QueenstownMilfordSoundFox GlacierChristchurchLake Ohau1SOUTHISLAND112NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPNEW ZEALANDDates & Prices 2012/13|5756Exclusive to Topdeck»»Overnight luxury cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)»»Private sheep farm tour including lunchAlso Included»»5 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D)»»2 nights in hotels/motels, 1 night in lodges/cabins, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night overnight cruise on Milford Sound (operates September to May)»»Visit Fox Glacier»»Queenstown city tour»»Modern air-conditioned midi coach»»Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader & DriverDAY 1 Christchurch to Lake Ohau. Our voyage together kicks off in Christchurch, then, crossing the Canterbury Plains and heading southwards into the heart of the sheep farming districts. We'll stop for lunch at a sheep station and learn about life on the farm. We finish up on the shores of Lake Ohau. (B, L, D)DAY 2 Lake Ohau to Fiordland Experience. Driving over Lindis Pass we visit Te Anau. Tonight we're taking to the Fiord with an exclusive overnight cruise on Milford Sound, surely one of New Zealand's most picturesque areas. Keep an eye out for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and even penguins. (B, D)DAY 3 Fiordland Experience to Queenstown. Back on the mainland, it's onwards past Lake Wakatipu to the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown. We'll meet up for dinner at one of Queenstown's most famous restaurants, before checking out the legendary nightlife - this is a party town after all. (B, D)DAY 4 Queenstown. Queenstown has so many optional activities you're bound to find something fun to do - bungy jumping, the Shotover Jet, boat safari or horseback riding. For slightly calmer activities, mountain bike around the area or hike up Ben Lomond for spectacular views. Ride in the skyline gondola or just chill in one of the many cafes and bars around town. (B)DAY 5 Queenstown to Fox Glacier. Last call for extreme thrills this morning, if you're still in the mood for adventure! Taking our leave of Queenstown we travel past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka before stopping at Makarora this afternoon. Through Haast Pass our next point of interest is Thunder Creek Falls, an amazing waterfall set amongst lush rainforest (and a World Heritage site, to boot). After dinner, we'll discover the wonders of the nearby forest. (B, D)DAY 6 Fox Glacier to Christchurch. Today at Fox Glacier we'll give you the opportunity to walk on this slowly moving river of ice! There are plenty of optional extras on offer such as a half-day guided hike - get an insight into the way the glacier, the surrounding rainforest and nearby mountains fit together in this stunning locale or get higher up the glacier with a heli-hike. This afternoon we regroup and continue north, passing through the town of Franz Josef to the rugged beauty of the 'Wild West Coast'. Stopping in the town of Hokitika, we'll visit the local jade factory, which has been producing superb works of art from the local Greenstone for many years - maybe you'd like a souvenir to take home? Afterwards we make tracks over to the east and our final destination of Christchurch where we say 'e noho ra' and go our separate ways. (B)TRIP CODE: JNZ6/R6 Day Southern ExplorerGo to topdeck.travel/Southern-Explorer for more info.QueenstownFox GlacierNote: During winter this trip will not visit Milford Sound. Look for a "w" alongside winter dates. For an alternate itinerary please visit our website.ex. Christchurch 20Apr1229Apr1220May1229May1219Jun12w28Jun12w19Jul12w28Jul12w18Aug12w27Aug12w10Sep1217Sep1226Sep1203Oct1210Oct1217Oct1226Oct1202Nov1209Nov1216Nov1225Nov1202Dec1209Dec1216Dec1225Dec1201Jan1308Jan1315Jan1324Jan1331Jan1307Feb1314Feb1323Feb1302Mar1309Mar1316Mar1325Mar1301Apr1308Apr1315Apr1324Apr1315May1324May1314Jun13w23Jun13w14Jul13w23Jul13w13Aug13w22Aug13w12Sep1321Sep13ex. Christchurch (reverse)06Apr1227Apr1206May1227May1205Jun12w26Jun12w05Jul12w26Jul12w04Aug12w25Aug12w03Sep1217Sep1224Sep1203Oct1210Oct1217Oct1224Nov1202Nov1209Nov1216Nov1223Nov1202Dec1209Dec1216Dec1223Dec1201Jan1308Jan1315Jan1322Jan1331Jan1307Feb1314Feb1321Feb1302Mar1309Mar1316Mar1323Mar1301Apr1308Apr1322Apr1301May1322May1331May13w21Jun13w30Jun13w21Jul13w30Jul13w20Aug13w29Aug13w19Sep1328Sep13USD6 Days from $899 per personTotal Trip Price $899twin supplement $175 Total Trip Price $999twin supplement $145

