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Arrive ChristchurchOn 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 - DunedinTravel 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 DunedinKnow 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 AnauDrive 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 - QueenstownPass 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 QueenstownTwo 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 QueenstownTwo 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 RegionPass 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 – BlenheimContinue 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 BlenheimA day to explore and sample the local produce of Marlborough, known mainly for white wines, primarily Sauvignon Blanc. |
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Blenheim – Picton – WellingtonCross Cook Strait by ferry, to our capital city, sprawled over the hills surrounding Wellington Harbour. Stay 1 night in Wellington. |
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Wellington – WairarapaThen drive north to the Wairarapa wine producing region gaining an international reputation for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling Stay 1 night in Wairarapa |
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Wairarapa – NapierDrive 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 NapierA 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 – RotoruaCross 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 RotoruaA day free to explore this exciting thermal region – there are many activities to enjoy. |
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Rotorua – AucklandTravel 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 AucklandReturn your car at the airport in time to catch your onward flight. |
| Holiday Pricing | Share Twin | Single |
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| 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 |
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Rates valid until 30 September 2012. |
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