Donna -
We arrive Auckland 11/21 and do some No. Island touring on our own, winding up in Christchurch 11/25. Then we have a group tour of the So. Island with Newman's Tours. We fly back to Auckland the morning of 12/3 & board the Mariner mid-day. Are you doing the So. Island on your own, or with a group?
Gary
P.S. I see you're from Tucson, so we're not that far apart - San Diego area.