Round Table Mass Tour Of New Zealand 2011

Day 1
Wednesday
2^nd March

Haere mai! Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and known as the 'City of Sails'. There is so much to see and do that it is best to plan your arrival a few days before the official start of the tour. Meet your fellow travellers at the welcome dinner in the evening. Hotel stopover in the centre of the city.

Day 2 
Thursday
3^rd March

All aboard your luxury coach for the trip down to the Coromandel Peninsula with its awesome scenery, white sandy beaches, hot pools, boating and fishing. Overnight hotel stay.

Day 3
Friday        
4^th March

On to Tauranga, renowned as the fastest growing city in NZ. The warm dry climate makes it popular with holiday makers who enjoy the white surf beaches along the coast. Home hosting tonight by Tauranga RT.

Day 4 
Saturday
5^th March

A short journey to the popular tourist town of Rotorua, a geothermal paradise with geysers, hot mud pools and steaming craters. Hotel stopover tonight with some cultural activities.

Day 5 
Sunday
6^th March

At around midday, we board our flight to Blenheim in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand's largest wine growing region. The region has gained international acclaim as having the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Blenheim RT are your hosts for tonight.

Day 6 
Monday
7^th March

A beautiful coastal journey via Kaikoura to your destination Christchurch, quintessentially English in appearance with elegant buildings and lovely parks and gardens. Home hosting.

Day 7
Tuesday 
8^th March

On board our coach for the two hour journey to Timaru. This busy coastal port and holiday resort is the gateway to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the Central South Island. Home Hosting.

Day 8
Wednesday 
9^th March

Today your coach travels down the coastal highway via Oamaru and Dunedin to your destination Balclutha which lies where the mighty Clutha River divides into the Matau and Koau branches and provides some of New Zealand’s best brown trout fishing. Home Hosting.

Day 9
Thursday 
10^th March

A scenic journey to Te Anau situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Te Anau, known as the walking capital of NZ. There will be time to maybe explore the glowworm caves. Hotel.

Day 10
Friday
11^th March

An early start today for your trip into Milford Sound and a world renowned cruise followed by a scenic journey to Queenstown around NZs deepest lake, Lake Wakatipu. Settle into your hotel accommodation and relax in this sophisticated alpine resort town. Hotel

Day 11
Saturday
12^th March

Get ready for the world's most exciting jet boat ride today! Back to Queenstown in the afternoon and dinner at the Skyline restaurant. Hotel.

Day 12
Sunday
13^th March

A full day's journey through the spectacular McKenzie Country, past lakes Pukaki and Tekapo and views of Mt Cook. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to your destination Christchurch. Home hosting.

Day 13
Monday
14^th March

In Christchurch and a chance to visit some of the many tourist attractions the South Island's largest city has to offer. Tonight is the farewell function, a night of nostalgia and friendship. Hotel.

Day 14
Tuesday
15^th March

Farewell brunch and departures. If you are staying on beyond today please request help with any arrangements.