12 Day No Single Supplement Icons of New Zealand Aircruise

Travel with Bill Peach Journeys through majestic New Zealand onboard your private aircraft, allowing access into some of New Zealand's most remarkable natural wilderness regions. From the picturesque Bay of Islands, you're experience incredible flight-seeing through Rotorua and Marlborough, into stunning Mount Cook, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, and finally through Dunedin and Wellington.

The very best way to experience the true beauty of New Zealand's endless rural plains and spectacular Southern Alps is by private aircraft providing unsurpassed aerial views of New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes.

This Journey can be commenced in Auckland, or alternatively from the East-Coast of Australia, and there is No Single Supplement.

Highlights

Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to view the natural beauty of this environment
Enjoy spectacular aerial sightseeing of the majestic Southern Alps by private aircraft, landing at Mount Cook
View at close range the enormous ice face of New Zealand’s largest glacier
Jet boat on the Dart River in ‘Lord of the Rings country’
Cruise the magnificent Doubtful Sound
This quintessential New Zealand journey covers all the highlights including Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Marlborough, Mt Cook, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Dunedin and Wellington – all by private aircraft

Day
1

Auckland

Today your journey begins in Auckland. Meet your Journey Director and fellow travellers at a welcome dinner this evening. Dine on local seafood overlooking the harbour.

Accommodation: Sofitel Auckland or similar

Day
2

Auckland - Bay of Islands

Fly to the tip of the North Island, Cape Reinga, before landing at the Bay of Islands. Tour the historic township of Russell followed by a cruise on the picturesque Bay of Islands. The Bay of Islands is renowned for
its abundance of exotic fish, seals, dolphins and sometimes even whales.

Accommodation: Paihia Beach Resort or similar

Day
3

Bay of Islands - Rotorua

This morning enjoy a spectacular flight over the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Then visit the famous Rotorua thermal region renowned for its towering geysers and significance to the Maori culture.

Accommodation: The Regent Rotorua

Day
4

Rotorua - Marlborough

Re-board the aircraft today and enjoy spectacular flightseeing over Marlborough Sounds landing in the heart of the Marlborough wine country. On arrival transfer to the acclaimed Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre which houses a display like no other and you don't have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it! Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment, which is innovative and visually stunning.

Accommodation: Marlborough Vintners Hotel or similar

Day
5

Marlborough Sounds & Wine Regions

Today experience a corner of New Zealand not many tourists get to see. Cruise the Marlborough Sounds on a luxury vessel. Visit Putanui Point which borders three sounds - Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sound and Mahau Sound. Enjoy a cruise throughout the picturesque sounds before returning to the mainland for lunch at a famous Marlborough winery.

Accommodation: Marlbourough Vintners Hotel or similar

Day
6

Marlborough - Mount Cook

Today we fly from Blenheim to Mount Cook with spectacular flightseeing en-route of the Westlands National Park. On arrival in Mount Cook enjoy a walk up to the moraine wall to a viewing point with a spectacular outlook over the surface of the glacier with sink holes, ice cliffs and the terminal ice of the Tasman Glacier melting before you.

Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel or similar

Day
7

Mt Cook - Te-Anau

After a morning of leisure take a glacier cruise, exploring the huge dripping ice face of New Zealand's largest glacier. Watch the ice melt in this tranquil glacial lake nestled in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. This afternoon flightsee the Westlands National Park which stretches from the coast to the top of Mount Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps before arriving in Te Anau.

Accommodation: The Distinction Hotel Te Anau or similar

Day
8

Milford Sound - Queenstown

Cruise Milford Sound which reveals dramatic scenery where the high vertical walls of the Sound protect the pristine wilderness, see dolphins, seals and bird life. Travel through Fiordland National Park. Late this afternoon fly to Queenstown.

Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown or similar

Day
9

Queenstown

Enjoy a scenic drive to Glenorchy, then experience the thrill of a jetboat on the Dart River through "Lord of the Rings" country. Then travel the "backroad" by four wheel drive via "Paradise" back to Glenorchy before returning to Queenstown.

Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown or similar

Day
10

Queenstown - Dunedin - Wellington

Once again board our private aircraft for a short flight, enjoying brilliant alpine scenery, to the elegant city of Dunedin. Situated on the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, the old Gaelic name for Edinburgh, with its ornate Victorian architecture, does indeed bear a resemblance to its Scottish namesake. Late this afternoon, we rejoin our aircraft for our final flight to Wellington and transfer to our hotel on arrival.

Accommodation: Amora Hotel or similar

Day
11

Wellington

Renowned for its windy weather,, Wellington is the geographical centre of New Zealand, and is the focus of the country’s financial and political power. It is located on a beautiful harbour at the southern tip of the North Island, which was formed by the flooding of a huge crater. Today we visit the acclaimed Te Papa Museum depicting the arts, culture and heritage of New Zealand and explore the city.

Accommodation: Amora Hotel or similar

Day
12

Homeward Bound

After check out this morning there is time to explore Wellington a little further. After lunch say farewell to new friends and take away memories of an unforgettable journey. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

Dates & Prices

Tour Code	Days	Departs	Returns	Price $AUD
NZ303(S)	12	13th November 2013	24th November 2013	$11,995	Book Now

Land only price ex-AKL is $11,295.

(S) Single travellers are not required to pay a single supplement on these journeys, and will still receive a single room. Conditions apply. Subject to availabilty. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Inclusions

All accommodation - 11 nights
All meals - 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Travel throughout New Zealand by 18 seat private aircraft, however we will be taking a maximum of 14 passengers
All touring including: jet boating, cruising, aerial sightseeing, entrance fees, porterage, taxes and luggage
Experienced Journey Director and flight crew

Mode of Transport

The aircraft used on this journey is an 18 seat Jetstream.

Each aircraft offer windows so that everyone onboard can enjoy the stunning aerial view
All seats feature comfortable legroom
The aircraft are flown by two experienced captains
The aircraft operate with twin-engine turbo charged propellers with an average altitude for flying of 13,000 ft
The aircraft are pressurised and air-conditioned
There is a toilet onboard

Coaches

The coaches that we use for the ground component of this journey are fully air-conditioned.

Fitness Level

These journeys are not physically demanding unless you want them to be. They include easy paced walks, which are on mainly flat ground. You must be able to walk up to 500 metres unaided and will not need any foreseen assistance throughout the journey. For clients to fully enjoy this travel experience good health and mobility is required by all. During the excursion to Mt Cook a 4WD vehicle is used to visit the Tasman Glacier which involves some driving over bumpy, unpaved terrain.

We strongly urge you to consider the fitness rating before selecting your preferred journey. In respect for your fellow travellers, Bill Peach Journeys reserves the right to refuse travel to any client whose fitness level is below the recommended rating.

Price $11,995 per person.

Single supplement: $FREE
Days: 12
Max Group Size: 15
Activity Level: Easy Going

Terms & Conditions (PDF)