glass Blowing Studio & Sculpture<br />
Garden for a tour and lunch and a visit of the stunning<br />
Huka Falls. Arrive in Auckland late afternoon.<br />
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MON 26 FEB - AUCKLAND/CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Fly Air NZ, depart 11.30 am, arrive 12.55 pm. Visit Willowbank<br />
Wildlife Reserve. Fabulous Christchurch TramCar dinner<br />
tonight. Stay Fable Hotel (2 nights).<br />
TUE 27 FEB - AKAROA DAY EXCURSION<br />
B,D<br />
Sightseeing tour to Akaroa including a stunning 2 hour<br />
harbour cruise. Dinner at the hotel tonight.<br />
WED 28 FEB - CHRISTCHURCH/RAIL/GREYMOUTH<br />
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Depart the garden city for the the majestic TranzAlpine<br />
rail journey to Greymouth. Stay Ashley Hotel (1 night).<br />
THU 29 FEB - GREYMOUTH/PUNAKAIKI<br />
B,L,D<br />
Hokitika sightseeing, a visit to Shantytown with lunch<br />
included. Then on to the famous Pancake Rocks &<br />
blowholes at Punakaiki. Ocean View Retreat (1 night).<br />
FRI 01 MAR - PUNAKAIKI/NELSON<br />
B,D<br />
Travel via Murchison to St Arnaud & Lake Rotoiti, then on<br />
to Nelson. The Hotel Nelson (3 nights).<br />
SAT 02 MAR - NELSON<br />
B,L<br />
Morning at leisure then wine tasting & lunch. Hoglund Art<br />
studio for a visit. Freedom dining in Nelson tonight.<br />
SUN 03 MAR - KAITERITERI/GOLDEN BAY TOUR<br />
B,L,D<br />
Visit Takaka & Pupu Springs then on to Kaiteriteri for an<br />
iconic Abel Tasman National Park cruise and lunch. This<br />
afternoon a visit to Motueka. Dinner at the Hotel tonight.<br />
MON 04 MAR - NELSON/BLENHEIM<br />
B,D<br />
Travel via Queen Charlotte Drive to Picton and Blenheim.<br />
En route we join a Greenshell Mussel cruise in the Sounds.<br />
Scenic Hotel Blenheim (2 nights).<br />
TUE 05 MAR - BLENHEIM<br />
B,L,D<br />
Visit a Winery for lunch. Take the riverside train to Omaka<br />
Aviation Centre. We view exhibitions: "Knight of the Sky" &<br />
"Dangerous Skies".<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
WED 06 MAR - BLENHEIM/HANMER SPRINGS<br />
B,D<br />
Travel to Hanmer Springs via Kaikoura. Afternoon is at<br />
leisure. Stay Hanmer Springs Hotel (1 night).<br />
THU 07 MAR - HANMER SPRINGS/AUCKLAND<br />
Head to ‘Karetu Downs’ Country Sheep Farm for an<br />
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included ‘light’ lunch then continue to the Airport.<br />
Fly Air NZ 558, departing Christchurch at 4.45 pm,<br />
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arriving Auckland 5.10pm.
Highlights Include<br />
Dinner Mission Estate Winery * Art Deco Guided Tour<br />
Pukaha Wildlife Centre * Wairarapa Day Tour<br />
Te Papa Guided Tour * Weta Workshop<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Akaroa 2 hour cruise * Mt Cavendish Gondola ride<br />
Christchurch Tramcar Dinner * Riverstone Castle & lunch<br />
Penguin Parade * Taieri Railway^^ * Albatross Colony<br />
TUE 27 FEB - AUCKLAND/NAPIER<br />
Depart Auckland Airport on NZ5005 at 10.10am and arrive<br />
Napier at 11.15am. This afternoon drive the coast road via<br />
Clive to the charming village of Havelock North for free<br />
time. Head up Te Mata Peak for splendid views of the bay.<br />
Dinner at the magnificent Mission Estate Winery. Stay on<br />
the waterfront at Scenic Te Pania Hotel (2 nights).<br />
WED 28 FEB - NAPIER SIGHTSEEING<br />
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An Art Deco tour this morning with a local guide. Unlock<br />
the stories of the 1931 earthquake and rebuild. Free<br />
afternoon in Napier. Dinner at the Hotel.<br />
THU 29 FEB - NAPIER/MASTERTON<br />
B,L,D<br />
Depart to Masterton via the Pukaha National Wildlife<br />
Centre, a captive-breeding sanctuary for some of the<br />
country's most threatened birds. A delicious lunch is also<br />
included. After lunch we continue to Masterton.<br />
Stay Copthorne Masterton (2 nights)<br />
FRI 01 MAR- WAIRARAPA DAY TRIP<br />
B,L,D<br />
Dramatic Cape Palliser Lighthouse stopping for photos at<br />
Ngawi fishing village. View the local seal colony and<br />
return for lunch at the classic Lake Ferry Pub. Later visit<br />
Martinborough village and a vineyard for a tasting.<br />
Dinner at the hotel tonight.<br />
SAT 02 MAR- MASTERTON/WELLINGTON<br />
B,D<br />
Drive over to Wellington today with a morning stop at<br />
Stonehenge Aotearoa before we depart for the beautiful<br />
Victorian buildings of Greytown and then to Kahikatea<br />
Gardens for a visit. Arrive Wellington. Stay The Museum<br />
Apartments or similar (2 nights).<br />
SUN 03 MAR - WELLINGTON SIGHTSEEING<br />
A scenic tour of Wellington City taking in Mt Victoria, the<br />
Bays, Seatoun and a cable car ride up to New Zealand's<br />
oldest public gardens for lunch at the café. This<br />
afternoon visit the incredible Weta Workshop before<br />
heading back to the hotel. Freedom dining tonight with<br />
plenty of restaurants nearby.<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
MON 04 MAR - WELLINGTON/AUCKLAND<br />
A guided visit to Te Papa this morning before transferring<br />
to the airport for your Auckland flight departing at 1.45pm.<br />
Arrive back into Auckland at 2.50pm.<br />
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MON 18 MAR - AUCKLAND/CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Fly Air New Zealand, depart 10.00 am, arrive Christchurch<br />
11.25am. Drive to Christchurch Botanical Gardens and<br />
enjoy lunch (own expense) at Ilex cafe followed by a 40-<br />
minute guided tour. Stay The Pavilions Hotel (3 nights)<br />
TUE 19 MAR - AKAROA DAY EXCURSION<br />
B,D<br />
Sightseeing tour to Akaroa including a stunning 2 hour<br />
harbour cruise. Dinner at the hotel tonight.<br />
WED 20 MAR - CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING<br />
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Today we visit the Airforce Museum followed by lunch at<br />
Scarborough Cafe. Travel to Mt Cavendish for a gondola<br />
ride. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure with dinner tonight on<br />
the Christchurch Tram Car.<br />
THU 21 MAR - CHRISTCHURCH/OAMARU<br />
B,L,D<br />
Today we make our way to Oamaru. Stop at Ashburton to<br />
visit the Aviation Museum with lunch at Trotts Garden. We<br />
make a brief stop in Timaru before arriving in Oamaru.<br />
Stay Brydone Hotel (2 nights).<br />
FRI 22 MAR - OAMARU SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,L,D<br />
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast then visit Riverstone Castle for<br />
a guided tour. Lunch is included at the Riverstone Kitchen.<br />
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the Steam Punk Museum or<br />
Victorian precinct. This evening we will watch the Penguin<br />
Parade.<br />
SAT 23 MAR - OAMARU/DUNEDIN<br />
B,D<br />
We stop at Moeraki Boulders this morning and then make<br />
our way to the Dunedin Botanical Gardens for lunch (own<br />
expense). Enjoy a Haggis Ceremony tonight.<br />
Stay Southern Cross Hotel (3 nights).<br />
SUN 24 MAR - DUNEDIN SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,D<br />
We board the historic train up the Taieri River Gorge to<br />
Hindon (^^subject to it running) then a visit to Olveston<br />
Home.<br />
MON 25 MAR - DUNEDIN SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,L,D<br />
Visit the Albatross Colony in the morning and then<br />
Larnach Castle for a tour and lunch.<br />
TUE 26 MAR - DUNEDIN/AUCKLAND<br />
We depart on Air New Zealand at 9.45am from Dunedin,<br />
arriving 11.35am in Auckland.<br />
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THU 14 MAR - AUCKLAND/TOKYO D<br />
Your Air NZ flight NZ99 departs Auckland at 9.50am, arriving<br />
in Tokyo at 4.50pm. Transfer to your hotel.<br />
Stay Hotel & Spa Resort Vista or similar (2 nights)<br />
FRI 15 MAR - TOKYO SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Enjoy a city tour which includes the iconic Ueno Park,<br />
National Museum, Sensoji - the oldest temple in Tokyo &<br />
Asakura Shrine. See the district of Shinjuku & the famous<br />
Shibuya crossing.<br />
SAT 16 MAR - TOKYO/HIROSHIMA B,L,D<br />
Today we fly to Hiroshima. Enjoy lunch followed by a tour of<br />
modern Hiroshima including the peace memorial. Stay ANA<br />
Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night).<br />
SUN 17 MAR - HIROSHIMA/MIYAJIMA ISLAND. B,D<br />
Depart to the extraordinary island of Miyajima. Explore<br />
Daisho Temple & Itsukushima Shrine. Stay in a traditional<br />
Ryokan where you will have a multi course gourmet dinner<br />
tonight.<br />
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto or similar (1 night).<br />
MON 18 MAR - MIYAJIMA/KOBE B,D<br />
We return to Hiroshima and visit the majestic Himeji Castle,<br />
a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Kobe. Stay<br />
Crown Palais Kobe or similar (1 night).<br />
TUE 19 MAR - KOBE/KYOTO B,L,D<br />
This morning take the Shinkansen 'bullet train' to Kyoto.<br />
Experience the art of Sushi making in Nara & visit the Todai-ji<br />
Temple, home to the inspiring Daibatsu Buddha statue.<br />
Stay Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (3 nights).<br />
WED 20 MAR - KYOTO SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto. Enjoy a traditional tea<br />
ceremony & visit to the revered Kiyomizu-dera Temple.<br />
Explore the streets of the Gion district, home to the famous<br />
geisha culture.<br />
THU 21 MAR - KYOTO SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Today our sightseeing includes the world famous Fushimi<br />
Inari Shrine & the shimmering gold leaf in a Zen temple in<br />
Kinkakuji. Stroll through Arashiyama's bamboo grove.<br />
FRI 22 MAR - KYOTO/KANAZAWA B,D<br />
Travel to Kanazawa. Visit the museum of Contemporary Art<br />
and Kenroku-en, one of the most beautiful gardens in<br />
Japan. Stay KanazawaTokyu Hotel or similar (1 night).<br />
SAT 23 MAR - KYOTO/KANAZAWA B,D<br />
Travel to Shirakawa-go, a world Heritage site famed for its<br />
traditional farmhouses. Tour the Monk's residence in the<br />
Buddhist temple of Myozenji.<br />
Stay Takayama Green Hotel or similar (1 night).<br />
SUN 24 MAR - KANAZAWA/TAKAYAMA B,D<br />
Enjoy more sightseeing of Takayama known as "Little<br />
Kyoto". Enjoy a sake tasting and tonight try some local<br />
delicacies. Stay Richmond Hotels Matsumoto or similar (1<br />
night).<br />
MON 25 MAR - TAKAYAMA/MATSUMOTO B,L,D<br />
Visit imposing 16th century Matsumoto-jo Castle followed by<br />
beautiful Mt Fuji five lakes area. Indulge in a traditional meal<br />
& soak in the hot spring at your hotel. Stay Isawa View Hotel<br />
or similar (1 night).<br />
TUE 26 MAR - MATSUMOTO/LAKE KAWAGUCHI B,D<br />
Journey through the stunning lakes to Oshino Hakkai, a<br />
charming village at the base of Mt Fuji. Continue to<br />
Yokohama. Stay New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium or<br />
similar (1 night).<br />
WED 27 MAR - YOKOHAMA/TOKYO B,D<br />
Take in the sights of Yokohama including a stroll around<br />
Osanbashi Pier, the historic neighbourhood of Yamate &<br />
early spring flowers at Yamashita Park.<br />
Stay Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar (2 nights).<br />
THU 28 MAR - TOKYO B,D<br />
Visit the Meiji Shrine, then explore the Ginza district. Enjoy<br />
free time in Odaiba precinct. Tonight we have a farewell<br />
dinner at a local Izakaya.<br />
FRI 29 MAR - TOKYO/AUCKLAND B<br />
Free time this morning to shop or explore. Transfer to Narita<br />
Airport to board your Air New Zealand direct flight home.<br />
Depart on NZ90 at 6.35pm, bound for Auckland.<br />
SAT 30 MAR - AUCKLAND<br />
Arrive Auckland at 9.00am where you will be transferred<br />
to your home address or continue with own homeward<br />
arrangements.<br />
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Included in Your Tour Cost<br />
Home pick up and return within the Auckland<br />
Metropolitan area (if applicable).<br />
Services of a Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader<br />
throughout.<br />
Economy class air fares Auckland-Tokyo,<br />
Tokyo-Hiroshima, Tokyo-Auckland on Air NZ &<br />
ANA including all airfare and airport taxes.<br />
Shinkansen Bullet Train from Kobe to Kyoto.<br />
All Coach travel within Japan.<br />
Quality hotel accommodation throughout<br />
including 1 night at a traditional Ryokan on<br />
historic Miyajima Island.<br />
All dinners included and many in local<br />
restaurants.<br />
Sightseeing tours in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kobe,<br />
Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama and Lake<br />
Kawaguchi.<br />
Highlights. Ueno Park's more than 1000 cherry<br />
trees, Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest temple and Meiji<br />
Jingu Shrine. Tokyo Farewell Dinner. Peace<br />
Memorial Park, Hiroshima. Himeji (White Heron)<br />
Castle Kobe. Umemori Sushi school in Nara.<br />
Kodai-ji Temple traditional tea ceremony, and<br />
the revered Kiyomizu-dera temple, Worldrenowned<br />
Fushimi Inari shrine, Arashiyama<br />
serene bamboo grove, Kyoto. A Gold Leaf<br />
experience in Kanazawa. Historic Takayama.<br />
Shirakawa-go, traditional farmhouses. Oshino<br />
Hakkai village at the base of Mount Fuji.<br />
All airport, hotel and railway station transfers<br />
throughout.<br />
Tour Guide and Driver gratuities.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation and<br />
travelbag.<br />
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Highlights Include<br />
Wither Hills Wine Tasting/Lunch * Riverside Railway<br />
Omaka Aviation Centre tour * Queen Charlotte Cruise &<br />
Furneaux Lodge * Pupu Springs * Abel Tasman Cruise<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Sculptureum * Hundertwasser Museum * Hole in the Rock<br />
Cruise * Russell Lunch * Waitangi Tour * Cape-Reinga<br />
Kupe Experience * Waipoua Forest/Tane Mahuta<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
TUE 12 MAR – AUCKLAND/BLENHEIM<br />
L,D<br />
Fly Air NZ, depart 11.15am, arrive 12.45pm. Wither Hills<br />
Winery for a wine-tasting and delicious two-course lunch<br />
with sweeping views of the Wither Hills. A guided tour of<br />
the fabulous Omaka Aviation Centre and Knight of the<br />
Sky & Dangerous Skies exhibitions - ground-breaking for<br />
its rarity, scale and innovative presentation. Later take<br />
the relaxing Riverside Rail to Blenheim Centre. Stay Scenic<br />
Hotel Marlborough (2 nights).<br />
WED 13 MAR – QUEEN CHARLOTTE CRUISE<br />
B,L,D<br />
Today we cruise the serene native bushland of Queen<br />
Charlotte Sound and land at Endeavour Inlet for lunch at<br />
cosy Furneaux Lodge. Named, West Bay by Captain Cook<br />
but renamed, Endeavour Inlet by Captain Stokes of the<br />
HMS Acheron. Mount Furneaux is also known as<br />
Puhikereru, or “the plume of the kererū”.<br />
THU 14 MAR – BLENHEIM/NELSON<br />
B,L,D<br />
Travel to Picton to view the historic Edwin Fox ship - one<br />
of the world's oldest surviving merchant sailing ships and<br />
the only surviving ship that transported convicts to<br />
Australia. Enjoy a private tour and film experience, then<br />
take the scenic route to Havelock for an included lunch.<br />
Then on to sunny Nelson.<br />
Stay Tides Hotel Nelson (3 nights).<br />
FRI 15 MAR – NELSON TREASURES<br />
Relive your dreams on a guided tour of Nelson Classic<br />
Car Museum's immaculate exhibits. Then indulge in lunch<br />
at the Harvest Kitchen and wine tasting at Seifried<br />
Winery - where Austrian-born Seifried lives the dream of<br />
making wines in the sunshine capital. Afterwards admire<br />
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the glass blowing and art at Hoglund Art Studio.<br />
SAT 16 MAR – GOLDEN BAY TOUR<br />
B,L,D<br />
Today’s sightseeing includes a visit to Motueka, Takaka<br />
and the crystal clear waters of Pupu Springs. Then on to<br />
the golden sands of Kaiteriteri and a magical cruise of<br />
the Abel Tasman National Park with a scrumptious<br />
packed lunch.<br />
SUN 17 MAR - NELSON/AUCKLAND<br />
Free morning before we head to the airport. Fly Air NZ,<br />
depart 12.50pm, arriving in Auckland at 2.15pm.<br />
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SUN 07 APR - AUCKLAND/WHANGAREI<br />
L,D<br />
Depart for Matakana then a lunch and tour at the worldclass<br />
Sculptureum. Then continue onto Whangarei on the<br />
scenic route via Mangawhai and Langs Beach. Stay<br />
Distinction Whangarei (1 night).<br />
MON 08 APR - WHANGAREI/KERIKERI/PAIHIA<br />
B,D<br />
Tour the Hundertwasser Art Centre and then to Kerikeri<br />
where we stop for lunch (own expense). In the afternoon<br />
we tour Kemp House & Stone Store followed by a visit to<br />
Makana Confections before we head to Paihia. Stay<br />
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights)<br />
TUE 09 APR - BAY OF ISLANDS SIGHTSEEING<br />
B,D<br />
After breakfast, we visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for<br />
a private guided tour, cultural show and time to explore<br />
the museum. We stop for lunch (own expense) and this<br />
afternoon we head out on the fabulous Cape Brett ‘’Hole<br />
in the Rock Dolphin ’’ Cruise.<br />
WED 10 APR - PAIHIA/RUSSELL/TAIPA BEACH<br />
B,L,D<br />
Today we take the ferry over to Russell for free time.<br />
Lunch at the historic Duke of Marlborough and later we<br />
take a leisurely drive to Taipa via Doubtless Bay and<br />
Mangonui. Stay Taipa Beach Resort (2 nights).<br />
THU 11 APR - CAPE REINGA DAY TRIP<br />
B,L,D<br />
Depart for the magical full-day excursion to Cape Reinga<br />
including a drive down the sands of Ninety Mile Beach.<br />
Lunch is included.<br />
FRI 12 APR - TAIPA/OMAPERE<br />
B,L,D<br />
Depart for the Southern Hokianga. Stop at Rawene for<br />
lunch at the delightful waterfront Boatshed Cafe. This<br />
afternoon visit Manea Footprints of Kupe, a 75-minute<br />
multi-sensory journey of guided storytelling. Early evening<br />
take a guided encounter with Tane Mahuta. Stay The<br />
Sands Hotel Hokianga (1 night).<br />
SAT 13 APR - OMAPERE/MATAKOHE/AUCKLAND<br />
This morning we say farewell to the Hokianga and travel<br />
back via the Waipoua Forest with a visit to Kai Iwi Lakes.<br />
We stop for lunch in Dargaville (own expense) and then<br />
continue to the Kauri Museum in Matakohe. Arrive back in<br />
Auckland mid-afternoon.<br />
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WED 03 APR- AUCKLAND/BRISBANE<br />
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Depart Auckland on NZ145 at 9.20am, arrive Brisbane<br />
10.25am. A Brisbane tour incluing , Mt. Coot-Tha and<br />
Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Check-in and then dinner at the<br />
hotel. Stay Royal on the Park Hotel & Suites (1 night).<br />
THU 04 APR - BRISBANE/CRUISE.<br />
B,D<br />
Morning at leisure before heading down to the cruise<br />
terminal early afternoon. Board the majestic cruise ship<br />
Quantum of the Seas, for your 15-night leisurely cruise to<br />
Hawaii.<br />
Day Date Time Activity<br />
THU<br />
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Port of Call<br />
Brisbane<br />
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Cruise<br />
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Date Time Activity Cruise<br />
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08 Apr<br />
Cruise<br />
TUE<br />
09 Apr<br />
Cruise<br />
WED<br />
10 Apr<br />
Cruise<br />
WED<br />
10 Apr<br />
INTL Dateline<br />
THU<br />
11 Apr<br />
8.00 AM-8.00 PM<br />
Arrive-Depart<br />
Moorea<br />
FRI<br />
12 Apr<br />
7.00 AM-6.00 PM<br />
Arrive-Depart<br />
Raiatea<br />
SAT<br />
SUN<br />
13 Apr<br />
14 Apr<br />
8.00 AM-11.59 PM Arrive-Depart Papeete-Tahiti<br />
Cruise<br />
MON<br />
TUE<br />
15 Apr Cruise<br />
16 Apr Cruise<br />
WED<br />
THU<br />
FRI<br />
17 Apr Cruise<br />
18 Apr Cruise<br />
19 Apr 6.00 AM<br />
Arrive<br />
Honolulu-Hawaii<br />
FRI 19 APR MAY - ARRIVE HONOLULU<br />
B<br />
Enjoy a half day city tour and visit Pearl Harbour.<br />
Stay Sheraton Princess Kaiulani or similar (2 nights).<br />
SAT 20 APR HONOLULU FREE DAY<br />
B<br />
A Free Day in Waikiki Beach or visit Ala Moana mall for a<br />
bit of shopping.<br />
SUN 21 APR HONOLULU/AUCKLAND<br />
Depart Honolulu on Air NZ flight NZ09 at 10.45am.<br />
MON 22 APR AUCKLAND<br />
Arrive Auckland 5.45pm.<br />
INCLUDED ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE<br />
Shared twin cabin accommodation with private<br />
facilities.<br />
Complimentary, multi-course dining. B, L, D.<br />
Broadway style hit musicals. Ice-skating shows, Casino,<br />
poolside moviess, Spa with Fitness Centre.<br />
Adults-only Solarium pool. Indoor pool with retractable<br />
roof and Whirlpools.<br />
UPGRADE OPTIONS<br />
OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM<br />
$7,999 share twin per person (single supplement $3,149).<br />
BALCONY STATEROOM<br />
$8,749 share twin per person (single supplement $3,975).<br />
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Tour Departs<br />
17 May & 26 July <strong>2023</strong><br />
8 Days For $4,149<br />
Share twin per person<br />
(Single Supplement $1,399)<br />
Rarotonga<br />
Relaxer<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
WED 24 APR - AUCKLAND/ADELAIDE D<br />
Depart Auckland on NZ 191 at 8.25am. Arrive Adelaide<br />
10.55am. Welcome Dinner at ‘Coast’ Restaurant at the<br />
Glenelg Pier tonight. Stay The Hotel Grand Chancellor<br />
Adelaide or similar (2 nights).<br />
THU 25 APR - ADELAIDE SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Enjoy half day tour including city squares, Colonial Lights<br />
lookout, Adelaide Oval, River Torrens and Mt Lofty Summit<br />
– rest of afternoon at leisure.<br />
FRI 26 APR - ADELAIDE/MURRAY PRINCESS B,D<br />
Transfer to Mannum for our Captain Cook 3 night Murray<br />
River Cruise. Mid-afternoon the Murray Princess departs<br />
historic Mannum.<br />
SAT 27 APR - ONBOARD MURRAY PRINCESS B,L,D<br />
After a hearty breakfast, choose to join a guided tour of<br />
the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions or go<br />
on a wildlife tour to Monarto Safari Park (additional cost).<br />
This afternoon we continue our journey upriver and<br />
tonight we moor at Salt Bush Flat. After dinner, enjoy being<br />
entertained by the talented crew.<br />
SUN 28 APR - ONBOARD MURRAY PRINCESS B, L,D<br />
This morning, join a guided nature walk where our guide<br />
will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. We<br />
explore the maze of the river and the amazing birdlife. A<br />
delicious final night dinner in the dining room.<br />
MON 29 APR - MURRAY PRINCESS/ADELAIDE B,L<br />
After breakfast, we disembark the ship. Board the coach<br />
and travel into the famous Barossa, Australia’s best known<br />
wine making region. Visit Jacob’s Creek and Lambert<br />
Estate where you will enjoy a 2-course lunch. Next visit<br />
Seppeltsfield Barossa, established in 1851. After a lovely<br />
