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Kelly & Marlon

DOWN UNDERENDEAVOURS

New Zealand Honeymoon April 2015

Down Under Endeavours, 520 W. Erie, Suite 440, Chicago IL 60654 www.DownUnderEndeavours.com

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Prepared on: January 21, 2015

YOUR CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY: New Zealand

2015 April 2015 Friday 10 Flight: Atlanta/Los Angeles 5.30pm/7.15pm DL81 Operated by Delta Airways Flight: Los Angeles/ Auckland 10.30pm/6.30am +2 NZ5 Operated by New Zealand Airways Saturday 11 Cross international Dateline Sunday 12 Arrive Auckland

Flight arrives Auckland International Airport Meet n greet by Down Under Endeavours representative After completing customs immigration and agriculture checks, TURN LEFT when you come through doors and enter the public arrivals hall Representative / drivers will be at the PRE-CHARTERED COUNTER . Document exchange and assist to rental car counter

Group D Category IDAR Intermediate Automatic Sedan Toyota Camry or sim 2.0 – 2.4 litre automatic with air con Includes unlimited kms and 3rd party liability ( NZ$5,000,000) and vehicle insurance, subject to excess NZ$3,000 + gst Clients pay direct for:- Security Bond ( NZ$150 ) Airport and/or Ferry Wharf Pick up / drop off fee ( NZ$45 + gst ) Late Ferry Fee for any pick up after 6.00pm ( NZ$ 50 + gst ) One Way fee for any hire less than 7 days ( NZ$ 50 + gst ) Insurance excess reduction options ( NZ$25+ gst per day reduces excess to NZ$225+gst ) Portable GPS navigation system ( Garmin ) available for direct hire ( must be pre-booked and paid direct to rental car company ) Cost NZ$ 9.95 + gst per day or NZ$ 49.95 + gst per week Plus one way hire charge of NZ$ 50.00 + gst Multi Island Hires – keep the original unit for entire New Zealand hire In the event the GPS unit is lost, damaged or stolen while on rent to the customer, the customer will be charged $200+GST for the unit. 15:00 Check in Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Auckland Standard Room 1 night Room Only http://www.scenichotels.co.nz/hotels/scenic-hotel-auckland


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Monday 13 Auckland – Matamata - Rotorua Self drive to Matamata 175 kms direct

Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour 11:45 Check in 13:45 Ends Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire that featured in the Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings. Your tour starts with a drive through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will escort you through the ten acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton set was created. The Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, Mill and other structures created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth. Tours depart from the Shire's Rest 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata Self drive to Rotorua 75 kms direct Accommodation: Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Superior ( standard ) Room 2 nights Room Only

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1874-novotel-rotorua-lakeside/index.shtml

Tuesday 14 At Rotorua Tour: Self drive Sightseeing of Rotorua

Includes vouchers for Open Time Admission to i. Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland – includes self guided walk ii. Waimangu Geothermal Valley includes – includes self guided walk

and Lake Rotomahana boat cruise iii. Polynesian Spa – Lake Spa Deluxe bathing only ( no massage or

therapies included. Towel cost additional payable direct ) Wai-o-Tapu ( Sacred Waters ) Thermal Wonderland. State Highway 5 Rotorua tel (07) 366 6333 Located 20 minutes drive south of Rotorua on SH5, the Visitor Centre provides the gateway to New Zealand’s most colourful natural volcanic environment. Walk at your own pace and absorb the unique features including the world famous champagne pool, geysers, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations. The natural bush setting adds another dimension to the experience as does the guaranteed daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am. Waimangu Volcanic Valley & Rotomahana Boat Cruise. Waimangu Road Rotorua tel (07) 366 6137 Take an eco focussed nature walk or hike through beautiful Waimangu Volcanic Valley thermal park, followed by a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana with its own geothermal system. Waimangu Volcanic Valley in Rotorua, New Zealand, was created from the massive volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. Today your combined walk and boat cruise is a wonderful and relaxing journey through the world's youngest geothermal area during which you will view all the exciting features of the Valley. As you relax on your boat cruise, the skipper of your vessel will point out features of interest and tell you something of the history of this iconic Rotorua geothermal attraction. Walking Tour + Boat Cruse: allow 3 hours Open 8:30am every day, Last admission 2:00pm (3:00pm January)


