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Introducing AudleyAfter developing a real passion for travel in the early 1990s, Craig Burkinshaw foundedAudley, or Asian Journeys as we were then called. Craig wanted to make it possible forothers to share the same experiences and, from these small beginnings, the company was born.Audley offered a new type of travel – individual journeys, designed to match the traveller’sinterests, tastes and budget, created with an absolute commitment to quality, authenticityand a passion for travel. Today Audley is one of the UK’s most highly regarded specialisttour operators, providing tailor-made trips throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East,Latin America, Australasia, North America, Antarctica and the Arctic.Tailor-made journeysThe beauty of tailor-made travel is that every tripis unique. Whether you want to stay in simple orluxurious accommodation, have great guides onhand or explore under your own steam, travel forone week or five, we can create a trip to matchyour tastes and budget. We can also design tripsfor a special occasion, where added touches canchange an adventurous journey into a spectacularhoneymoon, anniversary or birthday celebration.Your trip can be tailored to suit your particularinterests, such as wildlife, photography or diving,and we have the specialist knowledge to match.Throughout the brochure you will find suggesteditineraries and some of our favourite places tostay. These are included purely to offer inspirationand give you a flavour of what is possible, as eachjourney is created individually to give you theopportunity to experience a destination in exactlythe way you choose.Planning your tripOnce you have some ideas for your trip, or ifyou just want some general guidance, call oneof our New Zealand and South Pacific specialistson 01993 838 800. They can offer advice anddiscuss your plans with you before creating adetailed itinerary, which will be forwarded to youtogether with maps, accommodation information,colour photographs and a price. Your specialistcan then continue to refine the plans until you arecompletely satisfied. They will be on hand fromthe start of the planning process until your returnand are always available to answer questions andoffer sound advice.Specialist knowledgeOur New Zealand and South Pacific specialistshave all travelled extensively throughout theregion and in many cases lived there, so you canrely on their extensive, first-hand knowledge.They regularly return to see the accommodation,meet our guides – many of whom are firmfriends – experience all the excursions andactivities, and keep up-to-date with localdevelopments. They pride themselves on havingan honest ‘tell it how it is’ approach to planningyour trip and, as well as their own comprehensiveknowledge, are able to draw on the considerablecollective experience of their colleagues. Webelieve this approach is unique to Audley and theonly way that we can genuinely offer you atailor-made service.Financial securityAll travel arrangements in this brochure thatinclude a flight from the UK are ATOL protectedby the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOLnumber is 4817. Please see our bookingconditions for more information. If yourarrangements do not include any flights from theUK they are protected by a separate financialscheme; for further details please visitwww.audleytravel.com/protect.Polynesian woman, SamoaContentsIntroduction 2-7New Zealand 8-67North Island 10-33Maori cultural experience 23Cycling in New Zealand 34-35South Island 36-67New Zealand wine 42Fiordland National Park cruising 57Walking and trekking 64-65The South Pacific 68-85Cruising and sailing 73Diving 81Getting there 86Important information 87