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New Zealand / INTRODUCTION & INDEPENDENT TOURING
New Zealand – North Island
15 Day New Zealand Highlights
Auckland – Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and main transport hub. Imagine
an urban environment but within half an hour you have beautiful beaches, hiking
trails and enchanting holiday islands. With a sunny climate, background rhythm of
Polynesian culture and outstanding food, wine and shopping, Auckland is exhilarating.
Bay of Islands – The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region known for its stunning
beauty and history. For those that love beaches and water activities, it is paradise. A
three hour drive or 35 minute flight north of Auckland, the Bay of Islands encompasses
144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and includes the boutique
towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri.
New Zealand
The Coromandel – The Coromandel, with its pristine beaches, native forests and laid-
back vibe, is one of New Zealand’s most popular and best-loved holiday destinations.
The Coromandel, cloaked in native rainforest with dazzling white sand beaches, is
rustic, unspoiled and relaxed.
New Zealand offers a diverse but distinctive character with each
region offering something unique. You can easily visit multiple
regions during your New Zealand. Tour from mountains, to
volcanoes and stunning coastlines to sophisticated cities. There
is something for everyone here.
Hawke's Bay – Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s warmest, driest regions and this
has made it one of the country’s leading producers of wine. The region is the first stop
on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail but there is a lot more to this area than wine.
Rotorua – Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland with bubbling mud pools, clouds of
steam, and natural hot springs perfect for bathing and relaxing in. After marvelling at
the distinctive landscapes, exploring magical forests or experiencing the fascinating
Māori culture, finish your day with a relaxing soak in a natural hot stream.
Taupo – Taupo was created nearly two thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption
so big it darkened the skies in Europe and China. Visit the Craters of the Moon, a
geothermal valley with steaming craters and boiling mud pools.
Wellington – Nestled between a sparkling harbour and rolling green hills, New
Zealand's capital city is renowned for arts, heritage, culture and native beauty.
Wellington is a city that enjoys gourmet food and fine wine as the culinary capital of
New Zealand.
Christchurch | Graeme Murray
New Zealand – South Island
Abel Tasman – Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park
but perfectly formed for relaxation and adventure. A coastal paradise that you can
walk through or explore by boat or sea kayak, visitors love the way the Abel Tasman
National Park mixes physical exertion with beach life.
Dunedin – Dunedin wears its Scottish heritage with pride. Set in a region of unique
landscapes, dramatic hills and plentiful cultural history. Dunedin is one of the best-
preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Christchurch and Canterbury – Christchurch, New Zealand is interwoven by two rivers
linking parks, gardens and avenues. Bordered by the Port Hills and the Pacific Ocean,
it is situated on the Canterbury Plains with the Southern Alps as a majestic backdrop.
Christchurch city and the Canterbury region have plenty to keep you busy, whether
you're a shopaholic, wild adventurer, history buff or wine enthusiast.
Marlborough and Nelson – Located at the top of the South Island, Marlborough
is New Zealand’s largest wine growing region and the home of world-renowned
sauvignon blanc. Marlborough and Nelson both enjoy high sunshine hours and a
temperate climate. Nelson is know for its magnetism for creative people, traditional,
contemporary and Māori craftwork and artisan products.
Queenstown – Captivated by the majestic beauty of the surrounding mountains and
rivers, Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu. World famous for
its iconic scenery, friendly people and year-round outdoor adventure activities, you'll
never be short of things to do in Queenstown.
Stewart Island – Stewart Island is New Zealand's third largest island, situated 30
kilometres south of the South Island, across the Foveaux Straight. The Aurora Australis
often appears in these southern skies, the Māori name for Stewart Island, Rakiura,
meaning 'land of the glowing skies'.
Paroa Bay, Bay of Islands | Shaun Jeffers
A great introduction to New Zealand and everything that the country has to
offer. Take a cruise in the Bay of Islands, explore glow worm caves, immerse
yourself in the M ā ori Culture during an evening Hangi Dinner and take a food
tour through New Zealand’s Capital.
Highlights (included):
• Auckland day tour
• Auckland to Bay of Islands day tour
• Auckland to Rotorua day tour
• Waitomo Caves
• Hobbiton
• Rotorua day tour
• Wellington food tour
• Franz Josef glacier walk
• Queenstown half day tour
• Milford Sound cruise
• Queenstown to Christchurch day
tour with Mount Cook
Day 1: Auckland
Day 2: Auckland sightseeing
Day 3: Bay of Islands sightseeing
Day 4: Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Hobbiton – Rotorua
Day 5: Rotorua sightseeing
Day 6: Rotorua – Wellington
Day 7: Wellington sightseeing
Day 8: Wellington – Christchurch
Day 9: Christchurch – Greymouth – Franz Josef
Day 10: Franz Josef sightseeing
Day 11: Franz Josef – Queenstown
Day 12: Queenstown sightseeing
Day 13: Milford Sound
Day 14: Queenstown – Mt. Cook – Christchurch
Day 15: Depart Christchurch
Package includes: 14 nights of accommodation, airport transfers, transportation by
motorcoach, train and ferry, sightseeing and attractions as noted above.
Pricing from.
$4,999
Pricing is per person, double occupancy
KEY TO MAP
Bay of Islands
By Rail
By Road
Auckland
3
No. of nights stay
Hobbiton
Waitomo
2
Rotorua
NEW ZEALAND
Picton
2
Wellington
Greymouth
Franz Josef
2
2
Christchurch
Mt. Cook
Milford Sound
3
Queenstown
The West Coast – The West Coast is a wild place of rivers and rainforests, glaciers,
geological treasures and gold-mining history. The Great Coast Road stretching from
Westport to Greymouth is one of the top coastal drives in the world.
Taranaki, New Plymouth | James Heremaia
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