This package includes:
- 9 Nights accommodation with ensuite bathrooms
- Rental cars North and South Islands
- Domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown
- TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch
- Bay of Island Cruise
- Hangi concert in Rotorua
- Fly-Cruise-Fly Milford Sound
- Helicopter flight Fox Glacier
- Cost per person see below
Cost:
NZD$2457 per person
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Day 1.
Arrive Auckland. View the city from the Sky Tower, visit the Americas Cup Village and explore the shops and cafes of Parnell.
Day 2.
Travel to Paihia in the Bay of Islands (240 km, 150 miles, 3.5 hours). Visit the historic Treaty House at Waitangi and take a ferry trip to historic Russell across the bay.Paddling a sea kayak in and out of island nooks and crannies and swimming with dolphins is another specialty of the Bay of Islands. Many operators in the region offer excellent trips to spectacular Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on Piercy Island.
Day 3.
Take in some big game fishing, visit the beautiful Kauri Forests on the West Coast, take a trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach, go sailing, take a diving trip to the Poor Knights Islands, visit the Hokianga Harbour or just relax and enjoy the sunshine, uncrowded beaches and warm waters.
Day 4.
A full days drive to Rotorua (600 km, 440 miles) with a detour to Waitomo to visit the underground glow worm caves.
Day 5.
Spend the day exploring the lakeside thermal resort of Rotorua, its geysers and mudpools, enjoy a mineral Spa, visit a Marae and take in a Maori cultural show this evening.
Day 6.
Fly from Rotorua to Queenstown. Plenty to do here for the rest of the afternoon — try horse trekking, a boat trip on the lake, white water rafting, jet boating, a round of golf, a wine tour or shopping. Enjoy a meal out at one of Queenstowns many top restaurants.
Day 7.
Take a day trip to Milford Sound. Fly into the Sound and take a boat trip to experience the wildlife and scenery. Return to Queenstown.
Day 8.
Drive to Fox Glacier (380 km, 235 miles, 5 hours)via the beautiful Haast Pass. A scenic flight by helicopter is definitely recommended for the best views of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and Mt Cook. Nowhere in the world’s temperate zones are glaciers so accessible. Proffesional guides are available to take you walking on the glaciers, a highlight for many visitors. Take a bush walk and walk around Lake Mathieson.
Day 9.
Drive to Greymouth (200 km, 124 miles, 2.5 hours) via Franz Josef and Hokitika. See Jade carvers at work here. Leave your rental car at the railway station in Greymouth and travel on the TranzAlpine train back to Christchurch (train departs at 2.30).
Day 10.
Visit the Arts Centre and botanical gardens and enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the many riverside cafes before departing from Christchurch.
