12 day Auckland to Queenstown

highlights self drive tour

Prepared for Client of DNZH
Day 1 !aturday 1"th !epte#$er 2%1&
'elco#e to Auckland City
Collect your rental car on arrival into the airport and then spend the
rest of the day e(ploring the city of Auckland)
Collect your rental car *oyota Co##uter +,-A./ 12 seater #inivan
or si#ilar +0uropcar/
Collect your rental car on arrival into Auckland Airport
.eturn your rental car to 'ellington 1erry *er#inal 12 !epte#$er
& door #inivan
Air con3 CD
0ngine4 2)5 ")% litre
Auto#atic
Passengers4 12 adults
6uggage !pace4 varies
7our acco##odation4 Copthorne Hotel Auckland
Har$our City
Copthorne Hotel Auckland Har$our City is situated
right on the verge of the 'aite#ata Har$our and
all 182 northfacing roo#s offer stunning
panora#ic har$our views)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( standard
roo#3 1 ( e(tra adult +using rollaway/
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 19 k#s : 1%
#iles 4 %)" hours/
Day 2 !unday 1&th !epte#$er 2%1&
Auckland to 'aito#o
*he drive south fro# Auckland on !tate Highway 1 ;uickly takes you past
the <o#$ay Hills into rolling green far#land and the rich dairy pastures
of the 'aikato) *he scenic li#estone hills of the 'aito#o countryside
hint at what lies $eneath) 'aito#o is ho#e to a huge network of caves3
ho#e to #agical glowwor#s suspended a$ove the rushing cave waters)
*here are #any ways to e(perience the caves3 you can en=oy a gentle $oat
trip under a ceiling of glowworms 3 take the longest underground walking
tour in Ruakuri Cave or for a thrilling adventure try black water rafting
an underground caving and rafting trip of a lifeti#e)
'aito#o >low 'or# Caves
1or#ed over "% #illion years ago there are two levels to the 'aito#o
>lowwor# Caves which are 19 #etres apart) *he upper level is dry and
includes the entrance to the cave3 the Cataco#$s and the ?rgan 6oft) *he
lower level consists of strea# passages and the Cathedral) As you glide
;uietly $eneath the lights of thousands of glowwor#s3 it is only the
gentle sound of dripping water that re#inds you that you are deep
underground and not $eneath a star filled sky)
'aito#o to .otorua
*oday you@ll cross the rich and fertile countryside of the 'aikato3
arriving into the city of Rotorua the region@s geother#al activity
;uickly $eco#es evident as you see stea# rising fro# the roadside and
surrounding hills) Considered the cultural centre for the Aaori people3
.otorua is the ideal place to gain an insight into this uni;ue culture)
*he Rotorua Museum located in the >overn#ent >ardens houses fascinating
displays focused on the history of the local Aaori tri$es) Here you will
learn of the devastating volcanic eruption of At) *arawera in 18893 you
can also visit the Buried Village to see firsthand the i#pact of this
event) Ohinemutu Village on the shores of 6ake .otorua is the original
site of the first Aaori settlers in the area) Despite the #odern
$uildings you can still gain a sense of what the original village was
like while you e(plore the #agnificent #eeting house and historic
carvings) ?ne of the #ost popular introductions to the Aaori Culture is
through an evening at Mitai Maori Village where you can en=oy perfor#ances
and de#onstrations followed $y a traditionally cooked hangi #eal) ?f
course .otorua is also a great place to en=oy #any other activities
including3 fishing3 &'D trips3 rela(ing spa treat#ents3 $iking and a
whole host of adventure activities)
7our acco##odation4 Copthorne Hotel .otorua
Copthorne Hotel .otorua is set in e(tensive
grounds $etween the town centre and Pohutu
>eyser) An ideal great value hotel to e(plore the
wonders of .otorua fro#)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( superior
roo#
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 "2& k#s : 2%1
#iles 4 &)5 hours/
Day " Aonday 15th !epte#$er 2%1&
0(plore .otorua
.otorua sits right in the centre of the worldBs #ost volcanically active
region and this is highly evident through the s#ell of sulphur) No visit
to .otorua would $e co#plete without visiting one of the #any geother#al
parks) Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is around "% #inutes fro# .otorua
and here a network of paths will take you past $u$$ling pools3 sulphur
