Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Kiwi Picturesque
From Auckland to Christchurch Duration: 12 days | 11 nights
From $3,099.00
A full tour of NZ featuring 4 days in the North and 8 days in the South, visiting the top tourist destinations in both islands...
Holiday type: Unique & Boutique Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Arrive Auckland

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

2

Auckland – Rotorua

Travel south through lush Waikato farmland, perhaps via Waitomo Caves, 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.

3

At Rotorua

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

4

Rotorua – Wellington

Drive south to Wairakei - wreathed by steam, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Rd past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Continue across the fertile plains of the Manawatu and along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Stay 1 night in Wellington.

5

Wellington – Picton – Christchurch

Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The road south hugs the coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. After Kaikoura the road heads inland to the sheep country of North Canterbury. Stay 1 night in Christchurch

6

Christchurch - Dunedin

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Stay 1 night in Dunedin.

7

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.

8

Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Drive through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. We have included a cruise to enable you to appreciate the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Return to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

9

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.

10

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.

11

Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch

Pass through the Kawarau Gorge with its 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. Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine to Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch

12

Depart Christchurch

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

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single
Compact (CDAR) $3,099.00 $5,859.00
Intermediate (IDAR) $3,289.00 $6,109.00
Full (FDAR) $3,299.00 $6,119.00
Intermediate 4WD (IFAR) $3,429.00 $6,399.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012.

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Inclusions

11 Nights Accommodation

12 Days Car Hire 

NZ Handy Atlas

Maori Hangi and Concert

Interislander Ferry

Milford Sound Cruise.