afternoon travel to Adelaide via Mannum. Stay The Hotel<br />
Grand Chancellor Adelaide or similar (3 nights).<br />
TUE 30 APR - ADELAIDE SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Depart the hotel and spend the day at delightful<br />
Hanhdorf and Victor Harbour. Enjoy morning tea at the<br />
Hahndorf Inn and explore the shops and boutiques.<br />
WED 01 MAY - ADELAIDE DAY AT LEISURE B<br />
Day at leisure in Adelaide for further sightseeing and<br />
shopping. Freedom dining tonight.<br />
THU 02 MAY - ADELAIDE/MELBOURNE (RAIL) B,L<br />
Travel from Adelaide to Melbourne on the fabulous<br />
Overland Rail Service in Red Premium Class with luxury<br />
seats and light meals. Dinner own arrangements.<br />
Stay Novotel on Collins in Melbourne (3 nights).<br />
FRI 3 MAY - MELBOURNE SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Melbourne Sightseeing including the Royal Botanic<br />
gardens, St Pauls and St Patricks Cathedrals, Parliament<br />
House and Princess Theatre. See Queen Victoria markets,<br />
Shrine of Remembrance and visit Williamstown for casual<br />
lunch (own cost). Afternoon at leisure.<br />
SAT 04 MAY - MELBOURNE B<br />
Day at leisure for shopping or sightseeing – freedom<br />
dining tonight.<br />
SUN 05 MAY - MELBOURNE/AUCKLAND B<br />
Depart for the airport and fly back to Auckland on NZ 124<br />
departing at 12.05pm and arrive back into Auckland at<br />
5.40pm.<br />
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SALE<br />
SALEarlybird<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
SUN 12 MAY- AUCKLAND/SINGAPORE D<br />
Depart at 10.05am on Air NZ to Singapore. Arrive in Singapore<br />
at 4.50pm. Stay Grand Park City Hall (3 nights).<br />
MON 13 MAY - SINGAPORE SIGHTSEEING B,L<br />
Today a full day of sightseeing. Katong, Changi village, Little<br />
India, the Merlion Park and Botanic Gardens. Lunch and a<br />
Popiah (spring roll) making demonstration included.<br />
TUE 14 MAY - SINGAPORE SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
Today a half day tour of Gardens by the Bay including<br />
entrance to the 2 flower domes.<br />
WED 15 MAY - SINGAPORE/HANOI, VIETNAM B,D<br />
Depart Singapore at 9.15am (SQ192) arrive Hanoi 11.25pm.<br />
Welcome dinner tonight. Apricot Hotel Hanoi (2 nights).<br />
THU 16 MAY - HANOI SIGHTSEEING B,L,D<br />
A day tour of Hanoi including Hoa Lo Prison, Uncle Ho<br />
Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, the Temple of Literature.<br />
Included lunch then a Jeep tour to witness the lifestyle of the<br />
Day Date Time Activity Port of Call<br />
Hanoi people. Dinner at a local restaurant.<br />
FRI 17 MAY - HANOI/HALONG BAY CRUISE B,L,D<br />
Drive to Halong and at 12.30pm board the 5 Star Heritage<br />
Cruises ship for a magnificent 2 night cruise of the natural<br />
wonders of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. Enjoy the full<br />
ocean views from your private stateroom balcony. All meals<br />
and drinks included.<br />
SAT 18 MAY - HALONG BAY CRUISE B,L,D<br />
Visit and enjoy lunch at traditional Viet Hai Village deep in<br />
the national park. Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise<br />
through Cai Beo floating village and then on to Ba Trai Dao<br />
beaches.<br />
SUN 19 MAY - HALONG BAY/HANOI/HUE B,L,D<br />
Visit the Dark and Bright Cave then breakfast on the ship.<br />
Brunch onboard then late morning disembarkation and<br />
transfer to Hanoi Aiport for your flight to Hue. Arrive Hue.<br />
Indochine Palace Hotel (2 nights).<br />
MON 20 MAY - HUE SIGHTSEEING B,L,D<br />
A full day city tour including Hue’s Citadel and the Forbidden<br />
Purple City. A Perfume River boat trip, Tu Duc Tomb & Khai<br />
Dinh Tomb - the most expensive and beautiful tomb in the<br />
Nguyen dynasty.<br />
TUE 21 MAY - HUE/HOI AN B,L,D<br />
Drive to the ancient town of Hoi An. Visit the incredible Linh<br />
Ung Pagoda. Lunch in Da Nang then into Hoi An via Marble<br />
Mountain. Stay Bel Marina Hoi An Resort (4 nights).<br />
WED 22 MAY - HOI AN - FULL DAY TOUR B,L,D<br />
Explore ancient Hoi An, by jeep and river boat. Including a<br />
Water Coconut Palm Forest visit, a Tra Que village lunch and<br />
a visit to the History Museum and local market.<br />
THU 23 MAY - HOI AN, HALF DAY TOUR B,L<br />
Visit Hoi An’s market and cruise to the Cooking School for<br />
lessons. We prepare the same dishes and enjoy the food!<br />
FRI 24 MAY - HOI AN FREE DAY B<br />
Free day to explore or relax in the resort.<br />
SAT 25 MAY - HOI AN/SAIGON B,D<br />
Free morning then transfer to Da Nang airport for a short<br />
flight to Saigon. Arrival Saigon, transfer to Grand Saigon<br />
Hotel (2 nights).<br />
SUN 26 MAY - SAIGON SIGHTSEEING B,L,D<br />
Boat transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels for a tour of the Viet Cong's<br />
renowned underground military network. Saigon for lunch<br />
and a walking/coach tour of Saigon’s famous landmarks.<br />
MON 27 MAY - SAIGON/MEKONG DELTA/CAN THO B,L,D<br />
Drive to Ben Tre. Take a boat trip on a Mekong River<br />
tributary. Visit to a Brickworks, a coconut processing<br />
workshop, a family workshop making sleep mats. Arrive Can<br />
Tho. Dinner at the hotel. Stay Can Tho Ecolodge (1 night).<br />
TUE 28 MAY - CAN THO/SAIGON B,L<br />
A morning boat cruise on the mighty Mekong River to<br />
experience the bustling Cai Rang floating markets. Then<br />
back to resort for lunch. Afterwards return to Saigon. Free<br />
evening. Stay Grand Saigon Hotel (1 night).<br />
WED 29 MAY - SAIGON/SIEM REAP,CAMBODIA B,D<br />
Fly from Saigon to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Arrival in Siem<br />
Reap. Tonight enjoy the exciting Phare Cambodian Circus.<br />
Stay hotel Shinta Mani Angkor (3 nights).<br />
THU 30 MAY - SIEM REAP ANGKOR TEMPLE TOUR B,L,D<br />
Explore the stunning UNESCO site of Angkor Wat for the day.<br />
It's almost 900 years old and the largest religious structure<br />
in the world. Lunch at a restaurant on site.<br />
FRI 31 MAY - SIEM REAP FREE DAY B,D<br />
Free day to relax by your pool, explore the vibrant town of<br />
Siem Reap. A delicious dinner in the hotel tonight.<br />
SAT 01 JUN - SIEM REAP/PHNOM PENH B,L,D<br />
Travel to Phnom Penh, the "Pearl of Asia". Dinner at local<br />
restaurant. Stay Palace Gate Phnom Penh hotel (2 nights)<br />
SUN 02 JUN - PHNOM PENH SIGHTSEEING B,L,D<br />
Visit the infamous Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the<br />
Choeung Ek Killing Fields. After lunch tour the Royal Palace.<br />
Tonight a gourmet Farewell Dinner Cruise.<br />
MON 03 JUN - PHNOM PENH/AUCKLAND B<br />
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport. Depart at 2.05pm on SQ155<br />
via Singapore to Auckland.<br />
TUE 04 JUN - AUCKLAND<br />
Arrive Auckland at 8.15am off Air NZ flight NZ283 from<br />
Singapore. 11
Highlights Include<br />
Tijbaou Culture Centre Tour * Bourail Day excursion<br />
French Cheese & Wine Tasting * Island Day Trip & Lunch<br />
French Cooking class * Overwater Restaurant dinner<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Sea Life Underwater World * Blackall Ranges & Montville<br />
Marine Park Cruise * Australia Zoo * Eumundi &<br />
Caloundra Markets * Queensland Air Museum<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
Earlybird<br />
SALE<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
TUE 21 MAY - AUCKLAND/NOUMEA D<br />
Depart at 9.00 am on Air NZ and arrive 11.10 am. French<br />
lessons this afternoon. Welcome Dinner at Equilibre<br />
restaurant. Stay Nouvata Hotel (7 nights).<br />
WED 22 MAY - DISCOVER NOUMEA B,D<br />
A tour of Noumea including the local market, World War 2<br />
Museum, City Museum and the Aquarium. Later visit the<br />
famous Tjibaou Cultural Centre.<br />
THU 23 MAY - DAY EXCURSION TO BOURAIL B,L,D<br />
Bourail has become a top tourism spot in New Caledonia.<br />
The lagoon and its reef, which is classified as a UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site, is simply perfection. Visit the NZ War<br />
Cemetery and Museum. Visit Fort Teremba the former jail<br />
and headquarters of the French army. Take in the Niaouli<br />
Distillery at Boulparis where they distill hand-cut niaouli<br />
leaves for healing purposes. Lunch is included here. Light<br />
dinner platters included tonight as part of a French wine<br />
and cheese tasting at Anse Vata beach.<br />
FRI 24 MAY - DAY EXCURSION TO ILOT MAITRE B,L<br />
Discover the lovely island of Îlot Maître. Explore the isle or<br />
relax and enjoy the resort pool. Buffet Lunch, sun lounger<br />
and beach towel on the island is included.<br />
SAT 25 MAY - FRENCH CUISINE B,D<br />
This morning an extended French cooking class with some<br />
takeaway dessert delights. Dinner included tonight.<br />
SUN 26 MAY - DAY AT LEISURE B,D<br />
A free day or choose from an Optional Day Tour (own<br />
expense), 'Isle of Pines' or a trip to the 'Blue River Provincial<br />
Park'. Dinner included tonight.<br />
MON 27 MAY - BOTANICAL GARDENS B,D<br />
A guided tour of the Botanical Gardens/Zoo and then<br />
tonight a Farewell dinner at the celebrated Le Roof<br />
overwater restaurant to enjoy a refined menu of French<br />
and Caledonian specialities.<br />
TUE 28 MAY- NOUMEA/AUCKLAND B<br />
Transfer to the airport and depart on Air NZ at 12.20 pm,<br />
and arrive in Auckland at 4.00 pm.<br />
TUE 21 MAY - AUCKLAND/BRISBANE D<br />
Depart Auckland at 9.20 am. Arrive in Brisbane at 11.00 am.<br />
Travel north to the Redcliffe Peninsula for sightseeing<br />
and a casual lunch (own expense) continuing to Oaks<br />
Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort. Stay seven nights.<br />
WED 22 MAY - EUMUNDI MARKETS & NOOSA B,D<br />
Visit the very popular Eumundi Markets, the best markets<br />
on the Sunshine Coast. Continue on to Noosa for<br />
sightseeing.<br />
THU 23 MAY - MARINE PARK CRUISE B,L,D<br />
Cruise with Caloundra Cruises to Pumice Stone Passage<br />
Marine Park. Admire views from Caloundra Heads to<br />
Moreton Island, Bribie Island National Park and the<br />
fabulous award-winning homes of Pelican Waters. Then<br />
to Pelican Waters for lunch (included). Dinner at the RSL<br />
Club tonight.<br />
FRI 24 MAY - SIGHTSEEING/SEA LIFE B,D<br />
Visit the Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore for lunch and<br />
for shopping then visit the major Sunshine Coast<br />
attraction, the unique underwater world at Sea Life,<br />
where you will spend time exploring the depths of the<br />
deep blue sea. Dinner at Mooloolaba Bowls Club.<br />
SAT 25 MAY - BLACKALL RANGES & MONTVILLE B,D<br />
Travel up into the Blackall Ranges and enjoy spectacular<br />
views of the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay.<br />
Continue to the unique village of Montville and enjoy a<br />
casual lunch (own expense) then on to Mapleton before<br />
heading back down the range to the coast road to<br />
Caloundra, with a stop at the Ginger Factory.<br />
SUN 26 MAY - CALOUNDRA MARKETS/CRUISE B,D<br />
Visit Caloundra Bulcoctt Street Market then visit the<br />
fabulous Queensland Air Museum with over 80 aircraft.<br />
Free time and tonight dinner is at Kings Beach Surf Club.<br />
MON 27 MAY - AUSTRALIA ZOO B,D<br />
Today visit Australia Zoo, home to over 1200 animals.<br />
Take a look behind the scenes at the wildlife hospital.<br />
Enjoy further local sightseeing. Dinner at the RSL tonight.<br />
TUE 28 MAY - BRISBANE/AUCKLAND B<br />
Depart Brisbane at 12.15pm. Arrive in Auckland<br />
at 5.15pm where you will be transferred to your<br />
12<br />
home address.
