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NewZealandWineryandVineyardTourOfferedbyWSUV&EProgram

January15-30,2019

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15Jan,Tuesday ArriveAuckland(D)ArriveAucklandatownarrangements.On arrival atAuckland InternationalAirport and after completionof customs formalities, youwill bemet by aSouthernWorldNewZealandrepresentativewhowillassistyoutoyourprivatecoach.Knownasthe'CityofSails',AucklandcityextendsoveranarrowisthmusbetweentheWaitemataHarbouronthePacificOcean,andtheManukauHarbourontheTasmanSea.Aucklandhasspectacularnaturalfeatures,including49dormantvolcanoes. This cosmopolitancityhasapopulationofaround1.4millionand thecity’s subtropicalclimate,lushvegetationandeasyaccesstothecoastandoutdooractivitiesconsistentlyearnsitaplaceinthetopfiverankingsininternationallifestylesurveys.Ameltingpotof190differentethnicities,Aucklandistheworld’sbiggestPolynesiancity.Thisdiversityisreflectedin the lively arts and culture scene, awide range of food and craftmarkets, vineyards, a hip cafe culture andoutstanding restaurants. The dozens of islands of the Hauraki Gulf form a distinctive aspect of the Aucklandlandscapeandprovideamagnetforboaties,fishingenthusiastsandhikers.

Fromtheairportyouaretransferredtoyourhotelforimmediatehotelcheck-in.Roomshavebeenpre-registeredforimmediateoccupancy.YouareatleisureforyourownexplorationsofAucklanduntilyourwelcomedinner.Tonightenjoya3-coursewelcomedinnerincluding2glassesofwineattheOrbitRestaurant.SoaringhighaboveAucklandyou'lldiscoverOrbit,atrulyiconicNewZealandbrasseriesituatedatthetopofAuckland'sSkyTower.Thediningroomrotatesonceeveryhour,providingauniqueexperiencewithamazing360°panoramasofthecity,theHaurakiGulf and beyond. Orbit offers amodern dining experience in a relaxed, open atmospherewith adelicious kiwi-inspired à la carte menu. Your experience doesn't just stop there, diners can also enjoycomplimentarySkyToweradmission45minutespriortoand/oruponcompletionofdining.Confirmedaccommodation:SkyCityGrandHotelAccommodationinaPremiumLuxuryCityViewRoomfor3nights(thisincludespre-registrationforearlyarrivalon15th,oryoumayarriveonthe14th,however,breakfastnotincudedonmorningof15th)Ideally situated in the heart of Auckland’s central business centre, with many of the city's most impressiveattractionsandeateries literallyon thedoorstep, thishoteloffersguestsa truly five-starexperience.ThehotelfeaturescontemporaryroomsandsuiteswithviewsofAucklandHarbourandthecityskylineplusaluxuriousdayspa.TheSkycityentertainmentcomplex,featuringa24hourcasino,Auckland’siconicSkyTower,plusmorethan20restaurants,cafesandbars,isrightonthedoorstep.

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16Jan,Wednesday WaihekeIsland(B/L)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.ThismorningyouaretransferredbycoachfromyourhoteltoAucklandwharf.Atthewharf,boardyourferryattheDowntownAucklandFerryTerminalandenjoythescenic40minutecruisetoWaihekeIslandthroughthebeautifulHaurakiGulf.ThisstunningislandjustofftheAucklandcoastboasts92squarekilometresofbeautifulbeaches,vineyards,olivegroves,nativebushandlaidbackseasidevillages.SomesailingswilltravelviatheDevonportFerryTerminal.Firstsettledin950ADWaihekewashometotheMaruIwiuntilcenturieslatertheChildrenofToioverranitclaimingtheisland.Duringthe1820'sthenotoriousHongiHikawagedhisbloodygulfwarseventuallyexpellingmostofthesurvivinginhabitants.ThickinKauriforest,theEuropeansettledWaiheke,fellingthemightytreesandloadingthetimberontoshipsboundforbothsidesoftheTasman.Bythe1960'sWaihekewasfirmlyestablishedasapopularholidayislandforbachownersanddaytripperswithagrowingresidentpopulation.TodaythehighspeedferriescarrybusinesspeopledailyintoAucklandCity.ThestandsofKaurihavebeenreplacedbylushvineyards,olivegrovesandpastureland.Thisisanislandofuniqueart,stylishcafésandrestaurants.

