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dedicated to telling the story of the Dunedin people
whose culture helped shape the surrounding area and
New Zealand’s first great city. Tonight, we gather for 2026 DEPARTURES
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a delicious dinner. MEALS B+D
Day 21: Lake Taupo JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
This morning, we fly to Rotorua on the North Island ○○○ ● ○○
and drive to Taupo. Known for its namesake lake – the
largest in New Zealand – this quaint town is home to JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC IC ONIC AU S T R ALIA & NE W ZE AL AND
award-winning attractions and gorgeous mountain From $12,999 per person
vistas. After settling into our hotel, we gather for dinner Triple/Quad subject to availability
at Vine Eatery and Bar, a local favorite. MEAL D
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Day 22: Orakei Korako & Māori Culture
We begin our day with a visit to Orakei Korako, one of Deposit: $200 per person
the most impressive geothermal areas in the world! Walk Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
through the Hidden Valley to see silica terraces, boiling Full refund for cancellations before this date.
pools, geysers, and a geothermal cave. After lunch at ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
leisure in Taupo’s town center, we cruise the Waikato
River and gaze upon the cascading Huka Falls, New
Zealand’s most visited natural wonder. Tonight, we enjoy
an authentic Māori hangi feast with powerful songs and
traditional dancing. MEALS B+D
Day 23: Hobbiton™ & The Red Barn
Today’s first adventure is at Alexander Sheep and Cattle
Farm in Matamata, home to The Shire™ in Middle-
earth™. As we drive through the 1,250-acre farm,
soak up spectacular views of the Kaimai Range. Our
guided tour of the Hobbiton™ movie set from The Lord
of the Rings and The Hobbit includes beloved scenery
like the Hobbit Holes™, The Green Dragon Inn™, and Penguin Parade on Phillip Island
more. Next, we enjoy a special pasture-to-plate Farewell
Lunch at The Red Barn, a dairy farm known for its local
cuisine and hospitality. Later, we travel to Cambridge
in the heart of rural Waikato and check in to our
accommodations with an evening at leisure. MEALS B+L
1 night at Hidden Lake Hotel in Cambridge
Day 24: Auckland
This morning, we travel to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s
Aquarium in Auckland to view the magical Seahorse
Kingdom and the world’s largest sub-Antarctic penguin Lunch at Frogs Restaurant in Kuranda
colony display, followed by an underwater journey to
discover aquatic life up close. After an included lunch,
we ascend the Sky Tower for unbeatable views from New
Zealand’s tallest man-made structure. Later, we embark
on a brief sightseeing tour of the city including America’s
Cup Village, lively Queen Street, and the Harbor Bridge,
before heading to the airport for our evening flight to Los
Angeles. We gain a day when crossing the International
Date Line, arriving in Los Angeles mid-afternoon with the
rest of the day to relax. MEAL L
1 night near the Los Angeles International Airport
Larnach Castle & Gardens
Day 25: Fly Home
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