SALE<br />
SALEarlybird<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
THU 13 JUN – AUCKLAND/HONOLULU D<br />
Depart Auckland on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 446 at 11.30pm,<br />
arrive Honolulu at 10.10am. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon free<br />
to relax at the beach or maybe shopping at Ala Moana<br />
Shopping Centre.<br />
Stay Sheraton Princess Kaiulani or similar (2 nights).<br />
FRI 14 JUN – HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING B, L<br />
Oahu Island Tour including the famous Kualoa Ranch then<br />
free time to relax or explore. Freedom dining.<br />
SAT 15 JUN – SIGHTSEEING & CRUISE B, D<br />
Visit Pearl Harbour and a tour of the city before we embark<br />
on our 7-night NCL ‘Pride of America’ cruise, departing<br />
Honolulu at 7.00pm.<br />
Day Date Time Activity Port of Call<br />
SAT 15 Jun 7.00 PM Depart Honolulu<br />
SUN 16 Jun 8.00 AM Arrive Maui (Kahului)<br />
MON 17 Jun 6.00 PM Depart<br />
Maui (Kahului)<br />
Included In Your Tour Cost<br />
Home pick up and return within the Auckland Metropolitan<br />
area (if applicable).<br />
Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour leader throughout.<br />
Return flights Auckland/Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines.<br />
2 nights Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (or similar), share twin.<br />
Oahu Island tour - Kualoa Ranch.<br />
Pearl Harbour & City tour.<br />
7 night Hawaii Inter-Island Cruise aboard NCL<br />
’Pride of America’’ cruising from Honolulu (Oahu),<br />
Maui (Kahului), Hilo (Hawaii), Kona (Hawaii), Kauai<br />
(Nawiliwili), Cruise Napali Coast, Honolulu (Oahu).<br />
All coach transfers throughout.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation and travel bag.<br />
INCLUDED ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE:<br />
Shared twin-bedded cabin accommodation with<br />
private facilities (can convert to queen).<br />
All main meals and entertainment onboard.<br />
Government taxes and prepaid gratuities.<br />
TUE<br />
18 Jun 8.00 AM-6.00 PM Arrive-Depart Hilo (Hawaii)<br />
WED<br />
19 Jun 7.00 AM-5.30 PM Arrive-Depart Kona (Hawaii)<br />
Cabin Options<br />
Cabin Price<br />
THU<br />
FRI<br />
20 Jun 8.00 AM Arrive Kauai (Nawiliwili)<br />
21 Jun 5.30 PM Depart Kauai (Nawiliwili)<br />
OK<br />
Obstructed Ocean<br />
View Cabin<br />
$9,675.00 per<br />
person (share twin)<br />
FRI 21 Jun<br />
Cruise Cruise Napali Coast<br />
SAT 22 Jun 7.00 AM Arrive Honolulu<br />
BB<br />
Balcony<br />
$11,299.00 per person<br />
(share twin)<br />
SAT 22 JUNE – HONOLULU/AUCKLAND B<br />
This morning, NCL ‘Pride of America’ arrives in Honolulu at<br />
7.00am. Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for<br />
your flight home. Depart Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines, flight<br />
HA445 at 2.05pm.<br />
SUN 23 JUNE – ARRIVE AUCKLAND<br />
Your flight arrives at 9.20pm.<br />
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Highlights Include<br />
Sydney Opera House Tour * Vivid Dinner Cruise & Drinks<br />
Blue Mountains Tour & Scenic Skyway * High Tea<br />
Sydney sightseeing * Darling Harbour Lights stroll<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Progressive Dinner * School Visit * Guided Tour<br />
Lagoon Cruise & BBQ Lunch * Umu Island Feast & Show<br />
On the Beach Restaurant * Punanga Nui Market<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
MON 27 MAY - AUCKLAND/SYDNEY<br />
L,D<br />
Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand flight NZ103 at<br />
9.00am, and arrive in Sydney 10.35am. First up the iconic<br />
Sydney Opera House for a 1-hour guided tour with lunch.<br />
Beneath the magnificent sails lie incredible spaces and<br />
stories. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.<br />
Dinner included then stroll the lights of Darling Harbour!<br />
Stay Parkroyal Darling Harbour (4 nights).<br />
TUE 28 MAY - SIGHTSEEING/DINNER-CRUISE<br />
B,D<br />
This morning sightseeing includes all the major sights and<br />
a trip to Double Bay, Rose Bay and Bondi. Tonight an<br />
exquisite “Glass Boat” Vivid dinner cruise with drinks,<br />
around Sydney Harbour to view the spectacular Vivid<br />
Lights.<br />
WED 29 MAY- HIGH TEA & FREE TIME<br />
Today, partake in a delicious “High Tea” and then the<br />
afternoon is free to shop or sightsee.<br />
B,L<br />
THU 30 MAY - BLUE MOUNTAINS DAY TOUR<br />
B,D<br />
Enjoy a day trip to the spectacular Blue Mountains.<br />
Marvel at the “Three Sisters”, lunch (own cost) in a<br />
charming mountain town, ride the incredible Scenic<br />
Skyway. Dinner is included tonight.<br />
FRI 31 MAY- SYDNEY/ AUCKLAND<br />
After breakfast, we depart the hotel and transfer to<br />
Sydney Airport. Depart Sydney on Air New Zealand flight<br />
NZ104 at 11.55am, and arrive in Auckland at 4.55pm.<br />
B<br />
Earlybird<br />
SALE<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
THU 25 JUL - AUCKLAND/RAROTONGA<br />
Fly Air NZ, depart 8.55 am and arrive 2.40 pm on WED 24<br />
JUL Transfer to the Edgewater Resort & Spa. Stay 7 nights<br />
in Beachfront Deluxe rooms overlooking one of the most<br />
beautiful ocean views on the island.<br />
THU 25 JUL - ORIENTATION/SIGHTS TOUR<br />
D<br />
B,L,D<br />
Enjoy a round Rarotonga orientation & sights tour with<br />
lunch and a swim. Tonight's dinner at the new “On the<br />
Beach” restaurant. Dine with your feet in the sand.<br />
FRI 26 JUL - KOKA LAGOON CRUISE WITH BBQ<br />
B,L,D<br />
Today enjoy the fabulous Koka Lagoon Cruise exploring<br />
beautiful Muri Lagoon with a delicious BBQ lunch. This<br />
evening enjoy a ''Taste of Italy' at the Spaghetti House.<br />
Day<br />
SAT 27 JUL - PUNANGA NUI MARKET<br />
B,D<br />
Visit Punanga Nui Market this morning with free time this<br />
afternoon to relax or explore. Tonight enjoy an Umu<br />
Island Feast and Dance Show.<br />
SUN 28 JUL - LOCAL CHURCH VISIT<br />
B,D<br />
This morning experience a local church service (includes<br />
refreshments) with free time this afternoon. This evening<br />
we have a BBQ dinner under the stars.<br />
MON 29 JUL - LOCAL SCHOOL VISIT<br />
B,D<br />
Today enjoy a delightful school visit experience. This<br />
evening enjoy a Progressive Dinner at local homes.<br />
TUE 30 JUL - FREE DAY (or optional excursions)<br />
B,D<br />
Today you may wish to do an optional excursion<br />
(additional cost, see below) or enjoy a relaxing day at the<br />
resort. Dinner this evening in the resort.<br />
WED 31 JUL - RAROTONGA/AUCKLAND<br />
Enjoy a relaxing morning followed by a light predeparture<br />
lunch by the pool. Transfer to the airport and<br />
fly Air New Zealand NZ945. Depart 4.00 pm, arrive 6.20 pm<br />
on THU 01 AUG.<br />
B,L<br />
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS<br />
Day trip to Aitutaki Island, Freedom Turtle Snorkelling, 4 x 4 Raro<br />
Safari Tour. (Additional cost, subject to availability)<br />
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Tour Departs<br />
SALE<br />
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SAT 15 JUNE - AUCKLAND/SAMOA D<br />
Depart Auckland at 8.45am on Air NZ NZ990. Arrive Apia at<br />
1.30pm. Stay Taumeasina Island Resort (stay 7 nights)<br />
SUN 16 JUN - CHURCH SERVICE /VILLAGE TOUR B,L,D<br />
This morning after breakfast an uplifting Church service<br />
and afterwards enjoy a tour of the village. Upon return to<br />
the Hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.<br />
MON 17 JUN - SIGHSTEEING B,L,<br />
Sightseeing today includes Mulinu'u, the sacred burial<br />
grounds of the chiefly families of Samoa; Parliament<br />
House, the Independence Monument, Lands & Titles Court,<br />
the German Monument and the landing site of the first<br />
Catholic Day Date Missionary Time to Samoa. Activity Also a stop Port at of the Call<br />
impressive Mulivai Cathedral in Apia and a visit to Robert<br />
Louis Stevenson’s former home. Light lunch is included.<br />
In Manono there is a very Samoan atmosphere, no noise,<br />
no dogs, no vehicles, and the main thoroughfare is a<br />
footpath that follows the coast. Island life has hardly<br />
changed in the last 100 years. This is a real paradise.<br />
FRI 21 JUN - FREE DAY B,D<br />
Day at leisure at the resort or look into an optional day<br />
trip that tickles your fancy at reception. Tonight a<br />
farewell dinner as you say goodbye to your fellow guests.<br />
SAT 22 JUN - APIA/AUCKLAND B<br />
Relax before your Air New Zealand flight, departing Apia<br />
at 2.50pm and arriving into Auckland at 6.00pm.<br />
TUE 18 JUN - SAVAI’I DAY TOUR B,L,D<br />
Spend the day exploring Savai'i, the largest island of<br />
Samoa and one of the least populated. We depart early<br />
for Mulifanua Wharf and the (90 minute) ferry to Savai'i.<br />
There are great views of the Samoan islands.Here we will<br />
find traditional villages sitting alongside freshwater<br />
bathing pools fed by underground springs. This is the "real"<br />
Samoa. We visit Savai’i’s market, the famous Blowholes<br />
and Afuaau Waterfall. Packed lunch included.<br />
WED 19 JUN - FREE DAY B,D<br />
A day to relax at the resort and tonight head into town to<br />
experience the amazing service at ‘Paddles Resturant’ on<br />
the water front.<br />
THU 20 JUN - MANONO ISLAND DAY TOUR B,L<br />
A fascinating insight into Samoan culture and life. An<br />
hour's drive to the west and then 20 minutes by boat<br />
brings us to Manono Island. The boat leaves from Cape<br />
Lefatu, with views of the crater island of Apolima along the<br />
way. The island is entirely enclosed by a reef, with stunning<br />
crystal-clear water. On reaching Manono we will be<br />
greeted by our Samoan hosts for a briefing on Samoan<br />
customs and etiquette. Meet the locals and learn about<br />
their locally grown products and their uses. An Umu lunch<br />
is included. Electricity was only introduced here in 1995. It<br />
was here that the highest chiefs lived.<br />
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SUN 14 JUL - AUCKLAND/DOHA, QATAR<br />
Depart Auckland at 3pm. Arrive Doha 1.15pm. Stay 2 nights.<br />
MON 15 Jul - DOHA B,D<br />
Morning free and then an afternoon city tour of Doha.<br />
TUE 16 JUL - DOHA/LONDON B,D<br />
Depart Doha at 12.40pm. Arrive London 6pm. Stay 4 nights.<br />
WED 17 JUL - LONDON B,D<br />
A panoramic tour of London including a visit to<br />
Westminster Abbey. Included matinee West End show.<br />
THU 18 JUL - LONDON (OXFORD TOUR) B,L,D<br />
A full-day excursion to Oxford. Enjoy a walking tour Christ<br />
Church college visit. Visit Burford in the Cotswolds.<br />
FRI 19 JUL - LONDON B<br />
London‘s Day iconic Date castle, Time the Tower of Activity London. Spend the Port of Call<br />
balance of the day at leisure. Free evening.<br />
SAT 20 JUL - LONDON/PLYMOUTH B,D<br />
En route to Plymouth visit Stonehenge. Continue to<br />
Plymouth on the South coast of Devon. Stay 2 nights.<br />
SUN 21 JUL - PLYMOUTH B,L,D<br />
A day exploring the beautiful Cornish peninsula. Visit the<br />
charming fishing ports of Padstow and Port Isaac. Visit the<br />
spectacular Tintagel Castle - a very famous historic site<br />
inextricably linked to King Arthur.<br />
MON 22 JUL - PLYMOUTH/CARDIFF B,D<br />
Travel to Cardiff via Bath. A short walking tour of Bath then<br />
on to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Stay 2 nights<br />
TUE 23 JUL - CARDIFF B,D<br />
A panoramic city tour of Cardiff and visit St. Fagans<br />
National Museum of History. Afternoon at leisure.<br />
WED 24 JUL - CARDIFF/WATERFORD B,D<br />
Depart Cardiff and take a ferry to Rosslare Harbour and<br />
on to Waterford and its world famous crystal. Stay 1 night.<br />
THU 25 JUL - WATERFORD/KILLARNEY B,D<br />
Tour Waterford Crystal and visit Blarney Castle, home to<br />
the legendary Stone of Eloquence. Stay Killarney 2 nights.<br />
FRI 26 JUL - KILLARNEY B,D<br />
A full-day tour of the Ring of Kerry, one of the finest scenic<br />
drives in the world - a slice of ‘real Ireland’.<br />
SAT 27 JUL - KILLARNEY/GALWAY B,D<br />
Head to Galway and en route, a brief stop in Limerick, then<br />
visit the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher. Stay 2 nights.<br />
SUN 28 JUL - GALWAY B,D<br />
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Galway and visit the<br />
Cathedral. Spend the balance of the day at leisure.<br />
MON 29 JUL GALWAY/DONEGAL B,D<br />
Sightsee in Galway then to Donegal. Visit the Kylemore<br />
Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden and Sligo. Stay 1 night.<br />
TUE 30 JUL - DONEGAL/BELFAST B,D<br />
On to Belfast, see romantic Dunluce Castle and admire<br />
the Giants Causeway’s. Stay 2 nights<br />
WED 31 JUL - BELFAST B,D<br />
Walk its historic streets with a passionate local guide.<br />
Then visit the Titanic Museum.<br />
THU 01 AUG - BELFAST/DUBLIN B,D<br />
Drive down to Dublin. A walking tour and a visit to Trinity<br />
College and its Book of Kells - one of the most famous<br />
artefacts in the world. 2 nights Dublin<br />
FRI 02 AUG - DUBLIN B<br />
Tour the iconic Guinness Storehouse. Afternoon at leisure.<br />
Freedom dining in Dublin.<br />
SAT 03 AUG - DUBLIN/LIVERPOOL B,D<br />
Depart Dublin and ferry to Holyhead. On to Chester and a<br />
walking tour of the ancient streets Continue to Liverpool<br />
and the home of the Beatles. Stay 1 night.<br />
SUN 04 AUG - LIVERPOOL/LAKE DISTRICT B,D<br />
Head to the Lake District. Cruise on scenic Lake<br />
Windermere and visit Wordsworth Grasmere. Stay 1 night.<br />
MON 05 AUG - LAKE DISTRICT/GLASGOW B,D<br />
