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21 Day Classic New Zealand Tourist Route
Auckland - Northland OR Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Taupo - Wellington - Nelson - West Coast - Wanaka/Lake Hawea - Queenstown - Dunedin - Timaru/Geraldine OR Oamaru - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula - Kaikoura - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch

Shuttle Transport Greymouth-Christchurch-Greymouth - Contact: West Coast Shuttle


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For rental car options we recommend:

• New Zealand Rent-A-Car, Greymouth - Enhance your holiday on the West Coast by taking advantage of our excellent service and great rental rates when you hire one of our vehicles

• Pegasus Rentals - Vehicle support and depots nationwide.
• Airlink Rental Cars - A wide range of cars, vans and 4WD's.

Day 1 - Auckland/North Auckland

Accommodation Options:

• Breakfast on the Beach Luxury Waterfront Accommodation, Waiheke Island (*from NZ$400 B&B)
• Kohimarama Retreat Executive Holiday Home, Kohimarama (*POA)
• Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island (*from NZ$894 B&B + extras)
• Abaco on Jervios Spa Accommodation, Ponsonby (*from NZ$120)
• Ellerslie International Motor Inn, Ellerslie (*from NZ$120)
• Airport Gateway Hotel, Auckland Airport (*from NZ$99)
• Calico Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Kumeu, West Auckland (*from NZ$140 B&B)
• Park Lane Motor Inn, Takapuna Beach, North Shore (*from NZ$145)
• Parklane Motor Lodge, Greenlane, Central Auckland (*from NZ$115)
• Owhanake Bay Estate, Waiheke Island (*from NZ$295 B&B)
• Umoya Lodge, Miranda, South of Auckland (*from NZ$550 B&B)
• Base Auckland Backpackers, Auckland City (*from NZ$25pp)
• Elliott Street Apartments Hotel, Auckland City (*from NZ$149)
• Scholar Apartments, Auckland City (*from NZ$65. Long stay rates available)
• Kiwi International Hotel Group, Auckland City & Auckland Airport (*from NZ$49-NZ$150)
• Takapuna Motor Lodge, Takapuna, North Shore (*from *NZ$125)
• Emerald Inn, Takapuna Beach, North Shore (*from NZ$165)
• Devonwood Cottage, Waimuku, West Auckland (*from NZ$160)
• The Boat Shed Boutique Seaside Hotel , Waiheke Island (*from NZ$520 B&B & on-island transfers)
• Quest Newmarket, Central Auckland (*from NZ$135)
• Quest on Mount, Auckland City (*from NZ$135)
• Quest on Eden, Auckland City (*from NZ$125)
• Base ACB (Auckland Central Backpackers), Auckland City (*from NZ$23)
• City Central Hotel, Auckland City (*from NZ$89)
• Lincoln Green Motor Hotel, Henderson, West Auckland (*from NZ$105)
• Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna Beach, North Shore (*from NZ$197).
  

Auckland Activity Options:

Auckland

• Coast to Coast Tours - Experience the culture and nature of West Auckland, visit wineries, Muriwai Beach gannets, taste NZ honey plus more.
• Auckland's Dolphin & Whale Safari - The only Auckland operator permitted to show dolphin's & whales in their natural environment.
  
• 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.
• Tall Ship Soren Larsen - Adventure sail training cruises in the tropical islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands.
  
• 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.
• Sail NZ - Operating in Auckland and the Bay of Islands offering unique sailing adventures, including the America's Cup Sailing Experience.

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

Bay of Islands Activities

• Go Birdz - Campervan, rental car and scooter hire in the Bay of Islands
• Kotuku Adventure Tours - Guided tours to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and the Far North from the Bay of Islands.
• Russell Booking & Information Centre - For FREE BOOKINGS and advice on all your tours, activities, cruises and accommodation in the Bay of Islands
• Paihia Dive HQ - Experts at taking divers to the Bay of Islands and Rainbow Warrior safely but with a sense of adventure.
• Dive HQ Bay of Islands - Enjoy the wonders of the underwater diving shipwrecks and viewing stunning underwater scenery.
  
