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New Zealand Discoverer and Bay of Islands 2010

A 20-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $4,390

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Starting Price:	$4,390
Tour Length:	20 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

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More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-QBNZA-2010

Cities Visited:
Christchurch, Punakaiki, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Mount Cook, Blenheim, Wellington, Rotorua, Auckland

Be transported to a land like no other - green, lush and inviting it will have you in scenic bliss! There is so much to see and do - The TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef Glacier, Walter Peak Station where you travel Lake Wakatipu, a cruise in Milford Sound and much much more!

Sightseeing Highlights

Tranz Alpine Journey on the famous TranzAlpineTrain.
Franz Josef See the magnificent Franz JosefGlacier.
Walter Peak Station Cruise on the TSS Earnslawacross Lake Wakatipu to the station.
Milford Sound Cruise this spectacular wonder ofnature.
Dunedin Tour this ''Scottish city'' including aguided tour of Larnach Castle.
Mount Cook See the National Park and New Zealand''shighest peak.
Lake Tekapo View the church of the Good Shepherd.
Christchurch Discover the city sights on theChristchurch Tram.
Marlborough Region Dinner and wine-tasting atAllan Scott wines.
Picton Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound and CookStrait.
Wellington Visit Te Papa, the Museum of NewZealand.
Rotorua Sightseeing including the Lakeland Queencruise, Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Agrodome Sheep Show. PlusThe Realm of Täne and a traditional Maori Hangi and concert.
Waitomo Guided boat tour visiting the Glow WormGrotto.
Auckland Explore the ''City of Sails''.

Dining Highlights

14 Buffet breakfasts
8 dinners in hotels
1 carvery dinner in the Colonel''s Homestead at Walter PeakStation. 1 dinner with wine tastings at Allan Scott Wines and 1traditional Maori Hangi in Rotorua

25 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors ontour.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditionedmotorcoaches with reclining seats.
Christchurch to Arthur''s Pass on board the TranzAlpine train.
Airport transfer will be provided on Day 3 in Christchurch and Day17 in Auckland, only for passengers who have booked their flightson a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of theirflight details.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Days 1 & 2 - Depart USA
We fly over the international date line on our way to Christchurch,New Zealand.

Day 3 - Arrive Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch, you are transferred to your hotel. Therest of your day is free. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinnerwith our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions. (Dinner) Hotel: Novotel Christchurch

Day 4 - TranzAlpine - Punakaiki
We start with the spectacular train journey on the TranzAlpine fromChristchurch to Arthur''s Pass. Later, we''ll see the West Coastrainforest then experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes onarrival in Punakaiki, where we''ll spend the night at our resortright on the waterfront. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Punakaiki Resort

Day 5 - Punakaiki - Franz Josef
We visit a New Zealand native greenstone (jade) factory atHokitika. Later we arrive at Franz Josef Glacier. See it from theair on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take aglacier hike! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 6 - Franz Josef - Queenstown (2 nights)
We climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount AspiringNational Park, passing Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and through KawarauGorge. We visit the historic village of Arrowtown, beforecontinuing to Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Millennium Hotel

Day 7 - Queenstown at leisure
A full day at leisure. This evening, we join the vintage steamshipTSS Earnslaw andcruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Sheep Station.Here we enjoy some Kiwihospitality and a carvery Highlight Dinner. (Buffet breakfast/ Highlight dinner)

Day 8 - Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
We drive through the Homer Tunnel en route to Milford Sound. Wecruise on this wonder of nature with Mitre Peak and Bowen Fallshigh above. Later, we head to Te Anau for the night. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Distinction Hotel

Day 9 - Te Anau - Dunedin
We cross South Otago country through Gore and Balclutha on our wayto the Scottish city of Dunedin. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Day 10 - Dunedin - Mount Cook
Enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle followed by a sightseeingtour of Dunedin. Next on to Oamaru, famous for its white limestonebuildings. Admire beautiful scenery as we follow the Waitaki River,past hydro-electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Twizel. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn

Day 11 - Mount Cook - Christchurch
Travel past Mount Cook National Park. Perhaps take an optionalscenic flight over Mount Cook. Later, we visit Lake Tekapo to viewthe Church of the Good Shepherd before arriving in Christchurch.Discover the sights of the city on the Christchurch Tram. (Buffetbreakfast) Hotel: Novotel Christchurch

