We just received this letter. Doesn't seem like we'll miss too much, but hopefully they'll have some good activities for the extra days in the cities. Maybe the price will come down a bit with one less charter flight
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Francis,
With 2022 now well underway, we’re sure your thoughts are turning more frequently to your
upcoming Tauck adventure in Australia and New Zealand. An engaging and truly memorable
experience awaits, and we are looking forward to hosting you on your journey!
We are contacting you today to share news of an alteration to your itinerary. More specifically,
we wanted you to know that Manapouri Airport in Te Anau, New Zealand, is no longer
accommodating jet traffic (including the charter jets featured in your Tauck itinerary). In addition,
our hotel in Te Anau, Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, has opted to remain closed until 2023.
With these two developments, it will be impossible for us to include our scheduled two-night stay
in Te Anau (Nights 14 and 15) as originally planned.
It’s said that “when one door closes, another door opens,” and with the two-night stay in Te
Anau removed from your itinerary, we’re very excited to provide you with an enhanced and
expanded exploration of both Queenstown and Auckland, along with an additional overnight in
each city. (Your group will now spend Nights 14 -16 in Queenstown, and Nights 17 – 19 in
Auckland.) On Day 15, we are still including a trip to Milford Sound (departing from
Queenstown).
We are currently finalizing the additional activities you will enjoy during your added time in
Queenstown and Auckland, and full details will be included in the personal travel documents
you will receive prior to your journey.
Thank you in advance for your understanding, and once again, we are looking forward to
hosting you in Australia and New Zealand.
Sincerely,
The Tauck Worldwide Operations Team
