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ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND |
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DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND |
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On arrival at Auckland Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. (Self-drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package).
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DAY 2: AUCKLAND - WAITOMO CAVES - ROTORUA (370 KMS) (D) |
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The coach travels over the rugged volcanic terrain of the Mamaku Ranges and through the picturesque Fitzgerald Glade. The highlight is the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and the visit is climaxed by drifting silently in a boat on the underground river under the milky way of millions of glow worms on the cavern roof above you. This evening be entertained to a night of truly authentic, traditional Maori culture and entertainment. Join in a time of sharing and feasting to a selection of foods cooked the traditional Maori way on hot stones in an authentic earthen oven. |
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DAY 3: ROTORUA |
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Todays tour includes Te Puia - Thermal Reserve to see roaring geysers and mud pools. Following this, you will travel to Rainbow Springs to view trout and other wildlife and the famous Agrodome Sheep Show. (Self-drive passengers have the flexibility to explore the many other interesting activities in and around Rotorua). |
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DAY 4:ROTORUA - WELLINGTON (465 KMS) |
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Departing Rotorua we head south via Lake Taupo and the Tongariro National Park to Levin and onto Wellington, New Zealands capital. |  |
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DAY 5: WELLINGTON - PICTON - KAIKOURA (110 KMS) |
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This morning we board the Interislander Ferry across the Cook Strait to Picton to connect with The Coastal Pacific train to Kaikoura. (Self-drive passengers return their vehicle prior to boarding the Interislander Ferry. On arrival at Picton you collect your South Island vehicle and resume your exciting journey). |  |
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DAY 6: KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH (190KM) |
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Morning is free for optional Whale Watching tour by boat. In the afternoon, travel south through Cheviot to Christchurch. |  |
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DAY 7: CHRISTCHURCH - GREYMOUTH - WEST COAST GLACIERS (450 KMS) |
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One of the worlds best scenic train journeys - The Tranz Alpine winds across spectacular gorges and river valleys, over the massive Southern Alps in Arthurs Pass National Park and through lush beech forest to Greymouth on the West Coast. Continue southwards by coach along the coast to reach Westland National Park and the glacier region. (Self-drive passengers travel over the Canterbury Plains over to Arthurs Pass and then enroute to Westland National Park). |  |
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DAY 8: WEST COAST GLACIERS - QUEENSTOWN (420 KMS) |
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We depart this morning through the South Westland Heritage Park and across the rugged Haast Pass and Lake Wanaka. This afternoons travel is through the Kawarau Gorge to reach Queenstown. |  |
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DAY 9: QUEENSTOWN |
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This is completely free day for you to pursue your own activities. Queenstown offers jet boating, lake cruised, bungy jumping, rafting, hose riding, gondola rides and may be a visit to the Sky Alpine Casion. (Your sightsaver discount booklet is full of exciting and interesting sightseeing options) |  |
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DAY 10: QUEENSTOWN - DUNEDIN (300 KMS) |
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Coaching to Pukerangi where you will join spectacular Taieri Gorge Train to Dunedin.(self drive passenger are free to participate in more optional activities before driving to Queenstown) |  |
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DAY 11: DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH (365 KMS) |
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We depart in the morning towards Oamaru and Timaru before crossing the Canterbury Plains to arrive back in Christchurch. |  |
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DAY 12: DEPART CHRISTCHURCH |
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Early this morning a tour on the Hot Air Balloon is suggested if time permits.Transfer to the airport is included for your departure flight. (Self-drive passengers return your car directly at the airport). |  |
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