Day 12 - Christchurch - Blenheim
Travel along the rugged coast to Kaikoura where you have theopportunity to enjoy an optional whale watching flight. Then on tothe Marlborough region to enjoy a Highlight Dinner and winetastings at Allan Scott Wines. (Buffet breakfast / Highlightdinner) Hotel: Chateau Marlborough

Day 13 - Blenheim - Cook Strait cruise - Wellington
We''re off to Picton to join our cruise across Cook Strait toWellington, New Zealand''s capital. We visit Te Papa, the Museum ofNew Zealand, with time to explore the many interactive displaysdepicting Maori and modern New Zealand culture. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner) Hotel: Novotel Wellington

Day 14 - Wellington - Rotorua (2 nights)
Travel through the dairy farming lands of Manawatu to the volcanicplateau of Tongariro National Park. We will follow the shores ofLake Taupo to mighty Huka Falls and continue to Rotorua. The Realmof Täne, and a Maori Hangi Highlight Dinner and concert is ourcultural experience this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Highlightdinner)Hotel: Millennium Hotel

Day 15 - Rotorua sightseeing - Farm stay*
Start the day with sparkling wine and a breakfast cruise on LakeRotorua. Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and Te Puia Thermal Reserve.Tonight there''s a chance to stay with a local family on a nearbyfarm. (Buffet breakfast) *Farm Stay Enjoy some true New Zealand hospitality. Price perperson $35.

Day 16 - Rotorua - Waitomo Caves - Auckland
We visit the Waitomo Caves for our guided boat tour of the GlowWorm Grotto. We continue through the Waikato district to Hamiltonand on to Auckland, the City of Sails. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Stamford Plaza

Day 17 - Auckland - Bay of Islands (2 nights)
Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge and travel north via the HibiscusCoast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon we cruise toCape Brett and through the famous Hole in the Rock (weatherpermitting). (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort

Day 18 - Bay of Islands at leisure
A full day at leisure. Why not take an excursion to Ninety MileBeach? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 19 - Bay of Islands - Auckland
This morning enjoy a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Reserve. In theafternoon we return to Auckland with time at leisure. (Buffetbreakfast) Hotel: Stamford Plaza

Day 20 - Auckland - USA
This morning time to bid farewell to New Zealand as you aretransferred to the airport foryour return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

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Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/20/2010 - 9/8/2010	$4,390
9/3/2010 - 9/22/2010	$4,390
9/10/2010 - 9/29/2010	$4,390
9/17/2010 - 10/6/2010	$4,390
9/24/2010 - 10/13/2010	$4,390
10/1/2010 - 10/20/2010	$5,145
10/8/2010 - 10/27/2010	$5,145
10/15/2010 - 11/3/2010	$5,145
10/22/2010 - 11/10/2010	$5,145
10/29/2010 - 11/17/2010	$5,145
11/5/2010 - 11/24/2010	$5,145
11/12/2010 - 12/1/2010	$5,145
11/19/2010 - 12/8/2010	$5,145
12/3/2010 - 12/22/2010	$5,145
12/10/2010 - 12/29/2010	$5,145
12/17/2010 - 1/5/2011	$5,145
12/31/2010 - 1/19/2011	$5,145
1/7/2011 - 1/26/2011	$5,145
1/21/2011 - 2/9/2011	$5,145
1/28/2011 - 2/16/2011	$5,145
1/31/2011 - 2/19/2011	$5,145
2/4/2011 - 2/23/2011	$5,145
2/7/2011 - 2/26/2011	$5,145
2/18/2011 - 3/9/2011	$5,145
2/21/2011 - 3/12/2011	$5,145
2/25/2011 - 3/16/2011	$5,145
2/28/2011 - 3/19/2011	$5,145
3/4/2011 - 3/23/2011	$5,145
3/7/2011 - 3/26/2011	$5,145
3/11/2011 - 3/30/2011	$5,145
3/14/2011 - 4/2/2011	$5,145
3/18/2011 - 4/6/2011	$5,145
3/21/2011 - 4/9/2011	$5,145
3/25/2011 - 4/13/2011	$5,145
3/28/2011 - 4/16/2011	$5,145

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Christchurch
Punakaiki
Franz Josef
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Dunedin
Mount Cook
Blenheim
Wellington
Rotorua
Auckland

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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