page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 25 page 26 page 27 page 28 page 29 page 30 page 31 page 32 page 33 page 34 page 35 page 36 page 37 page 38 page 39 page 40 page 41 page 42 page 43 page 44 page 45 page 46 page 47 page 48 page 49 page 50 page 51 page 52 page 53 page 54 page 55 page 56 page 57 page 58 page 59 page 60
|
49FROMDates & PricesPrices based on Quad Share2012 ex. A2011 ex. AUCKLAND ex. CHRISTCHURCH*UCKLAND ex. CHRISTCHURCH*Apr04, 2821May0915, 26Jun02, 1319, 30Jul07, 1824Aug11, 2204, 28Sep15, 19, 2608Oct06, 20, 24, 3102, 06, 13, 23Nov10, 24, 2806, 10, 17, 27Dec05, 15, 2911, 15, 22Jan02, 09, 1901, 15, 19, 26Feb02, 06, 13, 2305, 19, 23Mar08, 12, 1901, 11, 25, 29Apr12, 2305, 29May17, 2810Jun2103, 14Jul02, 2608, 19Aug06, 3012, 23Sep1016, 27Trip Code: JNZ17/R17 DAYS17 Day Kiwi EncounterDAY 10 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Start with a drive through Cromwell district and near the Kawarau river. Stopping in Te Anau, we'll take time to admire the glacial Mirror Lake, before pressing on. Tonight we'll experience the fiords up close, with an overnight cruise. We may spot seals and dolphins if we're lucky! (B,D)DAY 11 Fiordland to Queenstown. We'll continue the cruise this morning, before returning to wharf and setting off for the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown! Combine spectacular scenery with heart-racing adventures and you're still nowhere near it. Take some free time this afternoon to explore, before we reconvene for dinner and a chance to check out the nightlife! (B,D)DAY 12 Queenstown. With the day ahead of you, prepare to up the excitement levels! Options include the traditional bungy jump, zooming around canyons with the Shotover Jet, or more leisurely pursuits such as horse or mountain bike riding. Then again, perhaps you'd like to admire all from above whilst aboard the skyline gondola? The choice is yours. (B)DAY 13 Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Your last chance for adventure awaits this morning, before we pass Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Makarora. Take in the gorgeous scenery of glaciers and lofty mountain ranges along the way - late this afternoon we'll get the chance to walk around Lake Matheson if the weather's clear, before arriving at our overnight destination. (B,D)DAY 14 Fox Glacier to West Coast (Greymouth). Discover the beauty of the glacier and surrounding area by taking the optional half-day guided hike. We travel to the rugged natural beauty of the West Coast, visiting Hokitika and the local jade factory. Finally tonight, we'll go on a guided tour of Monteith's Brewery, with a free sample included! (B,D)DAY 15 Greymouth to Nelson. This morning explore the spectacular Punakaiki National Park, best known for its "pancake" stacks of rocks and majestic blowholes. It's a short hop to Lakes Rotoroa and Rotoiti, before reaching the Nelson Lakes National Park. Our final destination tonight is Nelson, a bustling town with a vibrant arts community. (B)DAY 16 Nelson. You're free to explore the local area today, with a multitude of options on the table. Hike through the nearby Abel Tasman National Park, where the bush meets pristine beaches. Explore the park by boat or kayak, take to horseback or quad bike for a more grounded option, even tandem skydive for the ultimate view of the Park. We'll catch up over dinner. (B,D)DAY 17 Nelson to Christchurch via Kaikoura. We travel across the mountain ranges and reach Ohau Point, where we'll stop to check out some local fur seals from afar. Then it's on to Kaikoura for lunch (own expense) and the chance to go on an optional whale watching or dolphin swimming escapade! Later we head down to Christchurch, and the end of our journey together. (B)»»Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae»»Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound»»Private sheep farm tour including morning teaEXCLUSIVETO TOPDECKSTART AUCKLANDTAUPOLAKE OHAUKAIKOURAEND CHRISTCHURCHHANMER SPRINGSNELSONGREYMOUTH1415FOX