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21
Day New Zealand Wine Lovers Tour
Auckland
- Northland OR Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Hawke's Bay
Wine Country (Napier/Hastings) - Wellington - Marlborough Wine
Country (Picton/Blenheim) - Kaikoura - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula
- Oamaru/Timaru/Geraldine - Dunedin - Queenstown/Wanaka/Lake Hawea
Click map to enlarge
For
a guided tour including this itinerary contact Long
Island Tours.
For
rental car options we recommend:
For
a guided tour using this itinerary contact Canterbury
Shuttles & Tours
and Ecotours
and Active Planet Ltd
Day
1 - Auckland/North
Auckland
Accommodation
Options:
Auckland
Districts
- Aachen
House Boutique Hotel, Remuera, Auckland (*from
NZ$310 B&B)
- Waldorf
Stadium Apartments Hotel, Auckland (*from
NZ$125)
- Waldorf
Tetra Hotel Apartments, Auckland City (*from
NZ$120)
- Lone
Kauri Lodge, Karekare (*from
NZ$150 B&B)
- Black
Sands Lodge, Piha Beach (*from
NZ$120)
- Airport
Bed & Breakfast, Auckland Airport
(*from NZ$75B&B)
- Best
Western Great South Road Motor Lodge, Remuera
(*from NZ$138)
- Peace
& Plenty Inn, Devonport
(*from NZ$165 B&B)
- Beaumontstay
Boutique Hosted Accommodation, Auckland City
(*from NZ$185 B&B)
- Quest
on Cintra Lane, Auckland City (*from
NZ$75)
- Peninsula
Motor Hotel, Avondale (*from
$60)
- 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)
- Elliott
Street Apartments Hotel, Auckland City (*from
NZ$149)
- Scholar
Apartments, Auckland City (*from
NZ$65. Long stay rates available)
- Takapuna
Motor Lodge, Takapuna, North Shore (*from *NZ$125)
- Emerald
Inn, Takapuna Beach, North Shore (*from
NZ$165)
- 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).
Hibiscus
Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland
(inc Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellsford &
Warkworth)
- Ngapeka
House, Pakiri Beach, North Auckland (*POA)
- Takatu
Boutique Luxury Lodge & Vineyard, Matakana (*from
NZ$540 B&B)
- Wilson
House Bed & Breakfast, Warkworth (*from
NZ$110 B&B)
- Snells
Beach Motel, Snells Beach, Warkworth (*from
NZ$90)
- Gifford
Lodge, Matakana (*from
NZ$290 B&B)
- Matakana
House Motel, Matakana
(*from NZ$100)
- Orewa
Beach Top 10 Holiday Park, Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast
(*from NZ$15pp to NZ$65pp)
- Mineral
Park Motel, Parakai, North Auckland (*from
NZ$110)
- The
Ambers Bed & Breakfast, Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast
(*from NZ$120 B&B)
- Hibiscus
Palms Motel, Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast (*from
NZ$78)
- The
Nautilus Luxury Apartments, Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast (*from
NZ$130)
- Leigh
Fishing Lodge, Leigh, Matakana Coast (*from
NZ$40pp/pn)
- Waimana
Point Luxury Accommodation, Warkworth, North Auckland (*from
NZ$450)
- The
Shanty Self-Catering Beachfront Apartment, Warkworth, North Auckland
(*from
NZ$295)
- Panorama
View Bed & Breakfast and Self-Contained Apartment, Tindalls Bay, Whangaparaoa
Peninsula (*POA)
- Castle
Court Motel, Wellsford, North Auckland (*from NZ$80)
- The
Salty Dog Inn Luxury Accommodation, Snells Beach, Warkworth
(*from NZ$105)
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 Aucklands 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)
- Matakana
Country Park, Matakana
- Surrounded by lush valleys in one of the most beautiful areas of the North
Island, the Park hosts a wide range of activities for adults and families.
- Warkworth
Taxi & Mini Bus Charters, Warkworth
- Customised tours and charters for individuals and groups. Airport shuttle
between Auckland Airport & Warkworth.
- SheepWorld
Farm & Nature Park, Warkworth - Experience
natural New Zealand at this beautiful farm and nature park. Informative
& fun - whatever your age, whatever the weather.
