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ALL INCLUSIVE FIRST CLASS TOURING
The Best Of New Zealand
10 days
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This is one of only eight ideas
that we have designated HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME. This is a very special
inclusive and exclusive vacation.
McPhail Travel will work with Goway to
provide a professional escort who takes care of all the day to day
details...all the way. Virtually everything is included from North America back
to North America. Don't expect just another
escorted tour...you will be on "the best escorted tour".
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1. Depart your selected airport.to our recommended departure
cities of Los Angeles, Vancouver
or Toronto. A
Goway HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME representative will personally assist you with your
check-in for your flight to Auckland.
F
Day 2. Cross International Dateline. We lose a day which will be
regained on our return trip.
Day 3. Arrive Auckland.
Haere mai - welcome to New
Zealand. We arrive this morning in Auckland, the City of Sails. On arrival, you will be met by your
actual Tour Director, who will be with you for the next 20 days and will
transfer you to your hotel. An afternoon tour of Auckland
includes the bustling downtown and waterfront areas, a 360° panorama of the
city from the summit of Mt Eden, quaint Parnell village and the pretty North Shore
via the Harbour Bridge. Tonight a Goway "Welcome to
New Zealand" dinner
cruise on Auckland's
spectacular harbour.
Heritage
Hotel. D
 Day
4. Auckland to Rotorua. Today we travel south to Waitomo and enjoy a
guided underground excursion to the world famous Glow Worm Grotto. Afterwards
we continue through rich farming country across the Waikato River
to Rotorua. Tonight a local Maori will transfer us to a Marae where we will
enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert.
Novotel
Rotorua Lakeside (2 nights). BD
Day 5. Rotorua sightseeing. This morning we visit the Thermal
Reserve and see the renowned geothermal activity including boiling mud pools,
gentle hot springs
and violent geysers. See a sheep demonstration followed by a visit to Rainbow
Springs to experience the new Kiwi Encounter. This afternoon is at your
leisure. BD
FREE OPTION (must be
pre-booked): You can choose to be guests of a "Kiwi" family tonight.
Your hosts will meet you and take you to their home for a traditional
home-cooked meal. After a hearty breakfast the next morning, you will rejoin
our group.
Day 6. Rotorua to Queenstown. We leave the thermal wonderland and
fly south to the exciting alpine resort town of Queenstown. Tonight we'll ride the gondola to
Bob's Peak for a breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains and Lake Wakatipu
including a delicious dinner at the Skyline Restaurant.
Heritage
Queenstown (3 nights). BFD
Day 7. Milford Sound. We begin our trip to Te Anau and Milford
Sound by travelling along the shores of New
Zealand's prettiest lake, Lake Wakatipu.
We arrive into Fiordland
National Park, one of the
world's largest national parks with spectacular hanging valleys, towering
precipices and raging torrents. The road continues through the Homer Tunnel to
Milford Sound which was once described as the "eighth wonder of the
world". Our cruise takes us past mile-high Mitre Peak,
majestic mountains, ancient rainforests and thundering waterfalls before
returning to Queenstown. BL
Day 8. Queenstown at leisure. A full day to relax or take part in
the incredible variety of activities Queenstown has to offer. B
 Day
9. Queenstown to Christchurch. Travelling past Lake Wanaka
and over historic Lindis Pass, we stop to view majestic Mount
Cook, known by the Maori people as "Cloud Piercer".
We then cross the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch,
renowned as the "most English city outside of England".
Millennium.
B
Day 10. Christchurch to home. At leisure with some time for last minute
shopping. We transfer to the airport for the flight home arriving the same day.
BF
PRICES:
YEAR: 2010/2011
CURRENCY: Canadian Dollars
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Dates
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Single
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Twin
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14 Oct, 28 Oct, 4
Nov 2010;
20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17
Feb, 10 Mar, 7 Jul 2011
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$ 4,128
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$ 3,199
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29 Sep, 13 Oct, 3
Nov 2011;
26 Jan, 9 Feb, 8 Mar, 5 Apr 2012
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$ 4,538
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$ 3,519
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10 May, 7 Jun, 5
Jul,9 Aug 2012
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$ 4,988
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$ 3,869
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Prices include
International and domestic flights
within New Zealand and Australia.
Prices are subject to availability. Prices are based on departures from Los Angeles. Add-on fares
available from other cities at an extra cost. U.S. and foreign taxes, fee,
including September 11th Security Fee, are approximately an additional $355.
Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply. Taxes/fuel surcharges
subject to change until final payment.
Prices include first class and deluxe
accommodation, meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L=
lunch and D = dinner), sightseeing, transfers, porterage,
tipping, quality travel companion book, overnight bag and neck pillow.
INCLUSIONS:
(Ask for full inclusions from McPhail
Travel for full details).
DEPARTURES -
2010/2011/2012 ITINERARY
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THEMES
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14 Oct 2010, 3 Feb,
29 Sep, 2011, 9 Feb, 7 Jun 2012
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A
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28 Oct 2010, 17
Feb, 13 Oct 2011, 8 Mar, 5 Jul 2012
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F
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4 Nov 2010, 10 Mar,
3 Nov 2011, 5 Apr, 9 Aug 2012
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G
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(4 Nov 2010 and 3
Nov 2011 only)
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X
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20 Jan, 7 Jul 2011,
26 Jan, 10 May 2012
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L
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A (Animal and Plant
Life), F (Food and Wine), G (Geography and
History), L (Lifestyles and Native Cultures), X
(Pre-Holiday Shopping) are Fun Themes
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