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HOW TO PLAN AND BOOK THIS NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY
  • Within this detailed itinerary you will find lists of accommodation and activity operators in each New Zealand area.
  • Beside each of these operators names is either a nightly price indication or a brief description about their operation. For more information and to make a booking with each individual operator, simply click the operators name which is an active link to their web page. On their web page you can read more about their establishment and are able to make enquiries and bookings directly with them.
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21 Day New Zealand Vacation option 1
Auckland - Waikato/Coromandel - Taranaki - Wellington - Kaikoura -
Hanmer Springs - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula- Queenstown


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For a guided tour using this itinerary contact Canterbury Shuttles & Tours and Ecotours and Active Planet Ltd

Day 1 - Auckland/North Auckland

Auckland Accommodation Options:

Auckland Districts

Hibiscus Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland (inc Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellsford & Warkworth)

Auckland Activity Options:

Auckland

  • Kiwi Valley Farm Park - Fun family activities including Cafe, Feed the Animals, Farm Walks, Maze, Horse & Pony Rides and a Nursery Shed with baby farm animals
  • Explore NZ - The Ultimate Sailing Experience - America's Cup Sailing and Whale & Dolphin Watch in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf
  • Explore NZ _ Lion New Zealand - Spend your weekend exploring Auckland’s best kept secret The Hauraki Gulf on the yacht that Sir Peter Blake sailed in the Whitbread & Sydney to Hobart yacht races.
  • Fly My Sky - Daily flights to Great Barrier Island, plus great package deals available! NZ wide Sky Taxi.
  • Butterfly Creek - Auckland`s hottest new attraction hosting Australasia`s premier Tropical Butterfly House plus many more onsite family attractions.
  • Coast to Coast Tours - Experience the culture and nature of West Auckland, visit wineries, Muriwai Beach gannets, taste NZ honey plus more.
  • Gulfwind Sailing Academy & Charters - Personalised, practical and hands-on sailing charters and certified courses in the waters surrounding Auckland, "City of Sails".
  • Supa Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
  • Tamaki Hikoi - Maori Guided Walk of Auckland - Guides from the Ngati Whatua tribe re-tell ancient and sacred stories on the Tamaki Hikoi - a walking tour through Auckland.
  • Luxury Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
  • Skydive Auckland - Situated 40 minutes south of Auckland, enabling both first time and experienced skydivers to enjoy the 'ultimate high' in a safe, yet fun-filled environment.
  • Escape Rentals - An award winning campervan hire company providing economical travel within New Zealand.
  • Extreme Motor Homes - Your one-stop-shop for finding the right New Zealand campervan rental for you, offering you Extreme discounts!

Hibiscus Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland (inc Orewa, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellford & Warkworth)


Day 2 - Waikato or Coromandel Peninsula

Waikato Accommodation Options:

Waikato Activity options:

  • Rally Drive NZ, Hamilton - With both a rally school and car leasing options Rally Drive N.Z provides the opportunity for people to experience the thrills of rallying in a hands on environment
  • Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours, Matamata - Visit the remnants of the original Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy in a fascinating two-hour guided tour.
  • Castle Rock Adventure Lodge, Te Awamutu - The perfect stopover between Rotorua & Waitomo Caves. An adventure lodge for groups, families and individuals offering accommodation and adventure activities in a unique rural environment.
  • Woodlyn Park, Otorohanga A Unique Stage Show, An Adrenalin Rush and Accommodation all in one fabulous place.
  • Luxury Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
  • Kiwi Balloon Company - Scenic hot air balloon flights over the Waikato region.
  • Supa Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
  • Adventure Waikato -For adventure and leisure activitites, accommodation and conferencing. Perfect for corporate team building, family groups
  • Early Museum of New Zealand & Honey Shop - Wander through the museum at leisure and enjoy the unique surroundings of a hobby that has developed into a huge collection of memorabilia. Also on the site is a Honey Shop, and a Picnic & BBQ area.

Coromandel Accommodation Options

Coromandel Activities
  • Dive HQ Whitianga - Dive the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. From shore, from dive kayak and from boat, there is diving to suit the beginner through to the advanced.
  • Aotearoa Tours - Personalised tours around the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
  • Coromandel Town Activities - Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris, Strongman Coachlines Ltd, Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel Goldfield Centre & Stamper Battery.
  • Mercury Bay Seafaris - Glass Bottom Boat trips. Enjoy Cathedral Cove, marine wildlife and stunning coastal scenery.
  • Go Kiwi Shuttles, Transfers & Tours - Providing personal friendly travel in small modern coaches servicing Auckland & Airports, Rotorua, Tauranga, Hamilton & Waitomo to & from THE COROMANDEL PENINSUA.

Day 3 to 6 - Taranaki Region (New Plymouth/Stratford/Hawera)

New Plymouth Accommodation Options:

North, East & South Taranaki/Stratford Accommodation Options

East & South Taranaki (Mokau, Matapu, Hawera)

Stratford

Taranaki Activity options

Day 7 & 8 - Wellington

Wellington Accommodation Options:

Wellington Activities

Day 9 & 10 - Picton/Blenheim
Catch the Interislander ferry to Picton. Spend 2 days in this area.

Picton/Blenheim Accommodation options:

Picton/Blenheim Activities:
Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in this area, and choose from the following activity options:

Day 11 - Kaikoura
Drive down the coast to Kaikoura.

Kaikoura Accommodation options:

Kaikoura Activity option:

Day 12 & 13 - Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Accommodation options:

Hanmer Springs Activities:

  • Riverview Lodge Trout Fishing - Fly fishing for Large Brown Trout in crystal clear mountain rivers.
  • Back Trax Quad Bike Tours - Join BackTrax for a great day out. Experience the thrill of driving your own fully automatic Quad Bike through some of Hanmer Springs most spectacular alpine regions.
  • Thrillseekers Canyon Adventure Centre - From a blood pumping bungy jump to an adrenalin surging jetboat ride, Thrillseekers will look after you with a high reputation both with domestic & international tourists alike.
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa - Relax and unwind and ease your aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters, or enjoy a range of massage and beauty treatments from the trained professionals at Health, Body & Mind.

Day 14 to 16 - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

SOUTH ISLAND BUS SERVICE - Southern Link Coaches

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Accommodation Options:

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Activity options:

Day 17 to 20 - Queenstown

Queenstown Accommodation options:

Queenstown Activity options:

Day 21 - Return to Christchurch Airport for your New Zealand departure.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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  • *All accommodation prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars, are based on 1-2 people per night and are indicative only
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