- Reubens
Cruises, Warkworth - Sandspit to Kawau Island
servicing all jetties, Bays and close Islands. Approximately a 15 minute
trip from Sandspit. Kawau Island, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, picnics, diving
and fishing excursions.
- Glass
Bottom Boat, Leigh, Matakana Coast -
Regular trips at the world renowned Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh, 90km's
north of Auckland.
- Leigh
Fishing Lodge & Charters, Leigh, Matakana Coast
- Fishing & diving charters available, as well as luxury chalet accommodation
in the beautiful town of Leigh.
- Slipray
Fishing Charters, Ti Point, Leigh, Matakana Coast
-
50ft power catamaran specifically designed for line fishing & diving
charters, available for overnight and day trips.
- Pakiri
Beach Horse Rides, Pakiri Beach (near Wellsford),
North Auckland
- Horse trekking along breathtaking Pakiri Beach with guides with a local
history who will share tales of their ancestors.
Day
2 & 3 - Northland/Bay of Islands
Northland
Accommodation
- Tahi
- Barefoot Luxury, Whangarei (*from
NZ$500)
- Sunset
View Lodge, Baylys Beach (*from
NZ$150 B&B)
- Sanctuary
in the Cove, Doubtless Bay, Northland (*from
NZ$200)
- Haruru
Falls Resort, Paihia
(*from NZ$79)
- Marsden
House Bed & Breakfast, Ruakaka (*from
NZ$110 B&B)
- Golden
Sand Beachfront Apartments, Doubtless Bay (*from
NZ$150)
- Taipa
Bay Resort, Doubtless Bay
(*from NZ$115)
- Cliff
House Self Contained Accommodation, Taiharuru (*from NZ$300)
- Kingfish
Lodge Resort, Whangaroa Harbour
(*from NZ$285 B&B)
- Beach
Lodge Beachfront Accommodation, Coopers Beach, Mangonui (*from
NZ$250)
- The
Northerner Motor Inn, Kaitaia (*from
NZ$99)
- By
The Bay Luxury Accommodation, Coopers Beach, Mangonui (*from
NZ$200)
- Waitiki
Landing Complex, Kaitaia
(*from NZ$20pp)
Northland
Activities
- Skydive
Zone Bay of Islands -
Skydive in the Bay of Islands with Skydive Zone, the fast growing and warmest
dropzone's in New Zealand
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Dive!
Tutukaka -
Dive the Poor Knights Islands and the wrecks Tui and Waikato with Dive!
Tutukaka.
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Sand
Safaris Cape Reinga Tours, Kaitaia
- Experience the wonders of the Far North, and visit some of the most popular
attractions such as 90 Mile Beach, Cape Reinga and Gumdiggers Park &
Ancient Buried Kauri Forest.
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Archibald
Rentals
- Based in Kaitaia in the Winterless North, specialising in providing auto
rentals that cater for long or short term visitors to New Zealand
Bay
of Islands Accommodation
Bay
of Islands Activities
- Skydive
Zone Bay of Islands -
Skydive in the Bay of Islands with Skydive Zone, the fast growing and warmest
dropzone's in New Zealand
- Explore
NZ - The Ultimate Sailing Experience - Day
sailing in the Bay of Islands, Dolphin Eco Venture & Hole in the Rock
Tours.
- Straycat
Charters - Join
us for a relaxing and personalised Bay of Islands day sail aboard Straycat,
a 10.4m very stable catamaran, based at Paihia
- Cool
Change Charters
- Cool Change is an awesome 54 ft sailing catamaran, offering you a totally
unique way to experience New Zealand's world famous Bay of Islands.
- 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.
- Dolphin
Discoveries
- Dolphin swimming & watching and Eco
Tours in the Bay of Islands
Day
4 - Auckland
Overnight Auckland. Accommodation options as above.
Day
5 - Rotorua
Rotorua
Accommodation options:
Rotorua
Activity options:
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- Rainbow
Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Experience up close encounters with native New Zealand animals and flora
& fauna, including a Kiwi bird sanctuary and trout pools
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Te
Urewera Treks, Rotorua - Unique
eco-cultural wilderness treks venturing into the incredibly remote indigenous
podocarp and beech forests of Te Urewera and Whirinaki.
