Ensure you get to London Heathrow Airport three hours prior to departure where you will meet a member of staff from Living With The Lions who will assist you with check in for your international flight.
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| from £7195 – per person sharing (Single Supplement: £2495) |
TORU RED TOUR HOTELS
AUCKLAND – MERCURE HOTEL, 4* (4 nights from 22nd June)
Mercure Auckland overlooks the harbour and city skyline, with great panoramic views from the restaurant and bar. Located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District) on the waterfront, it also features a fitness centre. All rooms at Auckland Mercure include satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Most rooms also feature views over Waitemata Harbour or Auckland city centre. Open for breakfast and dinner, Vue Restaurant offers international cuisine and city views. Attica Bar serves a range of drinks, including coffee, beers, wines and spirits, until late. Reception is available 24 hours a day. Guests have access to a well-equipped fitness centre. Mercure Hotel Auckland is surrounded by Auckland’s best shopping and restaurants. It is a 5-minute walk to the ferry terminals and 10 minutes each to Viaduct Harbour and Vector Arena.
LWTL Says: ‘An ideal location in the centre of Auckland and a very high standard of accommodation currently being refurbished ready for 2017. The view from the restaurant and bar will be one you enjoy on more than one occasion.’
WELLINGTON – BOULCOTT SUITES, 4* (3 nights from 26th June)
Centrally located off Boulcott Street this unique 5-star apartment hotel features stylish single level suites and self-contained executive townhouses. All accommodation features a balcony or patio and secure covered parking. Boulcott Suites Wellington are 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Te Papa Museum and Lambton Harbour. It is 15 minutes’ walk from Wellington Train Station. Wellington International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. All accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, laundry facilities and a dining area. Each lounge area offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. The property can arrange dry cleaning and babysitting services. A safety deposit box and luggage storage facilities are available at the front desk.
LWTL Says: ‘A very high standard of self catering apartments in the center of Wellington. There is no bar or restaurant available and the walk into the city would take between 5-10 minutes where you will find a large selection of bars and restaurants.’
WELLINGTON – ASTELIA APARTMENT HOTEL, 4* (3 nights from 26th June)
This boutique apartment hotel is located in the shopping quarter of Willis Street, just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Wellington. Each apartment has a kitchenette, laundry facilities and satellite TV. Astelia Apartment Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the nightlife of Courtenay Place and the shopping and entertainment district of Cuba Street. Take a stroll along the waterfront or explore Te Papa Museum, just a 15-minute walk away. There are dining options available to charge to your room. All apartments offer in room laundry facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They have a private bathroom and a DVD/CD player. There is a kitchenette with a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and microwave.
LWTL Says: ‘A very high standard of self catering apartments in the center of Wellington. There is no bar or restaurant available and the walk into the city would take between 5-10 minutes where you will find a large selection of bars and restaurants.’
CHRISTCHURCH – IBIS HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH, 3* (3 nights from 29th June)
Ibis Christchurch is centrally located in Hereford Street, along the beautiful Avon River. It is adjacent to the Re-Start Mall in Cashel Street, and just 5 minutes’ walk from New Regent Street. All rooms offer satellite TV and a refrigerator. Ibis Christchurch offers 155 modern guest rooms and an intimate meeting room for business guests. The Oopen Pasta and Grill Restaurant and Bar serves a variety of local dishes. Each guest room offers great city views, a refrigerator and broadband internet access. Ibis Christchurch Hotel is 9 minutes’ walk from the Canterbury Museum and Hagley Park. It is 5 minutes’ drive from the Botanical Gardens and 15 minutes’ drive from the International Antarctic Centre.
LWTL Says: ‘The rooms here are of a high standard, not what you would normally expect from an Ibis. They are spacious with modern decor and each room has a city view.’
QUEENSTOWN – HERITAGE HOTEL, 4* (5 nights from 2nd July)
Boasting stunning views over Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, this friendly hotel is located just outside the lively town centre. It features a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and an elegant restaurant. Guests enjoy 1GB of free WiFi per night. Heritage Queenstown offers modern, alpine-style accommodation in peaceful, scenic surroundings. In a typical mountain style, the buildings are made from centuries-old schist stone and cedar wood. The property is 20 minutes’ walk from the centre of Queenstown and a 10-minute drive from Shotover River. It is 13 minutes’ drive from Queenstown International Airport. Accommodation choices include hotel rooms, apartments and large open-plan studio suites. Fern Hill is a great choice for travellers interested in lakes, downhill skiing and scenery.
LWTL Says: ‘A great hotel with nice rooms on the edge of town and beside the lake. It has a big bar and restaurant but the indoor/outdoor pool and spa will also be popular!’
AUCKLAND – MERCURE HOTEL, 4* (3 nights from 7th July)
Mercure Auckland overlooks the harbour and city skyline, with great panoramic views from the restaurant and bar. Located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District) on the waterfront, it also features a fitness centre. All rooms at Auckland Mercure include satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Most rooms also feature views over Waitemata Harbour or Auckland city centre. Open for breakfast and dinner, Vue Restaurant offers international cuisine and city views. Attica Bar serves a range of drinks, including coffee, beers, wines and spirits, until late. Reception is available 24 hours a day. Guests have access to a well-equipped fitness centre. Mercure Hotel Auckland is surrounded by Auckland’s best shopping and restaurants. It is a 5-minute walk to the ferry terminals and 10 minutes each to Viaduct Harbour and Vector Arena.
LWTL Says: ‘An ideal location in the centre of Auckland and a very high standard of accommodation currently being refurbished ready for 2017. The view from the restaurant and bar will be one you enjoy on more than one occasion.’
MOUNT COOK OPTION – HERMITAGE HOTEL, 4* (2 nights from 2nd July)
Set in Mount Cook National Park, this modern lodge-style hotel is a 5-minute walk from Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre, and 3 km from Kea Point. Bright rooms have satellite TV, minifridges and Wi-Fi (fee), plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some rooms have balconies, and upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines and sofas. Separate A-frame chalets have kitchenettes and dining areas. Room service is offered. Amenities include an a la carte restaurant, a cozy lounge bar, and a laid-back buffet restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s also a cafe/bar with a terrace. Parking is free.
BLENHEIM & MARLBOROUGH WINES OPTION
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WEDNESDAY 28th JUNE
Check out of your apartment and transfer to the Ferry Terminal. Take the early morning (8am) crossing across the Cook Straits to Picton on South Island. Board your waiting coach and travel through the renowned Marlborough region to the Brancott Wine Estate for lunch and a wine tasting. After lunch you will continue to the Witherhill winery for a visit and tasting of their Pinot and Sauvignon wines with the Chardonnay and Riesling grapes also on offer. Continue to Blenheim for your overnight accommodation at Chateau Marlborough on a B&B basis. Dinner this evening is included and has been booked at the nearby Raupo Cafe, a short walk from the hotel.
THURSDAY 29th JUNE
After breakfast check out of your hotel and rejoin your coach for the transfer to Kaikoura (approx 2 hours). On arrival there will be time for lunch (own expense) before boarding the boat for today’s Whale Watch Cruise. Later in the afternoon continue to Christchurch and to your hotel for 3 nights accommodation on a BB basis.
| from £225 – per person sharing (Single Supplement: £70) |