ponds3 geysers and waterfalls) 1or a #ore rela(ing ther#al e(perience3
you canBt go past the ol!nesian "pa 3 either soak in their #ineral pools
or e(perience a uni;ue B#ud #assageB) White #sland sits around &%
kilo#etres off the <ay of Plenty coast and is still one the #ost active
volcanoes in the world) Volcanic $ir "afaris offer scenic flights to the island
and the opportunity to land and e(plore the original sulphur #ines) *hey
also offer scenic flights over Mt% Tarawera and float plane flights to Orakei
&orako 'idden Valle! ) .otorua is also the heartland of Aaori culture in
New Zealand and Mitai Maori Village lets you e(perience the stories3
singing and traditional Aaori kai +food/ cooked in a hangi) 1or a
deeper understanding of Aaori arts and crafts3 visit Te uia the pre#ier
Aaori Arts and Cultural centre) As well as the lake which is tee#ing
with trout for the anglers a#ongst you3 there are opportunities to get
up close to our national ani#al the sheep at $grodome and the kiwi at
Rainbow "prings ) 1or those looking to en=oy so#e of the adrenalin
packed adventures New Zealand is renowned for youBll $e pleased to know
.otorua rivals Queenstown for adventure3 so whether you are (orbing 3
rafting or fl!ing through the forest canop! youBll have a $last)
Ho$$iton Aovie !et *our fro# .otorua
Discover the real Aiddleearth on the #ost pictures;ue private far#land3
where you can visit the Ho$$iton Aovie !et fro# *he 6ord of the .ings
and *he Ho$$it fil#s in a fascinating 2 hour guided tour) 7our tour
starts with a drive through the pictures;ue 1325% acre sheep far# with
spectacular views across to the Cai#ai .anges) 7our guide will escort
you through the twelve acre site recounting fascinating details of how
the Ho$$iton Aovie set was created) *he Ho$$it holes3 >reen Dragon ,nn3
Aill and other structures created for *he 6ord of the .ings and *he
Ho$$it fil#s can $e viewed and you will see how this $eautiful piece of
'aikato far#land was transfor#ed into *he !hire fro# Aiddle0arth)
Aitai Aaori -illage suggested activity
An evening at Aitai will give you an authentic introduction to Aaori
culture leaving you a#aDed and in awe) <e enthralled $y the natural $ush
setting3 see warriors in traditional dress3 paddle an ancient warrior
canoe +waka/ down the 'aiowhiro strea#3 and donBt #iss your only
opportunity in the .otorua area to see glow wor#s in their natural
ha$itat) Aarvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout3
flowing directly fro# the earth at the sacred 1airy !pring) !ee your
traditionally cooked hangi #eal $eing lifted fro# the ground) During our
cultural perfor#ance3 youBll learn a$out our past3 carvings and ta #oko
+tattoo art/) <e captivated $y the displays of weaponry and co#$at3
coupled with the grace and $eauty of the poi dance) 7ouBll $e a#aDed $y
the spine tingling haka finale) *he Aitai fa#ily is proud to have
created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an indigenous
cultural e(perience like no other)
7our acco##odation4 Copthorne Hotel .otorua
Copthorne Hotel .otorua is set in e(tensive
grounds $etween the town centre and Pohutu
>eyser) An ideal great value hotel to e(plore the
wonders of .otorua fro#)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( superior
roo#
Day & *uesday 19th !epte#$er 2%1&
.otorua to 'ellington
*he drive fro# Rotorua to Wellington takes you via the township of
Taupo and New ZealandBs largest lake3 6ake *aupo) Eust north of the
town are the 'uka )alls and a short detour to view is advised) An easy
walking track fro# the car park will lead you to a viewing platfor#3 $ut
if you want to get even closer3 the thrilling 'uka *et $oat ride will
do =ust that) Craters of the Moon is a near$y geother#al reserve with
wellfor#ed walking tracks around its #any $oiling pools and stea#ing
vents) Heading into town the lake co#es into view) 6ake *aupo is a
gigantic volcanic caldera +collapsed crater/ for#ed during one of the
world@s largest eruptions F esti#ated to have taken place 18%% year
ago) 1ollow the lake shore south and you pass *urangi3 a #ecca for fly
fishing) 7ou then ascend onto the central plateau into the high country
.angipo Desert) !kirting Tongariro +ational ark 3 one of New Zealand@s
three world heritage sites you #ay $e lucky enough to see the peaks of
