11-Nights Enchanting New Zealand: From City Lights to Alpine Heights

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Your adventure begins with a direct flight from Los Angeles to Auckland. Transfer by private vehicle to the located Movenpick Auckland and get ready for an Auckland City Revealed half-day tour. Dive into the heart of New Zealand’s largest city, uncovering its rich history, stunning waterfront, and vibrant culture. Explore at your own pace with a 48-hour Explorer Bus Hop On/Hop Off Pass.

Join a day tour from Auckland to Rotorua, where Middle-earth comes to life at the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set. After immersing yourself in the Shire’s picturesque landscape, continue through New Zealand’s ever-changing countryside, passing geothermal wonders, and arriving in Rotorua, a hub of Maori culture and natural beauty.

On arrival at Rotorua, check into the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside for two nights. Experience the magic of Te Puia Te Po Combo with an evening of Maori culture, geothermal wonders, and a sumptuous buffet dinner. Explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders with a guided tour of the Geothermal Valley.

Next, it’s off to Christchurch for a two-night stay at The Mayfair. Discover the revitalized city center followed by a delightful Christchurch Wine Trail experience, complete with a delectable platter lunch.

Travel to Queenstown via the stunning Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook region, soaking in the scenic landscapes along the way. Spend four nights at the Crown Plaza Queenstown in a Lakeview Room. Dive into the excitement of Queenstown with a half-day Highlights tour, and embark on a Milford Sound Small Group Tour, featuring a glass-roof option and a scenic picnic lunch.

Explore Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw before indulging in a Walter Peak Farm BBQ dinner. Your adventure concludes with private airport/hotel transfers as you bid farewell to the enchanting landscapes of New Zealand.

Vacation Inclusions

• One-way flight from Rotorua to Christchurch
• 3 Nights Auckland at the Movenpick Auckland in a Superior City Side Room
• Auckland City & West Coast Luxury Tour includes hotel transfers, entrance fees and lunch
• Explorer Bus 48-hour Hop On/Hop Off Pass
• One-way Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton small-group tour includes hotel transfer, admission fees and lunch
• 2 Nights Rotorua at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside in a City View King Room
• Te Puia Te Po Combo Experience includes hotel transfers, guided tour, hangi dinner and cultural performance
• Eco Thermal Park Tour includes hotel transfers and admission fees
• 2 Nights Christchurch at The Mayfair in a Mayfair King Room
• Christchurch Wine Trail and City Tour includes hotel transfers, wine tastings and lunch
• One-way small-group transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook tour includes hotel transfers from/to select hotels, admission fees and snacks
• 4 Nights Queenstown at the Crowne Plaza Queenstown in a Lakeview Room
• Best of Queenstown half-day tour includes wine tasting, cheese platter and a 30-minute scenic boat cruise
• Milford Sound Small Group Tour (glass roof option) includes hotel transfers from select hotels, 1.45 hour Nature Cruise
• TSS Earnslaw with Walter Peak Farm Evening includes buffet dinner
• Private Sedan Airport/Hotel transfers
• Breakfast daily
• US/foreign taxes and fees including September 11 Security Fee

Featured Destinations

Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch was founded in 1850 by members of the Church of England, who wanted a little bit of heaven on earth. They succeeded, and today the city takes great pride in its spacious layout and distinctive English-style buildings in elegant grey stone. The River Avon winds through Christchurch, along parks and gardens that cover one-third of the city.	Destination Guide
Auckland Auckland Auckland is regularly voted one of the best lifestyle cities in the world, with the cosmopolitan city centre complemented by great escapes within half an hour of downtown. Indulge in Auckland's shopping, nightlife and unrivalled cuisine and experience some of the many attractions and adventure activities on offer. There is never a shortage of things to do in the City of Sails. Sights to see include Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Zoo, and Museum of Transport and Technology.	Destination Guide
Rotorua Rotorua New Zealand's premier destination on the edge of beautiful Lake Rotorua offers visitors so much to see and do the trouble is deciding what to do. From a quiet stroll through the magnificent Redwood Forest to an adrenaline rafting plunge over one of the world's highest commercially rafted waterfalls or an entertaining view of life on the farm at one of our award winning farmshows - Rotorua has it all. Famous for awesome geological forces, Rotorua has hundreds of gentle plopping mud pools, powerful erupting geysers, and intriguing geothermal lakes. Maori Culture is another unique facet to Rotorua's popularity. For more action try hiking down Mt Ngongatah, fishing for trophy-sized trout on one of Rotorua's many lakes, tandem skydiving, horse trekking, or off-road driving. Or just sit back, watch the world go by and enjoy the fresh, clean, picturesque atmosphere from one of many sidewalk cafes and bars. To end the day, soak away ailments in one of many thermally heated natural mineral spas.	Destination Guide
Queenstown Queenstown Queenstown hosts an outstanding collection of adrenaline inducing activities and spectacular scenery. From jumping from tall bridges or quiet fishing, this is New Zealand's number one adventure destination. Lake and river join towering mountain ranges to make Queenstown as popular in the winter as it is in the summer. At the heart of the action are cafes, the entire spectrum of accommodation, boutique shopping, restaurants and the visitor services expected in a small town with a big reputation.	Destination Guide

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