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1 October 2006
Depart Beijing for Auckland.
2 October 2006
Arrive into Auckland, transfer to Napier in the Hawkes Bay.
Exploring the magnificent "Art Deco" city of Napier. Stay in Greenhill Lodge,
experienced the "Maori style" Welcome.
3 October 2006
Drive to Cape Kidnapper for a tour of famous Gannet Colony. Enjoyed lunch at
Clearview Winery situated next to Cape Kidnappers. After lunch, took an
in-depth tour of Clearview Winery and later a tour of some of the best wineries
in the region.
4 October 2006
Because of the storm, changed the plan to drive to Wellington Wharekauhau Lodge
& Estate. On the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the different small
towns. Visited NZ national treasure KIWI.
5 October 2006
A farm tour including sheep sheering, shepherd dog performance. After that,
drove to Wellington.
6 October 2006
From Wellington to Queenstown, stay in The Spire Hotel. Took a deluxe Squirrel
Helicopter, flew across the stunning Lake Wakatipu heading towards the wonders
of Fiordland National Park and famous Milford Sound. Flew over rugged
mountains, hanging glaciers, hidden alpines lakes, cascading waterfalls many of
which were used as the stunning backdrops in the filming of the "Lord Of The
Rings".
7 October 2006
Went on a jet boat excursion on the Shotover River.
8 October 2006
Queenstown to Rotorua. Stay in Treetops lodge & Estate. Enjoyed
the hotspring, and visited Maori Village
9 October 2006
A pleasure trip about the Nestled amidst magnificent native forests and
valleys, Treetops Lodge & Estate offers a uniquely New Zealand experience.
From Queenstown to Auckland in the afternoon.
10 October 2006
Back to Beijing from Auckland.
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