New Zealand Private Expedition

11 DAYS FROM $7,495

based on a private group of 6 people traveling together

• Take an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, and float through the Te Anau glowworm caves. • Amid the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua, experience ancient Maori traditions. • Encounter the wildlife of Whirinaki Forest, and go behind the scenes at a kiwi hatchery.

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DAYS 1–4 I NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND Land in Auckland. Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum and explore Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, home to rare birds and kauri trees. In Rotorua, learn about ancient Maori culture in Whakarewarewa village. See the mud pools and geysers of Te Puia, and stop by the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Tour a kiwi hatchery, then explore the mystical forests of Whirinaki. Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour; Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel | Meals: 3B, 2L DAYS 5–6 I ROTORUA/DUNEDIN Discover the unusual ecology of Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and cruise past geysers on Lake Rotomahana. Then fly to Dunedin on the South Island. Tour Larnach Castle and take a wildlife cruise in Otago Harbour before enjoying lunch at a historic Maori settlement. Distinction Dunedin Hotel | Meals: 2B, 1L

DAYS 7–8 I TE ANAU/MILFORD SOUND Take a private tour of a working farm this morning, and then transfer to Te Anau. Enjoy a float through caves lit by a glittering display of tiny glowworms. Travel to extraordinary Milford Sound and watch for dolphins and blue penguins on an overnight catamaran cruise. Distinction Te Anau (or similar); Fiordland Jewel | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

DAYS 9–11 I QUEENSTOWN Take the back roads to Queenstown, stopping to explore Mavora Lakes Conservation Park. Or take a private water taxi across Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown. Visit the vineyards of Central Otago and the gold mining towns of Kawarau Gorge. Enjoy a free afternoon in the adventure capital of Queenstown, and depart the next day. Hotel St. Moritz | Meals: 3B, 2L

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from October through April. Request any dates during those months that are convenient for you. Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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