Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays

 

Scenic Sights
From Auckland to Christchurch Duration: 12 days | 11 nights
From $5,740.00
Travel from Auckland to Rotorua and then see Huka Falls, Tongariro National Park, the national capital of Wellington and much more.
Holiday type: New Zealand Holidays
Departures: Set Departure Dates

1

Arrive Auckland

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you choose the activity, perhaps climb to the top of the Auckland Harbour Bridge or see the city sights on a tour.
Stay: Auckland, SkyCity Hotel

2

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua (B, D)

Today you will travel to the Waitomo limestone caves for a tour. Continue to Rotorua, a geothermal city and an important centre for Maori culture. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel

3

At Rotorua (B, D)

Today in Rotorua you choose the activity. Perhaps experience Rotorua's icons - Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Agrodome's Sheep Show - play a leisurely round of golf, then head off on a 4WD adventure or visit the Rotorua Museum.

4

Rotorua- Wellington (B, D)

Journey to the heart of the North Island. View the steam valley in Wairakei and its geothermal power plant. See Huka Falls then cross the volcanic plateau of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park. Continue to Wellington.
Stay: Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

5

Wellington - Blenheim (B, D)

Take a city tour and visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Cruise Cook Strait to Picton and continue to the town of Blenheim, where tonight you'll enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at Montana Brancott Winery.
Stay: Blenheim Country Hotel

6

Blenheim - Kaikoura - Christchurch (B, D)

Today travel through the acclaimed wine region of Marlborough to the seaside town of Kaikoura. Journey between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura ranges to Christchurch, where you'll take a tour of this Garden City.
Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel

7

Christchurch - Franz Josef (B, D)

Take the award-winning TranzAlpine train journey to Arthur's Pass and continue to Hokitika. See Pounamu (jade) being carved into jewelry. Continue along the coast and view Franz Josef Glacier. Perhaps take off on a scenic flight over this stunning region (own expense, weather permitting).
Stay: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel

8

Franz Josef - Queenstown (B, D)

Enjoy incredible scenery as you travel to Haast for a jetboat safari tour along Haast River. Follow the shore of the lake to Queenstown. Tonight choose from four restaurants for dinner.
Three Night Stay: Queenstown, Novotel Lakeside

9

At Queenstown (B)

Today perhaps join the double-decker Explorer bus, tour the local wineries or go jetboating on the Shotover River.

10

Independent: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown (B, D)

Leave your escorted tour for independent touring to Milford Sound. Follow the Remarkables mountain range to Fiordland National Park. On arrival, cruise the length of Milford Sound before returning to Queenstown.

11

Independent: Queenstown - Christchurch (B, D)

Travel through Otago and visit Mt Cook Village. Stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo.
Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel.

12

Christchurch (B)

Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

B = Breakfast included
D = Dinner included


Departure Dates:

2009:

November: 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17, 18, 24
December: 1, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29

2010:

January: 5, 12, 13, 16, 19, 23, 26, 27, 30
February: 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 27
March: 2, 9, 10, 13, 16, 20, 23, 24, 30
April: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 18
June: 1, 15
July: 27
August:  17, 24, 31
September: 7, 14, 21, 28
October: 5, 9, 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
December: 7, 14, 21, 28

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple
per person $6,040.00 $7,120.00 $5,740.00

Prices valid until 31 March 2010.

Inclusions

11 nights accommodation

Exclusive Experiences in Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown

20 meals included

Guided tour of Waitomo Caves

Maori Hangi feast

Wellington sightseeing tour

Cruise Marlborough Sounds

TranzAlpine train journey

Milford Sound cruise

Dedicated Driver and Tour Director