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Tribal
Lights Cultural Theatre - Enjoy
a traditional NZ dinner and unforgettable experiences where the theatre
brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life.
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Off
Road NZ - Your
one stop adventure centre - U Drive 4WD, Sprint Cars, Monster 4X4 thrillride,
claybird shooting, golf, archery.
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Agroventures,
Rotorua -
Adventure activities in one location - Rotorua Bungy, Rotorua Swoop, Agrojet,
Freefall Xtreme, Shweeb.
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Kaitiaki
Adventures, Rotorua -
White water sledging and white water rafting adventure tours on many Rotorua
rivers including Kaituna, Rangitaiti & Wairoa.
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Rotorua
Travel Ltd - The only dedicated tourism company
specialising in combined sightseeing of attractions based in Rotorua.
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Hot
Spotz Luxury Shuttle - Day tours to all destinations,
airport pick-ups, charters for weddings, special occasions and corporate
functions.
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Waimangu
Volcanic Valley - Walk through craters and take a boat
cruise on the volcanic crater Lake Rotomahana to view amazing geothermal
activity.
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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.
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NZONE
Skydiving - Experience the thrill and excitement of a
parachute jump above Rotorua
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The
Buried Village - New Zealand's 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption,
Excavation, History and Gallery Museum
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Planet
Bike - Mountain bike hire, tours and adventure
combos in the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest.
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Helipro
- Offering
a selection of exciting and innovative scenic flight and charter options
by helicopter in Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
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Agrojet
- New Zealand's Fastest jetboating experience! Experience G-Forces not unlike
Formula ONE Race Cars!
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Volcanic
Air Safaris - Scenic air tours by float plane or helicopter,
providing the opportunity to overview the spectacular natural features of
Rotorua
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The
Landing - Lake Tarawera - Casual lakeside dining
with Mt Tarawera as a backdrop, plus a base for boat cruises and many lake
activities.
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Mountain
Action -
4x4 quad bike tours and horse riding through breathtaking native bush along
the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha.
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Realm
of Tane - Taking you on an extraordinary journey
through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation.
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Supa
Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle
transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised
tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
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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.
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New
Zealand Riverjet - New Zealand's premier, and
ONLY thermal eco safari! Conveniently
sited between Taupo & Rotorua.
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Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle
service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane
& and Rotorua. Tours also available.
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Spring
Loaded Fun Park
- Excitement, action & laughter with adventure jet boating, U-Drive
four wheel drives, Zespri kiwifruit and farm tours, and conference team
building activities.
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Rotorua
Duck Tours - A sightseeing adventure onboard a WWII amphibious
vehicle able to travel on land and water!
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Rotorua
Museum - discover the essence of Rotorua; its people,
culture and volcanic landscape
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Kawarau
Jet - An endless range of jetboating combo's and adventures
Day
6, 7, 8 & 9 - Hawke's Bay (Napier/Hastings)
Hawkes
Bay Accommodation Options:
Hawkes
Bay Activities
Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in this
area, and choose from the following activity options:
- Napier
Prison Backpackers & Tours, Napier -
Your chance to find out the truth behind the walls of New Zealand's oldest
prison. 'Do time' on the tour or stay the night.
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- Hawkes
Bay Opera House, Hastings
- An amazing venue in the heart of Hawkes Bay, perfect for weddings, conferences,
events and theatre.
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Long
Island Tours
- Guided tours with authentic Hawkes Bay characters, come explore Maori
culture, rivers, bush, farms and the arts.
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Gannet
Safaris, Hastings
- Cape Kidnappers safari experience takes you
to Hawke's Bay Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony - the world's largest, most
accessible Gannet nesting place.
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Splash
Planet, Hastings -
The home to thrilling slides and rides as well as activities for the young
and old alike who just want something a little quieter. There is something
for the whole family.
Day
10 - Wellington
Wellington
Accommodation Options:
- 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)
Day
12, 13 & 14 - Marlborough (Picton/Blenheim) - Just
10 minutes drive between Picton & Blenheim.
