NEW ZEALAND JOURNEY

Highlights

• Visit the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, where you’ll watch as a hāngī lunch is prepared the traditional way—and enjoy the resulting feast with your Maori hosts.

• Embark on a train ride through the jaw-dropping landscapes of South Island, and explore the area surrounding Franz Josef Glacier.

• Sample award-winning local wines in multicultural Auckland, and spend a full day discovering the delights of Queenstown.

• Cruise through dramatic Fiordland National Park with naturalist guides, spotting dolphins, seals, and penguins.

DAYS 5–7 I CHRISTCHURCH/FRANZ JOSEF

Fly to Christchurch on the South Island; then enjoy free time to explore this small city on your own. The next day, embark on one of the world’s great scenic train trips, riding the rails into New Zealand’s glacier region. Transfer to a beautiful rainforest lodge, our home for two nights. Opt to take a helicopter ride and hike, walk atop Franz Josef Glacier, or relax in nearby heated pools.

Day 8 I Queenstown

Travel southward along the coast and through rugged rainforest en route to Queenstown.

Day 9 I Fiordland National Park

12 DAYS FROM $ 4,299

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $1,679

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

Dates

2023: Departures available year-round

2024: Departures available year-round

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DAYS 1–2 I AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Arrive at any time. The next day, ferry to Waiheke Island, and learn about the history of this wine-producing region at two wineries.

DAYS 3–4 I ROTORUA

Take a boat ride through Waitomo Caves, where we’ll witness thousands of flickering glowworms lighting up the cavern walls. Experience New Zealand’s indigenous culture at the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, where you’ll watch as a hāngī lunch is prepared the traditional way—and enjoy the resulting feast with your Maori hosts.

Embark on a wilderness cruise through Fiordland National Park (seasonal). Led by onboard naturalist guides, we’ll have the opportunity to see dolphins, seals, and penguins, as well as the option to kayak. Spend the night on board.

DAYS 10–12 I QUEENSTOWN

Enjoy morning wildlife viewing as we cruise back to port; then return to Queenstown. Spend a day at leisure, with options to visit a winery, go bungee jumping, and more. Enjoy an evening gondola ride. Depart at any time on the last day.

ICONIC AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

23 DAYS I Combine the itineraries on these two pages for an epic adventure down under.

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FROM $9,699

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $4,279

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

WHAT’S INCLUDED

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional excursions are at an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Comfortable, mid-range hotels (10 nights), Fiordland National Park cruise boat (1 night, seasonal)

MEALS INCLUDED

11 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Allow an additional $325–$425 per person for meals not included.

TRANSPORTATION

Private vehicle, plane, train, boat

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

If you’re booked, you’re going.

Note: The itinerary in Fiordland National Park is altered during the winter months (May–September).

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