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  6 day New Zealand Snapshot
Duration   6 Days
Tour Code   TR A6
  Departs
Coach:   8.15am from SkyCity coach terminal, Hobson St
Self Drive:   am pick up vehicle in Auckland and Queenstown (day 3)
  Arrives
Self Drive:   pm drop off vehicle in Rotorua and Christchurch (day 6)
 
6 day New Zealand Snapshot

Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland – Rotorua for natural thermal landscapes

Highlights:
  • over the Bombay Hills to river city Hamilton
  • Cambridge, famous for horse stud farms
  • sparkling Lake Rotorua, heartland of Maori culture and geothermal activity

Day 2: In Rotorua - free day for sightseeing

Highlights:
  • eco trips, adventure & steaming hot thermal pools
  • perhaps take a 4WD trip to Mt Tarawera and hike the volcanic crater rim
  • or visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park, Kiwi Encounter and the Agrodome
  • traditional Maori concert & hang (feast) included this evening

Day 3: Rotorua – Queenstown (flight not included)

Highlights:
  • fly Rotorua – Queenstown on shores of sparkling Lake Wakatipu
  • you'll enjoy the adventure and excitement of this alpine resort
  • options include wine tours, 4WD trips to remote canyons or why not try bungy jumping?

Day 4: In Queenstown - free day for optional sightseeing

Highlights:
  • free day for your choice - wine touring, shopping, go with the thrills or just relax
  • perhaps take a relaxing lake cruise to Walter Peak
  • or a wilderness trip to Glenorchy for jetboating, walking in an ancient forest & Lord of the Rings locations
  • Skyline Gondola for sensational lake & mountain views included

Day 5: In Queenstown - another free day

Highlights:
  • perhaps go further afield today to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound
  • remarkable landscapes, remote wilderness and deep still water of the fiords
  • go deep into pristine national park regions
  • ask us to make reservations for you

Day 6: Queenstown – Christchurch

Highlights:
  • gold mining relics and vineyards along Kawarau gorge
  • golden tussock of Mackenzie Country, rugged & remote
  • glacial lakes Pukaki & Tekapo, with views of Aoraki/Mt Cook (weather permitting)
  • arrive Christchurch, graceful parks and gardens, Avon River, traditional and contemporary architecture


Fares and Pricing: Season 1
  Tour Code: TR A6 Hotel Motel Hostel Farmstay Overnight cruise / ensuite
Door to Door Supplement N/A  
  Self Drive - Compact Share Twin $1084 $873 N/A N/A  
Single $2023 $1601 N/A N/A  
  Self Drive - Intermediate Share Twin $1130 $919 N/A N/A  
Single $2116 $1694 N/A N/A  
  Self Drive - Full Size Share Twin $1203 $992 N/A N/A  
Single $2261 $1839 N/A N/A  
Prices valid from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 and are priced per person

Includes:
  • rental car travel as per itinerary
  • rental car option - 6 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
  • 5 nights' accommodation as selected
  • Maori concert & hangi
  • Skyline Gondola cable car

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Accommodation Directory:
Location - Rotorua   Location - Queenstown
 
Hotel Rydges Hotel or similar
Motel Ventura Inn or similar
 
Hotel Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar
Motel Blue Peaks Lodge or similar


 
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