Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 19-20: Te Anau (2hr drive) Weave through snow-capped mountains en route to the delightful lakeside town of Te Anau. Close by is the silent Fjord of Milford Sound where you can take a cruise past thundering waterfalls, roaming wildlife and towering cliffs. Day 21-22: Dunedin (3hr 30min drive) Head to Dunedin, a centre for culture and arts as well as gateway to the charming Otago Peninsula. Day 23: Christchurch (4hr 30min drive) Enjoy a memorable drive, starting with coastal scenery as you head north of Dunedin. Continue through the charming town of Oamaru, and on to Timaru and Temuka. At Winchester take the ‘Inland Scenic Route’ for the final unforgettable stretch to Christchurch, with the awesome peaks of the Southern Alps looming ahead of you. Day 24: Christchurch to the UK Drop off your car at the airport for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Rotorua Milford Sound Auckland Departures & from prices 1-10 Apr 23 £3,989 7 Feb-15 Mar 24 £3,499 11-26 Apr 23 £3,299 16-30 Mar 24 £3,299 27 Apr-9 May 23 £2,999 31 Mar-9 Apr 24 £4,099 10 May-26 Jun 23 £3,099 10-25 Apr 24 £3,399 27 Jun-25 Jul 23 £4,199 26 Apr-8 May 24 £3,099 26 Jul-1 Aug 23 £4,099 9 May-25 Jun 24 £3,199 2 Aug-25 Sep 23 £4,079 26 Jun-24 Jul 24 £4,349 26 Sep-26 Oct 23 £4,099 25-31 Jul 24 £4,229 27 Oct-27 Nov 23 £3,769 1 Aug-25 Oct 24 £4,199 28 Nov-5 Dec 23 £3,699 26 Oct-26 Nov 24 £3,899 6-11 Dec 23 £3,889 27 Nov-4 Dec 24 £3,799 29-30 Dec 23 £4,699 5-10 Dec 24 £3,999 1 Jan-6 Feb 24 £4,349 13-21 Dec 24 £4,849 • A single supplement starts from just £1,469 Extend your tour Dubai city stay, 2 nights, B&B 4 H from £129 or 5 H from £179 Sydney city stay, 3 nights, 4.5 H from £409 17-day Fly Drive from £2,699 Witness the stunning sights of New Zealand on our carefully mapped, 17-day route that will guide you through snow-capped mountains, volcanic terrain and glacial lakes, surrounded by pristine coastline. 20-day Fly Drive from £2,799 Journey through picturesque scenery, dramatic mountain ranges and geothermal attractions on this incredible 20-day Itinerary and experience the best this beautiful country has to offer. Prefer something shorter? Mount Cook Ferry: Interislander Ferry, Wellington (North Island) to Picton (South Island) Accommodation: Auckland, 4 H City Hotel Bay of Islands, 4 H Hotel Bay of Islands Rotorua, 3 H Ibis Rotorua Tongariro, 3 H Park Hotel Ruapehu Wellington, 4 H James Cook Hotel Blenheim, 4 H Scenic Hotel Marlborough Kaikoura, 4 H The White Morph Christchurch, 3 H Ibis Christchurch Mount Cook, 4 H The Hermitage Queenstown, 3 H Heartland Hotel Te Anau, 4 H Distinction Luxmore Dunedin, 3 H Kingsgate Hotel Car rental: Compact Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar Automatic transmission, 5 door, boot capacity of 2 large suitcases and 1 overnight bag. Car rental upgrades available from £119 Flights: London Heathrow to New Zealand with Emirates 81 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk Oceania - New Zealand