Catch
the interislander ferry from Wellington to Picton
Picton/Blenheim
Accommodation Options
- Straw
Lodge Vineyard Accommodation, Blenheim (*from
NZ$265 B&B)
- Jasmine
Court Travellers Inn, Picton (*from
NZ$135)
- Mount
Richmond Resort, Rai Valley, between Nelson & Picton (*fron
NZ$24-99)
- Old
St Mary's Convent Accommodation, Blenheim (*from
NZ$550 B&B)
- Waterfront
Motels, Blenheim (*from
NZ$110)
- Colonial
Motel, Blenheim (*from
NZ$95)
- Sundowner
Motel, Blenheim (*from
NZ$98)
- Vintners
Retreat, Blenheim
(*from NZ$120 off-peak)
- Middlepark
Motel, Blenheim
(*from NZ$98)
- Perano
Luxury Apartments, Picton (*from
NZ$180)
Picton/Blenheim
Activities
Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in this
area, and choose from the following activity options:
- Straw
Lodge Vineyard Accommodation, Blenheim - Guests
of the Straw Lodge can enjoy a day of wine tasting on a personalised route
by use of complimentary off road bikes.
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Compass
Charters, Picton -
Self-drive and skippered sailboats or powerboats available for hire in the
beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
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Endeavour
Express, Picton
- 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.
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Picton
Launch Charters, Picton
- 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.
Day
15 - Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Accommodation options:
Kaikoura
Activity option:
Day
16 & 17 - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula
Christchurch/Banks
Peninsula Accommodation Options:
- Alpha
Motel Luxury Apartments, Christchurch (*POA)
- Hambledon
Historic Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch City
(*from NZ$250 B&B)
- Milano
Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from
NZ$125)
- Christchurch
Motel, Christchurch (*from
NZ$105)
- Croydon
House B&B and Apartments
(*from NZ$110 B&B)
- Best
Western Clyde on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*From
NZ$115)
- Avonhead
Lodge Motel, Christchurch (*from
NZ$89)
- Charlie
B's Backpackers, Christchurch (*from
NZ$19pp)
- Adorian
Motel, Christchurch
(*from NZ$85)
- de
lago Motel Apartments, Christchurch
(*from NZ$125)
- Country
Glen Lodge, Christchurch City
(*from NZ$105)
- Tower
Junction Motor Lodge, Christchurch
(*from NZ$110)
- Akaroa
Cottages, Akaroa (*POA)
- Amross
Court Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*POA)
- Chardonnay
Motor Lodge, Christchurch
(*from NZ$110)
- Merivale
Court Motel, Christchurch
(*from NZ$90)
- Colombo
in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
- Camelot
Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from
NZ$125)
- A
Nest on Mount Pleasant Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from
NZ$80 B&B)
- A
Nest on Mount Pleasant Holiday Home, Christchurch (*from
NZ$120)
- YMCA
Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from
NZ$25)
- Kowhai
Farmstay, Oxford,
40 mins from Christchurch
(*from NZ$75)
- Destination
Akaroa - Akaroa
information service
- Seascape-Escape
Bed & Breakfast, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch (*POA)
- Glentanner
Park, Mt Cook (*from
NZ$13-NZ$110)
- Avon
Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from
NZ$100 B&B)
- 298
Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from
NZ$99)
- Stonehurst
Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
- Denton
Park Motel, Christchurch (*from
NZ$110)
- Addington
City Motel, Christchurch (*from
NZ$95)
- Raceway
Motel, Christchurch (*from
NZ$80)
- Base
Christchurch Backpackers, Christchurch (*from
NZ$26pp)
- CentrePoint
on Colombo (*from
NZ$105)
- City
Oasis Lodge & Motel
(*from NZ$20-NZ$95)
- Christchurch
Top
10
Holiday Park, Christchurch (*from NZ$45)
- Riccarton
Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$79)
- 306
on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch
(*from NZ$105)
Christchurch/Banks
Peninsula Activity options:
-
West
Coast Shuttle -
Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours &
ski packages.
- Adventure
Tours, Christchurch & Canterbury - Christchurch
Day tours, half day tours, Maori Cultural Performance & lots more.
- Antigua
Boatsheds Boat Hire, Christchurch
- Canoe, Paddleboat and Rowboat hire, on site cafe - available for parties,
groups and special occassions.
- HELiPRO,
Christchurch - Unique
and Unforgettable scenic flight options, combination packages and weekend
getaways.
