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Arrive ChristchurchOn your arrival in Christchurch you will be met by our representative and provided with your chosen car and documentation. Stay 1 night in Christchurch |
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Christchurch – Mount Cook RegionTravel south across the Canterbury Plains and inland towards the majestic Southern Alps. Cross the barren MacKenzie Country to reach the glacial lakes at the foot of the Alps. Stay 1 night in Mount Cook region. |
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Mount Cook - DunedinDrive south to historic Oamaru and on to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Stay 2 nights in Dunedin |
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At DunedinKnown as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ take time to enjoy the rich historical architecture and abundance of wildlife to be found in this fascinating area |
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Dunedin - Te AnauDrive through the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming centre of Gore, cross the Waimea plains towards Fiordland. Stay 2 nights in Te Anau. |
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At Te AnauA free day to explore the region surrounding Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri. |
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Te Anau - Milford Sound - QueenstownDrive through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. We have included a cruise to enable you to appreciate the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Return to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown. |
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At QueenstownA day free for you to enjoy this fabulous Alpine resort.. There are dozens of optional activities as well, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris, bungy jumping. |
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Queenstown – WanakaDrive to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lakes district to lake Wanaka. Stay 1 night in Wanaka |
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Wanaka – GlaciersContinue north, through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. A short side trip will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Stay 2 nights at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
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At GlaciersA full day to explore this remote and beautiful area. Walks are available to the glaciers or we recommend a visit to the colony of the beautiful white heron (Kotuku). |
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Glaciers - Greymouth- NelsonContinue past Greymouth and the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Travel through the Buller Gorge to Nelson, known for it’s gourmet wine and seafood, and the abundance of local artisans and craft people. Stay 2 nights in Nelson |
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At NelsonA full day to explore the Nelson area. The nearby Abel Tasman National Park offers opportunities to walk or cruise it’s beautiful coastline |
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Nelson – BlenheimContinue through the Rai Valley to Blenheim, surrounded by vineyards built on rich alluvial plains. |
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Blenheim – Picton – WellingtonCross Cook Strait by ferry, to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Overnight in Wellington. |
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Wellington – RotoruaDrive north through along the rugged Kapiti coastline then over the Manawatu plains. Cross the volcanic plateau past the cones of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu to skirt Lake Taupo, then continue through steam clad Wairakei to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight experience a Maori hangi (feast) amongst the surroundings of an authentic village. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua |
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At RotoruaA day free to explore this exciting thermal region – there are many activities to enjoy. |
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Rotorua - CoromandelDrive north through the Bay of Plenty and Tauranga to the Coromandel Peninsula. Stay 2 nights in Coromandel Peninsula |
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At CoromandelExplore this region, known for its beautiful beachs & coastline, or relax and enjoy the local cafes and shops displaying the wares of local crafts people |
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Coromandel – Bay of IslandsDrive across the Hauraki Plains towards Auckland and then to the Bay of Islands. . We recommend you take a route through Waipoua Forest. Stay 2 nights in Paihia. |
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At Bay of IslandsToday is at your leisure for optional activities, such as a visit to quaint Russell or the Waitangi National Reserve. Or you may prefer to join a full day coach tour to Cape Reinga or board a cruise to the intriguing Hole in the Rock. |
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Bay of Islands – AucklandTake the alternative route south to reach the sprawling suburbs of Auckland, then cross the Waitemata Harbour. Stay 1 night in Auckland |
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Depart AucklandReturn your car at the airport in time to catch your onward flight. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single |
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| Compact (CDAR) | $5,799.00 | $10,999.00 |
| Intermediate (IDAR) | $5,999.00 | $11,499.00 |
| Full (FDAR) | $6,029.00 | $11,599.00 |
| Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) | $6,299.00 | $11,699.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2012. |
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