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| 14 day Nature Unmodified |
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Itinerary
| Day 1: Auckland – Whitianga |
Highlights:
- volcanic hills fringed by flowering red pohutukawa trees (in season)
- sandy white beaches, crystal blue ocean
| Day 2: Whitianga - free day |
Highlights:
- time to enjoy the beaches, ocean and native bush
| Day 3: Whitianga – Rotorua |
Highlights:
- sparkling Lake Rotorua, fringed by native bush
- vibrant Maori culture & active thermal region
- suggest evening Maori hangi (traditional feast) and cultural performance
Highlights:
- soak in the hot springs at Polynesian Spa (included)
- plumes of geothermal steam at Wairakei
- beautiful Lake Taupo, famous for trout fishing
Highlights:
- vast Kaingaroa Forest to art deco city of Napier by the sea
- renowned wine growing region of Hawke’s Bay
| Day 6: Napier – Wellington |
Highlights:
- rolling hills, valleys & farmland
- Capital City of Wellington, fresh, cosmopolitan & stylish on the harbour
| Day 7: Wellington – Christchurch |
Highlights:
- ferry across Cook Strait to bush-clad Marlborough Sounds
- winegrowing district of Blenheim
- craggy coastline at Kaikoura – watch for fur seals basking on the rocks
Highlights:
- gardens, parks and cafes by the River Avon
- enjoy your free day of optional activities
| Day 9: Christchurch – Mount Cook |
Highlights:
- patchwork Canterbury Plains & rural towns
- historic Church of the Good Shepherd
- turquoise glacial Lakes Tekapo & Pukaki
| Day 10: Mount Cook – Queenstown |
Highlights:
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park – NZ’s highest peak (3754m)
- vast moonscape of the Mackenzie basin
- lively Queenstown resort on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Highlights:
- lake cruise to Walter Peak Station on historic steamer Earnslaw (included)
- remainder of day at leisure for optional activities
| Day 12: Queenstown – Fox Glacier |
Highlights:
- gold mining relics on the cliffs of the Kawarau Gorge
- tranquil Lakes Wanaka and Hawea
- heart of Mt Aspiring National Park
- Westland National Park & Haast Pass
| Day 13: Fox Glacier – Greymouth |
Highlights:
- optional guided walk on Fox Glacier
- lush native forests and mirror lakes
| Day 14: Greymouth – Christchurch |
Highlights:
- cross the Southern Alps at Arthur’s Pass to the Canterbury Plains
Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
Fares and Pricing: Season 1
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Tour Code: TR A9 |
Hotel |
Motel |
Hostel |
Farmstay |
O'night cruise / ensuite |
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Self Drive - Small Car |
Share Twin |
$2829
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$2173
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Single |
$5362
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$4183
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Self Drive - Medium Car |
Share Twin |
$2919
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$2264
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Single |
$5543
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$4364
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Self Drive - Large Car |
Share Twin |
$3068
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$2413
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Single |
$5842
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$4663
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| Prices valid from 1 April 2010
to 31 March 2011
and are priced per person
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Includes:
- rental car travel as per itinerary
- rental car option - 14 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
- 13 nights' accommodation as selected
- Polynesian Spa entry
- ferry crossing
- Earnslaw cruise
- TranzAlpine train trip (optional extra)
Optional add-ons: Self drive option
- TranzAlpine train supplement: $150 per person
Accommodation Directory:
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Location - Whitianga |
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Location - Rotorua
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| Hotel |
Admiralty Lodge Motel or similar (no restaurant) |
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Blue Water Apartments or similar |
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| Hotel |
Rydges Hotel or similar |
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Ventura Inn or similar |
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Location - Taupo |
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Location - Napier
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| Hotel |
Terrace Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
Bella Vista Motel or similar |
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| Hotel |
Te Pania Hotel or similar |
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Fountain Court Motel or similar |
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Location - Wellington |
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Location - Christchurch
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| Hotel |
Copthorne Oriental Bay Hotel or similar |
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Victoria Court Motor Lodge or similar |
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Copthorne Durham Hotel or similar |
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City Centre Motel or similar |
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Location - Mount Cook |
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Location - Queenstown
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| Hotel |
The Hermitage Hotel (dinner, bed & breakfast) or similar |
| Motel |
Mount Cook Motels (bed & breakfast) or similar |
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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
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Blue Peaks Lodge or similar |
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Location - Fox Glacier |
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Location - Greymouth
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| Hotel |
Fox Glacier Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
The Westhaven or similar |
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Kingsgate or similar |
| Motel |
Bella Vista Motel or similar |
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