New Zealand Adventure

Stamford Plaza , Auckland / Days 3-4 / Superior First Class

Stamford Plaza sits in the heart of Auckland’s central business district just one block from Waitemata Harbour (Auckland’s main port) and a few minutes’ walk to the High Street shopping district and Sky City casino.  The 286-room hotel features three restaurants and a bar; gift shop; fitness center with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and gym; complimentary Wi-Fi internet access (in designated areas); and laundry and dry cleaning services.  Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities, Wi-Fi internet access (30NZD for 24 hours), minibar, TV, and phone.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua , Rotorua / Days 5-6 / Superior First Class

Located just steps from Lake Rotorua and a short walk from the city center, the Millennium Hotel Rotorua offers an ideal home base from which to explore this vibrant small city. Amenities of this 227-room hotel include a restaurant, bar, pool, fitness center, laundry and dry cleaning service, and Wi-Fi internet access (for a fee).  Air-conditioned guest rooms feature private bath with hair dryer, minibar, and TV.

Scenic Hotel Te Pania , Napier / Day 7 / First Class

Scenic Hotel Te Pania enjoys an ideal location on the edge of stunning Hawke’s Bay, and a short walk from Napier’s Art Deco city center.  The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant and bar, fitness center, self-serve laundry, valet laundry service (available five days/week), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each of the 109 air-conditioned guest rooms faces out towards Hawke’s Bay and includes private bath with hairdryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Bolton Hotel , Wellington / Days 8-9 / Superior First Class

Conveniently located in the heart of Wellington, the Bolton Hotel sits within walking distance of the cable car, Museum of New Zealand, Wellington Botanic Garden, and the picturesque waterfront, with great restaurants and shopping close at hand.  Amenities include a restaurant, fitness center, heated lap pool, spa, sauna, laundry and dry cleaning services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each of the 134 air-conditioned guest rooms has private bath with hair dryer, minibar, TV, and an in-room iPad Mini for room service.

Rydges Latimer Square , Christchurch / Day 10 / Superior First Class

Completely rebuilt after several earthquakes, the Rydges Latimer Square reopened in 2013.  The 138-room hotel’s amenities include a restaurant and a bar/lounge, fitness center, and sauna.  Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, in-room safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities, minibar, ironing facilities, TV, and phone.

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier , Franz Josef Glacier / Days 11-12 / Deluxe

Situated on the edge of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located just a few minutes from the glacier from which it takes its name. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, a bar, self-serve laundry, full spa with massage services (located a two-minute walk from the hotel), hot tub, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hairdryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Millennium Hotel Queenstown , Queenstown / Days 13-15 / Superior First Class

The Millennium Hotel Queenstown sits on a hill in Queenstown, just minutes away from the town’s central shopping district.  Amenities include a restaurant, bar, fitness center, sauna, spa, and Wi-Fi internet access (for a fee).  Each of the 220 air-conditioned guest rooms has private bath with hair dryer, minibar, safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.