Drive to Glasgow Scotland, for a city tour. En route, make<br />
a stop in the lovely cathedral city of Carlisle. Stay 1 night.<br />
TUE 06 AUG - GLASGOW/GLENCOE AREA B,D<br />
This morning, depart Glasgow and journey North towards<br />
Glencoe. En route, see stunning Loch Lomond Cruise and<br />
a visit to Inveraray Castle. Stay 2 nights.<br />
WED 07 AUG - GLENCOE AREA (ISLE OF SKYE TOUR) B,D<br />
A day excursion to admire the outstanding scenery of the<br />
Isle of Skye. En route, Glenfinnan Viaduct, then to Castle -<br />
a magnificent Highland estate on magical Isle of Skye.<br />
THU 08 AUG - GLENCOE AREA/EDINBURGH B,D<br />
Journey to Edinburgh. Visit Stirling Castle, see the Falkirk<br />
Wheel. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tonight (subject to<br />
availability). Stay 2 nights.<br />
FRI 09 AUG - EDINBURGH B,D<br />
A walking tour and a whisky experience at Johnnie<br />
Walker then free time. This evening a farewell dinner<br />
SAT 10 AUG - EDINBURGH/AUCKLAND B<br />
Morning free, then depart on Flight QR30 at 2.45pm. Arrive<br />
Waikiki Auckland Beach via & Hawaii Qatar, Cruise on MON Escape 12 AUG <strong>2023</strong> at 2.45am<br />
A deposit (off of QR920). $1,150.00 per person is required to secure a booking.<br />
Please contact us for details<br />
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Included in Your Tour Cost<br />
Home pick up and return within the<br />
Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).<br />
Services of a Travelwise Holidays Tour<br />
Leader throughout.<br />
Return economy class airfares Auckland-<br />
Doha-London & Edinburgh-Doha-Auckland.<br />
All touring/sightseeing as per the itinerary.<br />
Highlights -<br />
Doha stopover, London West End show<br />
tickets, Tower of London, Westminster<br />
Abbey. Oxford, Plymouth and Stonehenge,<br />
Cornish Peninsula touring, Bath, Cardiff,<br />
Killarney and the Blarney stone, Waterford<br />
Crystal, Ring of Kerry, Galway, Limerick, the<br />
Cliffs of Moher, Sligo, Donegal, Derry,<br />
Belfast, the Giants Causeway, the Titanic<br />
Museum, Dublin, Trinity College & the book<br />
of Kells, Guinness Storehouse tour. Chester<br />
tour. Liverpool, Lake District, Lake<br />
Windermere cruise. Glasgow, Falkirk wheel,<br />
the Isle of Skye via Glencoe, Scottish<br />
highlands and Loch Lomond. Edinburgh.<br />
Edinburgh Tattoo tickets (subject to<br />
availability). Johnnie Walker experience.<br />
Farewell Dinner.<br />
All airport, hotel and ferry transfers<br />
throughout.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation &<br />
travel bag.<br />
A reasonable level of mobility is required for this<br />
tour, due to walking tours and access to some<br />
historic sites. Please discuss this with us.<br />
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WED 07 AUG - AUCKLAND/SINGAPORE<br />
Depart Auckland on SQ286 at 2.10pm. Arrive Singapore<br />
9pm. Stay Grand Park City Hall Hotel or similar (3 nights).<br />
THU 08 AUG - SINGAPORE B,L,D<br />
Free morning and leisurely afternoon sightseeing of<br />
Gardens by the Bay.<br />
FRI 09 AUG - SINGAPORE B<br />
A full-day sightseeing tour. Freedom dining tonight.<br />
Check-in late this evening for your flight SQ328.<br />
SAT 10 AUG - SINGAPORE /MUNICH B,D<br />
Arrive Munich Germany 6.55am. Free day to relax, dinner<br />
at the hotel. Stay Hilton Munich City or similar (3 nights).<br />
SUN 11 AUG - MUNICH B,D<br />
A half-day guide tour of Munich, then free time in the<br />
afternoon. Dinner included tonight.<br />
MON 12 AUG - MUNICH NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE B,D<br />
A day excursion to the stunning Bavarian Alps including a<br />
tour of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.<br />
TUE 13 AUG - MUNICH/DINKELSBUHL B,D<br />
Drive on the Romantische Strasse to the medieval town of<br />
Dinkelsbuhl and enjoy a guided walking tour. Stay Meiser<br />
Altstadt Hotel Dinkelsbuhl or similar (1 night).<br />
WED 14 AUG - DINKELSBUHL/COLOGNE B,D<br />
Drive from Dinkelsbuhl to Cologne. Stay Steigenberger Port of Call<br />
Hotel or similar (2 nights).<br />
THU 15 AUG - COLOGNE B,D<br />
A morning walking tour of Cologne including entrance to<br />
the incredible Cathedral - the tallest twin spired church in<br />
Port of Call<br />
the world.<br />
FRI 16 AUG - COLOGNE/CRUISING B,D<br />
Late check out in the afternoon board your 9 night Rhine<br />
Cruise of Germany (DE), Belgium (BE) and Holland (NL).<br />
SUN 25 AUG - COLOGNE/AMSTERDAM B,D<br />
Disembark the ship after breakfast. Drive over the border<br />
to Amsterdam, Holland. Stay Movenpick Hotel or similar<br />
(3 nights).<br />
MON 26 AUG - AMSTERDAM B,D<br />
Amsterdam full day sightseeing including Dam Square,<br />
the Museum Quarter and a scenic canal cruise.<br />
TUE 27 AUG - AMSTERDAM B,D<br />
A half day tour of Amsterdam with the afternoon free. A<br />
special farewell dinner tonight.<br />
WED 28 AUG - AMSTERDAM/AUCKLAND B<br />
Depart the hotel after breakfast. Drive to Amsterdam's<br />
Schipol airport for flight SQ323 departing at 11.15am.<br />
THU 29 AUG - AUCKLAND<br />
Arrive Auckland off flight SQ4281 from Singapore at<br />
10.25pm.<br />
Day Date Time Activity<br />
FRI 16 Aug 6.00 PM Depart<br />
SAT 17 Aug 11.00 AM-11.00 PM Arrive-Depart<br />
COLOGNE(DE)<br />
WILLEMSTAD(NL)<br />
SUN 18 Aug 8.00 AM-6.00 PM Arrive-Depart ANTWERP(BE)<br />
MON<br />
Day<br />
19 Aug<br />
Date<br />
2.00 AM-7.00<br />
Time<br />
PM Arrive-Depart<br />
Activity<br />
GHENT(BE)<br />
TUE 20 Aug 7.00 AM-3.00 PM Arrive-Depart DORDRECHT(NL)<br />
WED 21 Aug 6.00 AM-8.00 AM+1 Arrive-Depart LELYSTAD(NL)<br />
THU 22 Aug 2.00 PM-6.00AM +1 Arrive-Depart HARLINGEN(NL)<br />
FRI 23 Aug 12.00 PM-6.00 PM Arrive-Depart HOORN(NL)<br />
SAT 24 Aug 9.00 AM-3.00 PM Arrive-Depart EMMERICH(DE)<br />
SUN 25 Aug 6.00 AM<br />
Arrive COLOGNE(DE)<br />
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Included in Your Tour Cost<br />
Juliette Balcony Cabin C,D<br />
Outer Cabin A<br />
Home pick up and return within the Auckland<br />
Metropolitan area (if applicable)<br />
Travelwise Holidays Tour leader throughout.<br />
Singapore Airline flights Auckland-Singapore-<br />
Munich, Amsterdam-Auckland.<br />
Sightseeing in Singapore, Munich, Dinkelsbuhl,<br />
Cologne and Amsterdam.<br />
Drive the Romantic Road, Germany.<br />
Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria.<br />
Overnight stay in medieval Dinkelsbuhl Village.<br />
9 night Rhine River Cruise aboard Arosa ship<br />
SILVA. Spacious sun deck • Heated outdoor pool<br />
• Bar with service on the sun deck • Outdoor<br />
restaurant with canopy top • Panorama Lounge<br />
with bar and dance floor . Comprehensive<br />
breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets<br />
embarkation refreshment and daily teatime<br />
snack. Beverages - tea, speciality coffees,<br />
water, soft drinks, beers, wines, sparkling wines<br />
&cocktails.Cruise - Wifi and Service charges,<br />
Government taxes, port taxes & prepaid<br />
gratuities.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation and travel<br />
bag<br />
Lead-in Cabin S<br />
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SAT 10 AUG – AUCKLAND/VANCOUVER<br />
Depart on Air NZ from Auckland at 8.05pm, arrive<br />
Vancouver 2.05pm. Transfer to Hotel.<br />
Stay Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, Vancouver (1 night).<br />
SUN 11 AUG – VANCOUVER/VICTORIA B,D<br />
Take the ferry to Vancouver Island. Visit Butchart<br />
Gardens and enjoy a tour of Victoria.<br />
Stay Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria (2 nights).<br />
MON 12 AUG – VICTORIA B<br />
A day at leisure to relax or explore.<br />
TUE 13 AUG – VICTORIA/CALGARY B,D<br />
Fly from Victoria to Calgary. On arrival we transfer to<br />
Hotel. Stay Marriott Calgary Downtown (1 night).<br />
WED 14 AUG – CALGARY/BANFF B,D<br />
Highlights tour of Calgary and after lunch travel<br />
west on the Trans-Canada Highway into the foothills of<br />
the Rocky Mountains. Arrive in Banff and check into<br />
your hotel.<br />
Stay High Country Inn, Banff (2 nights).<br />
THU 15 AUG – BANFF SIGHTSEEING B<br />
Tour all the Banff region highlights including a Gondola<br />
ride up to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. Free time<br />
afternoon.<br />
FRI 16 AUG – BANFF/JASPER B<br />
Visit famous Lake Louise & the Columbia Icefield, then<br />
the Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier. To Jasper<br />
National Park and arrive in the town of Jasper.<br />
Stay Jasper Inn & Suites (1 night).<br />
SAT 17 AUG – JASPER B,D<br />
A day sightseeing Jasper National Park incl the stunning<br />
Jasper Sky Tramway up the Whistlers Mountains.<br />
SUN 18 AUG - JASPER/KAMLOOPS B,L<br />
Board the Rocky Mountaineer Train (2 days/1 night). The<br />
spectacular ‘’Journey through the Clouds’’ service to<br />
Vancouver. Arrival in Kamloops, transfer to your hotel<br />
for the night. (Hotel TBA).<br />
MON 19 AUG - KAMLOOPS/VANCOUVER B,L<br />
Transfer to the train for breakfast, enjoy<br />
the changing scenery of forests, winding<br />
river canyons & cascade mountains.<br />
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to<br />
your hotel. Stay Century Plaza Hotel<br />
and Spa (2 nights).<br />
TUE 20 AUG – VANCOUVER<br />
B,D<br />
Enjoy the day at leisure to relax or explore.<br />
WED 21 AUG – VANCOUVER & CRUISE<br />
B,D<br />
A tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park &<br />
Granville Island. Then to Canada Place to embark on an<br />
incredible 7 night Alaskan Inside Passage cruise on the MS<br />
Zaandam. B,L,D on the cruise.<br />
Date Time Port of Call<br />
21 AUG 4.00pm Depart VANCOUVER<br />
22 AUG SCENIC CRUISING<br />
23 AUG 1.00pm Arrive 10.00pm Depart JUNEAU ALASKA<br />
24 AUG 7.00am Arrive 9.00pm Depart SKAGWAY ALASKA<br />
25 AUG 7.00am Arrive 4.00pm Depart GLACIER BAY<br />
26 AUG 11.00am Arrive 7.00pm Depart KETCHIKAN ALASKA<br />
27 AUG<br />
WED 28 AUG – VANCOUVER/AUCKLAND<br />
B,L<br />
After breakfast disembark the ship for a tour of<br />
Vancouver’s North Shore including the Skyride up<br />
Grouse Mountain including lunch. Transfer to<br />
Vancouver airport for your flight on Air New Zealand<br />
departing 8.55pm.<br />
FRI 30 AUG – ARRIVE AUCKLAND<br />
Your flight arrives at 5.45am.<br />
SCENIC CRUISING<br />
28 AUG 7.00am Arrive<br />
VANCOUVER<br />
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CRUISE<br />
HOLLAND AMERICA ‘ZAANDAM’<br />
Designed to carry fewer guests (1,432) while offering<br />
greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable.<br />
Her décor is inspired by music and features musical<br />
instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy<br />
Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a<br />
Baroque style pipe organ.<br />
UPGRADE OPTIONS:<br />
OCEAN VIEW EE $18,149.00 share twin per person<br />
OCEAN VIEW C $18,385.00 share twin per person<br />
VISTA SUITE $19,980.00 share twin per person<br />
Included in Your Tour Cost<br />
Home pickup/return within the Auckland metro area.<br />
Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader.<br />
Economy class airfares<br />
Auckland/Vancouver,Victoria/Calgary and<br />
Vancouver/Auckland with Air NZ/Air Canada.<br />
1 night in Vancouver at Century Plaza Hotel & Spa.<br />
2 nights in Victoria at Laurel Point with sightseeing<br />
tour including Butchart Gardens and a free day at<br />
leisure.1 night in Calgary at Marriott Calgary & City<br />
Highlights Tour.Coach touring- the Trans-Canada<br />
highway, Calgary to Banff.2 nights in Banff at the<br />
High Country Inn with a morning sightseeing tour<br />
with a Gondola Ride up Sulphur Mountain.<br />
Coach touring along the spectacular Columbia<br />
Icefields Parkway through Banff & Jasper National<br />
Parks with a visit to Lake Louise & the Ice Explorer on<br />
the Athabasca Glacier.<br />
1 night in Jasper at Jasper Inn & Suites including a<br />
full day’s sightseeing of Jasper National Park.<br />
2 days/1-night Rocky Mountaineer Rail Travel<br />
Jasper/Kamloops/Vancouver ‘Silver Leaf ‘service<br />
including breakfast and lunch as per itinerary.<br />
2 nights in Vancouver at Century Plaza Hotel/Spa<br />
including a free day at leisure and sightseeing tour<br />
including Stanley Park & Granville Island.<br />
7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise aboard Holland<br />
America ‘Zaandam’ depart/return Vancouver.<br />
Included on-board your cruise:All main meals,<br />
entertainment and activities.Pre-paid gratuities and<br />
all applicable port charges.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation and travel bag.<br />
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER<br />
SILVER LEAF SERVICE<br />
Single-level glass-dome coach, full glass-dome<br />
windows<br />
Outdoor viewing area, delicious breakfast & lunch<br />
served in the comfort of your seat. Complimentary<br />
beverages and snacks.<br />
GOLD LEAF SERVICE<br />
Bi-level glass-dome coach, Oversized glass-dome<br />
windows, Large, exclusive outdoor viewing platform.<br />
Gourmet breakfast & lunch are served in a lower-level<br />
dining room. Complimentary beverages and snacks<br />
UPGRADE OPTION<br />
GOLD LEAF $1,155.00 share twin per person<br />
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Highlights Include<br />
Kuranda Railway * Skyrail Rainforest Cableway<br />
Koala Sanctuary * Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Lunch<br />
Daintree National Park * Atherton Tablelands Tour<br />
Highlights Include<br />
