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this detailed itinerary you will find lists of accommodation
and activity operators in each New Zealand area.
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Day North & South Island
Itinerary Auckland
- Coromandel - Tauranga/Mt Maunganui - Whakatane - Rotorua - Central
Plateau OR Lake Taupo - Taranaki - Wanganui - Wellington - Kaikoura
- Hanmer Springs - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula - Timaru/Geraldine OR
Oamaru - Dunedin - Southland
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 _ 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Hobbiton
Movie Set & Farm Tours, Matamata - Visit the remnants of the original Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of
the Rings movie trilogy, also take an interactive NZ farm tour.
Indigenous
Trails - A
Maori tour company offering a wide range of tours to destinations throughout
New Zealand that are not on traditional touring routes.
Supa
Travel Express -
Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton -
Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
Dolphin
Seafaris - Watching and swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty
area. Huge numbers of Dolphins, Whales, Orcas and an abundance of marine
to see.
Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours -
Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding
areas, Whakatane, Taupo and Rotorua. Tours also available.
Spring
Loaded "harden up New Zealand" - Excitement, action & laughter with adventure jet boating, U-Drive
four wheel drives, Zespri kiwifruit and farm tours, and conference team
building activities.
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.
Baker
Marine Charters Bay
of Plenty Game Fishing, Bottom fishing, SCUBA Diving, Snorkelling or just
having fun.
Aerius Helicopters - Offer stunning New Zealand sightseeing adventures, joy rides and helicopter tours .
Dive
White Island Dive New Zealand's only active marine
volcano, White Island one of the worlds best scuba diving destinations!
Pee Jays White
Island ToursAn
in-depth guided tour of White Island. One of the world’s most interesting,
and New Zealand's most active volcano.
Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours -
Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding
areas, Whakatane, Taupo and Rotorua. Tours also available.
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
Te
Urewera Treks, Rotorua - Unique
eco-cultural wilderness treks venturing into the incredibly remote indigenous
podocarp and beech forests of Te Urewera and Whirinaki.
Tribal
Lights Cultural Theatre - Enjoy
a traditional NZ dinner and unforgettable experiences where the theatre
brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life.
Hiking New Zealand- Backpacking or trekking NZ style to secret places well off the beaten tourist track
Off
Road NZ - Your
one stop adventure centre - U Drive 4WD, Sprint Cars, Monster 4X4 thrillride,
claybird shooting, golf, archery.
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.
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.
NZONE
Skydiving - Experience the thrill and excitement of a
parachute jump above Rotorua
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
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.
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.
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.
Taupo Quad Adventures- 4 wheel quad bike adventures through scenic fern clad native bush
Topgun Paint Ball - Specialists in teambuilding combined with extreme fun and excitement in native bush. Games suitable for all abilities and group sizes
Tongariro Quads- 4x4 quad bike adventures in the Tongariro National Park
Rock'
n Ropes - Choose from a selection of unbelieveably
high rope course activites and adventure packages suitable for all ages
and abilities
Taupo Bungy- New Zealand's highest water touch bungy.
Taupo's Floatplane- Floatplane tours over New Zealand's World Heritage Tongariro National Park (including Mount Ruapehu), Volcanic Plateau, Lake Taupo, the many sparkling lakes of Rotorua and White Island
Tongariro Volvcanic Adventures- Daily bus to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing & ski transport to and from the Whakapapa ski field
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.
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
Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours -
Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding
areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
Central
Plateau
Accommodation options:
This
area is ideally located for visitors to do the Tongariro Trek and for skiing
the Whakapapa & Turoa skifields.
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.
Tongariro
River Rafting, Turangi - A Qualmark approved operator for white water rafting, kayaking, fly fishing,
mountain biking.
