An exclusive tour of New Zealand’s premier highlights, fully escorted from the UK with exciting stopovers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Day 1 UK to Singapore
Coach transfer from your local departure point to the airport for your non-stop flight to Singapore.

Days 2-3 Singapore
On arrival in Singapore (2 nights) transfer to your hotel. Leisurely strolls through the Botanic Gardens to the famous Orchid Gardens. Afternoon tea at Raffl es Hotel. Optional night time Safari.

Day 4 Singapore to Auckland
A day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for the overnight flight to Auckland.

Days 5-6 Auckland
Arrive Auckland (2 nights). Time to explore the city and cruise the Inner Harbour. Wonderful views of the Hauraki Maratime Gulf.

Days 7-8 Bay of Islands

Cross the Harbour bridge and along the Hibiscus coast to Paihia (2 nights). Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House, cruise to the Hole in the Rock at Cape Brett and explore the small township of Russell once the ‘hell hole of the South Pacific’.

Days 9-10 Rotorua
Head South to Rotorua (2 nights). Enjoy the towns thermal attractions and visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre. Walk in the Redwood Forest and experience a traditional Maori feast.

Day 11 Rotorua – Wellington
A day of extraordinary contrasts as we passthe towering volcanoes of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro, skirt the shores of Lake Taupo and drive along the Kapiti Coastline to Wellington (1 night), the capital city with its beautiful natural harbour.

Day 12 Wellington to Christchurch
Board the inter-island ferry through the beautiful Marlborough and Queen Charlotte Sounds to Picton before continuing to Christhcurch (1 night).

Day 13 Christchurch – Fox Glacier
Traverse the Southern Alps aboard the famous Tranz-Alpine train to Arthurs Pass. Continue by coach to the West Coast and the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier (1 night).

Day 14 Fox Glacier – Queenstown
From Fox Glacier, travel past deserted beaches, through vibrant rainforests and tiny settlements and on through the Haast Pass to Queenstown, the ‘Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere’(4 nights).

Days 15-17 Queenstown
Free days in this scenic resort nestled below the rugged Remarkable Mountains on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Optional excursion to Doubtful and Milford Sound in Fiordlands National Park.

Day 18 Queenstown – Mt Cook – Christchurch
Follow the shores of Lake Punakaiki for a stop at Mt Cook Village and time to admire New Zealand’s highest peak. Across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch (2 nights).

Day 19 Christchurch
A day for local sightseeing or possible excursions further afield – to Kaikoura for a whale watching trip or on to the attractive French Settlement of Akaroa.

Day 20 Christchurch – Hong Kong
The morning is free for sightseeing and last minute shopping prior to the flight to Hong Kong.

Day 21-22 Arrival in Hong Kong (2 nights)
To Victoria Peak for stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline. Walk down through the gardens or take the funicular, cross on the Star Ferry to Kowloon for shopping and sightseeing.

Day 23
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight.

Day 24
Arrive UK.

DATES & PRICES

Prices are per person based on twin-share:
23rd January – 15th February 2014
Tour only from £3549.00
Tour and flight from £4449.00
Single supplement £649.00

Price includes:

• Fully escorted Silver Fern Holidays Tour
• Return flights from London Heathrow in economy class – included in tour and flight price only
• 20 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (with 8 evening meals)
• Sightseeing as specified (excludes close up options, unless you choose to pre-book these)
• Services of an experienced courier/driver
• Services of an experienced tour guide

For further information and bookings - call us now on 01636 816262