TranzAlpine Rail * Hokitika Beach stay * Methven<br />
Antarctic Centre * Tramcar Dinner * Mt Cavendish<br />
Gondola * Christmas Dinner Mt Cook Hotel<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
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SAT 24 AUG - AUCKLAND/CAIRNS D<br />
Depart Auckland at 7.05 am. Arrive in Cairns at 10.45 am. Visit<br />
the Botanic Gardens. Free afternoon and a visit to Cairns<br />
Aquarium including dinner. Stay Novotel Cairns Oasis (5 nights).<br />
SUN 25 AUG – CAIRNS/ATHERTON TABLELANDS B,L,D<br />
A fabulous tour of the Atherton Tablelands. Free time and lunch<br />
at Yungaburra. Sightsee at Lake Barrine and visit the incredible<br />
Curtain Fig Tree. Dinner included tonight.<br />
MON 26 AUG – CAIRNS FREE DAY B<br />
A free day to relax at the hotel with its sandy lagoon-style pool,<br />
boasting the only swim-up bar in Cairns - or shop/sightsee.<br />
Freedom dining tonight.<br />
TUE 27 AUG – CAIRNS/KURANDA TOUR & TRAIN SKYRAIL,<br />
RAINFORESTATION & BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY B,L,D<br />
Enjoy the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda. Enjoy a 7.5<br />
kilometre scenic cable car ride with magnificent views above<br />
the Day Rainforest Date Canopy. Visit Time the Koala Wildlife ActivitySanctuary and Port of Call<br />
Pamagirri Dance Theatre, plus a guided tour of the Australian<br />
Butterfly Sanctuary. Depart by Kuranda Scenic Railway to<br />
Cairns. Dinner included.<br />
WED 28 AUG – CAIRNS/FITZROY ISLAND B,L,D<br />
Ferry to this incredible island that is largely untouched. It's<br />
where a lush protected rainforest meets the colourful Great<br />
Barrier Reef. Enjoy a glass bottom boat tour. Lunch is included.<br />
Dinner at the RSL Club tonight.<br />
THU 29 AUG – CAIRNS/PORT DOUGLAS VIA HARTLEY’S<br />
CROCODILE ADVENTURES B,D<br />
Travel to Port Douglas. Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and<br />
enjoy a farm tour, lagoon boat cruise and crocodile &<br />
cassowary feeding. Stay Oaks Resort Hotel Port Douglas (5<br />
nights).<br />
FRI 30 AUG - PORT DOUGLAS/WAVE DANCER GREAT BARRIER<br />
REEF LOW ISLES CRUISE B,L,D<br />
Sail to the Low Isles in the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. View<br />
spectacular coral formations and magnificent reef fish from the<br />
glass bottom boat. Enjoy dinner tonight at Oaks Resort.<br />
SAT 31 AUG – CAPE TRIBULATION & DAINTREE B,L,D<br />
Tour Daintree National Park Wet Tropics World Heritage area<br />
and wilderness region. Visit Cape Tribulation Beach and enjoy a<br />
tropical lunch. Take a guided rainforest walk and Daintree River<br />
cruise. Afternoon tea and Dinner are included.<br />
SUN 01 SEP – PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS B,D<br />
Enjoy the popular Sunday Market. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner<br />
is included tonight.<br />
MON 02 SEP - PORT DOUGLAS/WILDLIFE HABITAT B,D<br />
Visit the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. Free time this<br />
afternoon to relax or explore.<br />
TUE 03 SEP - PORT DOUGLAS/AUCKLAND B<br />
Depart Cairns at 11.55am. Arrive in Auckland at 6.35pm.<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
WED 14 AUG - AUCKLAND/CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Fly with Air New Zealand, depart 10.00am, arrive at<br />
11.25am. Visit the Antarctic Centre with lunch (own<br />
expense). Transfer to your hotel and this evening enjoy a<br />
Tram Car Welcome Dinner. Stay Pavilions Hotel (2 nights).<br />
THU 15 AUG - CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING<br />
D<br />
B,D<br />
Morning sightseeing tour including city highlights and<br />
Christchurch Gondola ride. Afternoon is at leisure.<br />
FRI 16 AUG - CHRISTCHURCH/HOKITIKA B,D TRANZALPINE<br />
One of the great railway journeys in the world - to<br />
Greymouth via the spectacular snow-covered Southern<br />
Alps. On arrival in Greymouth and drive the coast to<br />
Hokitika for the night. Stay Beachfront Hotel (1 night).<br />
SAT 17 AUG – HOKITIKA/METHVEN<br />
B,L,D<br />
Drive the iconic Arthur’s Pass. Enjoy lunch in Arthurs Pass<br />
village at the Crafty Moa Cafe. Arrive in Methven, the<br />
gateway to the great ski field. The Opuke Thermal Pools<br />
beckon. Stay Brinkley Resort (1 night).<br />
SUN 18 AUG – METHVEN/MT COOK<br />
B,D<br />
Head to awe-inspiring Mount Cook village with a stop at<br />
Lake Tekapo and the Church of Good Shepherd for lunch<br />
(own expense). An iconic hotel, in a world-class<br />
destination. Stay Hermitage Hotel (2 nights).<br />
MON 19 AUG – MT COOK<br />
B,D<br />
Spend the day in Mount Cook for local activities. This<br />
evening enjoy a special ‘Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner’<br />
and a glass of Bubbles at the Hermitage.<br />
MON 21 AUG – MT COOK/AUCKLAND<br />
Travel home from Mount Cook to Christchurch Airport<br />
with a lunch stop at Barkers in Geraldine. Fly Air New<br />
Zealand, departing 4.00 pm, and arriving 5.25pm in<br />
Auckland.<br />
B,L<br />
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Tour Departs<br />
Sun 17th September <strong>2023</strong><br />
20 Days for $15,399<br />
Share twin per person (Single Supplement $2,199)<br />
SALE<br />
SALEarlybird<br />
A remarkable land and breathtaking holiday destination. Experience a wonderful diversity of scenery,<br />
rich history, abundant wildlife and an insight into the major sights of Southern Africa including Kruger<br />
National Park, the Garden Route, Cape Town plus Victoria Falls and Botswana. Join us for a truly<br />
spectacular tour experience!”<br />
Included in your Tour Cost<br />
Economy class air fares Auckland/Johannesburg<br />
return with all current Airline & airport taxes.<br />
21 nights quality accommodation at Sydney (1)<br />
Johannesburg (2), Hazyview/Mpumalanga (2),<br />
Swaziland (1), Hluhluwe/Zululand (2), Durban (1), Port<br />
Elizabeth (1), Knysna (2), Oudtshoorn (1), Stellenbosch (2),<br />
Cape Town (3) and Victoria Falls (3).<br />
11 x dinners, 8 x lunches and breakfast daily.<br />
Transport in private touring vehicles with English<br />
speaking driver & guide on all transfers and<br />
sightseeing excursions.<br />
Internal air travel within South Africa and sightseeing<br />
entrance fees as detailed in the tour itinerary.<br />
All pre-paid gratuities throughout the tour.<br />
Porterage at all hotels.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation & travel bag.<br />
Tour Itinerary<br />
Sydney Stopover<br />
Johannesburg, gateway into Southern Africa.<br />
Scenic Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest on<br />
earth!<br />
Kruger National Park wildlife viewing, home to the<br />
‘big five’ – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo.<br />
Swaziland and Zululand to experience a taste of the<br />
Zulu customs.<br />
Hluhluwe National Park wildlife viewing.<br />
Durban, holidaymakers paradise with its carnival<br />
atmosphere.<br />
Spectacular ‘Garden Route’ Port Elizabeth to Cape<br />
Town.<br />
Oudtshoorn, centre for the ostrich farming industry.<br />
Cape Town, set against the magical backdrop of<br />
Table Mountain.<br />
Cape Town sightseeing featuring Cape Winelands<br />
Tour, Cape Peninsula Tour, Kirstenbosch Botanical<br />
Gardens and Table Mountain Cableway.<br />
Victoria Falls with Sunset Zambezi River Cruise.<br />
Chobe National Park Botswana wildlife viewing.<br />
Contact us for the full itinerary<br />
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22 Days for $15,999<br />
Share twin per person<br />
Single supplement $2,449<br />
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SUN 15 - AUCKLAND/SYDNEY D<br />
TUE 24 - DURBAN/PORT ELIZABETH B,D<br />
Depart on Qantas at 4.05pm, arrive Sydney 5.50pm.<br />
Day at leisure in Durban until transfer to the airport for<br />
Stay 1 night Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel or similar.<br />
your afternoon flight to Port Elizabeth. Arrive 5.45pm.<br />
MON 16 - SYDNEY/JOHANNESBURG B,D<br />
Stay Southern Sun Marine Hotel, Port Elizabeth (1 night).<br />
Depart on Qantas at 9.35amto Johannesburg. Arrive WED 25 – PORT ELIZABETH/KNYSNA B,D<br />
in Johannesburg at 3.40 pm. Stay Garden Court<br />
Today, begin your journey along the famous Garden<br />
Sandton City Hotel (2 nights).<br />
Route coastal corridor and visit Tsitsikamma National<br />
TUE 17 - JOHANNESBURG B,L<br />
Park and Storm’s River Mouth en route to Knysna. A<br />
A half-day sightseeing tour then free in the afternoon place of lush indigenous and commercial forests, deep<br />
to relax. Enjoy the hotel’s big garden and pool. You are river gorges and abundance of magnificent birds and<br />
just moments from Sandton’s famous mall and a<br />
nature walks. Arrive at charming seaside Knysna. The<br />
bustling restaurant scene.<br />
rest of the day is at leisure. Stay Knysna Log Inn (2<br />
WED 18 - JOHANNESBURG/ HAZYVIEW B,D<br />
nights).<br />
Depart Johannesburg by road to Hazyview in<br />
THU 26 – KNYSNA SIGHTSEEING B,L<br />
Mpumalanga Province. En route visit the scenic Blyde Enjoy a lagoon cruise to Knysna’s famous Featherbed<br />
River Canyon, one of the largest canyons on earth. Be Nature Reserve. An abundance of plant, bird and small<br />
amazed at the spectacular view of Kruger National wildlife, followed by a trailer ride to the top of Western<br />
Park & the Low veld. Transfer to hotel near Kruger gate Head. Walk 2.2km back through milkwood trees for a<br />
that lies on the Sabie river. Stay at Kruger Gate Hotel lunch at the restaurant set on the edge of the lagoon.<br />
(2 nights).<br />
FRI 27 – KNYSNA/ OUDTSHOORN B,L<br />
THU 19 – KRUGER PARK GAME DRIVE B,L,D<br />
Depart Knysna, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to<br />
Today a game drive experience in the world-famous Oudtshoorn. Tour the Oudtshoorn’s famous Cango<br />
Kruger National Park. One of the largest and most<br />
Caves, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural rock<br />
popular game reserves in Africa. Search for the Big<br />
formations. A Game Drive this afternoon. Stay in a<br />
Five and enjoy prolific birdlife and wildlife viewing with luxury tent at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge near Oudtshoorn<br />
a highly experienced Ranger in an open safari vehicle. (1 night).<br />
FRI 20 – HAZYVIEW/ SWAZILAND B,D<br />
SAT 28 – OUDTSHOORN/ STELLENBOSCH B<br />
This morning enjoy a short morning game drive in<br />
Today enjoy an early morning meerkat safari (weather<br />
Kruger National Park before travelling overland from permitting). Continue to the famous wine region of<br />
Hazyview to Swaziland, one of the smallest countries Stellenbosch. Transfer to the Stellenbosch Hotel (2<br />
in Africa and a mountainous wonderland.<br />
nights), walking distance to coffee shops, bars,<br />
Stay Happy Valley Hotel Ezulwini (1 night).<br />
museums, galleries and restaurants.<br />
SAT 21 - SWAZILAND/ HLUHLUWE B,D<br />
SUN 29 – STELLENBOSCH B,L<br />
This morning drive across the border to Hluhluwe. An Enjoy a Cape Winelands experience featuring historic<br />
afternoon game drive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi.<br />
and modern architecture, fabulous cuisine and worldclass<br />
wines. The tour includes the principal wine routes<br />
Stay Anew Hotel & Lodge, Hluhluwe. (2 nights).<br />
SUN 22 – HLUHLUWE NATIONAL PARK B,D<br />
of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoeck stopping<br />
This afternoon enjoy a game viewing drive in Hluhluwe along the way for lunch and wine/cheese tasting at the<br />
National Park where the Big Five roam freely in the<br />
prestigious Fairview Wine Estate.<br />
bush.<br />
MON 23 - HLUHLUWE/ DURBAN B,D<br />
Travel to Durban and the afternoon is at leisure.<br />
Stay Protea by Marriot Hotel, Umhlanga. (1 night).<br />
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MON 30 – STELLENBOSCH/CAPE TOWN B<br />
A short drive to Cape Town, voted as the best place<br />
in the World to visit by the New York Times.<br />
Stay Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel (3 nights).<br />
TUE 1 OCT – CAPE TOWN SIGHTSEEING B,L<br />
Full day Cape Peninsula Tour seeing the working<br />
harbour of Hout Bay, an authentic fishing village<br />
experience. The famous drive between Hout Bay &<br />
Noordhoek on Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic Ocean<br />
coastline. Enter Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve,<br />
a world heritage site. Ride the Funicular to the old<br />
lighthouse lookout point for spectacular views. The<br />
return journey includes visits to Boulders Beach for<br />
penguin viewing and Kirtenbosch National Botanical<br />
Garden on the slopes of Table Mountain. Lunch<br />
included today.<br />
WED 2 – CAPE TOWN SIGHTSEEING B,D<br />
A local city tour including the Table Mountain aerial<br />
cableway (weather permitting) for stunning views of<br />
the city below and surrounding oceans. Continue<br />
with a guided tour of the historical and cultural<br />
sights of Cape Town including key monuments and<br />
places of interest featuring the Castle of Good Hope,<br />
St George’s Cathedral, the Lush Company Gardens<br />
and Cape Malay Quarter. Rest of the afternoon at<br />
leisure. Dinner included tonight a 14 Dish African<br />
Feast with entertainment.<br />
THU 3 – CAPE TOWN/ VICTORIA FALLS B<br />
Fly from Cape Town in the morning and arrive in Victoria<br />
Falls at 12.40pm. The hotel is located a short distance<br />
from the legendary Victoria Falls. The lodge is situated<br />
