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21 Day New Zealand Vacation option 3
Auckland - Rotorua - Central Plateau - Taranaki - Wanganui - Wellington - Kaikoura - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula - Dunedin - Oamaru/Timaru/Geraldine - Queenstown

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Day 1 - Auckland/North Auckland

Accommodation Options:

Auckland Districts

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

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)

Day 2 & 3 - Rotorua

Rotorua Accommodation options:

Rotorua Activity options:
  • 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 - Central Plateau

Central Plateau Accommodation Options:

This area is ideally located for visitors to do the Tongariro Trek and for skiing the Whakapapa & Turoa skifields.

Central Plateau Activity options:

  • Taupo Air Services - Stunning Flight Seeing Adventures around the beautiful volcanic landscape of the North Island.
  • Blazing Paddles Canoe Hire 1-5 day canoe adventures along the scenic Whanganui River
  • Tongariro Volcanic Adventures - a new transport service based at National Park transporting persons to and from the ski field at the Top of the Bruce road.
  • Bridge to Nowhere Tours - For your total “adventure on the Whanganui River" let us show you the natural and cultural heritage of the Whanganui National Park.

Day 6 & 7 - Taranaki Region (New Plymouth/Stratford/Hawera)

Take the Forgotten World Highway from the Central Plateau through to the Taranaki region.

New Plymouth Accommodation Options:

North, East & South Taranaki/Stratford Accommodation Options

East & South Taranaki (Mokau, Hawera/Matapu/Waitotara/Kaponga/Manaia/Kapanu/Lake Rotorangi)

Stratford

Taranaki Activity options

  • Govett Brewster Art Gallery - A leading contemporary art museum and home of the Len Lye collection and includes a cafe and design shop.
  • Puke Ariki - Heritage, Knowledge and Information Centre - State of the art museum and library technologies which convey the spirit of Taranaki.
  • Pukekura Park - A vast public park which houses a stunning Fernery offering an ever-changing display of indoor/outdoor plants from all over the world.
  • New Plymouth Coastal Walkway - Stroll along this dramatic coastal walkway 7 km long from Lake Rotomanu to Port Taranaki
  • Festival of Lights - From mid-Dec to early Feb every year thousands of lighting effects transform the gardens of Pukekura Park.
  • Todd Energy Aquatic Centre - Great for the whole family - warm, safe and fun! Enjoy the wave pool, sauna, spa, fitness centre and other facilities all year round.
  • Precision Helicopters - Helicopter passenger service and adventure tours including outback adventures, hunting & fishing trips and general sightseeing.
  • Tawhiti Museum, Hawera - A truly unique heritage enterprise by Nigel Ogle who uses life size exhibits and scale models to capture the past in a series of super realistic displays.

 

Day 8 & 9 - Wanganui Region

Wanganui Accommodation Options:

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Day 10 - Wellington

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Day 11 - Kaikoura

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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 & 15 - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

SOUTH ISLAND BUS SERVICE - Southern Link Coaches

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Accommodation Options:

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Day 16 & 17 - Oamaru OR Timaru

Timaru Accommodation Option

Oamaru Accommodation Options

Oamaru Activities

Day 18 & 19 - Dunedin

Dunedin Accommodation Options:

Things to see & do in Dunedin

Day 20 & 21 - Queenstown

Queenstown Accommodation options: