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This has been the most amazing trip! Our weather changes by the day! We have been
in the 80s and today it’s snowing! Love Holiday Vacations! – Diane W.

waters while enjoying the spectacular backdrop of Day 19: Larnach Castle & Dunedin
Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Our journey Following breakfast, we depart Te Anau and travel
continues over Lindis Pass and through the tussock- through some of New Zealand’s most populated sheep
covered plains of Mackenzie Country to the Fruitlands country. Passing by Lumsden and Gore, we arrive in
of Central Otago, famous for its summer fruit production Dunedin, known for its Scottish heritage and Victorian and
including apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums. Our Edwardian architecture. Enjoy a guided city tour to discover
memorable day ends at Millennium Hotel Queenstown iconic attractions, such as Speights Brewery, the University
in the city, situated on the rippling shores of Lake of Otago, the world’s steepest street, and First Church of
Wakatipu and set against the dramatic 7,000-foot Otago. Afterwards, we visit the historic Larnach Castle &
Remarkables mountains. MEAL B Gardens, nestled on picturesque Otago Peninsula. With its
2 nights in Queenstown exciting and, at times, scandalous and tragic history, our
self-guided tour of the castle and gardens offers a vision
Day 17: Kiwi Park of the past and present. Marvel at magnificent carved
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Kiwi Park for ceilings, antiques, and breathtaking views. We then return
a rare opportunity to meet New Zealand’s most iconic to Dunedin for an evening at leisure. MEAL B
bird, the kiwi, in specially designed nocturnal houses 2 nights at Distinction Dunedin Hotel
that allow us to view them during the day. Later, we visit
the historic “gold rush” settlement of Arrowtown and Day 20: Natures Wonders and Toitū Settlers Museum
stop at the Kawarau River suspension bridge, where Today, we travel to Natures Wonders for an amazing
bungee jumpers come for thrills from all over the world. wildlife experience. This family-owned conservation
The remainder of the day is free to enjoy New Zealand’s has a focus on restoring nature, with all native trees
adventure capital with jet boating, golf, picturesque planted on the 650 acres of protected land. Throughout
walks, and abundant restaurants and shops in one of our guided tour, we see some of the world’s rarest
the most scenic settings in the world. MEAL B
penguins in their natural habitats, along with fur seals
and albatross. Later, we visit the Toitū Otago Settlers
Day 18: Milford Sound Cruise Museum, dedicated to telling the story of the Dunedin
Today, we travel to Fiordland National Park through people whose character, culture, technology, art,
beech forests and the beautiful Eglinton Valley to the fashion, and transportation shaped the surrounding area
Homer Tunnel before descending through Cleddau and New Zealand’s first great city. Tonight, we come
Canyon, reaching Milford Sound. Our cruise takes us together for an included dinner. MEALS B+D
past Mitre Peak, rising over 5,500 feet, as well as the
phenomenal Stirling and Bowen Falls. Cascading more Day 21: Lake Taupo
than 500 feet, these falls flow from valleys formed by This morning, we fly to the North Island and transfer to
receding glaciers. Watch for majestic wildlife throughout the quaint town of Taupo, located on the edge of New
our journey, such as sea lions and a variety of birds. Zealand’s largest lake. Taupo is home to award-winning
Our accommodations tonight are nestled on the shores attractions, activities, and breathtaking lake and mountain
of Lake Te Anau with a spectacular backdrop of Mount vistas. Our lodging is at Hilton Lake Taupo, featuring
Luxmore and the Murchison Mountains. MEALS B+D
spacious rooms overlooking the heated pool. Enjoy dinner
1 night at Distinction Te Anau Hotel tonight at a local favorite, Vine Eatery & Bar. MEAL D
2 nights at Hilton Lake Taupo

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