Taupo's Floatplane- Floatplane tours over New Zealand's World Heritage Tongariro National Park (including Mount Ruapehu), Volcanic Plateau, Lake Taupo, the many sparkling lakes of Rotorua and White Island
Day
14 & 15 - Taranaki
Region
Take
the Forgotten World Highway from the Central Plateau through to the Taranaki
region.
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.
Govett
Brewster Art Gallery - A
leading contemporary art museum and home of the Len Lye collection and includes
a cafe and design shop.
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.
Whanganui
Riverboat Centre - Enjoy the scenic Whanganui River on
the historic Paddle Steamer Waimarie offering lunch, dinner & BBQ cruises.
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.
Matai Shuttles - Shuttle service in Ohakune and the Central Volcanic Plateau area.
Yeti Tours- Canoe and kayak tours on the Whanganui River
Whanganui
River Road Tours - An intimate and adventurous journey,
providing access to the lower Whanganui River Valley; it's culture, history,
and National Park.
Body Haven Boutique Spa, Wellington- Rejuvenate body and spirit to the intuitive rhythm and long flowing strokes of a perfect massage which will fascinate massage connoisseurs
Day
19 - Kaikoura
Drive
down the coast to Kaikoura.
Whale Watch Kaikoura - NZ's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale all year round
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.
Adrenalin Forest, Christchurch - Realise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest’s multi-level aerial obstacle course
Whale Watch Kaikoura - NZ's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale all year round
Euro
Car Rental, Queenstown & Christchurch - Specialising in European and 4WD cars for hire with trusted brands such
as Audi, BMW, VW, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan.
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
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.
Coast
Line Tours/Pengiun Express, Oamaru - Visit the Yellow Eyed Penguins
followed by a visit to The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Bus service between
Oamaru & Dunedin + other scenic tours available.
Oamaru
Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru
- A conservation area for blue penguins, the smallest penguin in the world,
which naturally nest along the coastline of Oamaru.
Monarch
Wildlife Cruises, Dunedin
- Providing voyages of discovery amongst a unique diversity and abundance
of wildlife, dramatic views and significant geological and historical features
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.
Southern
Wings Charters, Invercargill -
Offering visitors to Southern New Zealand a range of "Discovery"
scenic flights to the Catlins Coast, Fiordland and Stewart Island.
Southern
Aqua Adventures, Bluff -
Dive Milford Sound, tours & dive training, adventure store dive shops
in Invercargill & Bluff.
Lake
Hauroko Tours, Tuatapere -
Providing transport to the Dusky Track & tours on Lake Hauroko in Southwest
Fiordland.
Hump
Ridge Jet, Otautau -
A premier jet boat experience based in a land of untouched wilderness and
breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park
Air
Milford, Queenstown -
Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with exclusive flight seeing
tours of Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Mt Cook and the Catlins
Waiau
Downs Farm Adventures, Riverton -
Aunique farm experience that has several tours available including sheep
shearing, wool-handling, dogs working, cow milking, deer farm and plenty
more.
Nokomai
Station, Lumsden
- A working farm with a wide range of on-site activities such as horse treks,
hunting, fishing, 4WD tours, flightseeing, farm activities and more. Cottage
accommodation available.
Wairaurahiri
Jet, Tuatapere -
Adrenaline pumping jet boat rides into the heart of the Fiordland National
Park, including fascinating and educational guided nature walks, native
Podocarp forest, and South Coast Beech forest.
Catlins
Wildlife Trackers Eco Tours, Catlins -
Tourism award winning guided and unguided overnight walks on private tracks
and creative workshops and conservation work opportunities staying with
your hosts.
Canterbury
Shuttles & Tours
- Shuttle services available from the airport, railway station, hotel or
home. We also cater for function or special event transport. Personalised
tours are also available.
Day
30
- Depart from Invercargill Airport to connect to your international flight
from Christchurch Airport.
IMPORTANT
NOTES
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Online does not arrange air flights or rail travel
*All
accommodation prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars, are based on
1-2 people per night and are indicative only
