 |
|
|
|
|
Independent Holidays >
More Touring Holidays >
Christchurch >
12 day Revitalise
|
|
|
| 12 day Revitalise |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Duration |
|
12 Days |
|
|
Tour Code |
|
TR C10 |
|
| |
Departs |
|
|
|
| Coach: |
|
8.00am from Christchurch Travel Centre, 123 Worcester St |
|
| Self Drive: |
|
am pick up vehicle in Christchurch |
|
|
|
| |
Arrives |
|
|
|
| Self Drive: |
|
pm drop off vehicle in Auckland |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Itinerary
| Day 1: Christchurch – Dunedin |
Highlights:
- farmland plains of Canterbury
- follow the Pacific coastline via Timaru and Oamaru
- university city Dunedin – Scottish heritage, cafes & students
| Day 2: Dunedin – Queenstown |
Highlights:
- heartland of Central Otago, rich gold rush history
- southern wine regions of Bannockburn and Gibbston Valley
- rugged Kawarau Gorge swathed with vineyards
Highlights:
- lots of choices from action to relaxation
- lake and mountain views from Skyline Gondola (included)
| Day 4: Queenstown – Franz Josef |
Highlights:
- tranquil Lakes Wanaka & Hawea
- river valleys & forests of Mt Aspiring National Park
- lush rainforest of the glacier country, Westland National Park
| Day 5: Franz Josef – Christchurch |
Highlights:
- mirror lakes & rugged alps to Greymouth
- drive from Greymouth, across Arthur's Pass and over the plains
- Christchurch for theatre, arts & cafes by the Avon River
| Day 6: Christchurch – Kaikoura |
Highlights:
- through the wine country of North Canterbury
- rugged coastline of Kaikoura – see the fur seals basking on the rocks
- time this afternoon for optional cruise to see whales, dolphins & seabirds
| Day 7: Kaikoura – Wellington |
Highlights:
- wine-growing area of Blenheim
- cruise by ferry through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
- cosmopolitan, cultural & the Capital City
| Day 8: Wellington – Napier |
Highlights:
- rich farmland, rugged hills to Napier
- art deco city, rebuilt 1931 after devastating earthquake
- sweeping coastline of Pacific Ocean
Highlights:
- fun & nature and food & wine options in the Hawke’s Bay
Highlights:
- sparkling Lake Taupo, famous for trout fishing
- plumes of steam at Wairakei
- bush-clad Lake Rotorua, geothermal & adventure playground
Highlights:
- a day for optional adventure or relaxation
- soak in hot thermal pools at Polynesian Spa (included)
| Day 12: Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland |
Highlights:
- Waitomo Caves, limestone formations & subterranean caverns
- boat trip, massive caves lit by glowworms (included)
- Auckland, City of Sails - cosmopolitan & vibrant on the harbour
Fares and Pricing: Season 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Tour Code: TR C10 |
Hotel |
Motel |
Hostel |
Farmstay |
Overnight cruise / ensuite |
|
|
|
Door to Door Supplement |
N/A
|
|
|
| |
Self Drive - Compact |
Share Twin |
$2229
|
$1799
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
Single |
$4230
|
$3417
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
| |
Self Drive - Intermediate |
Share Twin |
$2311
|
$1881
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
Single |
$4395
|
$3582
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
| |
Self Drive - Full Size |
Share Twin |
$2439
|
$2009
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
Single |
$4651
|
$3838
|
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 - 12 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
- 11 nights' accommodation as selected
- Skyline Gondola cable car
- TranzAlpine train (optional extra)
- ferry crossing
- Polynesian Spa entry
- Waitomo Caves & boat trip
Optional add-ons: Self drive option
- TranzAlpine train supplement: $170 per person
- drop off vehicle in Greymouth, pick up another vehicle in Christchurch
Accommodation Directory:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location - Dunedin |
|
Location - Queenstown
|
| |
|
|
| Hotel |
City Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
Cable Court Motel / 97 Moray Place or similar |
|
|
|
|
| Hotel |
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
| Motel |
Blue Peaks Lodge or similar |
|
|
|
Location - Franz Josef |
|
Location - Christchurch
|
| |
|
|
| Hotel |
Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (Graham Wing) or similar |
| Motel |
Punga Grove or similar |
|
|
|
|
| Hotel |
Copthorne Durham Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
City Centre Motel or similar |
|
|
|
Location - Kaikoura |
|
Location - Wellington
|
| |
|
|
| Hotel |
White Morph Motor Lodge or similar |
| Motel |
Blue Seas Motel or similar |
|
|
|
|
| Hotel |
Copthorne Oriental Bay Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
Victoria Court Motor Lodge or similar |
|
|
|
Location - Napier |
|
Location - Rotorua
|
| |
|
|
| Hotel |
Te Pania Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
Fountain Court Motel or similar |
|
|
|
|
| Hotel |
Rydges Hotel or similar |
| Motel |
Ventura Inn or similar |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
;){kind=link}