OnarrivalonWaiheke,aprivatecoachwillbeavailableforwineryvisits,includinglunch.AfteryourvisitsyouwillbereturnedtothewharfforyourferrybacktoAucklanddowntown.OnarrivalinAucklandyourprivatecoachwilltransferyoubacktoyourhotel.

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17Jan,Thursday Auckland/Napier(B)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Todayisatravelday.JourneyAucklandtoNapier(421km's/261miles-6hoursnon-stopdrivetime)LeavethecityviathesouthernmotorwayandcrosstheBombayHills.TurnoffthemotorwayontoStateHighway2whichtakesyouacrosstheHaurakiPlains.TheWaikatoRiveronceflowedoverthisland,andhasleftbehindaflat,sometimesswampylandscapeoffertilealluvialsoilthatisexcellentfordairyfarming,thearea’smainindustry.Totheeast,thecraggyKaimaiRangeoverlookstheplainsandremainsaconstantpresenceasyoucontinuesouth.PassthroughMatamata,amainservicetownthatisfamousforitsthoroughbredhorsebreedingstudsandasthelocation of ‘Hobbiton Village’ in the Lord of The Rings films. Travel to Tirau and observe the town's unusualcorrugatedironbuildings.Fromhere,drivethroughthevastKinleithplantationforestuntilyoureachtheoutskirtsofTaupo.AsyouapproachthetowntheroadrunspasttheWairakeiGeothermalFieldandashortdetourwilltakeyoutoHukaFalls,wherealook-outgivesyouagreatviewofthemightywaterfall.FinallytheroaddropsdowntothelakeandthetownshipitselfwhichlooksoutacrossthelaketothemountainsoftheCentralPlateau.FromTaupodrivethroughthevastKaingaroaForestandintotheKaimanawaRanges,theroadthendescendsintothefertileHawkesBayProvinceandthecityofNapier.

NapieranditsneighbourHastings,arerichfarminglandssupportingvastorchards,vineyardsandsheepfarming.Wool and fruit growing are the back-bone of the region's economyandNapier is fast gaining an internationalreputation forwinemaking. After1931’sviolentearthquakeandsubsequent firesmostofNapier’scommercialheartwasdestroyed.Napier’sharboursustainedamassiveupheavaland4000hectaresofnewlandwasformed.ThepeopleofNapierrebuilttheircitywhichhaslentanartdecoflavourtothedowntownarea.Nowhereelsecanyouseesuchavarietyofbuildingsinthestylesofthe1930s;StrippedClassical,SpanishMissionandaboveallArtDeco.Napier'sArtDecostyleisuniquewithitsMaorimotifsandthebuildingsofLouisHay.Confirmedaccommodation:ScenicHotelTePaniaAccommodationinaSuperiorRoomfor4nightsHawke'sBayisoneofthefirstplacesintheworldtoseethelighteachday,andthispropertyenjoysapremiumwaterfrontlocationonMarineParade.Thehotel’sslendercurvedformechoestheshapeofthebay,andguestsenjoysweepingviewsoutoverthewater.Afresh,contemporarystyle,thehotelisjustashortstrollfromNapier’smainartdecostylestreet.Thehotelhas109air-conditionedsuperiorroomsandsuites,withallroomsfacingouttothebaywithfloortoceilingwindows.

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18&19Jan,FriandSat. Napier(B/L)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Wineryvisits,includinglunch.

