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Enchanting New Zealand

10 day / 9 night Romantic Vacation
from $1609 per person based on double occupancy

Captivate your heart and experience the beauty of New Zealand on this chic, affordable and romantic vacation. We know you want time with the one you love, but you’ve also traveled a long way, so want to experience the sights, culture, wildlife and diversity. This enchanting vacation offers just that!

Visit Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ and New Zealand’s major international gateway for 2 nights. During the day, you’ll embark on an exploration of Auckland from the unique perspective of your Maori guide, with a maximum of just 10 other guests. Learn of their culture, history and legends. At night, treat yourself to a bottle of local wine and dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants along the Viaduct.

From Auckland, fly to Queenstown in the South Island for 2 nights. Queenstown is a vibrant and stunning alpine town with a definite romantic feel. A special treat is in store as you overnight on the majestic Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. From here fly to Christchurch, known as the ‘Garden City’, you’ll find awe-inspiring architecture and a very cultured city. For 2 nights, you can marvel at the English inspired buildings, meander through the village square, and visit the thriving arts and culture scene. Christchurch is also the gateway to Kaikoura, home to giant sperm whales plus the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin and the world’s largest too! In Kaikoura, you’ll stay at the award-winning Hapuku Lodge. Designed as a contemporary compliment to the breathtaking scenery of Kaikoura. We’ve included a whale-watching cruise so you can witness these enchanting creatures.

INCLUDES:

2 nights Auckland, Sebel Suites Auckland
2 nights Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
1 night aboard the Milford Mariner including dinner, bed & breakfast
2 nights Christchurch, Heritage Christchurch
2 nights Kaikoura, Hapuku Lodge including continental breakfast
Urban Maori Experience in Auckland
Kaikoura Whale Watch Cruise
Round trip airport transfers throughout
Car rental for 3 days ex Christchurch (allowing late drop off)
4 meals

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: AUCKLAND
DAY 2: AUCKLAND-URBAN MAORI EXPERIENCE
DAY 3: AUCKLAND-QUEENSTOWN
DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN
DAY 5: QUEENSTOWN-MILFORD MARINER OVERNIGHT CRUISE (D, B)
DAY 6: MILFORD SOUND-QUEENSTOWN-CHRISTCHURCH
DAY 7: CHRISTCHURCH
DAY 8: CHRISTCHURCH-KAIKOURA
DAY 9: KAIKOURA-WHALE WATCH CRUISE (B)
DAY 10: KAIKOURA-CHRISTCHURCH (B)

CONDITIONS OF SALE:

Valid for sale and travel until March 31, 2010. International and domestic airfare not included – please contact one of our Destination Specialist for the best available airfare. Land prices are “from” and in USD, per person twin share and subject to availability, seasonal surcharges, currency fluctuations and change without notice. All bookings should be made directly with Down Under Answers.