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Arrive AucklandOn your arrival in Auckland you will be met by our representative and provided with your chosen car and documentation. Stay 1 night in Auckland |
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Auckland – Bay of IslandsCross the Waitemata Harbour and travel north through the sprawling coastal suburbs of Auckland to Whangarei and Paihia. We recommend you take a route through Waipoua Forest. Stay 2 nights in Bay of Islands |
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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 – CoromandelReturn towards Auckland via the alternative route and then across the Hauraki Plains 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 - RotoruaTravel south, 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 – WellingtonDrive south through steam clad Wairakei, to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, across the volcanic plateau past the cones of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Cross the Manawatu plains then along the rugged Kapiti coastline to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Stay 1 night in Wellington. |
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Wellington – Picton – BlenheimCross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Blenheim, surrounded by vineyards built on rich alluvial plains, which produce world class wines. Overnight in Blenheim |
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Blenheim – NelsonContinue through the Rai Valley 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 - Greymouth- GlaciersTravel through the Buller Gorge to Westport, and down the coast to the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Continue past Greymouth and on to the Glaciers. We recommend a guided walk to the terminal face of a glacier. Stay 1 night in 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 – WanakaContinue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Follow the Haast River inland through the Haast Pass, to reach Lake Wanaka. Overnight in Wanaka. |
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Wanaka – QueenstownContinue this afternoon through the rugged Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown for 2 nights stay. |
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At QueenstownToday is free for you to enjoy this fabulous Alpine resort. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te AnauDrive south following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Te Anau, then travel 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. 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 - DunedinDrive across the Waimea plains towards the farming community of Gore, then travel through the rolling hill country of South Otago to Dunedin. 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 - Mount Cook RegionDrive north to historic Oamaru and turn inland. Cross the barren MacKenzie Country to reach the glacial lakes at the foot of the Southern Alps. Stay 1 night in Mount Cook region. |
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Mount Cook Region – ChristchurchTravel north across through Fairlie and Geraldine , then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Stay 1 night in Christchurch. |
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Depart ChristchurchReturn your car at the airport in time to catch your onward flight. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single | Triple |
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| Compact (CDAR) | $3,269.00 | $6,199.00 | $2,469.00 |
| Intermediate (IDAR) | $3,489.00 | $6,599.00 | $2,609.00 |
| Full (FDAR) | $3,499.00 | $6,629.00 | $2,629.00 |
| 4WD (PFAR) | $4,099.00 | $7,769.00 | $2,999.00 |
| Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) | $3,839.00 | $7,299.00 | $2,839.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2012. |
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