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Breathtaking New Zealand
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- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- Dates
- Just You
Discover the emerald green landscapes, thermal springs and hot geysers of the North Island, then journey to the South Island with its snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and sparkling lakes on this holiday showcasing New Zealand's natural wonders and fascinating cities.
Optional Excursions
- Float-plane/helicopter ride to Mount Tarawera
- Hobbiton movie set or Rainbow Springs Nature Park
- Scenic helicopter flight over a glacier
- Kawarau Jet Boat ride
- Ride the Skyline Queenstown Gondola for stargazing & dinner
- Dart River excursion
- Steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Mount Cook scenic flight
Optional excursions: Some of the above optional excursions can only be booked when you arrive in New Zealand.
Please note that 2020 itinerary is 18 days long and flies directly to Auckland. However, you can still visit Singapore on a pre-tour stopover.
Accommodation
- Park Regis Singapore
- The 4-star Park Regis Singapore is centrally located within close proximity to the city’s popular entertainment, dining and cultural hubs of Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Chinatown. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool and gym. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, coffee/tea-maker, mini-bar and hairdryer.
- Rydges Auckland
- Rydges Auckland is situated close to the city centre. The hotel is modern and its amenities include a fitness centre, bar & restaurant. Rooms are furnished with air conditioning, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi and flat screen TV.
- Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
- The 3-star Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua is set on the shores of the lake and close to Rotorua''s vibrant city centre. <br><br> Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool and spa. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, safe, refrigerator, iron, tea/coffee-maker and hairdryer.
- Scenic Hotel Te Pania
- You will stay at the 4-star Scenic Hotel Te Pania perfectly located on the edge of Hawkes Bay. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities.
- Park Hotel Lambton Quay
- The Park Hotel Lambton Quay is situated in the heart of Wellington. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar & fitness centre. Rooms are furnished with free Wi-Fi, TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
- Quality Hotel Elms
- The 3.5-star Quality Hotel Elms is located in the Papanui area of Christchurch, with bars and restaurants in the local vicinity. The city centre is within easy reach.
- Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
- The 4-star Scenic Franz Josef Hotel is located close to one of New Zealand''s most spectacular natural attractions, the Franz Josef Glacier. <br><br> Hotel facilities include restaurant, bar/lounge and spa. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, mini-bar, tea/coffee-maker, TV and hairdryer.
- Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
- The 4-star Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road has a peaceful setting amongst alpine scenery and picturesque lakes, yet it''s conveniently close to the city. <br><br> Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna and tennis court. Bedrooms have private facilities, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, hairdryer and Wi-Fi.
- Heritage Gateway Hotel
- The 3-star Heritage Gateway Hotel in Omarama is set amongst landscaped gardens offering wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. <br><br> Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, TV, iron, refrigerator, tea/coffee-maker and hairdryer.
- Quality Hotel Elms
- The 3.5-star Quality Hotel Elms is located in the Papanui area of Christchurch, with bars and restaurants in the local vicinity. The city centre is within easy reach.
Excursions Included
- Singapore
- Waitomo Caves
- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Napier sightseeing
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- TranzAlpine Express
- Maori concert & Hangi meal
- Milford Sound
Destinations
- New Zealand
- Australasia
- Botanical Gardens
- Lake Hawea
- Huka Falls
- Franz Josef
- Haast
- Milford Sound
- Te Papa
- Waikato
- Lake Wakatipu
- Te Anau
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
- Wanaka
- Auckland
- Waitomo
- Lake Wanaka
- Queenstown
- Oceania
Tour Types
- Classic Touring
- Tours
- Singles
- Scenic
Departure Points
- London (Heathrow)
- DAYS 1 & 2 UK to Singapore
- Fly to Singapore, arriving on day 2. Get to know your travelling companions over a drink at our hotel this evening.
- DAY 3 Singapore
- Highlights of Singapore include Merlion Park, home to the iconic Merlion statue, and the Thian Hock Keng Temple, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. We'll see all of this and more on our included morning sightseeing tour in the company of a Local Guide.
- DAY 4 Singapore to Auckland
- Today we'll fly to Auckland, New Zealand, arriving on day 5.
- DAY 5 Auckland
- Arrive in Auckland on day 5. There is time to rest after your flight before we gather as a group for dinner.
- DAY 6 Auckland
- The beautiful city of Auckland is the largest in New Zealand, situated on the North Island in the Hauraki Gulf. We'll admire its spectacular skyline on an included tour this morning, which takes us to all the must-see sights. Later, you will have time to explore the city further in the company of your fellow travellers.
- DAY 7 Rotorua
- The warm, emerald green North Island was shaped by the fire of volcanoes, and evidence of this remains in the thermal springs surrounding Rotorua. En-route we will journey through the dairy-rich Waikato farming region, home of the Maori kingdom, and visit the world-famous Waitomo Caves. The amazing glow-worm grotto is a fascinating sight and we will explore in the company of a Local Guide.
You can also take an optional flight today, either by float-plane or helicopter, over Mount Tarawera Volcano. You'll learn how the volcano's 1886 eruption - the largest in New Zealand's living memory - affected the landscape and, if you chose the helicopter flight, you will actually land at the site of the eruption. Those choosing the floatplane excursion will have the added excitement of taking off and landing on water at the Rotorua City Lakefront. - DAY 8 Rotorua
- Today you have the option to join a tour of Hobbiton, the location created for the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit films. We'll explore the site, which includes hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn, while our guide offers fascinating insight – a must for fans of the films. Alternatively join us for an optional excursion to Rainbow Springs, where you can catch a glimpse of the rare, flightless kiwi bird, take a ride on a gondola and enjoy a taste of regional wines. A Maori concert and Hangi – a meal cooked in centuries-old fashion by underground steam – is our entertainment this evening.