- Katoro
Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch -
Your gateway to the world of the South Island Maori - waka (canoe) journeys,
natural wildlife, and friendly Maori cultural performances
- River
Tours, Rakaia Gorge -
Choose from anexciting range of Fishing and Jet Boat Tours on the pristine
waters of the Rakaia Gorge
- Kowhai
Farm Horse Riding Holidays, Oxford
- Horse trekking tours and riding school, from half day to 3 months.
- Destination
Akaroa - Information
and bookings for Akaroa accommodation, rentals and activities.
- Tamaki
Heritage Village, Christchurch -
Experience New Zealand Maori culture and see history come to life!
- Airlink
Rentals - Renowned for providing quality rental
vehicles with handy New Zealand wide locations.
- nzski.com
- New Zealand's Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas
- Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt
- Pohatu
Penguins, Banks Peninsula
- See the large White Flippered Penguin colony unobtrusively
by kayak and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Pohatu Marine
Reserve.
- Canterbury
Shuttles & Tours -
Superior passenger transport service offering transfers, transport for private
functions and personalised tours.
- KoTane,
Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience
- Jet
Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri
River
- Southern
Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch
to Queenstown and Nelson
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Day
18 - Timaru/Geraldine OR Oamaru
Timaru/Geraldine
Accommodation Options
Oamaru
Accommodation Options
Oamaru
Activities
Day
19 - Dunedin
Dunedin
Accommodation Options:
Things
to see & do in Dunedin
- Getaway
Car Hire, Dunedin -
a family owned customer focused car rental business based in the Dunedin
- Elm
Wildlife
Tours, Dunedin
- Award winning Nature and Wildlife experiences of Otago Peninsula and the
southeastern Coast.
- Monarch
Wildlife Cruises, Dunedin
- Providing voyages of discovery amongst a unique diversity and abundance
of wildlife, dramatic views and significant geological and historical features
- Taieri
Gorge Railway, Dunedin
- Dunedin's prestige tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station.
- Helicopters
Otago, Dunedin
- Breathtaking scenic flights over the city and Dunedin's spectacular harbour
and the highlights of the peninsular.
- NZ
Marine Studies & Aquarium, Dunedin
- Tour the Aquarium and discover the secrets of New Zealand's southern ocean
without getting wet!
- Sams
Peninsula Off Road Tours, Dunedin
- A 2½ hours personalised wildlife tour, off road, to view seals,
New Zealand sea lions, Yellow Eyed penguins, and other bird life.
Day
20 & 21 - Wanaka/Lake Hawea/Queenstown
Spend 2 nights in this area. Your choice
of the duration of your stay in Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Queenstown.
Wanaka/Lake
Hawea Accommodation
- Pisa
House Holiday Home, Wanaka (*from
NZ$275)
- Base
Backapckers, Wanaka (*from
NZ$29pp)
- Lake
Outlet Holiday Park, Wanaka (*from
NZ$12pp to NZ$250)
- Hunter
Cottage Holiday House, Wanaka (*from
NZ$130)
- Hislop
Cottage Holiday House, Wanaka (*from
NZ$270)
- Alpine
Motel Apartments, Lake Wanaka (*from
NZ$95)
- Maple
Lodge, Wanaka (*from
NZ$250 B&B)
- Clarion
Suites Lake Wanaka
(*from NZ$299)
- Wanaka
Bed & Breakfast Association, Wanaka -
A wide diversity of Wanaka Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
- Benbrae
- Cardrona Valley Resort, Cardrona Valley (*from
NZ$149-NZ$399 seasonal)
- McDougalls
Apartment, Wanaka
(*from NZ$135)
- Wanaka
Lakehouse Super Luxury Mountain Chalet (*from
NZ$600 B&B)
- Heritage
Village Country Resort, Wanaka (*from
NZ$250 for 2pp)
- Green
Gables Bed & Breakfast Apartment, Wanaka
(*from NZ$75 B&B)
- Wanaka
Springs Boutique Lodge Accommodation, Lake Wanaka (*from
NZ$295 B&B)
- Cardrona
Terrace Estate Luxury Lodge & Vineyard, Lake Wanaka (*from
NZ$495 B&B)
- Whare
Kea Lodge & Alpine Chalet, Lake Wanaka (*from
NZ$500pp DBB)
- Wanaka
Luxury Apartments, Lake Wanaka
(*from NZ$240)
- Lake
Hawea Motor Inn, Lake Hawea (*from
NZ$25pp to NZ$120)
- Makarora
Homestead Wilderness Accommodation (45 mins from Wanaka)
(*from NZ$100)
- Wanaka
Accommodation, Lake Wanaka
- Holiday Homes for all Budgets
- Wanaka
Apartment, Lake Wanaka -
(*from NZ$150)