the still volcanically active At) .uapehu and At) *ongariro) *he third
visi$le peak is At Ngauruhoe and it #ay look fa#iliar to you3 as it was
used to depict At) Doo# in the 6ord of the .ings #ovies) A little
further along this vast landscape you@ll reach the #ilitary town of
'aiouru3 the Ar#y Auseu# here holds an incredi$le collection of New
Zealand #ilitary #e#ora$ilia and history on its service#en) Descending
fro# the #ountain region you pass through rich far#land and the rural
towns of *aihape3 Aangaweka and <ulls $efore arriving on the Capiti
Coast) *he coastal seaside towns of Paraparau#u3 Paekakariki and
Pli##erton are worth a short detour $efore arriving into the capital
city of 'ellington) Plan to take #ost of the day for this drive)
'ellington City is New ZealandBs capital) ,t sits on a wonderful deep
natural har$our and is surrounded $y $ush clad hills) *he city centre
itself is ;uite co#pact +appro(i#ately 2 s;uare kilo#etres/ so e(ploring
on foot is relatively easy) 1ro# your city centre acco##odation you can
easily stroll the cafes and restaurants around Courtenay Place and if
you arrive early enough New ZealandBs national #useu#3 *e Papa3 is also
close $y)
7our acco##odation4 Hotel ,$is 'ellington
Hotel ,$is 'ellington is ideally located in
1eatherston !treet in the heart of 'ellington
City and easy walking distance to 'ellingtonBs
fa#ous cafe lifestyle)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( standard
twin
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 &&1 k#s : 22"
#iles 4 5)5 hours/
Day 5 'ednesday 12th !epte#$er 2%1&
,nterislander ferry 'ellington to Picton
*he G2 k# =ourney $etween 'ellington and Picton takes around " hours and
has $een descri$ed as Bone of the #ost $eautiful ferry rides in the
worldB) 6eaving 'ellington Har$our you pass #any interesting points
such as Pencarrow Head on top of which is New ZealandBs oldest
lighthouse +185G/) .ed .ocks is ho#e to a seal colony and ?terangi <ay
is the site which recorded the countryBs highest ever wind speed of 298
kph +192 #ph/) 1ro# the Cook !trait spectacular views of the Caikoura
.anges on the !outh ,sland can $e en=oyed and dolphins and #any sea
$irds are often seen) Around one hour of the cruise takes you through
the Aarl$orough !ounds) *his region of $ush covered #ountains3 s#all
islands3 crystal clear waters and secluded $ays is a re#arka$le
photographic opportunity) At the end of Queen Charlotte !ound the cruise
co#es to an end in the pictures;ue town of Picton)
Picton to <lenhei#
1ollow the valley south towards <lenhei# and wine growing region of
Aarl$orough) *he town of Blenheim sits right at the heart of the New
ZealandBs largest wine producing region3 Marlborough 3 and is ideally
located to en=oy an afternoon sa#pling the local produce) A great way to
do this is to take a guided wine tour with "ounds Connection Wine Tours )
7our acco##odation4 Chateau Aarl$orough
<lenhei#
Chateau Aarl$orough3 Aarl$oroughBs pre#ier
$outi;ue hotel overlooking !ey#our !;uare
>ardens3 prides itself on offering guests lu(ury
acco##odation with an envia$le attention to
detail and all =ust a short walk fro#
<lenhei#Bs town centre)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( delu(e
studio
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 28 k#s : 12
#iles 4 %)& hours/
Day 9 *hursday 18th !epte#$er 2%1&
<lenhei# to Christchurch
Crossing the Hdry hills@ of the Aarl$orough ranges you head towards
one of the #ost spectacular coastlines of the !outh ,sland3 the Caikoura
Coast) *he road hugs the shore for around 5% kilo#etres and offers #any
chances to view the native wildlife such as sea$irds and New Zealand fur
seals) *o the east is the tur;uoise waters of the !outh Pacific ?cean
and to the west the towering Caikoura .anges) &aikoura Township is a
$ustling little place with #any cafes3 restaurants and shops $ut the
#ain reason for visiting here is the wildlife) Whale Watch &aikoura is
New ZealandBs only #arine$ased whale watching co#pany offering visitors
an e(citing upclose encounter with the >iant !per# 'hale at all ti#es
of the year) Depending on the season you #ay also see #igrating
Hu#p$ack 'hales3 Pilot 'hales3 <lue 'hales and !outhern .ight 'hales)