- DAY 9 Napier
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve is home to the extraordinary boiling mud pools and spouting geysers that New Zealand is so famous for. We will call here this morning to see this spectacular sight for ourselves. The route to Napier takes us through the Wairakei Valley, past the spectacular Huka Falls to beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest freshwater lake. We will pause here to take in the mesmerising views.
Napier is home to one of the finest collections of Art Deco-style buildings in the world and has the ideal climate for growing grapes. Sampling some of the locally cultivated wines is certain to be a treat before we discover more about the town as we explore on foot in the company of our Tour Manager. We'll enjoy dinner as a group this evening.
- DAY 10 Wellington
- Wellington, New Zealand's wonderful capital, enjoys a beautiful setting on the southern tip of the North Island. We'll head here on day 10, with an orientation tour on arrival to highlight the city's main sights.
- DAY 11 Wellington
- We have left day 11 free for you to explore the city with your travelling companions. Perhaps take the cable car to the Botanical Gardens or visit the Te Papa Museum, which offers a wealth of information about New Zealand and its history, along with a collection of art.
- DAY 12 Christchurch
- We set sail for the South Island today. Once back on land we continue the drive to Christchurch, often referred to as the most English city outside of England. We'll enjoy stunning scenery of the Kaikoura coast along the way.
- DAY 13 TranzAlpine
- The TranzAlpine offers a spectacular journey into the Southern Alps. We'll be on board the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, the South Island's highest railway station, passing through the contrasting scenery of the snow-capped Southern Alps and majestic gorges. At Arthur's Pass we rejoin our coach and continue south to the magnificent scenery and glaciers of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier regions. Perhaps join a helicopter flight with a landing on the glacier for another view of this stunning landscape.
- DAY 14 Queenstown
- The road through Westland National Park is one of the most scenic ever built, with tremendous ocean views to one side and spectacular forest views to the other. Experience it for yourself as we head to Queenstown, a popular resort in both summer and winter, travelling south crossing the Haast River Bridge and passing Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka along the way.
If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, why not take an optional ride on the Kawarau Jet Boat. On this thrilling adventure you will travel at speeds of up to 50 miles an hour in very shallow water.
Later on, you may wish to join us for an optional ride on the Skyline Queenstown Gondola. We'll travel 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak for fabulous views of the night sky and an incredible stargazing experience. A delicious dinner in the restaurant at the top of the gondola rounds off a wonderful evening. - DAY 15 Milford Sound
- Milford Sound is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful locations in New Zealand. Te Anau is the gateway to Fjordland National Park and our first port of call on today's tour. We continue through the lush beech forests of the Eglinton Valley and the eroded glacial canyons of the Hollyford Valley, before arriving at Milford Sound itself. A cruise on the Sound, which we include weather permitting, is a great way to appreciate the beauty of the area. Lunch is included.
- DAY 16 Queenstown
- Explore Queenstown in the company of your fellow travellers or perhaps join us on an optional excursion.
If you're feeling adventurous, there's a fantastic opportunity to take an exhilirating jet boat ride on the Dart River. You'll also enjoy a walk through the bush and go on an exciting four-wheel drive.
This evening, if you wish, you could enjoy a relaxing steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu and a gourmet barbecue dinner in the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak. - DAY 17 Omarama
- Today we travel via the gold mining town of Arrowtown. New Zealand's spectacular scenery is never-ending and another stunning route delivers us to the Mount Cook region today. If you wish you can take an optional scenic flight over some of New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers. Your pilot will provide interesting commentary as you admire them from the air.
- DAY 18 Christchurch
- A lovely drive this morning takes us across Burkes Pass and onwards to Lake Tekapo. We will travel over the Canterbury Plains and on to Christchurch where an orientation tour introduces us to all the main sights. This evening we will gather with the group to enjoy a farewell drink and dinner.
- DAY 19 Christchurch to UK
- We'll transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK, arriving on day 20.
- DAY 20 UK
- You'll arrive back in the UK today.
- Just You Tour Manager as your host
- Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Singapore Airlines
- Use of an airport lounge in the UK
- 16 nights' in 3 to 4-star hotels plus 3 nights in flight
- 21 meals: 16 breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 dinners
PLUS
- Welcome drink
- Overseas transfers & other transportation
- Porterage
- Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
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Touring with Just You
Just You are an award winning singles touring holiday specialist. They provide amazing touring experiences for singles, groups of friends travelling on their own who want single rooms and also those who have to travel independently from their partners, but don’t want to travel alone.
Travelling solo is liberating and with the right ingredients it’s the perfect way to see the world. Just You mix everything together to create the ideal travel experience for independent globe trotters. They think it’s a bit like making a cake. A sprinkle of culture, a good pinch of fun, a dash of freedom and a drop of adventure, with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers providing the icing on top.
They’ve been developing itineraries for single travellers for almost a decade. Every trip is hosted by an experienced Tour Manager, while Local Guides add extra insight. They stick to this formula because they know it works. Their customers score them nearly 100% for their knowledge and tell them they’re second to none – an A* in anyone’s book!
With single rooms at no supplement; a meet and greet at the airport; flights or rail included; overseas transfers and other transportation; many meals, exciting excursions, and the option to join in as much or as little as you like, you can’t ask for more.
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