20Jan,Sunday Napier(B)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.TodayyouareatleisureforyourownexplorationsofNapierandsurroundings.Suggestionoptionalactivities:1.5HourDecoBusTour–NZ$45.00perpersonGetoutandaboutinArtDecoNapier.HereisyouropportunitytodiscovertheheritageofNapieroutsideofthecity centre. Your tourwillbeescortedbya localdriver/guideand includes the InnerHarbour, raised fromtheseabedbythe1931Earthquake,theNationalTobaccobuildingandMarewa,theArtDecosuburb.3HourGannetSafari–NZ$112.00perpersonDrivealongthesceniccoastfromNapiertoTeAwangatovisittheworld’slargest,mostaccessiblegannetcolonyat Cape Kidnappers. Travel in comfort by air conditioned 4WD through Cape Kidnappers Station traversingriverbeds,broadrollingpastures,throughstandsofnativebush,steepgulliesandbreathtakinginclines.ThereisastoponthewayataspectacularclifftopwithpanoramicviewsofHawkeBayrightacrosstotheMahiaPeninsulawhere the amazing geology of the area can also be taken in. The 36 kilometre, three hour trip includes aninformativecommentarybyyourguideonthefarmingoperationonCapeKidnappersStationandanintroductiontothegannets.Onarrivalatthegannetsyoucanstretchyourlegsandtakeinthesceneryfromyourpositionatthebrinkofthecliffsedge100metresabovetheocean.Enjoyrefreshmentswhilstwatchingthegannetsperformaroundyou.

21Jan,Monday Napier/Wellington/Picton(B)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Todayisafulltravelday.JourneyNapiertoWellington(329kms/204miles–4.5hoursnon-stopdrivetime)HeadsouthtodayclimbingoutofHawkesBayand intotherollingsheepandcattlefarmlandthatcharacterisesmuchofyourjourneytoday.JustsouthofEketahunaistheMtBruceNationalWildlifeCentre,aworthwhilestopon your jounrey. The road eventually converges on the rugged Rimutaka Ranges before joining themotorwaysystem intoWellington,NewZealand'sCapital -a trulyenergetic,cosmopolitancitysetaroundtheshoresofaprettyharbour.Wellington,theCapitalofNewZealand,isknownforitsvibrantartsscene,worldclasscaféandrestaurantcultureandactiveoutdoorlifestyle.Thiscreative,cosmopolitancityissurroundedbytheruggedbeautyofgreenhillsandhasaneasilywalkabledowntownareasetaroundanattractivewaterfront.ItoffersamixtureofmodernandolderstylebuildingsandthestrongVictorianinfluenceistestimonytoWellington'searlyestablishmentasthecountry'scentreofpoliticallife.OfparticularnoteistheGovernmentBuildingbuiltin1876,thesecondlargesttimberbuildingintheworld.Wellingtoncombinesthesophisticationofacapitalwiththewarmthandpersonalityofavillage.OnarrivalinWellingtonyouaretransferredtotheInterIslanderferryterminaltoconnectwithyourferrytoPicton.

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Check-in at the Interislander ferry terminal and board your vessel for the journey across Cook Strait. DepartWellington and arrive into Picton harbour. The 92 kilometre voyage takes approximately three hours and isdescribedasoneofthemostbeautifulferryridesintheworld.Pleasenote:Allpassengersmustcheckin45minutespriortodeparture.

OnarrivalinPictonyouwillbecollectedbyyourprivatecoachforyourtransfertoyouraccommodation.AprincipalgatewaytotheSouthIsland,PictonissituatedontheeasternarmofQueenCharlotteSoundandisapopularholidayresortaswellasbeingthemaincentreoftheMarlboroughSounds.Itisalsoaveryimportantregionforwateraccessfishingandtramping,withprincipalindustriesbeingtourismandboatbuilding.Confirmedaccommodation:YachtClubHotelAccommodationinSuperiorRoomfor1nightSuperblylocatedwithspectacularviewsofMarlboroughSoundandthewineregion,thisPictonhotelisaperfectdestinationforholidayescapes.PictonofferseasyaccesstotheidyllicSouthislandandQueenCharlotteSoundandthehotelisonlyashortwalktothemarina,shoppinganddiningprecinctsandferryterminal.

