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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Itinerary for Oct 28 — Nov 20, 2013

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Day One: Monday, October 28 -  
Depart From: Depart the US for New Zealand.

Day Two: Tuesday, October 29 -  
In Transit: Cross International Date Line.

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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
88 Frankton Road
Queenstown, New Zealand
phone: +6434427950
web: www.millenniumhotels.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Three: Wednesday, October 30 - Welcome Dinner 
Breakfast: Taken on airplane.

Morning: Arrive Queenstown, transfer to hotel. Orientation and overview of city

Lunch: At cafe

Afternoon: Excursion to town centre to view adventure tourism sites

Dinner: Welcome Dinner at Hotel

Lodging: Kingsgate Terraces Hotel

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
88 Frankton Road
Queenstown, New Zealand
phone: +6434427950
web: www.millenniumhotels.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Thursday, October 31 - Excursion to Walter Peak sheep ranch by scheduled ferry service. 
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Walk along Lake shore to Botanical Gardens Then Board scheduled Ferry service to Walter Peak Sheep Ranch for lecture & guided tour

Lunch: Barbecue lunch at Ranch Cafe

Afternoon: View demonstrations & return to Queenstown hotel

Dinner: Dinner at local restaurant

Lodging: Kingsgate Terraces Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
Town Centre
Te Anau, New Zealand
phone: +03 249 7526
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Five: Friday, November 01 - All-day excursion by coach to Milford Sound (fiord) with scenic... 
All-day excursion by coach to Milford Sound (fiord) with scenic launch cruise on the Sound

Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: All-day excursion by coach to Milford Sound (fiord) with scenic launch cruise on the Sound

Lunch: Packed lunch on board launch

Afternoon: Return to Te Anau by coach, with scenic views en route

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
Highway 8
Tekapo, New Zealand
phone: +6436806848
web: www.tekapo.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Six: Saturday, November 02 - Coach to Tekapo with Alpne views en route 
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Coach to Tekapo.with view of Alpine peaks en route Walk on Lake shore- visit hot pools

Lunch: At cafe en route

Afternoon: Lecture on history & geography of the McKenzie Country. Short Guided walk.

Dinner: With local residents at private lodge

Lodging: Godley Resort Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
Highway 8
Tekapo, New Zealand
phone: +6436806848
web: www.tekapo.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Seven: Sunday, November 03 - Free morning. Guided walk 
Breakfast: In hotel

Morning: Field trip to Family sheep ranch Observe sheep auction at Sale Yards

Lunch: At cafe en route

Afternoon: Guided walk on Mt.John

Dinner: At restaurant.

Lodging: Godley Resort Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Resort

 Contact info:
51 Main Road
Methven, New Zealand
phone: +6433028724
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Eight: Monday, November 04 - Coach to Methven  
Breakfast: At Hotel

Morning: Coach to Methven with stop at Geraldine

Lunch: At cafe en route

Afternoon: Guided walk in Peel Forest. Proceed to Methven and check in at resort.

Dinner: At local restaurant

Lodging: Methven Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Resort

 Contact info:
51 Main Road
Methven, New Zealand
phone: +6433028724
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Nine: Tuesday, November 05 - Visit Forest Park 
Breakfast: At Resort

Morning: Guided walk to Sharplin Falls beside clear mountain stream

Lunch: At cafe

Afternoon: Guide visit to local museum

Dinner: At restaurant

Lodging: Methven Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Contact info:
115 Beach Road
Kaikoura, New Zealand
phone: +6433195743
web: www.lobsterinn.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Ten: Wednesday, November 06 - Coach to Kaikoura 
Breakfast: At Resort

Morning: Coach to Kaikoura in Pacific Coast

Lunch: At cafe en route

Afternoon: Continue by coach on journey to Kaikoura

Dinner: In restaurant.

Lodging: Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Contact info:
115 Beach Road
Kaikoura, New Zealand
phone: +6433195743
web: www.lobsterinn.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Eleven: Thursday, November 07 - Walk on Peninsula Trail 
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Free time Opportunity to Whale Watch or view Ocean Birds (at own expense)

Lunch: In local cafe

Afternoon: Guided walk on Peninsular trail.

Dinner: Social gathering and Dinner with local residents

Lodging: Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Contact info:
23 Beach Road
Tahunanui
Nelson, New Zealand
phone: +6435485985
web: www.beachcomber.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Twelve: Friday, November 08 - Coach to Nelson via Coastal route 
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Board coach for Nelson via coastal route and Marlborough wine district

Lunch: At cafe enroute

Afternoon: Arrive at Nelson & check in to hotel Visit Wearable Art Exhibition

Dinner: At hotel

Lodging: Beachcomber Motor Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Contact info:
23 Beach Road
Tahunanui
Nelson, New Zealand
phone: +6435485985
web: www.beachcomber.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Thirteen: Saturday, November 09 - Guided Walk with historian  
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Lecture in Comference room on history & architecture of city Walk with local group

Lunch: Lunch at cafe

Afternoon: Lecture on local economy

Dinner: At hotel

Lodging: Beachcomber Motor Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Contact info:
23 Beach Road
Tahunanui
Nelson, New Zealand
phone: +6435485985
web: www.beachcomber.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Fourteen: Sunday, November 10 - All day Walking field trip to Abel Tasman National Park 
Note: An alternative walk can be arranged for less active participants

Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Guided all day walking field trip to Abel Tasman National Park access by scheduled launch trip

Lunch: Packed lunch in the field.

