New Zealand Self Drive
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There are many beautiful places to visit in New Zealand and explore that you will be spoilt for choices. Your holiday to New Zealand should be an electric mix of city and nature.
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19 N / 20 D
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Pick up from Airport
Free time to explore the optional attractions available. Optional activities are not included in your tour price.
Approx travel time 4½ hours
Leave the Canterbury Plains behind, travelling over the braided Rakaia River into the MacKenzie Country. At Lake Tekapo visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. From Pukaki, take the road inland to Mount Cook
Mount Cook
Big Sky Stargazing Seat in Coach
Begin with a short drive (transport provided) to an outdoor stargazing site for views of the southern sky. Using the naked eye, high powered binoculars and state-of-the-art telescopes, view the Milky Way and beyond. Explore the universe including the Southern Cross, star clusters, planets, moons and distant galaxies.
Approx travel time 3½ hours
Depart Mount Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki to the small town of Twizel. The route turns south through the MacKenzie basin and the junction town of Omarama. Then its over the Lindis Pass to the old gold workings near Tarras, the township of Cromwell. and the "Alpine Resort" of Queenstown.
Queenstown
The Tandeki with Lanterns Evening Session
Skyline Gondola Ride
Take the cable car to the summit of Bob’s Peak. The best views in the region are found here, spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama.
1 x 1 Luge Ride is included The Skyline Luge is fun filled gravity ride for all ages and abilities! Choose from two tracks, one scenic and gentle, the other advanced and adventurous. Situated behind the Skyline complex, the Luge tracks wind 800 metres down through the trees, with spectacular views of Queenstown and The Remarkables, to finish beside the main complex.
Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach inc Lunch 07:00 / 20:00
Seat in Coach
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown
1 x Buffet Lunch is included 07:00 / 20:00
Approx travel time 2 hours
There are two driving routes available for travelling between Queenstown and Wanaka. The shortest route to Wanaka is over the Crown Range Road (approximately 1 hour). This route must always be checked for access during the winter months.
Via the more conservative and longer route, enjoy a pleasant scenic drive following the Shotover and Clutha Rivers.
This morning is free at leisure – optional activities include Puzzling World and scenic flights or short walks (optional activities not included)
Travel past Lake Hawea via Makaroa. to the Haast Pass. Although lower then the other alpine passes, Haast is the mightiest, surrounded by high peaks and forests, with many waterfalls visible from the highway. Continue north to the West Coast Glacier Region.
Franz Josef
Heliservices One Glacier with snow landing 20mins ex Franz Josef
Sweep above Westland National Park to explore the Glacier from 6000ft before landing in the snow to enjoy views of the Southern Alps
Punakaiki
PUNAKAIKI PICTON
Approximate travel time 4½ hours
Return your rental vehicle to Picton Ferry Terminal as instructed by your rental car supplier and check in for your departure ferry.
The Great Journeys of New Zealand - Interislander Picton to Wellington
Travel across Cook Strait, the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton.
Sailing time is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes
Approx travel time 5 hours
This morning depart Wellington and travel north by sea vistas and satellite towns, past cropping and sheep farming country to the Tongaririo National Park. With Ruapehu, Ngaurahoe and Tongariro as the backdrop, travel across the volcanic plateau country, past Lake Rotoaria to the summit of the Te Poninga saddle. On reaching Turangi, follow the shores of Lake Taupo to Wairakei, where geothermal steam is harnessed to produce electricity.
Taupo is one of the main centres on the volcanic plateau located on the edge of New Zealand’s largest lake, famous for trout fishing. With natural hot springs, and a picturesque outlook to the snow-capped mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south, it is no surprise that Taupo is a favourite playground for outdoor enthusiasts and those that just want to relax and unwind.
Hukafalls Jetboat Ride
Take 360° spins in the half hour of thrills, fun and excitement in a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and natural hot springs. Taupo Tandem Skydive 15,000ft.
TAUPO WAITOMO
Approx travel time 2 hours
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
WAITOMO ROTORUA
Approx travel time 2 ¾ hours
Travel over the Mamaku Ranges to the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua.
Rotorua
Private Deluxe Pool per half hr
Sometime today make your way to the Polynesian Spa complex, located on Hinemoa Street beside the lake. The Deluxe Private Pools offer panoramic views over Lake Rotorua.
Bathing is on a first arrive-first bathe basis.
A comfortable waiting lounge is provided if a pool is not immediately available.
Open Daily: Bathing pools: 8am - 11pm with last pool entry: 10.15pm
Spa therapies: 9am - 8pm,
Travel north of Rotorua and head towards Te Puke, the 'Kiwifruit Capital of the World'! Located in the heart of New Zealand's kiwifruit industry, Te Puke is only 10 minutes from three of the regions top surf beaches. Continuing past Tauranga; the largest city in the Bay of Plenty region, the drive into Coromandel Peninsula offers some of the best New Zealand coastal touring thanks to the breath-taking procession of beautiful beaches fringed with stunning Pohutukawa trees.
The Coromandel Peninsula has many attractions that beckon visitors with its historical reminders of days gone by, magnificent volcanically formed mountains, luxuriant native bush; Pohutukawa fringed shores and endless sandy beaches. Well defined forest tracks lead deeper into the extensive areas of bush which abound in mountain ranges, leading onto panoramic views and relics of early timber-felling and gold mining days.
Visit or view from the mainland, the most famous beaches in the Coromandel area including - Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Hahei, Cook's Beach. The timetable will be dependant on local tides, with plenty of time to enjoy a swim if weather permits.
Approx travel time 2½ hours
Taste of Waiheke Tour 5.5 hrs
Travel by ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island. Included in the tour coach is Stonyridge Vineyard for a tour and tastings, plus a light lunch, Rangihoua Estate for olive tasting, a stop at Wild on Waiheke, andMudbrick Vineyard. On conclusion of the tour, the complimentary All Day Bus Pass allows further island exploring on scheduled public bus services.
SKYCITY Auckland Sky Tower
At 328 metres the Sky Tower visit offers views in every direction
Return your rental vehicle to Auckland Airport and check in for your departure flight,
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