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22Jan,Tuesday Picton/Blenheim(B/L)Enjoyacookedbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Wineryvisits,includinglunch.

BlenheimistheMarlboroughregion’smaincommercialcentreandthehubofitsfamouswineindustry.FromthekumaraplantationsoftheearlyMaori,tothesheepfarmsofEuropeansettlersandpresentdaysuccesswithgrapeandolivegrowingindustries,Blenheimhaslongbeenasourceofquality,bountifulproduce.ThesurroundingWairauPlainsaredominatedbyrowsofgrapevinesandscatteredwithwineries,withthecompact,ruraltownmakingagreatbasetoexploreandindulgeintheattractionsoftheregion.Confirmedaccommodation:ScenicHotelMarlboroughAccommodationinaSuperiorRoomfor3nightsLocatedintheheartofsunnyMarlborough,thehotelisjustminuteswalkfromthecentreofBlenheimandputssomeofNewZealand'sfinestfoodandwinevirtuallyonyourdoorstep.Thispropertyoffersgueststheultimateinmoderncomfortandservicewith54superiorandinterconnectingair-conditionedguestrooms.Thehotelbringsarelaxed and friendly atmosphere to the heart ofMarlboroughWine Country and offers aWine Tastingwith aselectionofsixofthebestwinesoftheregion.

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23&24Jan,WedandThurs. Blenheim(B/L)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Wineryvisits,includinglunch.

25Jan,Friday Blenheim/Queenstown(B)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Todayisatravelday.TherewillbefreetimebeforeoraftertheflighttoQueenstown.AttherequiredtimeyouaretransferredtoBlenheimairport.AirNewZealandflightBlenheimtoQueenstown.OnarrivalinQueenstownyouwillbemetbyarepresentativeandareescortedtoyourcoachforyourtransfertoyouraccommodation.LocatedontheshoresofLakeWakatipu,Queenstownisayear-roundalpineresortnestledinamagnificentsettingamidsteepmountainrangesandpocketsofnativebushwiththejaggedpeaksoftheRemarkablesRangerisingfromthelake.Thetowniscompactenoughtotravelaroundonfootandfeaturesagreatrangeofrestaurants,barsandboutiquestores.Thelakewascreatedbyglacialactionthousandsofyearsagoandamysteriousphenomenoncausesthelaketovaryseveralinchesindeptheveryfewminutes,givingcredencetoaMaorilegendofanancientTaniwha(demon)stillbreathingbeneaththesurface.

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Confirmedaccommodation:NovotelQueenstownLakesideAccommodationinanAlpineViewRoomfor5nightsNestledontheshoresofLakeWakatipu,thisQueenstownhotel iscentrally locatedjustoneminutefrommanyshops, restaurants,nightlifeandactivities.Stepoutsideyourdoorand into theheartofQueenstownwitheasyaccess toall that thispremier lakeandalpineresorthas tooffer.Thecontemporary roomsofferaselectionofspectacularalpine,gardenandlakeviews.Eachair-conditionedroomfeaturesaprivatebalcony.26Jan,Saturday Queenstown(B/L)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Wineryvisits,includinglunch.