- Wanaka
Homestead Lodge & Cottages, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$250 B&B)
- Lime
Tree Lodge Luxury Accommodation, Lake Wanaka (*from
NZ$295 B&B + extras)
- Maungawera
Lodge, Maungawera Valley (between Lake Wanaka & Lake
Hawea)
(*from NZ$150 B&B)
- Fairway
Motel Wanaka
(*from NZ$100)
- Edgewater
Resort, Lake Wanaka
(*from NZ$210)
- Lake
Hawea Motel & Lakeside Cottage, Lake Hawea
(*from NZ$95)
- Manuka
Crescent Motel, Lake Wanaka
(*from NZ$100)
Things
to See & Do in Wanaka & Lake Hawea
- Totally
Tourism - Quality
New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities
- Wanaka
River Journeys, Wanaka - Experience
jetboating and helicopter tours through Lord of the Rings locations, watched
over by Avalanche Glacier and Tititea (Mount Aspiring).
- Lakeland
Adventures, Wanaka -
Choose from a selection of quality activities surrounded by stunning scenery
in Lake Wanaka. Enjoy jet boating, guided trout & salmon fishing, and
luxury yacht charters.
- Southern
Alps Air & Siberia Experience, Wanaka
- Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mt Aspiring scenic flights as well as the
Siberia Experience hiking trip with hunting and fishing options available.
- Alpine
Kayak Guides, Wanaka
- Fun, scenic and safe kayaking trips and instructional courses on local
Wanaka Rivers from October to April. Experience first hand the thrill of
kayaking from a relaxed introduction to a full-on day of paddling.
- Wanaka
RentaCar, Wanaka
- Short or long term hires in the Wanaka region , from small economical
runabouts, mid-size and touring cars to 4WD and 8 seat people carriers.
- Cardrona
Adventure Park, Wanaka
- Quad bike (ATV) safaris in the historic Gold Mining area of the Cardrona
Valley, Wanaka - Queenstown.
- Cardrona
Adventure Park, Wanaka
- See awesome Monster Truck stunts and record breaking jumps at this international
stunt show - the only one of it's kind in the world!
- NZ
Back Country Saddle Expeditions, Wanaka
- Horse trekking adventures in the Cardrona Valley tussock covered high
country, taking in the Cardrona River.
- Inside
New Zealand Wilderness Adventures, Makarora, Wanaka - Experience
fast-paced shallow water jet boating, thrilling scenic helicopter rides,
classic backcountry bush walks, hunting, fishing and exclusive heli-skiing,
all within the stunning World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring National Park.
Queenstown
Accommodation options:
- Stoneridge
Estate, Lake Hayes, Queenstown
(*from NZ$535 B&B)
- Pinewood
Accommodation, Queenstown (*from
NZ$25pp)
- Pounamu
Apartments, Queenstown
(*POA)
- Queenstown
Hill Vacations, Queenstown (*POA)
- The
Ferry Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown
(*from NZ$195 B&B)
- Arrowfield
Apartments, Arrowtown (*from
NZ$320)
- The
Stable Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown
(*from NZ$160 B&B)
- The
Canyons Country Lodge, Queenstown
(*from NZ$557 B&B)
- Mount
Nicholas Lodge, between Queenstown & Glenorchy
(*from NZ$1150 DBB = extras)
- Twin
Peaks Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown
(*from NZ$340 B&B)
- 1V
Four Seasons Motel, Queenstown (*from
NZ$145)
- Cranbury
Court Apartments, Queenstown
(*from NZ$160)
- Blue
Peaks Lodge, Queenstown (*from
NZ$110)
- Trelawn
Riverside Boutique Lodging, Queenstown (*from
NZ$200 B&B)
- The
Glebe Luxury Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$192)
- Villa
Del Lago Luxury Apartments, Queenstown (*from
NZ$240)
- Base
Discovery Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$26pp)
- Abba
Garden Motel, Queenstown (*from
NZ$120)
- Spinnaker
Bay Resort, Queenstown (*from NZ$280)
- Coronet
Peak Hotel, Queenstown (*from NZ$80)
- Alexis
Motor Lodge & Apartments, Queenstown (*POA)
- Gateway
Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$140)
- 33
Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments, Queenstown
(*from NZ$125)
- Nokomai
Station, Lumsden, 1 hour from Queenstown (*from
NZ$250)
- Five
Rivers Retreat, Lumsden, 1 hour from Queenstown (*from
NZ$220 B&B)
Queenstown
Activity options:
- Totally
Tourism - Quality
New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities
- RD
Tours, Queenstown - Discover
Remote Alpine & High Country - small group guided tour specialists for
Queenstown, Glenorchy, Catlins and Milford Sound.
