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18 DAYS + CHRISTCHURCH > AUCKLAND Essence of New Zealand Highlights >< Flexible Holidays From Nelson, there's time to explore immense Abel Tasman National Park at your leisure. Hike or cruise as an optional experience 0 Iconic Sites From the natural wonders of Stewart island and Franz Josef Glacier, to Huka Falls and Rotorua's steamy geysers, legendary sights await. Time For You Get under the skin of New Zealand's cities — Wellington or Queenstown — exploring at your leisure. ‘f) Sustainable Travel saz | For every guest lunch, we donate another to Eat My Lunch, ensuring underprivileged Kiwi kids don’t go hungry during the day. @ Welcome to Christchurch You'll have time to relax before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Ibis. @ Christchurch - Omarama See how Christchurch has rebuilt itself after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, and pop into the Transitional Cathedral, the temporary home of the Christchurch Cathedral, built almost entirely of cardboard Later, travel over the fertile Canterbury Plains to soak up spectacular scenery. You'll view the Church of the Good Shepherd, and stop for a photo with the bronze statue of a collie dog. Your day finishes in the heart of the Mackenzie Country at Omarama. Hotel: Heritage Gateway. B D © Omarama - Dunedin Free Time Travel along the Waitaki River via Oamaru, with its famous white limestone buildings, to Dunedin, a region of unique landscapes and fascinating cultural history, for an orientation tour and free time. Hotel: Kingsgate. B © Dunedin - Invercargill You'll leave Dunedin and travel through lush green pastures, crossing sheep-filled farming land to Gore, and on to Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city. This commercial hub is full of grand architecture and gardens. This afternoon you'll have free time to explore this city, and perhaps learn more about its obsession with motoring history. Hotel: Kelvin, 2 nights. B @ Stewart Island Board a ferry at Bluff and cruise to Stewart Island, known by the locals as Rakiura, which is the Maori reference to Glowing Skies. It has been described as rugged, pristine, and tranquil, and rightly so as 97% of the island is designated National Park and Conservation Estate. This means the birdlife, native flora & fauna and other natural environmental features have been able to thrive. You will gain an entertaining insight into the community and learn about the history and environment of the island on a Village and Bays tour. Later, you have free time. Perhaps join an optional experience on a guided sail around Paterson Inlet that will take you past unique places including Acker's Cottage, before docking at Ulva Island to admire the bird life and native flora. For a more active option you could hire an E-bike and explore the Island for yourself. B @ Invercargill - Queenstown Enjoy a relaxed start before departing for Queenstown, where your afternoon and evening are at leisure. Known for its adventure, you could take an optional experience Shotover Jet Boat ride. If laid-back and relaxed is more your idea of fun, then join a Wine Tour and sample some of Central Otago's award-winning wines. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort, 2 nights. B @ Queenstown Free Time While Queenstown wears its Global Adventure badge proudly, it's also the perfect place to relax and explore. The town boasts great shopping, with iconic New Zealand design stores and boutique fashion. Or consider an optional experience to World Heritage Fiordland National Park for a cruise ‘on magnificent Milford Sound, enjoying spectacular sights along the way. B © Queenstown - Franz Josef Your destination is the wild West Coast of the South Island. Visit the gold mining settlement of Arrowtown, and then travel over Haast Pass and view the sheer drop of Thunder Creek Falls on your way to Franz Josef Glacier. Hotel: Scenic Franz Josef Glacier, Graham Wing. B D @ Franz Josef - Punakaiki Explore this astounding glacier on foot or from the air this morning (both optional). Travel to Hokitika, home of New Zealand's famous greenstone, then on to Punakaiki to view the intriguing Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. You'll spend the night in an eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront Hotel: Punakaiki Resort. B D @ Punakaiki - Nelson The Heritage Highway leads you through a scenic wilderness to the plunging Buller Gorge and pristine Kahurangi National Park. Hotel: Rutherford, 2 nights. B @ Nelson Free Time On this day at leisure have the opportunity to journey to the top of the South Island and enjoy a relaxing cruise in the Abel Tasman National Park, or perhaps take a short bush walk, relax in sunny Nelson or explore the many arts and craft shops. B
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