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THIS TOUR INCLUDES
THE TRANZ ALPINE TRAIN
JOURNEY TO CHRISTCHURCH
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Finish: Christchurch |
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12 Feb 11 |
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Kiwi Contrasts New Zealand Tour
17 Days New Zealand: Auckland to ChristchurchTour Type: Overland Camping, Hotels, Lodges.
This New Zealand holiday starts in Auckland; we head south over the Bombay hills to the Coromandel Peninsula where you will have time to relax on the sandy white beaches or explore the rock formations of Cathedral Cove. Our journey then takes us to the geothermal centre of New Zealand, Rotorua where you visit a Maori village followed by a traditional dance and meal. Continuing south via Taupo, we head to Hawkes Bay where you will be able to sample some of New Zealand’s best wines on a winery bike tour.Wellington, New Zealand’s vibrant capital, and a ferry across the Cook Straight to the South Island. We drive through the wine region of Marlborough to Kaikoura where you will have the chance to see the mighty sperm whale. Christchurch has plenty to offer before we head to Dunedin and then follow the Southern Scenic Route into Te Anau and Milford Sound. We arrive at Lake Wakatipu and spend some exhilarating time in Queenstown. Making our way to the West Coast - to Pukekura then Fox and Franz Glaciers; you can see amazing masses of moving ice and have the opportunity to walk on them. The last stop on this tour is Greymouth where you will board the Tranz Alpine train and travel through Arthur’s Pass and the snow capped Southern Alps back to Christchurch.
*Mitai Hangi (Rotorua)
*Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland (Rotorua)
*Winery Bike Tour (Napier)
*Cook Strait Ferry crossing
*Milford Sound Cruise
*Tranz Alpine Train
* Accommodation as per itinerary
* Dome tents and sleeping mattresses
* 3 meals per day while camping; most other breakfasts and some lunches
* All transport as per itinerary
* Mountain Bikes
TOUR PRICE:
| TOUR COST per person: Double / Twin & Camping |
NZ$2750 AU$2285 £1375 |
TOUR COST per person: Quad / Dorm & Camping |
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TOUR OVERVIEW:
| Duration: | 17 days |
| Start Point: | Auckland |
| Finish Point: | Christchurch |
| Accommodation: | Camping / Farmstays  10 nightsHotels / Lodges  6 nightsUpgrades available en-route |
| Meals: | All meals whilst camping, most other breakfasts, some lunches |
| Transport: | Overland tour vehicle, ferry, train |
| Staff : | Tour Leader / Driver + Local Guides |
| Max Group Size: | 24 |
WHAT WE INCLUDE ON THIS TOUR:
*Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach (Hahei)*Mitai Hangi (Rotorua)
*Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland (Rotorua)
*Winery Bike Tour (Napier)
*Cook Strait Ferry crossing
*Milford Sound Cruise
*Tranz Alpine Train
* Accommodation as per itinerary
* Dome tents and sleeping mattresses
* 3 meals per day while camping; most other breakfasts and some lunches
* All transport as per itinerary
* Mountain Bikes
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
North Island: Auckland – Coromandel Peninsula – Hahei – Rotorua - Authentic Maori Hangi - Thermal Wonderland - Napier – Hastings - Wellington
South Island:
Cook Strait Ferry - Kaikoura – Christchurch - Mt
Cook Region - Southern Alps – Dunedin - Southern Lakes – Queenstown -
Milford Sound - Franz Josef Glacier - Fox Glacier – Greymouth –
Tranz Alpine Train