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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.A day free to explore this exciting thermal region – there are many activities to enjoy. |
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Rotorua – National ParkDrive south to Wairakei - wreathed by steam, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and climb across the volcanic plateau to the volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ngarahoe and Ruapehu. Stay 2 nights in National Park Region. |
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At National ParkIf weather and fitness permit we recommend the ‘ Tongarirro Crossing’, known as one of the best one day walks in the world. |
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National Park – WellingtonTravel south to Palmerston North and along the rugged Kapiti Coast to our capital city.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. Stay 2 nights in Blenheim |
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At BlenheimA day to sample the local produce and, if you wish, to explore the Queen Charlotte Sound walkway. |
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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. 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- 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 for 3 nights. |
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At QueenstownWe have allowed two days for you to explore this wonderful area, you may like to explore walks or activites including Lord of the Rings Sites, cruises, adventure activities such as bungy jumping or jet boating, or venture into the imposing mountains and fiords of Fiordland such as Milford Sound. |
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At QueenstownWe have allowed two days for you to explore this wonderful area, you may like to explore walks or activites including Lord of the Rings Sites, cruises, adventure activities such as bungy jumping or jet boating, or venture into the imposing mountains and fiords of Fiordland such as Milford Sound. |
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Queenstown - Mount Cook RegionPass through the Kawarau Gorge with it’s historic gold mines, then past the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell to the Lindis Pass. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Stay 1 night in Mount Cook |
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Mount Cook Region – ChristchurchContinue north through Burkes Pass, 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) | $4,989.00 | $9,139.00 |
| Intermediate (IDAR) | $5,179.00 | $9,529.00 |
| Full (FDAR) | $5,309.00 | $9,789.00 |
| Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) | $5,339.00 | $9,879.00 |
| Luxury Minivan (PVAR) | $5,359.00 | $9,899.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2009. |
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