Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays

 

1

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Travel south to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 1 night in Rotorua.

2

Rotorua - Taupo - Napier

This morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal areas, tame trout at the springs and see performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon travel to the picturesque lakeside town of Taupo, and continue onto the art deco city of Napier. Tonight enjoy the Big Picture Wine experience.

3

At Napier

Today Grape Escape Tours will take you on an afternoon tour of 4 - 5  local wineries with tastings of Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and some of New Zealand's finest cheeses matched with complimentary wines.

4

Napier - Wellington

Today we journey south from Napier, to the capital city of Wellington, arriving early afternoon. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure. Stay 3 nights in Wellington.

5

At Wellington

Today you set off on the Wairapa Gourmet Wine Escape. Travelling by train to the Wairapa Region, including lunch at a vineyard or cafe. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon. 

6

At Wellington

Today  enjoy the Zest Walking Gourmet Tour  the best of the capital's specialist food stores, including tasting coffee, chocolate, cheeses and regional produce. Take a seat in a top Wellington restaurant or café and indulge in a light three course tasting lunch and matching New Zealand wines.

7

Wellington - Picton - Blenheim

Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. Upon arrival into Picton board the coach to travel onto Blenheim.

8

At Blenheim

Today take an in-depth look at this wine region. Interact with winemakers and a wine and food matched lunch at Allan Scott Winery. Visits include several wineries and the Makana Chocolate factory, which specialises in handmade chocolate. Lunch is included.

9

Blenheim - Kaikoura

This morning board the TranzCoastal  train , which skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific Ocean  This afternoon enjoy a Whale Watch excursion, the rest of your day is at leisure.

10

Kaikoura - Christchurch

This morning enjoy a Whale Watch excursion, on completion head south to Christchurch City, arriving early evening. Upon arrival into Christchurch your tour will conclude.

 

 New Zealand Wine Tour

Inclusions

9 nights accommodation

10 days car hire

Transport within journey

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Maori Hangi and Concert

Te Puia Geothermal Experience

Rainbow Springs

Agrodome Sheep Show

'Big Picture' Wine Experience

Napier Wine Trail

Wairarapa Gourmet Wine Experience including lunch

Zest Walking Gourmet Tour

Interislander Ferry

Blenheim Wine Tour including lunch

Whale Watch Tour