Afternoon: Return to Nelson by Coach

Dinner: At hotel

Lodging: Beachcomber Motor Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
110 Wakefield Street
Wellington, New Zealand
phone: +6444731440
web: www.westplaza.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Fifteen: Monday, November 11 - Travel to Wellington by scheduled ferry service through scenic... 
Travel to Wellington by scheduled ferry service through scenic Marlborough Sounds Short walk on sea-front

Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Coach to Picton to board scheduled ferry for trip to Wellington via scenic Marlborough Sounds

Lunch: On board ferry- own choice

Afternoon: Coach to hotel & settle in. Optional short guided walk on seafront. . Return to Hotel for Lecture on Politics & Economy

Dinner: In Hotel restaurant.

Lodging: West Plaza Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
110 Wakefield Street
Wellington, New Zealand
phone: +6444731440
web: www.westplaza.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Sixteen: Tuesday, November 12 - Visit Parliament Buidings for Lecture & tour. Guided walking field... 
Visit Parliament Buidings for Lecture & tour. Guided walking field trip to Wildlife Sanctuary Visit Te Papa Museum of N.Z. Afternoon: Free Time OptionalTheatre performance at extra cost

Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Visit Parliament for guided tour & lecture. Also Old St Paul's historic Church Coach to Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary for Guided Walk & Lecture. Return to Te Papa Museum.

Lunch: At Museum cafe.-own choice.

Afternoon: FREE TIME

Dinner: At theatre restaurant. (Theatre performance optional at extra cost)

Lodging: West Plaza Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Contact info:
2 Clive Suare
Napier, New Zealand
phone: +6468353373
web: www.tennyson.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Seventeen: Wednesday, November 13 - Coach to Napier Walk in Garden en route 
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Board coach for trip to Napier- via Manawatu. Walk in garden at Palmerston North Rose Garden

Lunch: At cafe en route

Afternoon: Proceed to Napier & check in to Hotel

Dinner: In hotel

Lodging: Tennyson Motor Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Contact info:
2 Clive Suare
Napier, New Zealand
phone: +6468353373
web: www.tennyson.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eighteen: Thursday, November 14 - Walk with New Zealanders in the morning. Afternoon: Lecture & Art... 
Walk with New Zealanders in the morning. Afternoon: Lecture & Art Deco Walk

Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Local walk with New Zealanders

Lunch: At cafe

Afternoon: Lecture and guided Art Deco walk. Then Free time

Dinner: At restaurant, with local residents.

Lodging: Tennyson Motor Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
14 Northcroft St
Taupo, New Zealand
phone: +6473788265
web: www.suncourt.co,nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Nineteen: Friday, November 15 - Coach to Taupo Maori Cultural Experience 
Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Board coach for trip to Taupo.

Lunch: IAt cafe

Afternoon: Local walk with New Zealand group.

Dinner: Maori Cultural Experience with dinner.

Lodging: Suncourt Motor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
14 Northcroft St
Taupo, New Zealand
phone: +6473788265
web: www.suncourt.co,nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Twenty: Saturday, November 16 - Walk to Taranaki Falls on Mt .Ruapehu Walk round Lake Rotopunamu... 
Walk to Taranaki Falls on Mt .Ruapehu Walk round Lake Rotopunamu (crater lake) with New Zealanders Dinner with local residents

Breakfast: At hotel.

Morning: Board coach to Mt. Ruapehu for all-day walking field trip. Walk to Taranaki Falls.

Lunch: At mountain cafe

Afternoon: Walk around Lake Rotopounamu (bush-clad crater lake).

Dinner: With local residents.

Lodging: Suncourt Motor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Contact info:
324 Hetherington Road
Whangamata, New Zealand
phone: +6478658464
web: www.breakersmotel.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Twenty One: Sunday, November 17 - Coach to Whangamata Walk on beach 
Breakfast: At hotel.

Morning: Board coach for trip to Whangamata

Lunch: In cafe en route

Afternoon: Arrive at Whangamata. Walk on Beach with local residents. Check in to motel

Dinner: In restaurant

Lodging: Breakers Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Contact info:
324 Hetherington Road
Whangamata, New Zealand
phone: +6478658464
web: www.breakersmotel.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Twenty Two: Monday, November 18 - Guided walk on Karangahake Trail  
Breakfast: At motel

Morning: Coach to Waihi and guided walk on Karangahake Trail.

Lunch: Packed lunch on walk.

Afternoon: Further short walk. Return to Whangamata by coach.

Dinner: Dinner with local residents in their homes.

Lodging: Breakers Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
27 Victoria St. West
Auckland, New Zealand
phone: +6493031333
web: www.newpresidenthotel.co.nz

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Twenty Three: Tuesday, November 19 - Coach to Opoutere for guided walk Afternoon: Coach to Auckland  
Breakfast: At motel.

Morning: Coach to Opoutere Beach. Lecture by Dept. of Conservation Officer. Walk on estuary & beach to view endangered bird species.

Lunch: Packed lunch in the field.

Afternoon: Return to Whangamata. Coach to Auckland.

Dinner: FAREWELL DINNER

Lodging: New President Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Twenty Four: Wednesday, November 20 - Morning Free time. Afternoon- Museum Visit Coach to Airport for... 
Morning Free time. Afternoon- Museum Visit Coach to Airport for flight to U.S.A.

Breakfast: At hotel

Morning: Free time

Lunch: Own choice

Afternoon: Visit to Museum Coach to airport . Fly out to U.S.A.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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