on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River<br />
boasting impressive views of the amazing waterfall. This<br />
afternoon transfer to the landing for a relaxing twohour<br />
sunset cruise down the Zambezi River. Enjoy<br />
canapes and drinks on board and an opportunity to do<br />
some last-minute game viewing.<br />
Stay Elephant Hills Resort Hotel (3 nights).<br />
FRI 4 – VICTORIA FALLS SIGHTSEEING B,L<br />
A guided tour of the “Smoke that Thunders” – Victoria<br />
Falls. One of the seven natural wonders of the world. A<br />
truly spectacular sight. Take time to observe the<br />
amazing vegetation and bird life in the rainforest. Lunch<br />
at the Lookout Cafe.After this great experience, transfer<br />
back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at<br />
leisure.<br />
SAT 05 – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (BOTSWANA) B,L<br />
(Visa cost additonal)<br />
An exciting day trip over the border into Botswana to<br />
explore one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, the<br />
Chobe National Park. Cruise down the Chobe River and<br />
enjoy wildlife viewing and lunch on the rivers edge.<br />
SUN 06 – VICTORIA FALLS/JOHANNESBURG/SYDNEY B<br />
Morning at leisure in Victoria Falls until transfer to your<br />
South African Airways flight at 2.05pm to Johannesburg.<br />
Arrive Johannesburg and connect with Qantas Airways<br />
flight at 5.40pm to Auckland via Sydney.<br />
MON 7 - SYDNEY/AUCKLAND<br />
Arrive in Sydney at 1.25pm and depart for Auckland at<br />
5.50 pm. Arrive in Auckland at 10.55pm.<br />
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THU 10 OCT - AUCKLAND/ PERTH D<br />
This morning you will be picked up from your Auckland<br />
address and transferred to the airport for your Air NZ<br />
flight direct to Perth departing Auckland at 11.25am.<br />
Arrive in Perth at 1.50pm. Stay Holiday Inn Perth City<br />
Centre for four nights. Dinner included.<br />
FRI 11 OCT - SWAN VALLEY & WILDFLOWERS B,D<br />
Depart to the picturesque Swan Valley region. Travel<br />
through historic Guildford to the Swan Valley, Western<br />
Australia’s first wine-growing region. Hand feed<br />
kangaroos and see the koalas at Caversham Wildlife<br />
Park. Visit the Margaret River Chocolate Factory and<br />
Day sample their Date delicious Time chocolates. Activity A visit to Lancaster Port of Call<br />
Wines for wine tasting then lunch at Swan Valley (own<br />
expense). Local wildflower sightseeing in the afternoon.<br />
Dinner included.<br />
SAT 12 OCT - BEST OF PERTH & FREMANTLE B,D<br />
Depart for a day of touring both Perth & Fremantle. An<br />
orientation of Perth and a visit to Kings Park for a treetop<br />
guided walk. Continue with a visit to one of Perth’s<br />
best beaches Cottesloe Beach, before arriving at the<br />
historic port town of Fremantle. Free time here then<br />
return to the Holiday Inn Perth and spend the afternoon<br />
at leisure. Enjoy a Swan River Dinner Cruise this evening.<br />
SUN 13 OCT - PERTHS ‘BEST WILDFLOWER TOUR’ B,L,D<br />
A day tour to various locations on Perth’s outskirts in<br />
search of the finest wildflowers. A profusion of flowers<br />
varies daily and is dependent on sunshine. Areas such<br />
as the Chittering Valley, Bindoon, Victoria Plains and<br />
Toodyay often provide good viewing. The tour includes a<br />
picnic lunch. Dinner included.<br />
MON 14 OCT - PERTH/MARGARET RIVER B,L,D<br />
Depart for a 3-day tour to the Margaret River region.<br />
Travel south through farmland and by coastal towns to<br />
Busselton. Visit some wildflower spots in the area and<br />
lunch at one of Margaret River’s oldest breweries.<br />
Continue south to Mammoth Cave for a guided tour.<br />
Then on to Margaret's Beach Resort where you will stay<br />
for the next two nights.<br />
TUE 15 OCT - MARGARET RIVER B,L,D<br />
This morning head south through Boranup Forest to<br />
Augusta. Visit Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the dividing<br />
point between the Southern & Indian Oceans. Enjoy a<br />
gourmet lunch at a local Winery and visits to a local<br />
chocolate and cheese factory before heading back<br />
towards Margaret River. Enjoy a free and easy afternoon<br />
depending on location of local wildflowers.<br />
WED 16 OCT - MARGARET RIVER/PERTH B,L,D<br />
Depart Margaret River and head towards Donnybrook<br />
and Harvey areas to view the wildflowers. Enjoy a light<br />
lunch en route and continue north via Mandurah,<br />
arriving in Perth late afternoon. Transfer to the Holiday<br />
Inn Perth City Centre where you will stay for the next<br />
three nights. Dinner included this evening.<br />
THU 17 OCT - ‘WILDFLOWERS’ KINGS PARK B<br />
This morning, depart hotel and transfer to nearby Kings<br />
Park, home to the annual Wildflower Festival, to view the<br />
impressive wildflower displays. Included are spectacular<br />
displays of Western Australian wildflowers in bloom both<br />
in the botanical gardens and across the park. Enjoy a<br />
walking tour around the wildflowers with Kings Park<br />
guide. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening freedom<br />
dining.<br />
FRI 18 OCT – ROTTNEST ISLAND DAY TOUR B,L<br />
This morning, transfer from the hotel for your ferry to<br />
Rottnest Island. Enjoy the Grand Island Tour which<br />
includes all the must-see locations, Captain Hussey<br />
return train to Oliver Hill, guided tour of Oliver Hill Guns &<br />
Tunnels and a light lunch. Transfer back late afternoon.<br />
SAT 19 OCT – DAY AT LEISURE B<br />
Morning at leisure in Perth with a late check out before<br />
transferring to Perth Airport. Join your Air New Zealand<br />
flight NZ176 direct to Auckland departing at 6.50pm.<br />
SUN 20 OCT – ARRIVE AUCKLAND<br />
Arrive in Auckland at 6.00am where you will be<br />
transferred to your home address or continue with your<br />
own homeward arrangements.<br />
Waikiki Beach & Hawaii Cruise Escape <strong>2023</strong><br />
A deposit of $1,150.00 per person is required to secure a booking.<br />
Please contact us for details<br />
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THU 31 OCT AUCKLAND/HOBART D<br />
Depart Auckland at 9.00 am. Arrive in Hobart at 10.50 am.<br />
Head to the Tasman Peninsula, for an included lunch and<br />
then visit the famous Port Arthur Historic Site. Enjoy a selfguided<br />
audio experience and a harbour cruise of the site.<br />
Returning to Hobart view the stunning sights of Devil's<br />
Kitchen, The Tasman Arch, Tessellate Pavement and the<br />
Remarkable Caves. Welcome dinner tonight. Stay in the<br />
brand new Crowne Plaza Hotel for one night.<br />
FRI 1 NOV - HOBART/STRAHAN B,D<br />
Travel to the rugged beauty of the West Coast. Stop at<br />
iconic Lake St Clair, the deepest lake in Australia -<br />
situated adjacent to the world-famous Cradle Mountain.<br />
At Derwent Bridge visit the Wall in the Wilderness<br />
sculpture. Continue on to Strahan, a tiny former port<br />
town. Stay at the Village Hotel in the heart of Strahan for<br />
the next two nights.<br />
SAT 2 NOV - STRAHAN B,L,D<br />
Enjoy the famous Gordon River Cruise. Meander through<br />
the rainforest and savour a delicious lunch. Visit Sarah<br />
Island one of the most notorious penal settlements of the<br />
colonial period. Later time to explore Strahan before<br />
joining in the fun and frivolity of Tasmania’s longestrunning<br />
play, ‘The Ship That Never Was’.<br />
SUN 3 NOV - STRAHAN/CRADLE MOUNTAIN/SMITHTON B,D<br />
Explore the incredible Cradle Mountain National Park. On<br />
arrival take the included shuttle bus to gorgeous Dove<br />
Lake and enjoy the boardwalk and beautiful views.<br />
Onward to Smithton and the Tall Timbers Tasmania Hotel,<br />
where you will stay for the next two nights.<br />
WED 6 NOV - LAUNCESTON B,L<br />
Cruise the Tamar river and enter the Cataract Gorge to<br />
view the old and new of Launceston's seaport precinct.<br />
Then onward to Joseph Chromy Wines for a wine taste<br />
and superb lunch. Return to Launceston mid-afternoon<br />
and then an opportunity to visit the wilderness of<br />
Cataract Gorge Reserve - admire the Cliff Grounds and<br />
beautiful walking tracks and suspension bridge - with<br />
the chance to ride the chairlift (own expense) over the<br />
Basin and manicured lawns. A free evening in<br />
Launceston tonight.<br />
THU 7 NOV - LAUNCESTON/ST HELENS B,D<br />
Enjoy morning tea and a 30 minute guided tour of<br />
Bridestone Lavender Estate. The gardens and spring-fed<br />
dam are a spectacular sight. Travel through the farming<br />
towns of Scottsdale, Pyengana and Derby, stopping at<br />
St Columba Falls. It's one of Tasmania's highest<br />
waterfalls. Onward to picturesque St Helens, famous for<br />
the Bay of Fires. Stay at Panorama Hotel for one night.<br />
FRI 8 NOV - ST HELENS/HOBART B<br />
Experience the Great Eastern Drive. Visit pretty seaside<br />
town Bicheno and then the fabulous Freycinet National<br />
Park, where a highlight is Coles Bay. Walk to the Cape<br />
Tourville Lighthouse with amazing views of the turquoise<br />
ocean and Freycinet Hazards. Continue on the Great<br />
Eastern Drive to Hobart. Stay Hotel Crown Plaza 2 nights.<br />
SAT 9 NOV - HOBART B,L,D<br />
Explore one of Australia's most loved markets, the<br />
Salamanca Markets, a great place to grab a snack<br />
lunch. Later we meet and take a 30 minute ferry to MONA<br />
MON 4 NOV - SMITHTON (TARKINE & STANLEY) B,D<br />
the incredible Mona (Museum of Old and New Art). Its<br />
Enjoy a half-day Tarkine experience including the scenic subterranean architecture showcases the highlights<br />
Edge of the World lookout. Later, the perfectly preserved<br />
(and lowlights) of David Walsh’s $110m private collection<br />
coastal Georgian village of Stanley. Explore its colonial<br />
of art and antiquities, as well as hosting a busy<br />
buildings, cafes and cottages sheltering under “The Nut“.<br />
exhibitions program. We ferry back to Hobart. In the<br />
Walk or take the lift (own expense) up "The Nut" - for<br />
evening we stroll to our fabulous Farewell Dinner located<br />
breathtaking views of the Bass Strait.<br />
at a picturesque harbourside restaurant.<br />
TUE 5 NOV - LAUNCESTON B,D<br />
SUN 10 NOV - HOBART/AUCKLAND B<br />
Drive the stunning Nth West coastline to Launceston.<br />
Enjoy the morning at leisure then bid farewell to Hobart.<br />
Tempt your tastebuds at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm<br />
We transfer to Hobart Airport for your Air NZ flight NZ198<br />
cafe, Ashgrove Cheese & Dairy Farm and House of Anvers<br />
departing at 12.00 pm to Auckland. On arrival in<br />
Chocolates. Arrive in Launceston, Tasmania's Northern<br />
Auckland at 6.00pm you will be transferred to<br />
Capital and vibrant food and wine hub. Stay at Peppers<br />
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Silos Hotel Launceston on the Tamar River, for two nights.<br />
your home address.<br />
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Highlights Include<br />
Kopinga Moriori Marae * Tommy Solomon Memorial<br />
Fish Factory Tour * Waitangi West Cattle Station<br />
Te Whangau Lagoon * Admiral Gardens Tour<br />
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THU NOV 14 - AUCKLAND/CHATHAM ISLANDS D<br />
Fly Air Chathams, depart 1.30pm, arrive 4.30pm. Transfer<br />
to hotel. Stay Hotel Chatham (7 nights).<br />
Egypt Platinum Sep 2024<br />
Egypt Oct 2024<br />
World of WearableArt Oct 2024<br />
Taranaki Gardens Nov 2024<br />
New Zealand Rail Nov 2024<br />
Napier/Wellington Christmas 2024<br />
Norfolk Island Christmas 2024<br />
FRI NOV 15 - THE WILD WEST B,L,D<br />
Sightseeing tour includes Waitangi West Cattle Station,<br />
stunning white beaches, the stone cottage on the<br />
slopes of Maunganui, Cape Young and spectacular<br />
rock formations.<br />
SAT NOV 16 - OWENGA FISHING VILLAGE B,L,D<br />
Visit Kopinga Moriori Marae, enjoy a local fish factory<br />
tour and see the Tommy Solomon memorial statue.<br />
SUN NOV 17 - WAITANGI TOWN/SOUTH COAST B,L,D<br />
Includes visits to the Chatham Island Museum, cottage<br />
gift shop and local jewellery art studio. Enjoy town walk<br />
and south coast scenic drive.<br />
MON NOV 18 - KAINGAROA FISHING VILLAGE B,L,D<br />
Visit Kaingaroa township, Murisons Farm and see the fur<br />
seal colony. Enjoy viewing nikau bush, ocean mail<br />
scenic reserves and Hapupu Moriori tree carvings.<br />
TUE NOV 19 - TE WHANGA LAGOON B,L,D<br />
View the rock carvings at Nunuku’s Cave on the lagoon<br />
shore, search for shark teeth and visit Henga Scenic<br />
reserve and nursery.<br />
WED NOV 20 - PORT HUTT B,L,D<br />
Travel to Port Hutt, a beautiful deep-water harbour<br />
home to another working fish factory. View the<br />
impressive Basalt Columns at Ohira Bay and enjoy a<br />
beach walk and tour of beautiful Admiral Gardens<br />
followed by a hosted dinner.<br />
THU NOV 21 - CHATHAM ISLANDS/AUCKLAND B<br />
This morning after breakfast, transfer to airport. Fly Air<br />
Chathams, depart 8.30am, arrive 10.30am.<br />
(NB. Itinerary includes visits to the four corners of<br />
Chatham Island. Schedule can be subject to change<br />
due to weather conditions etc).<br />
Due to the terrain a reasonable level of mobility is<br />
required.<br />
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Antarctica Expedition 2025<br />
Join us on an Extraordinary Antarctic Expedition! Explore the captivating worlds of<br />
South Georgia and Antarctica. Every day, we'll let nature guide our path. Each<br />
