Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Kiwi Royale
From Christchurch to Auckland Duration: 14 days | 13 nights
From $3,699.00
A full tour of NZ from Christchurch featuring top tourist sites in both islands including the West Coast glaciers, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua and more...
Holiday type: Unique & Boutique Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Arrive Christchurch

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

2

Christchurch – Mount Cook Region

Travel 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 region.

3

Mount Cook Region - Dunedin

Drive south to historic Oamaru and on to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Stay 1 night in Dunedin

4

Dunedin - Queenstown

Drive 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.

5

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

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 Queenstown.

6

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.

7

Queenstown – Glaciers

Drive 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.

8

At Glaciers

A 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).

9

Glaciers – Christchurch

Travel 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

10

Christchurch – Picton – Wellington

Head north through the sheep country of North Canterbury to Kaikoura. Northwards the road south hugs the coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific before heading inland to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Stay 1 night in Wellington

11

Wellington – Rotorua

Drive north through along the rugged Kapiti coastline then over the Manawatu plains. Cross the volcanic plateau past the cones of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu to skirt Lake Taupo, then continue through steam clad Wairakei 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

12

At Rotorua

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

13

Rotorua – Auckland

Travel north through lush Waikato farmland, perhaps via Waitomo Caves, to the cosmopolitan city of Auckland. Stay 1 night in Auckland

14

Depart Auckland

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

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single
Compact (CDAR) $3,699.00 $6,949.00
Intermediate (IDAR) $3,759.00 $7,179.00
Full (FDAR) $3,799.00 $7,199.00
Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) $3,999.00 $7,499.00

Prices valid until 30 September 2012.

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Inclusions

13 Nights Accommodation

14 Days Car Hire

NZ Handy Atlas

Maori Hangi and Concert

Interislander Ferry

Milford Sound Cruise