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Itinerary

• Day 1-2 - Fly UK to Auckland, New Zealand
  Depart UK to Auckland
• Day 3 - Auckland, New Zealand
  Arrive Auckland, transfer to hotel for overnight stay
• Day 4-5 - Auckland, New Zealand
  Built on a narrow strip of land between two island-studded harbours; Auckland is renowned for its beauty and, where ever you are in the city, you are never far from the water. From wild West Coast surf beaches to the tranquil Hauraki Gulf, the sea and all its attractions are why Auckland is known as the City of Sails. Its also New Zealands largest city, with everything from top-end designer stores to open air street markets and diverse cafes, restaurants and nightlife. Favourite downtown spots include Wynyard Quarter, the Viaduct Harbour and the Britomart precinct.
• Day 6 - Auckland, New Zealand
  Transfer to port, embark ship
• Day 7 - Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
  : Located in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is a bustling port and a favourite spot for deep sea fishers. The port is located short a distance from Mount Maunganui, one of New Zealands most popular beach resorts, and has a reputation as surfing mecca. A stroll along the strand waterfront area is well worth doing, where you will find a great selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
• Day 8 - Napier, New Zealand
  Situated on New Zealand's North Island, Napier is the gateway to the wine-producing region of Hawke's Bay. Napier has a tree lined promenade along the waterfront and features Art-Deco architecture such as crazy patterned Daily Telegraph building. The city was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and you will find everywhere - the city's symbol of the Maori maiden statue, t called he Pania of the Reef.
• Day 9 - Wellington, New Zealand
  Located at the southern tip of the North Island and nestled between a beautiful harbour and rolling green hills, Wellington is New Zealand's capital city. The city has a wealth of cultural attractions with many art galleries and museums, including the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, which is noted as one of the finest interactive museums in the world; the museum is located on the waterfront at Queens Wharf which makes for a pleasant walk from the city centre.
• Day 10 - Picton, New Zealand
  Picton is situated on the north coast of New Zealands South Island and marks the gateway to the scenery the Marlborough Sounds islands. Visit the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum on a 19th-century former convict and cargo ship. EcoWorld Aquarium shelters and rehabilitates native animals such as tuatara reptiles and blue penguins. Perhaps explore the coastal forest, ridges and bays the following the Queen Charlotte Track.
• Day 11 - Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
  Lyttelton is a port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupa, at the northwestern end of Banks Peninsula and close to Christchurch, on the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
• Day 12 - Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
  Nestled in tree-clad hills on the South East coast of the South Island, Dunedin is New Zealands largest city by area and arguably the most spectacular in terms of contrasting landscapes. Known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand Dunedin is a Kiwi city where Scottish heritage can be found everywhere, you will find the statue of Robert Burns in the Octagon as well as New Zealands only scotch distillery and kilt shop. The city boasts a wealth of distinguished architecture, including Dunedin train station with its elaborate Victorian facade, extravagant tile floors and etched glass work.