Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Look North
From Christchurch to Auckland Duration: 4 days | 3 nights
From $1,319.00
Join the TranzCoastal and head north to experience the sights, sounds and tastes that both of New Zealand's major island have to offer.
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Christchurch - Picton - Wellington

The TranzCoastal train passes through North Canterbury sheep country to Kaikoura, where the track skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific, before turning inland to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Cross Cook Strait by ferry to reach the North Island. Consider adding an evening sightseeing tour or an additional night to explore the capital city. Stay 1 night in Wellington.  

2

Wellington - Rotorua

Travel north along the rugged coastline, to the fertile plains of the Manawatu. Cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road, past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Skirt Lake Taupo to the resort town of Taupo nestled on its northern shores. Pass Wairakei - wreathed by steam to reach Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

3

At Rotorua

This morning see roaning geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and perfoming sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. This afternoon enjoy your lunch at Skyline Restaurant including gondola.

4

Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland

Travel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves. Cruise below a galaxy of glowworms. Continue north alongside the Waikato River to Auckland. You arrive late afternoon.

This tour operates in reverse from Auckland  - see Look South tour.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,349.00 $1,779.00 $1,319.00 $90.00
Silver $1,479.00 $2,049.00 $1,399.00 $105.00
Gold $1,559.00 $2,179.00 $1,439.00 $117.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.

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Inclusions

3 nights accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers within journey

TranzCoastal Train Journey

Interislander Ferry

Maori Hangi & Concert

Te Puia Geothermal Experience

Rainbow Springs

Agrodome Sheep Show

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Bonus is a free lunch at Skyline Restaurant including Gondola