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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 – WellingtonDrive south to Wairakei - wreathed by steam, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Rd past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Continue across the fertile plains of the Manawatu and along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Stay 1 night in Wellington. |
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Wellington – Picton – ChristchurchCross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The road south hugs the coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. After Kaikoura the road heads inland to the sheep country of North Canterbury. Stay 1 night in Christchurch |
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Christchurch – Mount CookTravel 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 |
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Mount Cook - DunedinDrive south to historic Oamaru and on to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Stay 1 night in Dunedin |
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Dunedin - QueenstownDrive across the rugged country of Central Otago, past the fertile stone fruit orchards beside the mighty Clutha River. Reach Queenstown, an alpine resort nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown |
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - QueenstownDrive 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 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 – GlaciersDrive to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lakes district to the Haast Pass then 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 – ChristchurchTravel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Turn inland towards the mountains to travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthur’s Pass and 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) | $2,419.00 | $4,519.00 | $1,929.00 |
| Intermediate (IDAR) | $2,569.00 | $4,819.00 | $2,039.00 |
| Full (FDAR) | $2,679.00 | $5,029.00 | $2,109.00 |
| Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) | $2,709.00 | $5,089.00 | $2,129.00 |
| Luxury Minivan (PVAR) | $2,729.00 | $5,109.00 | $2,149.00 |
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Prices valid until 30 September 2009. |
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