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Polynesian Spa - Lake Spa (deluxe) Hinemoa Street Rotorua tel (07) 348 1328 Overlooking Lake Rotorua, the Lake Spa is Polynesian Spa’s deluxe hot mineral bathing and relaxation area. Enjoy tranquil bathing and lake views in the four alkaline rock pools, each with different temperatures (36˚C to 42˚C). Here you are surrounded by revitalizing native New Zealand flora, natural rocks, and the energizing sight and sound of two waterfalls and a grotto that reflects the glistening water. A large relaxation lounge overlooks Lake Rotorua, where refreshments are available. As a Lake Spa guest, you are welcome to move from the pools to the lounge and return to bathe in the Lake Spa pools as you wish. Other amenities include well-appointed changing facilities with towels, lockers, soap, shampoo and hairdryers provided. The Lake Spa is a unique thermal pool environment, where the atmosphere changes from day to night, and from winter steam to summer sparkle Tour: Cultural Evening

16:00 Pick up from the hotel Admission and guided tour of Te Puia and Indigenous night experience

21:15 Shuttle transfer to the hotel Visit the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, which is renowned for its practical displays of traditional Maori carving and weaving. Here, once you have been shown these modern Maori artefacts and learned a little of the culture of Maori in New Zealand, you have the chance to view the boiling mudpools and steaming geysers of adjacent Whakarewarewa. Te Pō is Te Puia’s new evening cultural experience. It is a feast of cultural storytelling, entertainment and Māori kai (indigenous food). Feel the spirit of Te Puia at night and experience our heritage - a living legacy of people, culture and place. The dining experience is a culinary opportunity like no other. The range of traditional and indigenous-inspired foods have been designed to create a memorable cultural experience. A range of delicacies have been designed to complement the time honored hangi (earth oven cooked meal) and other well known New Zealand delights. Following dessert, you will be transported by our people movers down into the valley to conclude your evening beside the awe inspiring Pohutu geyser enjoying more Māori inspired delicacies and a hot drink.

Wednesday 15 Rotorua - Napier 11:00 Check out

Self drive to Napier 220 kms direct

15:00 check in Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Te Pania Superior ( standard ) Room 1 nights Room Only

http://www.scenichotels.co.nz/hotels/scenic-hotel-te-pania-napier Thursday 16 Napier - Wellington

Self drive to Wellington 330 kms via Masterton

15:00 check in Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Lambton Room 2 nights Room Only http://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/nz/jamescookwellington/ Friday 17 At Wellington

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Saturday 18 Wellington – Christchurch 10:00 Check out Drop off rental car at Wellington airport Flight: Wellington/Christchurch 7.15am/8.15am NZ5051 Operated by Mt Cook Airlines Tranding as AirNZ Arrive Christchurch Transfer: Private transfer to the hotel 15:00 Check in Accommodation: Chateau on the Park Deluxe ( standard ) Room 1 night Room Only http://www.chateau-park.co.nz/

Sunday 19 Christchurch – Fox Glacier 07:00 Pick up from the hotel Transfer: Private transfer to Christchurch Railway Scenic Train: Tranz Alpine Train 08:15 Tranz Alpine train departs 12:45 Arrive Greymouth Truly one of the world’s great scenic train trips through the dramatic contrast of dry beech forests and tussock land on one side of the Alps and lush green landscapes on the other. From Christchurch, cross the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury plains, follow the Waimakariri river, climbing into alpine scenery on a series of spectacular viaducts. Then, after stopping at Arthur's Pass, emerge from the long Otira Tunnel and descend through sub tropical rain forest past beautiful Lake Brunner and on to Greymouth.

Pick up rental car. Continuation hire/conditions if pick up within 24 Hours of Wellington Drop off

Self drive to Fox Glacier 195 kms direct 15:00 check in Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Fox Glacier Guest room 2 nights Bed and breakfast http://www.distinctionhotelsfoxglacier.co.nz/ Monday 20 At Fox Glacier Breakfast at the hotel Tour: Fox Glacier Heli Hiki

08:50 Check in 12:30 ends This morning you'll check in for the "Helihike" adventure to Fox Glacier Icefall. After safety briefing and equipment issue, you'll start with a scenic 10 minute helicopter flight over the glacier and stunning