Another great Caikoura activity is "wimming with the "eals ) Donning a wet
suit you have the opportunity to interact with these in;uisitive
creatures on their ter#s) Wings over Whales also offer tours fro# fi(ed
wing aircraft to view the whales and other #arine creatures fro# 5%%
feet in the air) *he drive fro# Caikoura to Christchurch continues to
follow the spectacular coastline $efore heading inland and through North
Canter$ury@s #a=or wine region3 the Waipara Valle! ) 7ou are also
introduced you to the !outh ,sland@s #ost nu#erous inha$itant3 the
sheep) A great detour to take is the side trip to 'anmer "prings for a
rela(ing dip in the ther#al pools) Arriving into Christchurch Cit! puts
you close to the airport and the #nternational $ntarctic Centre and a visit
is highly reco##ended) Here you can get as close to e(periencing life on
the froDen continent without actually visiting plus see New Zealand
little $lue penguins and ride in a Haaglund *racked vehicle)
7our acco##odation4 Heartland Hotel Cotswold
*he Heartland Hotel Cotswold is =ust #inutes walk
to $outi;ue shopping at Aerivale and Hagley Park)
*he distinctive architecture of the Heartland
Hotel Cotswold reflects ChristchurchBs i#age as
the #ost 0nglish of cities outside of 0ngland)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( standard
studio roo#
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 2G2 k#s : 181
#iles 4 ")8 hours/
Day 2 1riday 1Gth !epte#$er 2%1&
Christchurch to Dunedin
Crossing the vast Canterbur! lains as you head !outh3 !tate Highway 1
crosses #any $raided rivers that start their life as glacial #elt water
high in the !outhern Alps) New ZealandBs longest $ridge at .akaia
crosses such an e(a#ple) *he towns of Timaru followed $y Oamaru are
worth a short detour to the town centre)
*he town of Oamaru is #ost fa#ous for its $uildings constructed with
the uni;ue locally ;uarried white stone) 0(plore the old ;uarter or if
you donBt #ind a late arrival into ,unedin then stay around to see the
blue penguins co#e ashore at dusk)
Eust a little further south and you arrive at Aoeraki and its fa#ous
Moeraki Boulders ) 1ollowing a look at these incredi$le and uni;ue
geological features donBt #iss taking a late lunch or coffee and cake at
1leurBs Cafe in Moeraki Township ) *he last stretch of road follows the
coastline $efore crossing the hills and descending into the city of
,unedin )
!peights <rewery *our
!peights <rewery was founded in 1829 and still occupies its original
Dunedin site3 with several of its $uildings dating $ack to the late
18%%Bs) !peights has proudly kept its rich heritage and it is one of
the last re#aining Bgravity $reweriesB still operating in the world)
!peightBs >old Aedal Ale is the flagship $eer #ade at the historic
$rewery) *his is the $eer that i##ortalised the !outhern Aan legend3
cele$rated in story3 song for over 128 years) *hey offer a G% #inute
tour of this historic site as well tasting si( !peights $eers) As an
option you can $ottle3 cap and la$el your own !peightBs >old Aedal Ale
for a uni;ue souvenir of your visit)
7our acco##odation4 Park .egis Dunedin
6ocated in the center of Dunedin the Park .egis
Hotel is within walking distance of shopping3
cafes and restaurants and the central focus of
the ?ctagon) <outi;ue style roo#s ensure a
co#forta$le stay in this full service hotel)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( standard
roo# twin
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 "&9 k#s : 215
#iles 4 &)8 hours/
Day 8 !aturday 2%th !epte#$er 2%1&
Dunedin to *e Anau
*he drive to Te $nau takes you through classic "outhland far#land
scenery $ut if you want to spend the whole day e(ploring a little off
the $eaten path than taking the !outhern !cenic .oute through The Catlins
is highly reco##ended) 1ollowing the incredi$le ?tago coastline to
#nvercargill the route passes through the fishing town of .iverton and
Colac <ay $efore heading north through *uatapere and onto Manapouri )
,tBs fro# here that you can e#$ark on a day or overnight cruise to
,oubtful "ound ) Eust a little further north and you arrive into your
lake side destination of *e Anau3 the gateway to )iordland +ational ark
and the world fa#ous Milford "ound )
7our acco##odation4 Cingsgate Hotel *e Anau
