NEW ZEALAND ECO TOUR
NOV. 2011
New Zealand is famous for breathtaking scenery of rare beauty, glacial mountains, crystal clear lakes, hissing geysers and bubbling mud. You can also discover the other side of New Zealand, home to cosmopolitan cities with the friendly feel of a small town, unique wildlife with no natural predators and world class wine and food.
SOUTH ISLAND 5-15 NOV. 2011
Escape the normal tourist circuits on this grand tract of the Southern Alps, packed with magnificent scenery. Fully escorted, join your host and a small group of like minded travellers exploring New Zealand’s South Island by luxury coach. Meet true Kiwi characters, see wildlife in its natural habitat and travel to some of the South Island’s most remote corners.
NORTH ISLAND 16-19 NOV. 2011
The perfect extension; explore New Zealand’s fascinating capital city Wellington, immerse yourself in Maori culture in the geothermal wonderland Rotorua and surround yourself with native birdlife on Tiritiri Matangi, an island sanctuary in Auckland Harbour.
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Ride the TranzAlpine train, considered one of the top six train journeys in the world. Visit Maud Island in the Marlborough Sounds, an island sanctuary and conservation project not available to the public. Sit quietly and watch the shy Fiordland Crested Penguins as they return from a day’s fishing in the ocean. Immerse yourself in the magnificent Fiordland region on an overnight cruise in remote Doubtful Sound. On the optional extension: Take a night walk in the Karori Wildlife sanctuary in search of the elusive kiwi. Discover Maori culture with your private guide, a member of the Te Arawa tribe. Surround yourself with native birdlife on the island sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi. |
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