- Rippled
Earth Kayaking, Queenstown
- Two great kayaking tours leaving from Glenorchy's shores at the head of
Lake Wakatipu, only 40 minutes from Queenstown
- Stu
Dever Fishing Charters, Queenstown
- Fishing charters on Lake Wakatipu with an experienced guide with an uncanny
ability to sense fish and create exciting fishing experiences
- Ultimate
Hikes, Queenstown & Te Anau
- Guided day walking tours of the renowned Routeburn Track from Queenstown
and the world famous Milford Track from Te Anau.
- Shotover
Jet, Queesntown - The
only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons,
hold tight for the world famous Shotover Jet full 360º spins!
- Dart
River Jet Safaris, Queenstown - Choose
from three exciting Dart River Jet Safaris, each utilising the classic Kiwi
invention of the jet boat to take you to snow-capped mountains, ancient forests,
waterfalls and glacial valleys frozen in time.
- Actionflite
Aerobatics, Queenstown - Imagine
strapping into the passenger seat of one of the finest, high performance aerobatic
aircraft ever built, the Pitts Special.
- Break
One Clay Target Sports, Queenstown - Let
our experienced, professional shooters guide you in the popular sport of clay
target shooting.
- Mad
Dog River Boarding, Queenstown - River
board your way down the infamous Kawarau Gorge rapids for an extreme adrenalin
adventure.
- Heliworks
Helicopters, Queenstown -
Scenic flights in and around Queenstown and Fiordland including Milford Sound
or even deeper into the Fiordland to Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound.
- JAG
Air, Queenstown
- Experience adrenaline fueled adventure, aerobatic, acrobatic flights in
our Pitts Special Bi plane!
- Real
Journeys, Queenstown, Fiordland & Stewart Island
- Providing a range of quality tourism excursions offering authentic experiences
among some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand.
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Topline
Tours, Te Anau & Queenstown
- Providing an all year round first class shuttle service for travellers,
between Te Anau and Queenstown and return and tour charters throughout the
South Island
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Fat
Tyre Adventures Ltd -
Ride the best mountain biking New Zealand has on offer around Queenstown,
guided single track, Cross Country and Free Ride mountain biking over some
of the most scenic mountain biking trails.
-
nzski.com
- New Zealand's
Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas - Coronet Peak, The Remarkables
& Mt Hutt
-
Sail
Queenstown -
A unique opportunity to sail an America's Cup boat on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown's
only sailing experience!
- Air
Milford, Queenstown -
Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with exclusive flight seeing
tours of Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Mt Cook and the Catlins
-
NZONE
Skydiving - "the ultimate jump'". Tandem skydiving
adventures in Queenstown & Rotorua
-
Air
Fiordland
- Take a scenic flight with Air Fiordland to iconic Milford
Sound, as well as flights to the Glaciers, Doubtful Sound, Mt Cook, Lord
of the Rings tours & private charters.
-
Cardrona
Adventure Park
- Several activities available for the whole family, a wide
variety of Quad Bikes, Buggy and Monster Truck rides to suit all, from beginners
to intermediate to the outright adrenalin junkie.
Day
21 - Return to Christchurch for your International
departure or Domestic departures from Queenstown Airport.
IMPORTANT
NOTES
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1-2 people per night and are indicative only
- Seasonal
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