11 Day New Zealand Spectacular Islands Tour AUD$3,999/person

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking coastlines of one of the Pacific Ocean's most sparkling destinations. New Zealand's legendary beauty is a tale of two islands - North and South - that each boasts spectacular mountain ranges, rambling rainforests, and stretches of unspoilt beaches as blue as the azure sky. You'll be sure to get a Kia Ora! from the country's famously friendly people from the get-go. Includes 10 nights accommodation, daily breakfast and one lunch, private transfers, entrance and sightseeing fees, and ferry transfer from Picton to Wellington. Highlights With around 15,000 kilometres of rugged coastline and more than 25 marine reserves, all roads in New Zealand lead to the sea. Make your way through one of the world’s most epic journeys from the South Island to the North, exploring the country’s panoramic beauty and history. Along the way, enjoy close encounters with the wildlife in their natural habitats, visit UNESCO-listed sites, and marvel at the country’s rich Maori culture. What you’ll love: Pristine sheets of glistening white beckon from the famous Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, offering a stunning contrast to the verdant tussock grasslands and forests of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park in the South Island. Be amazed at the amazing geology ranging from rare flora and fauna to snow-capped mountains that unfolds in this World Heritage Area. Take your pick of the country’s magnificent alpine lakes, still waters that run so deep and so picture-perfect that they have inspired countless filmmakers in award-winning productions (think Top of the Lake). Popular Lake Wanaka in the Otago region is New Zealand’s fourth largest lake and estimated to reach a depth of more than 300 metres. Lake Pukaki, a shimmering blue jewel at New Zealand’s highest peak Aoraki Mt Cook, is where Sir Peter Jackson set the location of Lake-town in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The park boasts more than 140 peaks over 2000 metres and 72 named glaciers. Dip into one of the natural hot springs of Rotorua in the North Island. Rich in Maori culture, the area is known for its energetic thermal activity, with bubbling mud pools, gushing geysers and hot springs offering respite for trek-weary travellers. Take the Te Puia guided tour to see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve as well as Rainbow Springs. A great journey: Travel from the South Island to North Island on the Interislander, a road and rail ferry service that is among the most iconic journeys in the world. Sail on the Cook Strait ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington, and enjoy spectacular Marlborough Sounds’ sunken river valleys along the scenic waterway. The three-hour trip covers 92 kilometres. Auckland the city: New Zealand’s largest city is also home to the largest Polynesian culture in the world. Known as the City of Sails, the city has a wealth of must-see cultural and outdoor attractions. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the most iconic sites. The Harbour Bridge, more than one kilometre long, is an imposing structure, connecting downtown Auckland to the northern districts. Café culture teams with beachfront attractions to make Mission Bay an unmissable resort stop. Escape to nature amid tall trees, duck ponds and the formal gardens of Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park. Your package includes: 10 nights of accommodation, featuring two nights at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Christchurch, one night in Scenic Hotel Franz Josef, three nights at Copthorne Lakefront Hotel in Queenstown, one night in James Cook Hotel in Wellington, two nights in Distinction Hotel in Rotorua, and one night in Rydges Hotel in Auckland Daily breakfast and one lunch Ferry transfer from Picton to Wellington Private arrival and departure transfers Entrance and sightseeing fees Valid for select departure dates below: 06 May 2018 24 June 2018 12 August 2018 2 September 2018 7 October 2018 4 November 2018 21 April 2019 All departure dates are subject to availability and early bookings are highly recommended.