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You explore New Zealand extensively on this tour and start by heading south to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsular and Hahei for some relaxing beach time. Off to Rotorua, the Maori Cultural and Geothermal Centre of New Zealand. Continuing south you stop at Whakahoro and National Park before travelling on to Wellington. You cross the Cook Straight and enter the South Island through the very scenic Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop for wine tasting in a premier wine region, and continue to Abel Tasman National Park via Nelson. Travelling through a few more National Parks, you arrive at Hanmer Springs and the coastal town of Kaikoura where you have the chance to whale watch or swim with dolphins. A stop in the city of Christchurch before traversing Arthur's Pass to get to Franz Josef. Journey to Makarora before hitting the action capital of NZ, Queenstown. Try your hand at bungee jumping or one of the many adrenalin pumping activities on offer. Take in the diverse scenery of Fiordland NP and Doubtful Sound. From Te Anau you travel through the Central Otago region and over the Canterbury Plains to arrive at Christchurch where you end this fabulous New Zealand adventure tour.

North Island:     Auckland - Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach – Hahei – Rotorua - Traditional Maori Hangi Meal - Waiotapu Hot Pools - Huka Falls - Whakahoro - National Park - Whanganui River -  Tongariro National Park  - Wellington

South Island:   Cook Straight - Abel Tasman National Park - Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura – Christchurch -  Arthur's Pass - Franz Josef Glacier - Mount Aspiring National Park - Makarora – Queenstown - Doubtful Sound  - Central Otago - Otago Rail Trail

Overland NZ - New Zealand Overland Adventure Tours and Holidays.