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About Newmans Premier

Tours

Wonderland - 17 Days
Highlighter - 14 Days
Southern Tourer - 9 Days
Great Northerner - 8 Days

Newmans have been providing quality holidays for 127 years to travellers from all over the world. Newmans have maintained levels of service that are unparalleled. These uncompromising standards still apply today, resulting in holiday memories that passengers will cherish for the rest of their lives.
 
Hotels chosen by Newmans for their Premier Tours are of an excellent standard. They are selected because of their clean, modern and spacious rooms and because they offer friendly professional service. Most hotels have quality recreational facilities and are in unique locations, noted for their outstanding surrounding scenery. Many are centrally located so that you can make the most of your free time.
 
On Premier Tours you have the opportunity to tailor-make your tour by choosing the experience that suits you the best. In feature locations you are presented with a selection of different touring activities; you choose the one that best suits your interests and it is included at no extra cost. In certain locations you will have ample leisure time so you may take this opportunity to participate in a range of interesting and inspiring Adventure Options in place of your Exclusive Experience which are included within your itinerary (subject to a surcharge).
 
Another highlight of Newmans Escorted Tours are theme dinners such as an authentic Maori hangi (feast) and cultural performance in Rotorua and dinner aboard the Milford Mariner on magnificent Milford Sound as examples. Also included in Queenstown are Dine About options where you are able to choose from four dining experiences.
 

Inclusions

Included in price in addition to ground transport, accommodation, and breakfast:

  • Dinner (tours also available without meals included)
  • Main local attractions
  • Free choice activities

 

Wonderland - 17 Days
Newmans Premier - Wonderland
 
Newmans Premier - Wonderland
 

Overview

Commencing in Auckland, journey to the beautiful Bay of Islands where we spend two nights in this national Maritime Park. Travel through the North Island to Rotorua to enjoy two nights in this geothermal city. Continuing to the capital city of Wellington, we then join a spectacular cruise across Cook Strait and through the Marlborough Sounds to Blenheim. Travel on the world re-renowned TranzAlpine Train through gorges, river valleys and across the magnificent Southern Alps. See the rugged West Coast and Franz Josef Glacier before proceeding to Queenstown, an adventurers paradise. Cruise the full length of Milford Sound. Discover Dunedin with our Exclusive Experience options, where you choose the activity and we will include it. It's your choice!
 

Itinerary

Newmans Premier Wonderland.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2010
Jan 09, 16, 23, 27, 30 Feb 06, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 27 Mar 10, 13, 20, 27 Apr 03, 10, 17, 24 May 01, 15, 29 Jun 12 Jul 24 Aug 14, 21, 28 Sep 04, 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 06, 09, 16, 23, 30 Nov 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 Dec 04, 11, 18, 25

2011
Jan 05, 08, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Feb 02, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 Mar 05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 26

Dates in red are low season departures, please enquire for discounted price.

Itinerary and price valid for departure dates to 31 March 2010.

 

Price

NZ$7,395.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

March special
An additional discount of NZ$300.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of March 2010.

Highlighter - 14 Days
Newmans Premier - Highlighter
 
Newmans Premier - Highlighter
 

Overview

From Rotorua's mud pools and steaming geysers on the North Island to Milford Sound's dramatic cliffs on the South Island, enjoy your 14 day premier tour as you discover the must-see destinations of this magical country.
 

Itinerary

Newmans Premier Highlighter.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2010
Jan 12, 19, 26, 30 Feb 02, 09, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 Mar 02, 09, 13, 16, 23, 30 Apr 06, 13, 20, 27 May 04, 18 Jun 01, 15 Jul 27 Aug 17, 24, 31 Sep 07, 14, 21, 28 Oct 05, 09, 12, 19, 26 Nov 02, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 Dec 07, 14, 21, 28

2011
Jan 08, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 Feb 01, 05, 08, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 Mar 01, 03, 08, 12, 15, 19, 22, 29

Dates in red are low season departures, please enquire for discounted price.

Itinerary and price valid for departure dates to 31 March 2010

 

Price

NZ$6,595.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

March special
An additional discount of NZ$200.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of March 2010.

Southern Tourer - 9 Days
Newmans Premier - Southern Tourer
 
Newmans Premier - Southern Tourer
 

Overview

Enjoy the South Island's stunning scenery as we journey through spectacular gorges, river valleys and across the magnificent Southern Alps. Board the award winning TranzAlpine train, renowned as New Zealand's 'Great Rail Adventure'.
 

Itinerary

Newmans Premier Southern Tourer.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2010
Jan 17, 31 Feb 04, 07, 18, 25, 28 Mar 07, 18, 21, 28 Apr 11, 18, 25 May 02, 09, 23 Jun 06, 20 Aug 01, 22, 29 Sep 05, 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 14, 17, 24, 31 Nov 07, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 Dec 02, 05, 12, 19, 26

2011
Jan 02, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 Feb 03, 06, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 Mar 01, 03, 06, 08, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27

Dates in red are low season departures, please enquire for discounted price.

Itinerary and price valid for departure dates to 31 March 2010

 

Price

NZ$3,995.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

March special
An additional discount of NZ$150.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of March 2010.

Great Northerner - 8 Days
Newmans Premier - Great Northerner
 
Newmans Premier - Great Northerner
 

Overview

The Great Northerner gives you the chance to explore the North Island in-depth. Starting in Auckland, travel north to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy two nights in Rotorua, then follow the Thermal Explorer Highway to Wellington.
 

Itinerary

Newmans Premier Great Northerner.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2010
Jan 02, 09, 16, 23, 27, 30 Feb 06, 08, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 27 Mar 06, 10, 13, 20, 27 Apr 03, 10, 17, 24 May 01, 15, 29 Jun 12 Jul 24 Aug 14, 21, 28 Sep 04, 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 6, 09, 16, 23, 30 Nov 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 Dec 04, 11, 18, 25

2011
Jan 05, 08, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Feb 02, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 Mar 05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 26

Dates in red are low season departures, please enquire for discounted price. Full monthly discount may not be available.

Itinerary and price valid for departure dates from 01 April 2009 to 31 March 2010

 

Price

NZ$3,695.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

March special
An additional discount of NZ$100.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of March 2010.

 


 

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