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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 – RotoruaTravel 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. |
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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 – NapierDrive 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. |
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Napier – WellingtonPass 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. |
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Wellington – Picton – NelsonCross 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. |
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At NelsonA 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. |
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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 at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships. |
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Glaciers- QueenstownContinue 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. |
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At QueenstownToday 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. |
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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 1 night in Te Anau |
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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 DunedinKnow 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 Mt 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 |
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| 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 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2012. |
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