sunrise will unveil a new and thrilling experience. Prepare to be enchanted by the<br />
abundance of whales and adorable penguin chicks. In true expedition style,<br />
we'll adapt to theever-changing conditions, ensuring an unforgettable<br />
journey filled with remarkable discoveries.<br />
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22 FEB - AUCKLAND/SANTIAG0<br />
Depart Auckland on Latam Airlines Flight LA800 at<br />
6.40pm. Arrive Santiago Chile 1.40pm. Stay Sheraton<br />
Hotel or similar (1 night).<br />
23 FEB - SANTIAGO/PUNTA ARENAS/CRUISE B,L,D<br />
22-day expedition cruise exploring the Falkland Islands,<br />
South Georgia and Antarctica on MS FRAM.An early<br />
start today as we depart Santiago and fly to Punta<br />
Arenas, Chile’s southernmost port. Our expedition ship<br />
awaits us. Explore the ship, and meet your Expedition<br />
Team. Your guides, hosts and local experts, they’re also<br />
your travel companions for the next three weeks.<br />
24 FEB - THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN B,L,D<br />
Day With our Date course set for Time the Falkland Activity Islands, soak Port up the of Call<br />
mesmerising views all around you as you cruise through<br />
the Strait of Magellan. You can take in the scenery from<br />
the deck, the outdoor hot tub or the panoramic Explorer<br />
Lounge & Bar. Join your Expedition Team in the onboard<br />
Science Center to listen to lectures, participate in Citizen<br />
Science projects and more. Whether it’s marine biology,<br />
Arctic survival, oceanography or photography, your<br />
Expedition Team offers fascinating insights into the<br />
places you’ll see on your journey, and you’ll feed off<br />
their enthusiasm.<br />
25-27 FEB - THE MANY CHARMS OF ISLAND LIFE B,L,D<br />
Enjoy birding and hiking in these green islands. The<br />
Falkland archipelago is filled with seamless horizons and<br />
white sands teeming with birdlife. Only the occasional<br />
farm dots the landscape. You’ll find grassy hills and<br />
wildflowers, in contrast to the vast whiteness of<br />
Antarctica to come. You'll also enjoy a community walk<br />
of Stanley, taking in the Jubilee Villas gardens, Christ<br />
Church Cathedral and the Historic Dockyard Museum.<br />
28 FEB-01 MAR - ADVENTURE LIES AHEAD B,L,D<br />
Cruising the South Atlantic. Sailing from the Falklands,<br />
we spend two days cruising towards beautiful South<br />
Georgia. You can look forward to seeing an archipelago<br />
filled with diverse wildlife.<br />
Meet up with the Expedition Team as they prepare you<br />
for what lies ahead. They’ll tell you everything they know<br />
about South Georgia, including the area’s wildlife, polar<br />
history, geology, glaciology, and stories of Norwegian<br />
whalers.<br />
02-05 MAR - ‘SERENGETI OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN’ B,L,D<br />
Visit a wildlife watcher’s paradise. South Georgia’s<br />
abundant wildlife has earned it the nickname ‘Serengeti<br />
of the Southern Ocean’. Its unique position free from sea<br />
ice makes the island a breeding site for large colonies of<br />
penguins, other seabirds and seals. In fact, it’s an<br />
Important Bird Area, home to albatrosses, petrels, shags,<br />
skuas and terns. You'll spend five days exploring this<br />
remarkable area. We’ll also try to reach Grytviken, the<br />
final resting place of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest<br />
Shackleton.<br />
06-07 MAR - TOWARDS ANTARCTICA B,L,D<br />
Time to relax and reflect. After visiting the Falklands and<br />
South Georgia. Antarctica is a continent dedicated to<br />
peace, science and wildlife. We leave only footprints and<br />
take only pictures.<br />
08 -12 MAR - ANTARCTICA IN ALL ITS MAJESTY B,L,D<br />
Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s<br />
immense, frozen beauty. Icebergs, sculpted by nature,<br />
float in the straits. Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie<br />
Penguins watch erect from the shores. Countless<br />
seabirds wheel overhead. Nature is in charge. You’ll<br />
spend five exciting days exploring several possible<br />
landing sites, on and around the Antarctic Peninsula and<br />
South Shetland Islands.<br />
13-15 MAR - RELAX AND UNWIND AT SEA B,L,D<br />
Say goodbye to the frozen continent. Through the Drake<br />
Passage and then the scenic Beagle Channel,<br />
surrounded by mountains plunging straight into the icy<br />
water. Watch for Patagonian wildlife as we sail through<br />
this wild and remote area towards Punta Arenas. Relax in<br />
the hot tubs or panoramic sauna or unwind in our<br />
Explorer Lounge & Bar.<br />
16 MAR - PUNTA ARENAS/SANTIAGO B, D<br />
Disembark the ship in Punta Arenas and fly to Santiago.<br />
Arrive late afternoon. Relax in the hotel.<br />
17 MAR - SANTIAGO B<br />
Sightseeing tour today of the major sights of Santiago.<br />
Late check-out and depart to the airport later this<br />
evening.<br />
18 MAR - SANTIAGO/AUCKLAND<br />
LA801 departs 12.40am and arrives in Auckland on the 19<br />
MAR at 5.20am.<br />
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Antarctica 2025<br />
MS Fram (fully upgraded in 2022)<br />
MS Fram is an intimate ship with just 125 cabins and<br />
suites. Purpose-built as an expedition cruise ship, it is an<br />
exceptional base camp for explorers. Its interiors are<br />
bright and airy with a lovely Nordic vibe. Cabins are<br />
cosy and modern (please note the cabin sizes below).<br />
We think you‘ll spend most of your time beyond your<br />
cabin on a ship designed to bring the outside in. Take in<br />
panoramic views from the revamped Explorer Lounge &<br />
Bar, gym, sauna and hot tubs. Dine al fresco at the topdeck<br />
BBQ and savour local flavours in our signature<br />
onboard restaurants. Embarking on MS Fram, you’ll<br />
quickly feel safe and relaxed. Surrounding you with<br />
quality, natural materials and plenty of light and space,<br />
your expedition ship is reassuring, comfortable and built<br />
for adventure.<br />
Hurtigruten are a Norwegian company with close to 130<br />
years of experience taking explorers to pristine and<br />
remote places.<br />
Arctic Superior Outside U2 (8-13m2)<br />
Included in Your Tour Cost<br />
Home pick up and return within the Auckland<br />
Metropolitan area (if applicable)<br />
Travelwise Holidays Tour leader throughout.<br />
LATAM Airlines flights Auckland-Santiago-Auckland.<br />
Domestic flights Santiago-Punta Arenas-Santiago.<br />
Sightseeing in Santiago.<br />
22-night Expedition Cruise exploring the Falkland<br />
Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica on MS FRAM<br />
On the Cruise -<br />
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, house beer and wine,<br />
sodas, and mineral water are included (for all<br />
meals in the Restaurants). Coffee, tea, and purified<br />
water is included throughout the day.<br />
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board & reusable water<br />
bottle.<br />
Expedition Team who organise and guide activities,<br />
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by<br />
experts on the Expedition Team.<br />
Full use of the Science Center, small library, and<br />
advanced biological and geological equipment<br />
An onboard professional photographer will give<br />
tips<br />
Hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and a gym<br />
Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs). Loan of<br />
boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for<br />
the activities. Complimentary wind and waterresistant<br />
expedition jacket. Expedition<br />
photographers will be on hand to assist you.<br />
All planned activities are subject to weather and<br />
ice conditions. Excursions and activities are subject<br />
to change. Please make sure you meet entry and<br />
boarding requirements. Optional shore excursions<br />
are not included<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation and travel bag<br />
Cabin Upgrade<br />
Share Twin per person<br />
Arctic Superior F2 $35,899 (Single supplement on<br />
request)<br />
Arctic Superior Outside F2 (16-18m2)<br />
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Boutique, Luxury Touring<br />
Earlybird<br />
SALE<br />
Boutique, Luxury Touring<br />
MON 18 NOV - AUCKLAND/QUEENSTOWN L<br />
Depart Auckland on Air NZ 635 at 9.20am. Arrive in<br />
Queenstown 11.15am. Transfer to world-class Bistro<br />
Amisfield Winery adjacent to Lake Hayes. Savour a<br />
“Lunch with Vaughan Mabee” Tasting menu with<br />
matching wines.<br />
Afterwards, drive into Queenstown to your hotel and<br />
freedom evening tonight in the centre of Queenstown.<br />
Stay 2 nights at the 5-Star QT Hotel Queenstown.<br />
TUE 19 NOV - QUEENSTOWN B,D<br />
Take the scenic route hugging Lake Wakatipu, South<br />
towards Glenorchy and arrive at the stunning gardens<br />
at Little Paradise. There are thousands of flowers<br />
planted all over the beautiful 5-acre garden. including<br />
about 3,000 roses and thousands of lilies, some of<br />
which stand over 4 metres tall- also Poppies and many<br />
other varieties of flowers. It sits exactly on the 45th<br />
parallel South, meaning it is the same distance from<br />
here to the Equator and the South Pole! Afterwards a<br />
drive up Coronet Peak for outstanding views and then<br />
a guided tour of picturesque gold mining town of<br />
Arrowtown. Afterwards dinner at the exclusive Aosta<br />
Italian Restaurant owned by celebrated chef Ben<br />
Bayly. Savour an unforgettable Italian culinary journey.<br />
WED 20 NOV - QUEENSTOWN/FRANZ JOSEF B,L,D<br />
Depart Queenstown and head to Wanaka for a visit.<br />
Then off to the wild West Coast and a Jurrasic Parklike<br />
drive to remote Jackson Bay, where the rare<br />
Fiordland Crested Penguins and dolphins are often<br />
sighted, as well as the odd deer wandering down the<br />
road. A casual but scrumptious lunch here - feasting<br />
on Blue Cod fish, Crayfish and Whitebait. After lunch<br />
drive North to your luxurious eco-designed Forest<br />
Retreat An outstanding experience that is close to<br />
nature but far from ordinary.<br />
Stay 2 nights at the 5-Star Te Waonui Forest Retreat.<br />
THU 21 NOV - FRANZ JOSEF B,D<br />
A day to relax in the Retreat or take an optional<br />
excursion to explore further - a helicopter ride with<br />
exceptional views of the alpine landscapes.<br />
FRI 22 NOV - FRANZ JOSEF/CHRISTCHURCH B,L<br />
Head up the rugged coast to Greymouth where you<br />
board the Tranzalpine train. Priority check-in and<br />
boarding for the exclusive Scenic Plus carriage. Included<br />
drinks and dining service with a regionally inspired food<br />
menu and a Paired drinks menu. Specialist table service<br />
and barista coffee service. Relax and enjoy the<br />
incredible views. Arrive in Christchurch and transfer to<br />
your boutique accommodation. 3 nights at the 5-Star The<br />
Mayfair Hotel.<br />
SAT 23 NOV - CHRISTCHURCH B,D<br />
Enjoy a Christchurch city tour with a stop for morning tea<br />
at The Sign of the Takahe, a unique heritage building<br />
halfway up Cashmere Hill. Carry on over the hill to<br />
Lyttleton for fantastic coastal views. The afternoon is<br />
free, maybe visit Quake City, Canterbury Museum's<br />
special exhibition, telling the stories of the earthquakes<br />
which rocked the region in 2010 and 2011.<br />
Dinner tonight on the historic Christchurch tram.<br />
SUN 24 NOV - CHRISTCHURCH B,L,D<br />
Take a guided day trip to gorgeous Akaroa. Visit the<br />
eclectic house & gardens of The Giant’s House - noted for<br />
its many whimsical mosaic sculptures. A cafe style lunch<br />
here. This evening a Farewell Dinner - Fine Dining at Inati<br />
restaurant - 6 courses with wine matching.<br />
MON 25 NOV - CHRISTCHURCH/AUCKLAND B<br />
Transfer to Christchurch airport for your Air NZ flight<br />
NZ538 departing at 11am and arriving back into Auckland<br />
12.25pm.<br />
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Boutique, Luxury Touring<br />
Landmark accommodation, selected for its very high standard of comfort and outstanding<br />
location or unique style. Itineraries that include meals and paired drinks in celebrated local<br />
restaurants. Luxury coaches with extra legroom and smaller group numbers.<br />
Earlybird<br />
SALE<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Amisfield Winery, Aosta & Inati Restaurants - Fine Dining<br />
Little Paradise Gardens * Rain Forest Retreat<br />
Jackson Bay lunch * TranzAlpine Scenic Plus rail journey<br />
with dining/drinks * Akaroa Tour & lunch<br />
Included in Your Tour Cost<br />
Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).<br />
Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.<br />
Return economy class airfares Auckland-Queenstown, Christchurch-Auckland.<br />
Luxury hotel accommodation; Queenstown - The 5 Star QT Hotel (2 nights), Franz Josef - 5 Star Te Waonui<br />
Forest Retreat, a luxury hideaway (2 nights), Christchurch 5* Star Mayfair Hotel (3 nights).<br />
Breakfasts daily and many specialty meals including Fine Dining at Amisfield Winery, Tasting menu with<br />
paired wines, Aosta restaurant, Scenic Plus dining on the Tranzlpine rail journey, 4-course meals at Te<br />
Waonui Retreat, 5 course dinner and paired wines at Inati, Christchurch.<br />
All locally guided sightseeing tours, entry fees as per itinerary.<br />
All airport, hotel and railway station transfers throughout.<br />
Travelwise Holidays documentation & travel bag.<br />
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