Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Kiwi Explorer
From Auckland to Christchurch Duration: 16 days | 15 nights
From $3,929.00
A complete NZ tour including 5 days in the North and 11 in the South Island. Visits all the top tourist sites. Features almost a complete circuit of the Southern Alps...
Holiday type: Unique & Boutique Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Arrive Auckland

On your arrival in Auckland you will be met by our representative and provided with your chosen car and documentation. Stay 1 night in Auckland

2

Auckland – Rotorua

Travel south through lush Waikato farmland, perhaps via Waitomo Caves, 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.

3

At Rotorua

A day free to explore this exciting thermal region – there are many activities to enjoy.

4

Rotorua – Napier

Drive south through steam clad Wairakei, to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and cross the Rangitaiki Plains to the wine producing region of Hawkes Bay. Stay 1 night in Napier.

5

Napier – Wellington

Pass the many vineyards and orchards of the Hawkes Bay, as you make your way south to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Stay 1 night in Wellington.

6

Wellington – Picton – Nelson

Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Blenheim. Continue past vineyards built on rich alluvial plains, which produce world class wines, to Nelson. Stay 2 nights in Nelson.

7

At Nelson

A full day to explore the Nelson area known for it’s gourmet wine and seafood, and the abundance of local artisans and craft people. The nearby Abel Tasman National Park offers opportunities to walk or cruise it’s beautiful coastline.

8

Nelson - Greymouth - Glaciers

Travel 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 at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships.

9

Glaciers- Queenstown

Continue south into dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas. Reach Lake Wanaka in the early afternoon. Pass through the rugged Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

10

At Queenstown

Today is 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.

11

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau

Drive 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 1 night in Te Anau

12

Te Anau - Dunedin

Drive 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

13

At Dunedin

Know 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.

14

Dunedin - Mount Cook Region

Drive 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 Mt Cook region.

15

Mount Cook Region – Christchurch

Travel north across through Fairlie and Geraldine , then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Stay 1 night in Christchurch.

16

Depart Christchurch

Return your car at the airport in time to catch your onward flight.

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single
Compact (CDAR) $3,929.00 $7,349.00
Intermediate (IDAR) $4,029.00 $7,509.00
Full (FDAR) $4,079.00 $7,699.00
Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) $4,259.00 $7,999.00

Prices valid until 30 September 2012.

 

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Inclusions

15 Nights Accommodation

16 Days Car Hire

NZ Handy Atlas

Maori Hangi and Concert

Interislander Ferry

Milford Sound Cruise