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Spotlight on New Zealand

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£4,840

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Time of Year

Jan - Apr, Oct - Nov

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Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wellington, Marlborough Sound, Auckland

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Scenic cruise by vintage steamship on Lake Wakatipu for a sheep-shearing demonstration and barbecue dinner at Walter Peak Country farm

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On-Tour Air (3 flights) - Exclusive charter flights in New Zealand - more sightseeing, less waiting

Visit to the high-tech Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum

Cruise the Marlborough Sounds, celebrating bounteous beauty with a luncheon of wine and steamed green-lipped mussels

Lunch at a winery and bistro known for its Pinot Noir and stunning views of Lake Hayes and the surrounding mountains

Jet boat ride on the Shotover River rapids & a helicopter ride to the top of Bob’s Peak in Queenstown

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Sample the cultural, historical and edible delicacies of this island nation during one of our New Zealand tours.

Experiences of a lifetime

Natural spas, bucolic vineyards, carved canyons and charming cities set the scene for exploration as you explore in-depth over the course of 10-days, this beautiful country with its monolithic mountains, Maori culture and more.

As a Tauck Exclusive, travel aboard our exclusive air charters as you enjoy fabulous travel experiences throughout the North and South Islands. Make cultural connections as you explore Maori traditions; explore your adventurous side on a jet boat cruise; travel by helicopter to the top of Bob's Peak in Queenstown; pamper your palate on a green-lipped mussel and wine cruise on the Marlborough Sounds, lunch at a winery known for its Pinot Noir and lakeside views, and a wine tasting on Waiheke Island; and view some amazing natural wonders from the glacier-carved cliffs of Milford Sound to stunning Lake Wakatipu.

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Cruise New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds

Day 3

A luncheon cruise featuring wine and green-lipped mussels

From New Zealand’s South Island – renowned for its incredible seafood and its wine-growing expertise – set off on a private luncheon cruise on Marlborough Sounds, featuring local wine and delectable green-lipped mussels; sail amidst forested landscapes rising steeply from the sea around a scenic coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays.

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa

Nights 5, 6 and 7

Luxury and refinement in the heart of exciting Queenstown

Conveniently set in the heart of the New Zealand’s premier alpine resort, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is within walking distance to the city’s most exciting attractions, and serves as an excellent base for exploring the region’s other places of interest. Just steps from beautiful Lake Wakatipu and the dining district, Sofitel Queenstown provides a luxurious retreat in which to unwind after an action-packed day... with the comfort of a Sofitel MyBed and the extravagance of a double spa bath in every room.

Totally worth the trip to see the land parts of scenery where The Lord of the Rings was filmed!

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A private sheep shearing demonstration

Day 7

See serious sheep shearing on a South Island farm

In many countries around the world – and especially in New Zealand, home to the world's largest annual competition, the Golden Shears – the art of sheep-shearing (cutting off a sheep's woolen fleece, usually once a year) is not only an important skill on the farm, but a competitive sport among shearers who are typically fit and highly experienced. New Zealand has hosted numerous World Championships and produced many champion shearers. In a private demonstration on a working farm on the South Island, learn how sheep-shearing has progressed over the centuries, and watch modern shearers in action.

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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Auckland, New Zealand

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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Upon arrival and departure, transfers to and from your hotel are included as noted.

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Get what you pay for and then some – about 100 cost components are included on every trip. From fine hotels in prime locations to all luggage handling, most taxes, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, unique travel experiences and more. Because we believe that when you travel, just about everything should be included.

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International Air is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability).

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No matter where your destination may be, you should bring identification with you; a valid passport is always an appropriate form of identification. Contact your booking agent for information about all necessary documents required for your journey, such as passport and visa information or documentation required for transportation security measures.

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You'll find Activity and Pace Levels on all of our trips to give you a better idea of physical activity level – higher numbers mean a more active journey. To fully enjoy most journeys, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances; some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot and may include unpaved and uneven surfaces. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.

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Customer Protection: Our UK-based agents comply with the bonding requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority and provide full financial protection for the package holidays that we sell in the UK. For flight-based holidays, this is through the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (details of which are available from the UK-based agent with whom you book). When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection of your monies paid to our UK-based agent will be provided by way of a bond.

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