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Tour Details . . .
5 Days from $NZ 1085
Auckland to Christchurch
Departs Daily
Available In Reverse
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Costs below
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Highlights . . .
Rotorua Sightseeing
Waitomo Caves Tour
Maori Culture
Queenstown
Milford Sound
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Day 1 Auckland - Watomo Caves - Rotorua
Depart 9:00 am.
Journey south to the farms of the Waikato. Follow
the Waikato River, New Zealands longest, to Hamilton before
continuing on to the Waitomo Caves. Visit the Glow Worm Caves with
their millions of fairy lights. (Included) Reboarding the coach
traverse the Mamaku Ranges before descending to Lake Rotorau and
the City.
This evening we recommend you experience a
Maori Hangi and Concert.
Day 2 Rotorua - Queenstown
This mornings half day tour first visits
geysers, steaming pools and boiling mud. The excitement continues
at the Agrodome where the stars of the show are nearly all sheep.
After learning of New Zealand farming heritage relax amongst the
native bush and crystal clear pools teaming with Brown and Rainbow
trout. On completion of the tour fly south to Queenstown.
Day 3 Queenstown
A free day to explore this premier resort with
its extensive range of attractions. Suggested activities include
a Skippers Canyon excursion, a Lake cruise on the Earnslaw and a
ride on the Shotover Jet. The daring may consider parapenting off
Bobs Peak, white water rafting, or a thrilling bungy jump.
Included is the Bobs Peak (and light refreshments) gondola
ride for magnificent alpine views.
Day 4 Milford Day Excursion
Round Lake Wakatipu and cross northern Southland
to reach Te Anau. Drive through the Eglinton Valley with its hanging
glacier valleys, pristine temperate rainforest and towering peaks.
Exiting the Homer Tunnel arrive at Milford Sound. Cruise on the
Sound and inspect up close the cascading waterfalls, sea life and
towering rock faces which rise over 5000 ft. Leaving Milford retrace
your travels to Queenstown.
Day 5 Queenstown - Christchurch
Depart Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge with its
thundering river. Past Cromwell and along the shores of Lake Dunstan
before traversing the Lindis Pass. Cross the Mackenzie Country with
its expanses of tussock and snow capped Southern Alps. Arriving
at Mt. Cook, time allows for an optional scenic flight. Pass Lakes
Pukaki and Tekapo before travelling over the Canterbury Plains to
reach Christchurch.
Note: the airfare from Rotorua to
Queenstown is not included
Please enquire for details
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