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Southern Alps. You'll make a snow landing and then have a guided hike through the glacier and its unique crags and crevices. Cost includes: Two helicopter flights, guide, ground transport, leather boots, socks, crampons. Please bring: 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing (jeans are not recommended on wet days, as they become very cold and uncomfortable to wear), sunglasses and sun protection. A daypack is useful and a drink and snacks are nice to have. Your own raincoat may be suitable. For winter trips bring a warm hat and gloves. Tuesday 21 Fox Glacier – Queenstown (B) Breakfast at the hotel

Self drive to Queenstown 370 kms via Cromwell

Subject to Road Conditions through Haast Pass Road slip / Rockfalls SH6 at Diana Falls Haast Pass Road closures may occur at any time during the day in periods of heavy rain causing further rockfalls and/or road slippage For up to date information and map please go to: - http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/current-conditions/highway-info/road/8373/south-island.html Accommodation: The Rees Apartment Hotel Executive Lakeview Hotel Room ( ELVHR ) 2 nights Room Only http://www.therees.co.nz/ Wednesday 22 At Queenstown Tour: Milford Sounds Nature Cruise – Including picnic lunch 06:45 Pick up from the hotel 20:15 ends

Luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound with an extended Nature Cruise along the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. On boarding a luxury glass-roofed coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Te Anau for a morning tea break. From Te Anau, the coach then continues along the spectacular Milford Road through impressive alpine scenery. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. The coach driver provides a commentary and interpretation material is available in foreign languages. On reaching Milford Sound board a Nature Cruise for a leisurely cruise the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Nature Cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife and have special appeal for the independent traveller. An on board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone. There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks; and keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season. A boxed picnic lunch is included and complimentary tea and coffee are available on all vessels. Following the cruise return to Queenstown by luxury coach.

Thursday 23 Queenstown – Wanaka 10:00 Check out Self drive back to Wanaka 110 kms via Cromwell

Wyndhamm Resort Wanaka No Accommodation through Down Under Endeavous: Own Arrangement


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Friday 24 At Wanaka Leisure Day Saturday 25 Public Holiday - ANZAC DAY Leisure Day Sunday 26 Depart Queenstown Drop off rental car at Queenstown airport Flight: Queenstown/Auckland 2.30pm/4.20pm NZ644 Operated by Air New Zealand Flight: Auckland/Los Angeles 7.15pm/12.30pm NZ6 Operated by Air New Zealand Flight: Los Angeles/Atlanta 4.45pm/11.59pm DL1452 Opertated by Delta Airways

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PRICING DETAILS

Land Package Inclusions: - Meet and greet by Down Under Endeavours representative - All accommodations, touring, some transfers, and some meals as explicitly listed above - 24-hour local assistance for all your needs while traveling - very important! - Taxes of New Zealand Land Package Exclusions: - Airfare (see below) - Gratuities - Meals, beverages and airport transfers other than those explicitly listed - Personal expenses - Travel insurance, quoted on request - Guide services other than those shown Land Package Price: $6,539 credit card package price total for 2 adults. (January Deal Price –$400 off if booked and paid in full by the end of January = $6,139) OR $6,325 discounted check package price total for 2 adults. (January Deal Price –$400 off if booked and paid in full by the end of January = $5,925) Airfare Price: As outlined above airfare from (Atlanta – Los Angeles, Los Angeles – Auckland, Wellington – Christchurch, Queenstown – Auckland, Auckland – Los Angeles, Los Angeles – Atlanta), is currently $1809 per person in Economy Class. Airfare is subject to change until ticketed. Total Costs: If you paid the check price for the land, then at today’s airfare, the above itinerary would be: $ 5,925 Land cost by check – If booked and paid in full by the end of Jan + $ 3,618 Current airfare - subject to change $9,543 Total Trip Cost Important Notes: I am happy to provide this proposal free of charge. After this time, a good faith deposit of $500 per person is requested to continue making revisions and supplying re-quotes. Please note that this is not a fee, but a deposit that will go towards the final trip cost. Pricing is subject to change until final payment. Nothing is on hold and availability is subject to time of booking and is constantly changing. How to Book: We request a $1000 deposit per person by credit card as well as completed booking documents (sent via separate email from EchoSign). Airfare must be paid on a credit card at time of ticketing and is typically booked after land arrangements are confirmed, and after receiving copies of the info page of your passports. The final balance of your trip is due 8 weeks prior to departure. You can get the cash/check discount if you pay via that method at that time. Look at the forms from EchoSign and please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks and I can't wait to hear what you think!

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