Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Kiwi Gourmet
From Christchurch to Auckland Duration: 18 days | 17 nights
From $4,399.00
A complete tour of NZ from Christchurch to Auckland featuring the best of the Southern Alps including Queenstown, Milford Sound, Glaciers, plus fiery Rotorua and more...
Holiday type: Unique & Boutique Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Arrive Christchurch

On your arrival in Christchurch you will be met by our representative and provided with your chosen car and documentation. Stay 1 night in Christchurch

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Christchurch - Dunedin

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Stay 2 nights in Dunedin.

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At Dunedin

Know as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’ take time to enjoy the rich historical architecture and abundance of wildlife to be found in this fascinating area. You may like to take a tour of the historic Speights Brewery.

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Dunedin - Te Anau

Drive through the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming community of Gore, cross the Waimea plains towards Fiordland. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

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Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Climb out of Milford Sound back to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

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At Queenstown

Two days 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. The surrounding vineyards are known for their Pinot Noirs.

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At Queenstown

Two days 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. The surrounding vineyards are known for their Pinot Noirs.

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Queenstown - Mount Cook Region

Pass through the Kawarau Gorge with it’s historic gold mines, then past the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell to the Lindis Pass. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Stay 1 night in Mount Cook region.

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Mount Cook Region – Blenheim

Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine, then across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Northwards the road south hugs the coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific before heading inland to Blenheim, surrounded by vineyards built on rich alluvial plains. Stay 2 nights in Blenheim

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At Blenheim

A day to explore and sample the local produce of Marlborough, known mainly for white wines, primarily Sauvignon Blanc.

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Blenheim – Picton – Wellington

Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Stay 1 night in Wellington.

12

Wellington – Wairarapa

Then drive north to the Wairarapa wine producing region gaining an international reputation for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling Stay 1 night in Wairarapa

13

Wairarapa – Napier

Drive north through to Hawkes Bay which is one of New Zealand's largest and longest established wine growing regions. It’s capital, Napier, was rebuilt in Art Deco style after being flattened by an earthquake. Stay 2 nights in Napier

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At Napier

A day to soak up the atmosphere of our ‘Art Deco Capital’ as well as try some of the local Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.

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Napier – Rotorua

Cross the Rangitaiki Plains and 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

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At Rotorua

A day free to explore this exciting thermal region – there are many activities to enjoy.

17

Rotorua – Auckland

Travel north through lush Waikato farmland, perhaps via Waitomo Caves, to the cosmopolitan city of Auckland. Stay 1 night in Auckland

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Depart Auckland

Return your car at the airport in time to catch your onward flight.

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single
Compact (CDAR) $4,399.00 $8,299.00
Intermediate (IDAR) $4,499.00 $8,699.00
Full (FDAR) $4,599.00 $8,799.00
Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) $4,749.00 $8,839.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012.

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Inclusions

17 Nights Accommodation

18 Days Car Hire

NZ Handy Atlas

Maori Hangi and Concert

Interislander Ferry

Milford Sound Cruise.