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27Jan,Sunday Queenstown(B)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.TodayyouareatleisureforyourownexplorationsofQueenstownandsurroundings.Suggestedoptionalactivitiesare:MilfordSoundDayExcursion(Coach/NatureCruise/Coach)–NZ$207.00perpersonBoard a luxury coach in Queenstown, and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rollingcountrysidetoTeAnau.Afteramorningteabreak(ownexpense),thecoachcontinuesalongthespectacularalpinerouteoftheMilfordRoadthroughimpressive,awe-inspiringscenery.Consideredoneofthemostbeautifuldrivesintheworld,experiencethisjourneyincomfortonaglassroofedcoach,withglassaboveeveryseat.UponarrivalinMilfordSound,boardanextendedandleisurelycruise.OnboardyouwillcruisethefulllengthofMilfordtotheTasmanSeawhilstanatureguideprovidesadetailedcommentary. Thereisplentyoftimeavailabletoexplorepointsofinterestandviewthestunningscenery,includingwaterfalls,rainforest,thetoweringpeaksandwildlife.Followingthecruise,returntoQueenstownbycoach.Whattobring:Comfortableshoes,waterproofjacket,warmclothingandinsectrepellent.DoubtfulSoundWildernessCruiseexQueenstown–NZ$315.00perpersonBoardacoachinQueenstownandtravelalongtheshoresofLakeWakatipuandthroughtherollingcountrysidetoManapouritownship.FromManapouri,cruiseacrossthecrystalwatersofLakeManapouritoWestArmbeforeboardingacoachandcrossingthealpinerouteofWilmotPassthroughsomeofFiordland’smostdenserainforest.OnreachingDeepCove,boardamoderncatamaranvesselforacruiseexploringthewaterwaysofthissereneandisolatedfiord.Thereisplentyoftimetoexplorepointsofinterestandviewthespectacularalpinesceneryincludingwaterfalls,rainforestandmountainsallthewayouttotheTasmanSea.ANatureGuidewithspecialistknowledgeoftheregion’shistory,floraandfaunaprovidesadetailedcommentary.Onthereturncruise,thevessel’senginesareturnedofftoenjoythe‘soundofsilence’beforereturningtoQueenstown.Whattobring:Comfortableshoes,waterproofjacket,warmclothingandinsectrepellent.HalfDaySkippersCanyon4WDTour–NZ$195.00perpersonOurfullyequipped4WDvehiclesventuredowntheSkippersRoad-hackedbyhandandclingingtothesheercliffsidehighabovetheShotoverRiver.Enjoytheawe-inspiringsceneryfromhighabovethegorgeordownontheshoresoftheShotoverRiver,knownastherichestriverintheworldinthedaysofthegoldminers.HalfDayWildernessSafari-Jetboat&ForestWalk–NZ$249.00perpersonDiscoverandexploreeveryaspectofthismagnificentareathroughacombinationofexcitingwildernessjetboating,aninformativeguidedwalkandpicturesqueback-countrydrive.Surroundedbybreathtakingsnow-coveredpeaks,hidden valleys, waterfalls and glacial valleys frozen in time, you’ll be thrilled by an exciting jet boat journeynavigatingtheever-changingshallowchannelsoftheDartRiversbraidedriversystem.Yourjetboatdriverwillstopalongthewaytohighlightpointsof interestanddiscussthenaturalandculturalsignificanceofthisexceptionalarea.EnjoyaguidedwalkthroughancientnativeBeechforestwhereyou’llbefascinatedbytheuniquefloraandfaunaaswellasdiscoverwhyNewZealandisinaveryrealsensethe‘Ark’ofancientGondwanaland.Journeybybusalongaback-countryroutehearingstoriesaboutthesurroundingcountrysideandstoppingtoviewsomeofNew Zealand’s most spectacular scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international movies,includingTheLordoftheRings.

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28Jan,Monday Queenstown(B/L)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Wineryvisits,includinglunch.

29Jan,Tuesday Queenstown(B/L/D)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.Wineryvisits,includinglunch.EarlyeveningyouaretransferredtoSteamerWharfforyourfarewelldinnerexcursiontoWalterPeak.

