New Zealand

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua - Wellington - Christchurch

Tours in New Zealand - See the very best of the north en-route to the south, including Interislander ferry and TranzCoastal train.

Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

From Auckland travel south through lush Waikato farmland past Hamilton to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

Day 2: At Rotorua

This morning see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Tour Bonus: This afternoon enjoy lunch at Skyline Restaurant including gondola.

Day 3: Rotorua - Wellington

Drive south to Wairakei - wreathed by steam, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo to Tongariro National Park, and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Continue across the fertile plains of the Manawatu and along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Stay 1 night in Wellington.

Day 4: Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The TranzCoastal train skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Continue through North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch arriving in the evening.

Gold
Our hotels are centrally located and have a selection of restaurants and bars and other facilities expected in first class rooms.
Silver
These properties include a variety of international chain hotels and traditional NZ hotels or Motor Inns. As with all our accommodations, they are centrally located and provide on site restaurants and bars and other facilities are maintained to high standard.
Bronze
You stay at centrally located hotels and motels. All properties are situated near amenities, shops, activities and coach stations/depots.

All Bronze, Silver, Gold accommodation includes
TV in room, telephone in room, ironing facilities, fridge in unit and breakfast available. Deluxe/Superior also includes room service and a licenced restaurant.

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• Coach Transport
• 3 nights accommodation
• Transfers within journey
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Maori Hangi & Concert
• Te Puia Geothermal Experience
• Rainbow Springs
• Agrodome Sheep Show
• Bonus: Skyline Gondola Rotorua including lunch
• Interislander Ferry
• TranzCoastal Train Journey

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