Choose from five world class airlines to begin your journey.Whichever airline you choose there’s no extra cost: Air New Zealand, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, QANTAS.
Choose from seven outbound stopovers. Whichever destination you choose there’s no extra cost: Singapore, Dubai*, Los Angeles**, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, San Francisco**, Bangkok.
Arrive into your selected stopover destination for a three night stay - all included in your holiday price. You will be transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Flights operate overnight to Asia and Dubai. Los Angeles and San Francisco flights arrive on day 1.
Meals: On board full breakfast and complimentary bar service.
* Dubai: Regional airport departure times vary. Please call for details.
** Los Angeles/San Francisco: On day 1 you arrive at your destination where you will be transferred to your hotel. On day 2 you will have a city orientation tour in San Francisco or an attraction pass in Los Angeles. Days 3 & 4 include free time to explore. On the afternoon of day 4 we transfer you back to the airport for your flight to Auckland. On the flight we cross the international dateline, therefore you arrive on day 6 and follow the tour on day 6 as detailed. USA stopovers do not include breakfast.
Welcome to New Zealand! On arrival you will be met at the airport by your Scenic Tours Representative and transferred* to your hotel. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at our welcome briefing followed by dinner.
Two Night Stay: Auckland
Meals: Dinner
Today is a SCENIC FREE CHOICE day where you choose what you would like to do from the following inclusions: (1) Sail on an America’s Cup yacht - no experience necessary; or (2) Explore beautiful Waiheke Island; or (3) Cruise in search of dolphins and whales on a high speed catamaran; or (4) Visit Waitakere Ranges, walk in the rainforest and along the west coast’s black sand beaches; or (5) Cruise Auckland Harbour including morning tea; or (6) Discover Auckland on a morning sightseeing tour; or (7) Enjoy Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World; or (8) Visit Sky Tower, New Zealand’s tallest man made structure. Your Scenic FreeChoice inclusion in Auckland must be pre-booked.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning head north, driving along the picturesque Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe where you will tour the fascinating Kauri Pioneer Museum. Learn about the history of the Kauri tree before continuing to Waipoua Forest. At the mighty Tane Mahuta tree, meet your local guides, who will entertain you with legends of the Maori culture of this region. Continue to Omapere and our accommodation on the shores of Hokianga Harbour. Tonight enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Stay: Omapere
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today meet your knowledgeable Maori guide who will delight you with stories about the history of the Bay of Islands, before you visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where in 1840 the founding document of New Zealand as a nation was signed. This afternoon cruise across the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett Lighthouse and through the famous Hole in the Rock (weather permitting).
Two Night Stay: Bay of Islands
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Unique, Boutique & Luxury -Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend two nights at the Bay of Islands Lodge?
Today is a SCENIC FREE CHOICE day where you choose what you would like to do from the following inclusions: (1) ‘On the Edge’, the ultimate day sailing in the bay; or (2) A scenic lunch cruise around the beautiful bays; or (3) A cruise and tour of historic Russell and Pompallier; or (4) Full day Cape Reinga Tour to the country’s northernmost tip; or (5) Cruise and swim with dolphins (weather permitting); or (6) Play a round of golf at Waitangi Golf Club; or (7) Enjoy a Perfect Day cruise to the Poor Knight Islands; or (8) Try your hand at fishing in the bay.
Meals: Breakfast
Today, travel to Whangarei and Warkworth before returning to Auckland. Tonight is a SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining evening where you choose your meal from the following inclusions: (1) A delicious buffet dinner in Eight; or (2) Fine Italian cuisine in Barolo Restaurant (limited availability).
Overnight Stay: Auckland
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
This morning journey south to Longlands Homestead, a working dairy farm, for a tour by the farm host followed by a home cooked roast lamb lunch. Continue to Rotorua.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Lunch
Unique, Boutique & Luxury - Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend two nights at the Hamurana Country Estate or Treetops Lodge & Estate?
Today is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity day where you choose what you would like to do at no extra cost. Choose from: (1) Enjoy the Agrodome Sheep Show and then see the rare Kiwi at Rainbow Springs; or (2) an amphibious duck tour of Rotorua’s city and lakes; or (3) enjoy a tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Maori and Crafts Institute; or (4) relax in the geothermal pools of the Polynesian Day Spa; or (5) take a thrilling 4WD safari adventure; or (6) visit the unique Buried Village; or (7) visit Rotorua Museum. Tonight is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining evening. Choose from: (1) Tamaki Village Hangi and Cultural Show; or (2) dinner at the Atlas Café and Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Included today are visits to Huka Falls, Wairakei Steam Valley and Lake Taupo. Continue to the coastal township of Napier and your hotel located on the beachfront. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this quaint Art Deco town. SCENIC ENRICH highlight Included tonight is a private wine tasting followed by dinner at the award winning Mission Estate winery.
