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New Zealand Flexible Independent Travel Idea

ESSENTIAL NEW ZEALAND

9 days

Auckland - Rotorua - Queenstown - Christchurch (or v.v.)

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The sights will amaze you - spectacular mountains, active volcanoes, deep fiords, picturesque lakes, beautiful beaches, green valleys, bubbling mud pools and geysers. You'll also learn about Middle Earth, get to experience Maori culture and have an opportunity to ride in a jetboat. All these classic highlights are your to enjoy.

Day 1. Arrive Auckland. Haere mai - Welcome to New Zealand. Transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Scenic Circle Airedale, Sky City, Heritage Hotel, Aachen House,

Day 2. Auckland sightseeing. This morning a tour of Auckland including a visit to Mt Eden, Parnell Village and Paratai Drive. This afternoon travel to the Waitakere Ranges, visit the black sand beach where 'The Piano' was filmed and travel into a dense rainforest with tree ferns, Kauri trees and waterfalls.

Day 3. Auckland to Rotorua. Travel to world famous Waitomo Caves before continuing to Rotorua, home to spouting geysers and boiling mud pools. Sudima Lake Rotorua, Rydges Rotorua, Royal Lakeside, Clover Downs Estate

Day 4. Rotorua sightseeing. A morning tour includes Rainbow Springs, Rainbow Farm Te Whakarewarewa thermal reserve and Te Puia Arts and Crafts Institute. Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori concert and Hangi (feast). D

Day 5. Rotorua to Queenstown. The morning is at leisure before your flight to Queenstown. On arrival transfer to your selected accommodation (airfare not included). A-Line, Rydges, Heritage, Central Ridge Boutique Hotel

Day 6. Milford Sound. Travel south into Fiordland, through Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Cruise past mile-high Mitre Peak, along this 16 km long glacially-carved fiord, and out to the open sea. This will be one of the most memorable experiences of your holiday. In the afternoon return to Queenstown. L

Day 7. In Queenstown. At leisure to enjoy New Zealand's favourite holiday resort town. Optional tours include helicopter scenic flights, jetboat river trips, steamship lake cruises, white water rafting and Skyline Gondola rides.

Day 8. Queenstown to Christchurch. Travelling past Lake Wanaka and over historic Lindis Pass, stop to view majestic Mount Cook, known by the Maori people as "Cloud Piercer". Then cross the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Scenic Circle Cotswold

Day 9. Christchurch to your next stop. The day is at leisure until you return to the airport for your onward flight.

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Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand

DEPARTURES:

Daily from Auckland and Christchurch.

PRICE:

Please request prices for the times you wish to travel.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Nine nights accommodation, Maori dinner and concert, Milford Sound Cruise. Coach Option includes transfers and sightseeing. Car Rental Option includes 10 days rental Group E and some touring as specified on the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

International and domestic airfares which Goway can arrange.

AIRFARES:

We often offer special fares only available in conjunction with Classics.

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