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This was a fabulous tour with a spectacular Tour Director. I would go again in a heartbeat!
I have already recommended Holiday Vacations to many people! – Dawn S.

to Christchurch, located on the east coast of New Fiordland National Park. Our journey takes us along
Zealand’s South Island. After checking in to our hotel, beech forests and Eglinton Valley to the Homer Tunnel
we have a restful evening. before descending through the spectacular Cleddau
1 night at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Canyon, reaching our catamaran in Milford Sound.
We cruise past Mitre Peak, rising over 5,500 feet, as
Day 16: Glacial Lakes & Southern Alps well as the phenomenal Stirling and Bowen Falls that
This morning, we travel among the fascinating flow from valleys formed by receding glaciers. Watch
patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains and for wildlife, such as sea lions and a variety of birds!
into the foothills of the Southern Alps. Our first stop Tonight, our accommodations are on the shores of
is the Church of the Good Shepherd, overlooking Lake Lake Te Anau with a backdrop of Mount Luxmore and
Tekapo’s pristine waters. We then drive along Lake the Murchison Mountains. MEALS B+D
Pukaki’s turquoise glacial waters while enjoying the 1 night at Distinction Te Anau Hotel
spectacular backdrop of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s
highest peak. Our scenic drive continues through the Day 19: Larnach Castle & Dunedin
dramatic Lindis Pass and tussock-covered plains of
Mackenzie Country to the Fruitlands of Central Otago, Following breakfast, we depart Te Anau and travel
famous for its summer fruit production. Our memorable through some of New Zealand’s most populated sheep
day concludes in Queenstown, where we check in to our country. Arriving in Dunedin, known for its Scottish
hotel with views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables heritage and incredible architecture, we embark on
mountain range. MEAL B a guided city tour to discover its most prominent
attractions. See Speights Brewery, the University of
2 nights in Queenstown Otago, the world’s steepest street, and the First Church
of Otago. Afterwards, we visit the historic Larnach Castle
Day 17: Kiwi Park & Queenstown at Leisure and Gardens on the lovely Otago Peninsula. Explore its
We get a rare opportunity to meet New Zealand’s most exciting and, at times, tragic history on a self-guided
iconic bird this morning at Kiwi Park! Our guide shares tour while admiring the magnificent carved ceilings,
interesting details about this flightless bird while we antiques, and wonderful views. Later, we return to
view them in specially designed nocturnal houses. Next, Dunedin for a leisurely evening. MEAL B
stand in awe of bungee jumpers at the famous Kawarau
Gorge Suspension Bridge before visiting Arrowtown, a 2 nights at Distinction Dunedin Hotel
historic gold mining settlement. Soak up the rest of the
day at leisure in New Zealand’s adventure capital with Day 20: Natures Wonders & Toitū Settlers Museum
jet boating, golf, charming walkways, and plenty Today, we travel to Natures Wonders for an amazing
of restaurants and shops. MEAL B wildlife experience. Climb aboard an all-terrain vehicle
for a tour to see some of the world’s rarest penguins in
Day 18: Milford Sound Cruise their natural habitat, along with fur seals and albatross.
Today, we travel into the ancient ice age region of Later, we visit the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum,

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