Overnight Stay: Napier
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
This morning depart Napier and head south to Wellington, the nation’s capital. Included on arrival is your guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum. Enjoy free time at leisure or relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the city and harbor from your hotel.
Overnight Stay: Wellington
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included this morning is your cruise across Marlborough Sounds to Picton on New Zealand’s South Island. SCENIC ENRICH onboard you will have exclusive access to the Kaitaki Plus Premier lounge where you can enjoy continuous hot and cold snacks along with complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee, internet, newspapers and magazines. Arrive to the South Island for a scenic drive through the Wairau Valleyand across to the West Coast.
Overnight Stay: West Coast of South Island
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel along the spectacular West Coast to Hokitika and enjoy some free time to explore this former gold mining town. Continue to the charming village of Franz Josef for an Included visit to view the awesome Franz Josef Glacier, a stunning landscape hewn by ice and a living remnant of the last Ice Age. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore this pristine area at your own pace. Tonight stay at the luxurious Te Waonui Forest Retreat, a lodge style hotel that has been built to respect and preserve the surrounding environment.
Overnight Special Stay: Franz Josef
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
A highlight today is an exhilarating jet boat ride on the mighty Haast River in Mount Aspiring National Park. Stop and visit picturesque Lake Wanaka before continuing to Queenstown.
Three Night Stay: Queenstown
Meals: Breakfast
Unique, Boutique & Luxury - Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend three nights at the Evergreen Lodge?
Today is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity day where you choose what you would like to do. Choose from: (1) a tour of local country gardens followed by morning tea; or (2) enjoy a guided tour of local wineries with lunch; or (3) take an exhilarating ride through Shotover Canyon in a jet boat, or (4) see the scenery of the Southern Lakes region on a 4WD tour; or (5) enjoy a scenic guided tour to historic Skippers Canyon; or (6) relax onboard the legendary Million Dollar Cruise; or (7) an indulgent therapeutic massage or foot revitalisation. Tonight is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining evening. Choose from: (1) a cruise on Lake Wakatipu onboard the TSS Earnslaw historic steamship, then dine at Walter Peak Station; or (2) ride the gondola to Skyline Restaurant and dine overlooking Queenstown; or (3) enjoy a relaxing gourmet dinner at Lombardi’s Restaurant; or (4) dine at Threesixty Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Today is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity day where you choose what you would like to do. Choose from: (1) a tour of local country gardens followed by morning tea; or (2) enjoy a guided tour of local wineries with lunch; or (3) take an exhilarating ride through Shotover Canyon in a jet boat, or (4) see the scenery of the Southern Lakes region on a 4WD tour; or (5) enjoy a scenic guided tour to historic Skippers Canyon; or (6) relax onboard the legendary Million Dollar Cruise; or (7) an indulgent therapeutic massage or foot revitalisation
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy the beauty of the FiordlandNational Park. Included today is an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound, the most accessible of Fiordland’s magnificent glacier-carved fiords. Tonight stay in the heart of Te Anau at your modern hotel. Tonight is an Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining evening. Choose from: (1) a delicious buffet dinner at Hilights Restaurant; or (2) a casual café style dinner at Bailiez Café; or (3) authentic Japanese cuisine.
Overnight Stay: Te Anau Glow Worm Caves -Opportunity this evening to see the GlowwormCaves at Te Anau. GlowWormCaves are included at no extra cost but must be pre-booked. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel this morning to Dunedin, a university city of Scottish heritage and New Zealand’s oldest city. This afternoon enjoy your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity - choose from: (1) a guided tour of Larnach Castle and it’s magnificent gardens; (2) a trip to see the famous Yellow-eyed penguins; or (3) visit the Albatross Centre and see these magnificent birds in a natural habitat; or (4) a guided tour of Speight’s Brewery.
Overnight Stay: Dunedin
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Home Stay - Alternatively we offer you the opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of a local family during an overnight Home Stay. Home Stays are included at no extra cost but must be pre-booked.
This morning headnorth for an Included visit to the famous Moeraki Boulders, before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Relax and enjoy dinner at the Resort tonight.
Two Night Special Stay: Lake Tekapo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A highlight today is your Included visit to Mount Cook National Park to view the spectacular peaks (weather dependent), glaciers and permanent snow fields. SCENIC ENRICH Included is entry into the fascinating Sir Edmund Hilary Centre. This afternoon visit the Church of the Good Shepherd situated on Lake Tekapo's edge. SCENIC ENRICH Tonight enjoy a private cocktail party and farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Highlight Dinner
Your tour concludes this morning and you’ll be transferred* back to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Alternatively why not extend your holiday in New Zealand, visit family and friends or arrange a stopover on the way back?
Welcome home!
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
Brochure: IS/AUNZ/GBP1112
Tour code: DROI.1