*he hotel is conveniently located only a short
five#inute walk along the shore of $eautiful
6ake *e Anau to reach the town centre set a#ongst
#anicured gardens on the tran;uil shores of 6ake
*e Anau)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( standard
roo#
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 285 k#s : 122
#iles 4 &)% hours/
Day G !unday 21st !epte#$er 2%1&
*e Anau to Ailford !ound and return to *e Anau
*he Ailford .oad
Countless photo opportunities and short walks #ean this drive should not
$e rushed) *he Airror 6akes create perfectly clear reflections of the
surrounding #ountains and glacier for#ed #eadows) 1urther along the
road *he Chas# 'alk includes two walking $ridges over the dra#atic
Cleddau .iver3 while the surrounding ancient native $eech forest creates
a fascinating landscape) 7ouBll pass through the Ho#er *unnel3 an
incredi$le feat of engineering at 121G #etres long) *he road slopes
towards Ailford at a rate of 1 in 1%) Aost stops and points of interest
are well signposted on the 121 kilo#etre road $ut donBt underesti#ate
how long this drive will take you with scenic stops) *here can $e a 2%
#inute wait at the tunnel as you wait for the traffic lights which
control the oneway traffic)
Ailford !ound
Ailford !ound is the $est known of the sounds that lie throughout
1iordland National Park and is also the only fiord accessi$le $y road)
Co#ing into the village youBll $e greeted with an a#aDing view of Aitre
Peak which rises spectacularly fro# the water up to the sky) !heer
cliffs starting hundreds of #etres $elow the waterBs surface rise
spectacularly to the sky) ,t is 19 kilo#etres fro# the head of the fiord
to the open sea and .eal Eourneys cruise vessels will take you there and
$ack co#forta$ly in around 2 hours) Dolphins and seals can often $e
seen3 and following a large downpour the waterfalls that line the fiords
are #agnificent3 particularly the 1&9 #etre high !tirling 1alls)
Ailford !ound Nature Cruise
An e(tended and leisurely 2I hour cruise of Ailford !ound on $oard the
Ailford Aariner3 A- !in$ad or Ailford 'anderer) *hese #odern vessels3
purpose $uilt for operating in a fiord environ#ent3 have $een designed
along the lines of a traditional trading scow3 and have real character)
*hese rela(ing cruises have special appeal for the independent traveler
and an on $oard nature guide provides detailed interpretation and
co##entary)) *here is plenty of ti#e availa$le to e(plore points of
interest and to view the stunning scenery3 including waterfalls3
rainforest and the towering peaks) Ceep a lookout for dolphins3 seals
and penguins) ,ncludes picnic $o(ed lunch)
7our acco##odation4 Cingsgate Hotel *e Anau
*he hotel is conveniently located only a short
five#inute walk along the shore of $eautiful
6ake *e Anau to reach the town centre set a#ongst
#anicured gardens on the tran;uil shores of 6ake
*e Anau)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( standard
roo#
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 2"& k#s : 1&5
#iles 4 ")5 hours/
Day 1% Aonday 22nd !epte#$er 2%1&
*e Anau to Queenstown
Crossing the rolling tussock lands you pass through Aoss$urn3 the deer
capital of New Zealand) Continue north through !outhland countryside
towards -ake Wakatipu ) *he road now hugs the lake edge and the
.e#arka$le #ountain range towers over you as you approach .ueenstown 3
the adventure capital of New Zealand)
7our acco##odation4 Heartland Hotel Queenstown
*he Heartland Hotel Queenstown is the ideal place
to stay if you want to $e close to all the action
of Queenstowns #ain centre3 yet $e elevated
enough to take advantage of the spectacular views
over 6ake 'akatipu to the #ountains)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( fa#ily
roo#
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 19& k#s : 1%2
#iles 4 2)2 hours/
Day 11 *uesday 2"rd !epte#$er 2%1&
0(plore Queenstown and surrounds
Queenstown offers adventure for all tastes and a$ilities) 1ro# so#e of
the #ore well know adrenalin sports such as bung! /umping and sk!diving
to the #ore sedate such as sa#pling the local wines or e(ploring the
near$y historic gold #ining regions3 there is so#ething for everyone)
'ith the town@s pri#e location on the shores of 6ake 'akatipu there are
