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14 day Nature's Inspiration
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| 14 day Nature's Inspiration |
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14 Days |
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Tour Code |
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TR C11 |
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7.15am daily (Oct-Apr) from Christchurch Travel Centre, 123 Worcester Street and 8.20am daily (May-Sep) |
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am pick up vehicle in Christchurch |
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Arrives |
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pm drop off vehicle in Auckland |
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Itinerary
| Day 1: Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown |
Highlights:
- glacial lakes of Tekapo & Pukaki
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park alpine wilderness
- raw beauty of the Lindis Pass
- rugged Kawarau Gorge, vineyards and gold mining relics
Highlights:
- day for optional sightseeing
- panoramic views from the Skyline Gondola (included)
- choose adventure or relaxaion, there is plenty of choice
| Day 3: Queenstown – Te Anau |
Highlights:
- travel the shores of Lake Wakatipu
- Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park
- perhaps take an evening boat trip to the Te Anau Caves or jetboat trip (optional)
Highlights:
- rich, green farmland of Southland
- sparkling Dunedin harbour, home to rare Royal Albatross
- vibrant university city, cafes & Victorian-style architecture
| Day 5: Dunedin – Christchurch |
Highlights:
- city sightseeing by red double decker bus (included)
- blue Pacific coastline north to Christchurch, via Oamaru and Timaru
- Christchurch, city of gardens, theatres, cafes & galleries
| Day 6: In Christchurch - free day at leisure |
Highlights:
- arts and culture, perhaps a day trip to Akaroa with its French heritage
- or city sights including harbour - you choose
| Day 8: Blenheim – Wellington |
Highlights:
- travel to port resort of Picton
- ferry cruise Marlborough Sounds & across Cook Strait
- Wellington, cosmopolitan Capital City of cafes & culture
| Day 9: Wellington – Taupo |
Highlights:
- Tongariro National Park, black plateau & snow-capped volcanoes
- sparkling Lake Taupo – aquatic playground
Highlights:
- plumes of white geothermal steam at Wairakei
- rugged hills blanketed by man-made forests
- rich Maori heritage, hot springs & adventure at Rotorua
| Day 11: In Rotorua - free day for optional activities |
Highlights:
- your choice of adventure, culture or relaxation
- luxuriate in a hot pool at Polynesian Spa (included)
| Day 12: Rotorua – Whitianga |
Highlights:
- Coromandel Peninsula – beautiful coastline, rugged volcanic hills and native forests
| Day 13: Whitianga - free day |
Highlights:
- free day amongst beautiful bays, white sandy beaches & offshore islands
- scenic track to Cathedral Cove, adjacent to Marine Reserve
- kayak, snorkel or cruise the bays
- dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach (low tide)
| Day 14: Whitianga – Auckland |
Highlights:
- Coromandel Forest Park
- rugged coastline of the Firth of Thames
- rich, rolling farmland of Waikato
- Auckland, City of Sails, vibrant on the harbour
Fares and Pricing: Season 1
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Tour Code: TR C11 |
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Farmstay |
Overnight cruise / ensuite |
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Door to Door Supplement |
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Self Drive - Compact |
Share Twin |
$2501
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$2021
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Single |
$4842
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$3881
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Self Drive - Intermediate |
Share Twin |
$2591
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$2111
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Single |
$4944
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$4062
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Self Drive - Full Size |
Share Twin |
$2741
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$2261
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Single |
$5321
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$4361
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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
- Skyline Gondola cable car
- Dunedin city sightseeing tour
- TranzCoastal train (optional extra)
- ferry crossing
- Polynesian Spa entry
Optional add-ons: Self drive option
- TranzCoastal train supplement: $120 per person
- drop off vehicle in Christchurch, pick up another in Blenheim
Accommodation Directory:
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Location - Queenstown |
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Location - Te Anau
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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront or similar |
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Blue Peaks Lodge or similar |
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Luxmore Lodge or similar |
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Anchorage Motel or similar |
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Location - Dunedin |
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Location - Christchurch
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| Hotel |
City Hotel or similar |
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Cable Court Motel /97 Moray Place 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 - Blenheim |
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Location - Wellington
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Chateau Marlborough or similar |
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Bella Vista / Blenheim Palms or similar |
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Copthorne Oriental Bay Hotel or similar |
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Victoria Court Motor Lodge or similar |
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Location - Taupo |
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Location - Rotorua
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| Hotel |
Terraces Hotel or similar |
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Bella Vista Motel or similar |
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Rydges Hotel or similar |
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Ventura Inn or similar |
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Location - Whitianga |
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Admiralty Lodge (no restaurant) |
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Blue Water Apartments |
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