This package includes:
14 Nights accommodation with ensuite bathroomsRental cars North and South IslandsDomestic flight from Rotorua to NelsonHangi concert in RotoruaKayaking Abel Tasman National ParkHeli-hiking Fox GlacierWhite Heron Colony tourGuided Routeburn TrackDay cruise Milford SoundAlbatross colony Dunedin
Cost:
NZD$2685 per person
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Day 1.
Arrive in Auckland and transfer to your accommodation in central downtown Auckland.
Day 2.
Leaving Auckland City today drive to Coromandel and your accommodation at the Coromandel Peninsula.
Day 3.
Leave early to explore over the Coromandel Peninsula. Head for Whitianga first, then drive to Cooks Beach, a great spot for swimming and walking then onto Hahei for lunch.
Day 4.
Drive to Rotorua via Waihi and Tauranga. Take a short drive from Tauranga up to Mt Manganui. This is a lovely swimming beach and the walk up 'The Mount' gives great views of the Pacific Coastline and offshore islands.
Day 5.
This morning join explore the geothermal valleys or out to White Island by helicopter. The White Island helicopter trip is 3 hours and lands on the island and takes you right into the active volcano crater.
Day 6.
This morning fly from Rotorua to Nelson via Wellington. Total travel time is just over 2 hours.
Day 7.
Abel Tasman is sea kayaking country - join a tour 2-6 hours long depending on how energetic you are feeling - visit the Tonga Marine Reserve, go snorkelling and take a 2 hour return walk over the headland to Totaranui.
Day 8.
This morning continue to drive to Punakaiki on the West Coast via Murchison.
Day 9.
Drive from Punakaiki to Fox Glacier, stopping off at Whataroa to join White Heron Tours for a trip to Okarito and the bird sanctuary.
Day 10.
You may want to take an early morning flight up onto the glaciers (optional) before leaving or fly across both glaciers with views to Mt Cook - stunning and memorable.
Day 11.
Explore Queenstown or join Guided Walks for a full day guided walk experience into the Routeburn Valley.
Day 12.
Drive from Queenstown to Manapouri via Te Anau and join Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise departing at 12.30 pm and returning tomorrow at 12.00pm.
Day 13.
Returning to Manapouri after your overnight cruise, drive to Dunedin via Mossburn and Balclutha.
Day 14.
Join Monarch Wildlife Cruises for a half day tour of the peninsula, rich in bird and sea life including the Royal Albatross and yellow-eyed penguin.
Day 15.
Travel from Dunedin to Christchurch (5 hours drive) and stop at Moeraki for Lunch at the famour Fleurs Place fish restaurant. Continue to Christchurch and stay in the central city, a short walk from the botanical gardens, Canterbury Museum and the Arts centre.
Day 16.
Depart ex Christchurch or extent your staff.