StepaboardtheTSSEarnslawandenjoya40minutecruiseacrossLakeWakatiputoWalterPeakStation.Onboard,theCaptainprovidesaninterestingcommentaryasyoutakeinthespectacularviewsofCecilandWalterPeaks and thewestern shores of LakeWakatipu. During the cruise over youmay like to purchase pre-dinnerdrinks.Theoriginalsteamenginescanbeseeninoperationfromtheopenviewingarea.ThereareguidedtoursofthevesselavailableandyouarewelcometovisittheFo’c’cleGallerytoviewthehistoricdisplays.Onarrival atWalter Peak, disembarkwhere youwill bewarmlywelcomedandescorted through thebeautifulgardenstothecharmingColonel’sHomesteadwhereyouwillbeseatedamidstelegantsurroundings.Theresidentpianistprovidesbackgroundmusicandoncoldnightsopenfirescreateacosyatmosphere.EnjoyaGourmetBBQdinnerwhichourchefwillprepareinfrontofyou.ThemenuincludesanexpansivearrayofNewZealandandlocalproduce,fromsucculentmeatscookedontheoutdoorrotisserieorgrill,aselectionofdeliciousvegetablesandsalads.Thenfinishyourmealwithourirresistibledesserts,NewZealandcheesesandfreshlybrewedtea&coffee.Twobeveragesareincludedwithyourmeal.FollowingdinneryouhavetheoptionofanentertainingbrieffarmshoworrelaxinthebarbeforereturningtoQueenstown.Atraditionistojoininthesing-a-longaroundthepianoonthereturnjourney.

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30Jan,Wednesday DepartQueenstown&NewZealand(B)Enjoyafullbreakfastatthehotelrestaurant.(10.00am)Officialhotelcheck-outtime.AttherequiredtimeyouaretransferredtoQueenstownairporttoconnectwithyourdepartureflight.

EndofproposedtravelarrangementswithSouthernWorldNewZealand.

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TripCosts Convertsto: USDasofJuly11,‘18*15–19PayingPassengers =NZ$7,344.00nett,perperson $4,958 20–24PayingPassengers =NZ$6,808.00nett,perperson $4,59525–29PayingPassengers =NZ$6,365.00nett,perperson $4,297SingleSupplement =NZ$2,460.00nett,perperson $1,660*Thisisjusttogiveyouanideaofthecurrentconversion(1NZD=0.68USD).TheNZpriceisfixed,howevertheconversionratetoUSdollarsmaychange.DepositrequirementAdepositofNZ$500perpersonisdueby1September2018.Thedepositisrefundablewithin14daysofpayment.After14daysofpaymentthepaiddepositamountbecomesNON-refundable.PaymentFullpaymentforalltourarrangementsmustbereceivednolaterthan1October2018.Paymentshouldbemadebycreditcard(Visa,MasterCardorAmericanExpressonly)ortelegraphictransfer,asperregistrationform.RegistrationThetripisgearedtowardthoseinthewineorgrapeindustry,andthosestudyingtoentertheindustry,butenjoyedbymany.PleasecontactTheresaBeaver,tbeaver@wsu.edu,torequestaregistrationform.CostIncludesAccommodationasoutlinedintheitineraryFullBreakfastdailyandothermealsasoutlinedintheitineraryHotelPorterage(whereavailableandbasedonamaximumof1largesuitcaseperperson)Modern,airconditionedcoachtransportationonaprivatebasiswithEnglish-speakingdriver/guideasoutlinedintheitineraryAdmissionfeesandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryGovernmentGoodsandServicesTaxof15%(GST)DomesticflightfromBlenheimtoQueenstownincluding2bags(max23kgeach)CostExcludesTipsAirfares(unlessotherwisespecified)Airporttaxes,aviationlevies,environmental/conservationfeesandgratuitiesAirportPorterage(unlessotherwisespecified)Accommodationpre-registrationand/orlatecheckoutunlessotherwisespecifiedMealsotherthanthosespecifiedBeveragesItemsofapersonalnature(e.g.telephonecalls,minibar,laundry,etc.)Travelinsurance(cancellations,lossofdeposits,delays,etc.)Supplements/OptionalToursandServices/ExtensionsInclusionsorotherexpenses(otherthanthosespecifiedintheitinerary)