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DAY 9 • Rotorua • Christchurch • DAY 12 • Dunedin • Larnach Castle • the way, stop to discover local birdlife at the Te Anau
Home-Hosted Dinner Optional Larnach Castle Lunch & Nature’s Bird Sanctuary.
We fly to Christchurch this morning. Upon arrival, Wonders of Dunedin tour B,L,D — Heritage Queenstown or similar
you have the remainder of the day free for your own Delve into the European history of New Zealand at
discoveries. We’ll enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with Larnach Castle, followed by a free afternoon. Or, join DAY 15 • Queenstown • Optional
a local family tonight. our optional tour for a charming dining experience Jet-Boat Ride
B,D — Rydges Latimer Christchurch or similar in the castle, followed by a premier wildlife Your morning is free to make your own discoveries.
experience in Dunedin. Or, choose to join a half-day optional tour for a jet-
DAY 10 • Sheep farm visit • Controversial B,D — Distinction Dunedin Hotel or similar boat ride on the Dart River. During the ride, enjoy
Topic: The 2011 Christchurch earthquake spectacular views in an incredibly remote area.
Visit a working sheep station (ranch) in the DAY 13 • Dunedin • Milford Sound B — Heritage Queenstown or similar
Southern Alps. Here, we’ll get a glimpse of the daily Overnight Cruise
lives of the farmers and their sheep. Witness the Transfer overland to Milford Sound, situated in DAY 16 • Queenstown • Arrowtown
teamwork of sheepdogs and sheep, followed by a the heart of Fiordland National Park. Explore the Take a scenic gondola ride above Queenstown for
sheep shearing demonstration. Then, return to wonders of this region on a overnight cruise—a sweeping views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables,
Christchurch to learn about a Controversial Topic: recently added feature. Accompanied by an expert and the city. Then, depart for Arrowtown, a small
the devastation of the 2011 earthquake, and the fact naturalist guide, we’ll marvel at towering cliffs and town with a gold-mining history.
that ten years later, thousands of people are still the perfect cone of Mitre Peak, and view waterfalls, B,D — Heritage Queenstown or similar
waiting for their homes to be repaired. beech forests, and unique flora and fauna as
B,L — Rydges Latimer Christchurch or similar we cruise. DAY 17 • Return to U.S.
B,D — Milford Mariner or similar Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Those
DAY 11 • Christchurch • Dunedin extending their adventure in New Zealand’s Bay of
Travel overland to Dunedin—a recently added DAY 14 • Milford Sound • Disembark ship • Islands or New! Fiji’s Tropical Splendor & Captivating
destination. Along the way, stop in the historic Te Anau Bird Sanctuary • Queenstown Culture have afternoon flights to Cairns or Fiji.
town of Oamuru, and behold the Moeraki Boulders, Disembark the ship and journey overland to the B
steeped in Maori legend. “adventure capital of the world,” Queenstown. Along
B,L — Distinction Dunedin Hotel or similar

Unique Accommodations

Milford Mariner
Milford Sound
This privately-chartered 60-passenger wooden
sailboat features spacious viewing decks, a dining
saloon, bar, and observation lounge. The ship is
equipped with zodiac crafts and kayaks to allow our
small group to get up-close with the landscape and
wildlife.

Explore Waiheke Island on Day 5 and learn about local plant life.

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