• Adventure Company - Horseback riding, ATV quad bike tours and off road Go-Kart trails for family holiday adventures in the scenic Bay of Islands.
• Waka Taia-Mai Tours - Experience the spirituality of a Maori canoe journey in the Bay of Islands and be part of an unforgettable cultural experience. Tours to Ngawha Mineral Hot Springs also available.
• Skydive Bay of Islands - Experience the thrill of a tandem skydive in the scenic Bay of Islands, Northland's adventure playground.
• Sail NZ - Operating in Auckland and the Bay of Islands offering unique sailing adventures, including the America's Cup Sailing Experience.
• Dolphin Discoveries - Dolphin swimming & watching and Eco Tours in the Bay of Islands
• Tall Ship Soren Larsen - Adventure sail training cruises in the tropical islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands.

Day 4 - Auckland
Overnight Auckland. Accommodation options as above.

• Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre - Enjoy a traditional NZ dinner and unforgettable experiences where the theatre brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life.
• New Zealand Caterpillar Experience - View vintage Caterpillar® earthmovers and machinery and enjoy an insight into how New Zealand's land was changed by man and Caterpillar® machinery from the mid 19th century through to today.
• Off Road NZ - Your one stop adventure centre - U Drive 4WD, Sprint Cars, Monster 4X4 thrillride, calybird shooting, golf, archery.
• Waikite Valley Thermal Pools and the Pukeko in a Ponga Tree BYO Cafe - Bathing and Dining with a difference.
• Agroventures, Rotorua - Adventure activities in one location - Rotorua Bungy, Rotorua Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Shweeb.
• Kaitiaki Adventures, Rotorua - White water sledging and white water rafting adventure tours on many Rotorua rivers including Kaituna, Rangitaiti & Wairoa.
• Rotorua 5 Star Travel Ltd - The only dedicated tourism company specialising in combined sightseeing of attractions based in Rotorua.
  
• Hot Spotz Luxury Shuttle - Day tours to all destinations, airport pick-ups, charters for weddings, special occasions and corporate functions.
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Walk through craters and take a boat cruise on the volcanic crater Lake Rotomahana to view amazing geothermal activity.
• Wet n Wild Rafting - Specialising in white water rafting day trips on the Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Lower Rangitaiki and Wairoa rivers, and in multi-day rafting expeditions, that include a range of overnight to five day expeditions on the Motu and Upper and Lower Mohaka Rivers.
• Rainbow Springs Nature Park & Kiwi Encounter - View NZ wildlife and the native Kiwi bird in a native bush setting
• Hells Gate & Wai Ora Spa - New Zealand's only mud bath spa complex
• Mitai Maori Experience - A close up and personal Maori cultural experience
• NZONE Skydiving - Experience the thrill and excitement of a parachute jump above Rotorua
• Pure Dirt Bike Tours - Half, full days and multi day dirt biking tours through unique forest areas which are closed to the public.
• The Buried Village - New Zealand's 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption, Excavation, History and Gallery Museum
• Planet Bike - Mountain bike hire, tours and adventure combos in the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest.
• Helipro - Offering a selection of exciting and innovative scenic flight and charter options by helicopter in Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
• Agrojet - New Zealand's Fastest jetboating experience! Experience G-Forces not unlike Formula ONE Race Cars!
  
• Volcanic Air Safaris - Scenic air tours by float plane or helicopter, providing the opportunity to overview the spectacular natural features of Rotorua
• Walking Legends Guided Walks - Day tours and 3 & 4 day guided walking tours through Te Urewera National Park & the Lake Waikaremoana Track.
• Tarawera Landing Cafe & Launch Cruises - Fully licensed cafe nestled on the shores of the majestic Lake Tarawera with scenic Lake Tarawera cruises departing on-site. BBQ and charter cruises for private functions available.
• Mountain Action - 4x4 quad bike tours and horse riding through breathtaking native bush along the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha.
• Adventure Kayaking - offering quality wilderness excursions on Rotorua’s most spectacular scenic lakes.
• Realm of Tane - Taking you on an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation.
• Supa Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
• Tamaki Maori Village - The cultural experience the world is talking about. Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions.
• Action New Zealand - All weather action attraction plus many team building activities.
• Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Located between Taupo & Rotorua. Often described as the most interesting and picturesque geothermal area in NZ.
• New Zealand Riverjet - New Zealand's premier, and ONLY thermal eco safari! Conveniently sited between Taupo & Rotorua.
• Luxury Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
• Whakarewarewa Volcanic Valley - New Zealand's premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience
• Longridge Fun Park - Excitement, action & laughter with adventure jet boating, U-Drive four wheel drives, Zespri kiwifruit and farm tours, and conference team building activities.
• Rotoiti Tours - World of Maori - Share the warmth, the emotion, the spirituality that is Maori
• Agrodome Farm Park - - The unique Rotorua experience! Sheep show and dog trial demonstrations, organic farm tours.
• Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute - New Zealand's premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience
• Rotorua Duck Tours - A sightseeing adventure onboard a WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land and water!
• Rotorua Museum - discover the essence of Rotorua; its people, culture and volcanic landscape
• Kawarau Jet - An endless range of jetboating combo's and adventures

