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ww350_map.gif (5284 bytes)Nature Tour [SD20]

Inclusions Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound cruise, Queenstown (2 nights), Mt Cook, Picton, Interisland Ferry, Wellington, Rotorua (2 nights), Auckland.

A delightful and full NZ tour from Christchurch to Auckland featuring top tourist sites in both islands, including Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua and more

12 Days and 11 Nights from Christchurch

All accommodation with private facilities; Larnach Castle Lodge; luxury farm stay, 3 star hotels and motor inns. Overnight cruise on Milford Sound. Modern vehicles. Unlimited kilometres.

Day 1: Arrive at Christchurch
Our representative will meet you and take you to your car.
Overnight in Christchurch.

Day 2: Christchurch - Dunedin    5 hours
Across the plains to Timaru, Oamaru, and to see the Moeraki Boulders. Stay at the Castle Lodge (30 minutes out of the city - near the penguin and albatross colonies).

Day 3: Dunedin - Te Anau  - Farm Lodge     4 hours
Cropping and sheep farming country take you to Gore and Lake Te Anau in remote Fiordland. Meet your hosts at the farm lodge this afternoon - DBB

Day 4: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Overnight cruise    4 hours
Spend time with your hosts and tour the farm before driving via the spectacular Eglinton Valley, the Homer Tunnel and down the Cleddau Canyon to Milford Sound. Board the 'Mariner' for your overnight cruise on this magnificent fiord - DBB.

Day 5: Milford Sound - Queenstown    5 hours
Enjoy the solitude of the Sound and the many optional activities available before driving via Te Anau, Kingston and Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown for 2 nights stay.

Day 6: At Queenstown
A free day for the dozens of optional activities and sightseeing tours.

Day 7: Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch    9 hours
Through the Kawerau Gorge and across the Lindis Pass to Mt Cook. Then via Lake Tekapo and the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Stay overnight in Christchurch.

Day 8: Christchurch - Picton - Wellington    10 hours
North to Kaikoura (famous for its whales) and then to Picton. By ferry to Wellington to collect your new car. Overnight in Wellington.

Day 9: Wellington - Rotorua    6 hours
Beside the ocean then up to the plateau and past the volcanoes. Around Lake Taupo and via Wairakei to Rotorua. The famous Maori Hangi and Concert is included. Stay two nights in Rotorua.

Day 10: At Rotorua
Today is free - make sure you see Whakarewarewa, the Agrodome, Rainbow Springs. Ride the luge at Skyline, swim in a thermal pool.

Day 11: Rotorua - Auckland    4 - 8 hours
You can drive direct to Auckland (four hours); or via the Waitomo Caves; or via the kiwi fruit country and Tauranga. Stay overnight in Auckland.

Day 12: Departure from Auckland
Today is at leisure until you return your car to the Airport before catching your flight.

Nature Tour [SD20]
Tour Pricing (per person) 2 pax (Twin) 3 pax (Triple) 4 pax (2 Twin)
A Sub Compact Manual NZ$2420 NZ$2180 X
B Compact Auto NZ$2510 NZ$2245 NZ$2220
C Executive Auto NZ$2720 NZ$2390 NZ$2325
All prices in New Zealand Dollars.
Prices Valid from 1 Oct 06 - 30 Sept 07



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