Kiwi Royale
Tour #WWSD14N
A full tour of NZ from Christchurch featuring top tourist sites in both islands including the West Coast glaciers, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua and more...
14 Day Self Drive Tour with your choice of Boutique or Self catering Accommodation for 13 nights.
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
On your arrival in Christchurch you will be met by our representative and provided with your chosen car and documentation. Overnight in Christchurch
Day 2: Christchurch Mount Cook Region
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains and inland towards the majestic Southern Alps. Cross the barren MacKenzie Country to reach the glacial lakes at the foot of the Alps. Overnight at Mt Cook
Day 3: Mount Cook Region - Dunedin
Drive south to historic Oamaru and on to Dunedin "the Edinburgh of the South". Overnight in Dunedin
Day 4: Dunedin - Queenstown
Drive across the rugged country of Central Otago, past the fertile stone fruit orchards beside the mighty Clutha River. Reach Queenstown, an alpine resort nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.
Day 5: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Drive south following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Te Anau, then travel through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. We have included a cruise to enable you to appreciate the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown.
(For an additional charge you may choose to Coach or fly to Milford Sound).
Day 6: At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous Alpine resort. There are dozens of optional activities as well, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris, bungy jumping.
Day 7: Queenstown Glaciers
Drive to Cromwell and on through the Southern Lakes district to the Haast Pass then north, through dense rain forest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. A short side trip will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Stay 2 nights at either Fox or Franz Josef Glacier townships.
Day 8: At the Glaciers
A full day to explore this remote and beautiful area. Walks are available to the glaciers or we recommend a visit to the colony of the beautiful white heron (Kotuku)
Day 9: Glaciers Christchurch
Travel north along the narrow, bush clad, coastal plain past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Turn inland towards the mountains to travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch
Day 10: Christchurch Picton Wellington
Head north through the sheep country of North Canterbury to Kaikoura. Northwards the road south hugs the coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific before heading inland to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Overnight in Wellington
Day 11: Wellington Rotorua
Drive north through along the rugged Kapiti coastline then over the Manawatu plains. Cross the volcanic plateau past the cones of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu to skirt Lake Taupo, then continue through steam clad Wairakei to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight experience a Maori hangi (feast) amongst the surroundings of an authentic village. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua
Day 12: At Rotorua
A day free to explore this exciting thermal region there are many activities to enjoy.
Day 13: Rotorua Auckland
Travel north through lush Waikato farmland, perhaps via Waitomo Caves, to the cosmopolitan city of Auckland. Overnight in Auckland
Day 14: Depart Auckland
Return your car at the airport in time to catch your onward flight.
Prices valid for travel between 01 October 2009 - 30 September 2010. Quoted per person. Please note a surcharge of NZD$6.00 per day applies to bookings travelling during February 2010.
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