Stunning New Zealand

11 Days / 10 Nights Departs Daily

Includes • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Rotorua Sightseeing • Interislander Ferry • Maori Hangi & Concert • Capital city of Wellington • Art Deco city of Napier • Church of the Good Shepherd • Tranz Alpine Train (seat in coach only)


DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2 - AUCKLAND – WAITOMO - ROTORUA

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous  Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. (B)

DAY 3 - ROTORUA - NAPIER

This morning visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit  Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. Depart Rotorua and travel south via the Wairakei Geothermal area to arrive at New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo. Continue over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the ‘Art Deco’  City of Napier. (B)

DAY 4 - NAPIER - WELLINGTON

Travel through the Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston North, famous for its agricultural university. Continue south to arrive in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. (B)

DAY 5 - WELLINGTON - CHRISTCHURCH

Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. (B)

DAY 6 - CHRISTCHURCH –  DUNEDIN

Today Seat in Coach passengers travel south bound cross the Canterbury Plains and past Timaru then through the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru and the Waitaki Valley to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. Self drive passengers can also take a detour to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo and the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ to make it a full day trip. (B)

DAY 7 - DUNEDIN – QUEENSTOWN

This morning is free for optional activities. Leaving Dunedin, travel through South Otago, through Balclutha and Gore and across the fertile Southland Plains to Lake Te Anau. Continue around the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. (B)

DAY 8 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 9 - QUEENSTOWN – GLACIER REGION

Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 10 - GLACIER REGION – GREYMOUTH – CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 11 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway vacation. (B)

Kiwiway Recommendation:

Want to add in Milford or Doubtful Sound? Add an extra night in Queenstown to take the full day tour, or better still stay overnight in either Milford or Doubtful Sound on the overnight boats!

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INCLUSIONS:


  • Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Arrival documents
  • 12.5% Goods and Services Tax

 Seat in Coach:

  • Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle
  • Remainder of transportation by seat in coach with English speaking driver/guide

 Self Drive:

  • Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
  • Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable vehicle pickup fees

EXCLUSIONS:


  • International or domestic airfares
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Any OPTIONAL SERVICES quoted separately above
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary above
  • Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
  • Gratuities
  • Personal items

 Self Drive:

  • Refundable rental insurance bond (cash or credit card)
  • Optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess
  • Fuel charges

Tour Pricing

From 01 May '10 - To 30 Sep '10

SEAT IN COACH
Stunning New ZealandTOUR CODE RSNZC
NZ$ PER PERSON Valid from 01/05/2010
to 30/09/2010
ACCOMODATIONStandardSuperiorFirst Class
Single 3,644 4,068 4,545
Twin 2,619 2,859 3,110
Triple 2,438 2,765 2,836

SELF DRIVE
TOUR CODE RSNZS
StandardSuperiorFirst Class
PAX.SGLTWNTRPSGLTWNTRPSGLTWNTRP
No.GROUP B - COMPACT
1 3,340 - - 3,764 - - 4,241 - -
2 2,930 1,961 - 3,354 2,200 - 3,832 2,451 -
3 2,793 1,824 1,643 3,218 2,063 1,970 3,695 2,315 2,040
No. GROUP C - INTERMEDIATE
1 3,388 - - 3,812 - - 4,289 - -
2 2,954 1,984 - 3,378 2,224 - 3,856 2,475 -
3 2,809 1,840 1,659 3,234 2,079 1,986 3,711 2,331 2,056
4 2,737 1,768 1,587 3,161 2,007 1,913 3,639 2,258 1,984
No. GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 3,770 - - 4,195 - - 4,672 - -
2 3,145 2,176 - 2,570 2,415 - 4,047 2,667 -
3 2,937 1,967 1,787 3,361 2,207 2,113 3,839 2,458 2,184
4 2,833 1,863 1,682 3,257 2,103 2,009 3,734 2,354 2,080
No. MINIVAN
4 2,923 1,953 1,772 3,347 2,193 2,099 3,824 2,444 2,170
5 2,842 1,873 1,692 3,267 2,112 2,019 3,744 1,264 2,089
6 2,788 1,819 1,638 3,213 2,059 1,965 3,690 2,310 2,036
7 2,750 1,781 1,600 3,175 2,020 1,926 3,652 2,272 1,997
 

From 01 Oct '10 - To 30 Apr '11

SEAT IN COACH
Stunning New ZealandTOUR CODE RSNZC
NZ$ PER PERSON Valid from 01/10/2010
to 30/04/2011
ACCOMODATIONStandardSuperiorFirst Class
Single 3,945 4,517 5,185
Twin 2,778 3,087 3,431
Triple 2,542 2,841 3,051

SELF DRIVE
TOUR CODE RSNZS
StandardSuperiorFirst Class
PAX.SGLTWNTRPSGLTWNTRPSGLTWNTRP
No.GROUP B - COMPACT
1 3,684 - - 4,256 - - 4,925 - -
2 3,254 2,142 - 3,825 2,451 - 4,494 2,795 -
3 3,110 1,998 1,763 3,682 2,307 2,062 4,351 2,652 2,272
No. GROUP C - INTERMEDIATE
1 3,732 - - 4,304 - - 4,973 - -
2 3,278 2,166 - 3,849 2,474 - 4,518 2,819 -
3 3,126 2,014 1,779 3,698 2,323 2,078 4,367 2,668 2,288
4 3,050 1,938 1,703 3,622 2,247 2,002 4,291 2,592 2,212
No. GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 3,971 - - 4,543 - - 5,212 - -
2 3,397 2,285 - 3,969 2,594 - 4,638 2,939 -
3 3,206 2,094 1,858 3,778 2,403 2,157 4,446 2,748 2,367
4 3,110 1,998 1,763 3,682 2,307 2,062 4,351 2,652 2,272
No. MINIVAN
4 3,231 2,119 1,884 3,803 2,428 2,183 4,472 2,773 2,393
5 3,150 2,038 1,802 3,721 2,347 2,101 4,390 2,691 2,311
6 3,095 1,983 1,748 3,667 2,292 2,047 4,336 2,637 2,257
7 3,056 1,944 1,709 3,628 2,253 2,008 4,297 2,598 2,218