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23 Days Auckland to Christchurch
Price: NZ1990 AU1770 £890 €1090 C$1690 US$1650
Driving north, we arrive at the beautiful Bay of Islands where you have the chance to visit Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach. Next stop is Leigh and the Marine Reserve of Goat Island. From here we continue driving south passing thru Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula and Hahei before entering the geothermal centre of NZ, Rotorua. We visit a traditional village and enjoying one of their traditional concerts and meals. Heading to Hawkes Bay we stop on the way in Taupo to view New Zealand’s largest lake. From Hawkes Bay we make our way to Wellington. It’s time now to board our ferry for the South Island. We take time to sample some of New Zealand’s award winning wines before continuing to Kaikoura where you are able to venture out to sea and view some of our amazing marine life. Christchurch is next followed by a drive through the Southern Alps. We stop in Dunedin at the mysterious Moreraki boulders and continue our way south to Milford Sound. Next, try some of the many adventure activities available in Queenstown. Last but not least we drive up the wild West Coast past Fox and Franz Glaciers to Greymouth where you will board the Tranz Alpine Train which will take you on an amazing journey through the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Tour Overview
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| Duration: | 23 days |
| Start Point: | Auckland |
| Finish Point: | Christchurch |
| Accommodation: | Camping  Hostels 
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| Meals: | All meals whilst camping |
| Transport: | Overland tour vehicle – boat |
| Staff: | Tour Leader / Driver + Local Guides |
| Max Group Size: | 24 |
| Accom & Food: | NZ$680.00 |
| * Winter Tour Food and Accommodation Supplement of NZ$255.00 required on these departures. | |
Tour Highlights
North Island: Auckland - Bay of Islands – Paihia – Leigh/Goat Island - Coromandel Peninsula – Hahei – Rotorua - Authentic Maori Hangi - Thermal Wonderland - Napier – Hastings - Wellington
South Island: Cook Strait Ferry - Wine Tasting Tour – Kaikoura – Christchurch - Mt Cook Region - Southern Alps – Dunedin - Franz Josef Glacier - Fox Glacier - Southern Lakes - Queenstown - Mi*lford Sound