New Zealand

Wine & Dine New Zealand

Canterbury lamb with Central Otago Pinot Noir. Bluff oysters with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Golden Bay scallops with Gisborne Chardonnay. For the gourmet connoisseur New Zealand is a food and wine paradise. Combine this with an abundance of flora and fauna, a fascinating Maori culture, dramatic scenery and a laid-back lifestyle which could only exist on the edge of the Pacific and you have the perfect way to relax and unwind whilst traveling through our great land. It seems there are more reasons than ever to satisfy your appetite for a New Zealand vacation.

Highlights

- Round-trip Economy class flights from Los Angeles
- 2 nights in Napier – ‘Wine Country’
- Scenic Helicopter flight to Mokoia Island
- 4x4 Offroad Adventure
- Visit Montana Brancott Winery
- Majestic Milford Sound Red Boats Cruise

Itinerary (or customize your own itinerary)

Day 1 - Arrive Auckland
Welcome to Auckland - City of Sails! We recommend a visit to Waiheke Island, only 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. Sample excellent local Bordeaux-style red wines on a Fullers Vineyard Tour (optional).
Day 2 - Auckland/ Waitomo/Rotorua
(226 miles) Today, travel to the captivating Waitomo Caves and experience a guided tour through the limestone caves and a boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto. Continue on to Rotorua. In the evening, enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Day 3 - Rotorua
This morning arrive at Off Road NZ for off road vehicle-based excitement. Here you will experience our two favourite activities: 4WD Bush Safari – drive yourself on the ultimate 4WD adventure; and the Monster 4x4 Thrill Ride – hang on tight as you are driven over impossible 4WD terrain. After lunch, Helipro will take you for a guided tour of Mokoia Island – a wildlife sanctuary on Lake Rotorua.
Day 4 - Rotorua /Taupo/ Napier
(132 miles) Travel through forest plantations to Lake Taupo. Visit Huka Falls where an optional jetboat ride can be arranged. Continue on to the Hawke’s Bay, a region where orchards and olive groves are interspersed with award-winning vineyards, and the boundless Pacific delivers fresh seafood daily.
Day 5 - Napier At Leisure
Explore Cape Kidnappers Reserve where the largest Gannet colony in the world is located. Enjoy lunch at one of the many wineries in the region or why not enjoy an optional guided walking tour of central Napier to view the many Art Deco buildings.
Day 6 - Napier / Wellington Via Martinborough
(212 miles) Travel south to Martinborough, home to over 25 boutique vineyards. Continue on to NZ's capital city, Wellington which is compact, cultured and full of character.
Day 7 - Wellington / Blenheim
(79 miles) Take the time this morning to visit Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, before taking the ferry across to the South Island and continuing on to Blenheim – the heart of Marlborough.
Day 8 - Blenheim / Christchurch
(193 miles) Visit the Montana Wines Brancott Winery and take home some of New Zealand's most famous wines for your collection. Travel on to Christchurch via Kaikoura, famous for whale watching.
Day 9 - Christchurch / Aoraki-Mount Cook
(206 miles) Today you will cross the Canterbury Plains, through MacKenzie country via Lake Tekapo. Continue on to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Dinner is included this evening at the Hermitage Hotel’s award winning Panorama restaurant.
Day 10 - Aoraki-Mount Cook / Queenstown
(163 miles) During summer, we recommend an optional morning tour with Glacier Explorers to experience the Tasman Glacier, in the most unique way possible aboard an inflatable raft. This afternoon travel on through Lindis Pass to Queenstown making sure you stop at Mrs Jones' Fruit Orchard in Cromwell.
Day 11 - Milford Sound
Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and through the Homer Tunnel. Emerge into the Cleddau Valley and join your Milford Sound Red Boat cruise for an unforgettable experience and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord. Return to Queenstown.
Day 12 - Queenstown
Sample the spectacular local Pinot Noirs this morning on an optional Queenstown Wine Trail before heading home.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy for Monday-Wednesday International Flights. Add $35 for each Thursday-Sunday trans-Pacific flight. Tour available for departure all year round, check with your travel consultant for current rates. Package price will be confirmed at time of booking. Add-on fares available from other cities. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels are subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees/fuel surcharges of approximately $200, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. After ticketing, no change is allowed on outbound sector; inbound may be changed for $150. All prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made by cash/check. There are no discounts for payment made by credit cards. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply.

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