GLACIER13QUEENSTOWN11MILFORD SOUND10CHRISTCHURCH9WELLINGTONTONGARIRO N.P6478ROTORUACOROMANDEL21ALSOAVAILABLEUS$Twin Supplement $430Trip Price $2160Trip Price $2050$1995Deduct $55 from the trip price for departures ex. CHRISTCHURCH QueenstownMilfordSoundChristchurchLake OhauSOUTHISLANDNORTHISLANDWellingtonRotoruaTaupoTongariro National ParkAucklandCoromandel22111Hanmer Springs1Kaikoura112NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPNEW ZEALAND »50FROMDates & PricesPrices based on Quad Share2011 ex. AUCKLAND ex. QUEENSTOWN*2012 ex. AUCKLAND ex. QUEENSTOWN*Geothermal Mud therapy, RotoruaCoromandel PeninsulaApr04, 2825May0919, 30Jun02, 1323Jul07, 1804, 28Aug11, 2208Sep15, 19, 2601, 12Oct06, 20, 24, 3106, 10, 17, 27Nov10, 24, 2810, 14, 21Dec05, 15, 2901, 15, 19, 26Jan02, 09, 1905, 19, 23, 30Feb02, 06, 13, 2309, 23, 27Mar08, 12, 1905, 15, 29Apr12, 2302, 09May17, 2803, 14Jun2107, 18Jul02, 2612, 23Aug06, 3016, 27Sep1020Oct01Trip Code: JNZ13/R13 DAYS13 Day Kiwi ExplorerDAY 1 Auckland to Coromandel. We kick things off in beautiful Auckland, before setting off for the Coromandel - a combination of gorgeous beaches meets shrouded rainforest.DAY 2-3 Coromandel to Rotorua. We start with brunch fit for a king before making our way to Rotorua - where you'll get a chance to stay in a traditional Maori Marae, learning a little of their culture. (B) (B,D)DAY 4-5 Rotorua to Tongariro National Park. After breakfast we head to Whakarewarewa Village and Thermal Reserve, to learn more about the Maori culture. Travelling past the roaring Huka Falls, we'll reach Lake Taupo before arriving at Tongariro National Park, our home for the next two nights. (B,D) (B)DAY 6 Tongariro National Park to Wellington. Heading back to the Nations capital Wellington, we'll get a bird's eye view of the city from Mt Victoria, before giving you a chance to discover it all at your own pace. (B)DAY 7 Wellington to Hanmer Springs. On to the South Island, where you'll experience the natural beauty of Marlborough Sound as we cruise into the modest town of Picton. (B)DAY 8 Hanmer Springs to Christchurch. Today we explore Hanmer Springs before making tracks for Christchurch, arriving with enough time for a voluntary dinner in town. (B)DAY 9 Christchurch to Lake Ohau. Today we travel across the Canterbury plains to our Kiwi Farm Experience. Stopping for lunch at Lake Tekapo, before finishing up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (B,MT,D)DAY 10 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Through the Cromwell district onto Te Anau, we'll take time to admire the glacial Mirror Lake, before pressing on. Tonight we'll experience the fiords up close, with an overnight cruise. (B,D)DAY 11-12 Fiordland to Queenstown. We'll continue the cruise this morning, before setting off for the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown! Combine spectacular scenery with heart-racing adventures and you're still nowhere near it. (B,D) (B)DAY 13 Queenstown. Your last chance for adventure awaits this morning, before our trip ends! (B)»»Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae»»Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound»»Private sheep farm tour including morning teaEXCLUSIVETO TOPDECK»»12 Breakfasts (B), 1 Morning Tea (MT), 5 Dinners (D)»»2 nights hotel/motel upgrade, 6 nights in lodges/cabins, 2 nights in hostels, 1 night in a Maori Marae, overnight cruise on Milford Sound»»Modern air-conditioned coach»»Gourmet Picnic in Coromandel»»Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve»»Explore Tongariro National Park»»Marlborough Sound Ferry crossing »»Hanmer Springs»»Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown city tours»»Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck Trip Leader & DriverWHAT'S INCLUDEDSTART AUCKLANDTAUPOLAKE OHAUHANMER SPRINGSEND QUEENSTOWNQUEENSTOWN11MILFORD SOUND10CHRISTCHURCH9WELLINGTONTONGARIRO N.P6478ROTORUACOROMANDEL21US$Twin Supplement $355$1665Trip Price $1765Trip Price $1695Deduct $30 from the trip price for departures ex. QUEENSTOWN |