ChristchurchSOUTHISLANDNORTHISLANDWellingtonRotoruaTaupoTongariro National ParkAuckland11222Hanmer SpringsKaikouraNelsonNO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPBay of Islands2NEW ZEALANDDates & Prices 2012/13Exclusive to Topdeck»»Rock the Boat Upgrade Option»»Overnight in a traditional Maori MaraeAlso Included»»10 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D)»»8 nights in hotels, 1 in a hostel, 1 night in a traditional Maori Marae »»Bay of Islands»»Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve»»Explore Lake Taupo»»Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds»»Hanmer Springs»»Auckland, & Wellington city tours»»Modern air-conditioned midi coach»»Escorted services of a fully trained Trip Leader & DriverDAY 1 Auckland to Paihia, Bay Of Islands. We start our trip in Auckland. Heading north, first stop is Parry's Kauri Park to visit an impressive Kauri tree. Then it's on to the seaside town of Paihia, nestled amongst the Bay of Islands. Optional Upgrade to 'Rock the Boat' Overnight.DAY 2 Paihia, Bay Of Islands. It's a free day to explore the Bay of Islands with a bundle of optional activities on offer. We'll regroup for dinner and share the day's experiences! (B, D)DAY 3: Bay of Islands to Rotorua Marae Experience. Today we head south to Rotorua. Tonight we'll be staying in a traditional Maori Marae for an evening of culture, history and legend. Later you can gaze up at the millions of stars in the night sky. (B, D)DAY 4 Marae to Taupo. First up is Whakarewarewa Village and Thermal Reserve before spending the day exploring Rotorua at your own pace. In the afternoon we head for Taupo, home to NZ's largest lake. On the way we'll pass the thundering Huka Falls. (B)DAY 5 Taupo. The day is yours to explore this beautiful area, with hundreds of stunning natural spots and loads of optional activities. (B, D)DAY 6 Taupo to Wellington. Taking our leave of Taupo we travel south to Wellington. We arrive in the afternoon making a quick stop at the top of Mt Victoria for an awesome view of the city. (B)DAY 7 Wellington. Take a day to explore the nation's capital. Why not visit Te Papa, the National Museum, or test out the scenic cable car (optional). There is plenty of shopping and contemporary galleries on offer as well as impressive bars and restaurants. (B)DAY 8 Wellington to Nelson. Say goodbye to the North Island as we jump on a ferry and cross the Cook Strait and catch the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds from the viewing decks. Our stop for the next two nights is Nelson. (B)DAY 9 Nelson. Visit Abel Tasman National Park for stunning photo opportunities, stroll the many walking tracks, take to the water by boat or ocean kayak. (B, D)DAY 10 Nelson to Hanmer Springs Via Kaikoura. Today we pass through the Rai Valley and its vineyards to a morning stop at Blenheim. We'll stop to check out fur seals at Ohau Point before reaching Kaikoura with an optional spot of whale watching or dolphin/seal swimming. Mixing thrilling adventure with a relaxed atmosphere, Hanmer Springs offers thermal pools, mountain biking plus much more. (B)DAY 11 Hanmer Springs to Christchurch. Today we take our leave from the springs and travel through North Canterbury. It's not far from here to the Garden City of Christchurch, where our journey together must come to an end. (B)TRIP CODE: JNZ11/R11 Day Kiwi VoyagerGo to topdeck.travel/Kiwi-Voyager for more info.White water rafting, RotoruaMaori Cultureex. Auckland 10Apr1219Apr1210May1219May1209Jun1218Jun1209Jul1218Jul1208Aug1217Aug1231Aug1207Sep1216Sep1223Sep1230Sep1207Oct1216Oct1223Oct1230Oct1206Nov1215Nov1222Nov1229Nov1206Dec1215Dec1222Dec1229Dec1205Jan1314Jan1321Jan1328Jan1304Feb1313Feb1320Feb1327Feb1306Mar1315Mar1322Mar1329Mar1305Apr1314Apr1305May1314May1304Jun1313Jun1304Jul1313Jul1303Aug1312Aug1302Sep1311Sep13ex. Christchurch11Apr1202May1211May1201Jun1210Jun1201Jul1210Jul1231Jul1209Aug1230Aug1208Sep1222Sep1229Sep1208Aug1215Oct1222Oct1229Oct1207Nov1214Nov1221Nov1228Nov1207Dec1214Dec1221Dec1228Dec1206Jan1313Jan1320Jan1327Jan1305Feb1312Feb1319Feb1326Feb1307Mar1314Mar1321Mar1328Mar1306Apr1313Apr1327Apr1306May1327May1305Jun1326Jun1305Jul1326Jul1304Aug1325Aug1303Sep1324Sep1303Oct1311 Days only $1495 per personTotal Trip Price $1495twin supplement $395 USD