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21 Day New Zealand Wildlife Tour
Auckland - Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington - Picton/Blenheim - Nelson - West Coast South Island - Wanaka/Lake Hawea/Queenstown - Southland - Dunedin - Timaru/Geraldine/Oamaru - Christchurch - Kaikoura/Hanmer (day trip).

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:

• Portage Peninsula Hotel, Avondale (*POA)
• Braemar on Parliament Street, Auckland CBD (*from NZ$205 B&B)
• 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)

• Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre - Enjoy a traditional NZ dinner and unforgettable experiences where the theatre brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life.
• The Great Kiwi Lumberjack Show - A unique 45 minute lumberjack show in a rainproof venue, fun for all ages. Also onsite farm walks. Suitable for conferences & functions.
• 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 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.
• The Landing - Lake Tarawera - Casual lakeside dining with Mt Tarawera as a backdrop, plus a base for boat cruises and many lake activities.
• 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 4 & 5 - 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 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)

Picton/Blenheim Accommodation Options

Picton/Blenheim Activities

• Compass Charters - Self-drive and skippered sailboats or powerboats available for hire in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
• Endeavour Express - Fast & friendly boat service calling regularly at: Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove and Endeavour Resort. Also at holiday cottages and homes and in the Outer Sound.
• Picton Launch Charters - Join us on the 42 foot MV Waiwiri for fishing and day trips through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, taking in the Queen Charlotte Sounds and the Tory Channel.

Nelson Accommodation Options

Day 12, 13 & 14 - Southland

Southland Accommodation Options

Invercargill Accommodation