Day 7 & 8 - Lake Taupo

Taupo Accommodation options:

• Anchorage Resort Motel (*from NZ$110)
• Karaka Tree Motel (*from NZ$120)
• Silver Fern Lodge - Motel & Superior Backpackers (*from NZ$24pp)
• Great Lake Holiday Park (*from NZ$58)
• Hazeldene Lodge (*from NZ$195 B&B)
• Wharewaka Lodge (*from NZ350 B&B)

Taupo Activity options:

• Taupo Bungy - Considered one of the world’s most spectacular bungy sites with NZ's highest water touch bungy.
• Rock' n Ropes - Choose from a selection of unbelieveably high rope course activites and adventure packages suitable for all ages and abilities.
• Taupo Horse Treks - Leisurely guided horse treks through the tranquil Wairakei Forest, with views over the Craters of the Moon and the Waikato River. Suitable for all ages.
• Taupo Air Services - Stunning Flight Seeing Adventures around the beautiful volcanic landscape of the North Island.
  
• Kiwi River Safaris - Dedicated to showing you an excellent day on the river, offering whitewater rafting, scenic rafting and kayaking trips.
• Wairakei Terraces - Maori Cultural Experience. Enjoy a leisurely one hour guided or self governed tour of the Wairakei Terraces Walkway and an evening of Maori Culture.
• Volcanic Activity Centre - Experience the power of the planet - an educational centre dedicated to the Taupo Volcanic Zone with fun activities for all ages.
• Rapids Jet - Jet boat the rapids. Experience the thrill of jetboating the biggest rapids for commercial Jet Boating in New Zealand
• Waikite Valley Thermal Pools and the Pukeko in a Ponga Tree BYO Cafe - Bathing and Dining with a difference.
  
• Skydive Taupo - Skydive thousands of feet above Taupo’s volcanic crater in New Zealand. FREE limousine transfers available.
• Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Located between Taupo & Rotorua. Often described as the most interesting and picturesque geothermal area in NZ.
• New Zealand Riverjet - New Zealand's premier, and ONLY thermal eco safari! Conveniently sited between Taupo & Rotorua.
  
• Limo 2 U Limousine Services - Stretched Limousines, Sedans and Luxury mini Coaches specialising around the Taupo/Bay of Plenty area for tours & charters.
• Chris Jolly Outdoors - For a complete range of fishing and outdoor activites
• Luxury Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.

• Archibald Apartments, Wellington (*from NZ$167)
• Foreshore Motor Lodge, Petone, Wellington (*from NZ$93)
• Central City Apartment Hotel, Wellington City (*from NZ$89)
• Abel Tasman Hotel, Wellington City (*from NZ$99)
• The Terrace Villas Serviced Apartments, Wellington (*from NZ$225)
• Quality Hotel on Thorndon, Wellington (*from NZ$135)
• 747 Motel Kilbirnie, Wellington (*from NZ$110)
• Bucket Tree Motor Lodge, Tawa, Wellington (*from NZ$115)
• Lambton Court Serviced Apartments, Wellington City (*from NZ$140)
• Bella Vista Motel, Wellington (*from NZ$115)
• Base Wellington Backpackers, Wellington (*from NZ$23pp)
• Te Horo Lodge Country Estate, Kapiti Coast (*from NZ$195 B&B)
• Marina Motor Lodge, Paremata (*from NZ$99)

Nelson Accommodation Options