#any water $ased activities to en=oy) *he T"" 0arnslaw is a vintage
stea#ship that still plies the placid lake waters taking visitors to
'alter Peak !tation daily to en=oy a high country sheep far# e(perience3
lunch or a far#house dinner) *he Cawarau and !hotover .ivers offer speed
and white water thrills3 try the popular "hotover *et Boat Ride or Cawarau
white water rafting) *he >i$$ston -alley is a short drive fro#
Queenstown and ho#e to vineyards producing so#e of the finest wines in
New Zealand3 particularly the Pinot Noir) Award winning $ppellation Wine
Tours offer inti#ate and knowledgea$le tours to >i$$ston and
<annock$urn vineyards) 1or adventures further afield +omad "afaris offer
&'D e(cursions in and around Queenstown to otherwise difficult locations
such as !kippers Canyon and Aace *own) ,nfor#ative guides share local
stories of the region3 including the fil#ing locations for the 6ord of
the .ings and Ho$$it #ovies) 1or #ore #a=estic Aiddle 0arth scenery3
the ,art River Wilderness "afari is $y far the #ost scenic =et $oat
e(cursion in the country) A short walk a#ongst native $eech forest plus
a &'D $us =ourney is capped off with over 1 1:2 hours and around "5
kilo#etres of e(hilarating =et $oat action as you head deep into At)
Aspiring National Park)
!hotover Eet Canyon Eet <oat .ide
!hotover Eet is the only co#pany per#itted to operate in the spectacular
!hotover .iver Canyons) ,tBs a thrilling ride ski##ing past rocky
outcrops at close range in your !hotover Eet B<ig .edB3 as you twist and
turn through the narrow canyons at $reath taking speeds) And a #a=or
highlight hold tight for the world fa#ous !hotover Eet full "9%J
spinsK
*!! 0arnslaw cruise to 'alter Peak including gour#et <<Q dinner
and a far# tour suggested activity
0n=oy a return scenic cruise fro# downtown Queenstown to 'alter Peak
High Country 1ar# on $oard the vintage stea#ship *!! 0arnslaw) ?n
dise#$arking at 'alter Peak you are war#ly welco#ed and escorted through
the $eautiful lakeside gardens to the char#ing ColonelBs Ho#estead)
.ela( in the uni;ue a#$ience of the Colonel@s Ho#estead .estaurant3 the
heart of the stately ho#estead at 'alter Peak) Here3 you@ll en=oy a
>our#et <<Q dinner which your chef will prepare in front of you) *he
delicious seasonal #enu includes an e(pansive array of New Zealand and
local produce3 fro# succulent #eats cooked on the outdoor rotisserie or
grill3 a selection of delicious vegeta$les and salads) *hen finish your
#eal with our irresisti$le desserts3 New Zealand cheeses and freshly
$rewed tea L coffee) After dinner3 an entertaining and infor#ative
de#onstration gives you a gli#pse of life in the high country) ?n the
#agical nightti#e cruise ho#e3 you can en=oy the ca#araderie of a sing
along with the ship@s pianist or $reathe in the fresh night air on the
#oonlit decks as you watch the lights of Queenstown draw nearer)
7our acco##odation4 Heartland Hotel Queenstown
*he Heartland Hotel Queenstown is the ideal place
to stay if you want to $e close to all the action
of Queenstowns #ain centre3 yet $e elevated
enough to take advantage of the spectacular views
over 6ake 'akatipu to the #ountains)
7our roo# type and configuration41 ( fa#ily
roo#
Day 12 'ednesday 2&th !epte#$er 2%1&
Depart Queenstown today
0(plore #ore of .ueenstown $efore dropping your rental car at the
airport depot and continuing your onward =ourney)
+Appro(i#ate distance and ti#e for todays driving leg is4 1 k#s : 1
#iles 4 %)% hours/
,nclusions and other details
*our inclusions and infor#ation self drive tours
As well as the specified acco##odation3 activity3 car and other
arrange#ents detailed in your itinerary the following are also included
with our self drive tours)
0(pert planning and tour #anage#ent services
Highly detailed itinerary with driving instructions
Phone help line availa$le
New Zealand goods and services ta( +>!*/
Acco##odation su##ary
Day 1 Copthorne Hotel Auckland
Har$our City
1 ( standard roo#3 1 ( e(tra adult +using rollaway/
Day 2 Copthorne Hotel .otorua 1 ( superior roo#
Day " Copthorne Hotel .otorua 1 ( superior roo#
Day & Hotel ,$is 'ellington 1 ( standard twin
Day 5 Chateau Aarl$orough <lenhei# 1 ( delu(e studio
Day 9 Heartland Hotel Cotswold 1 ( standard studio roo#
Day 2 Park .egis Dunedin 1 ( standard roo# twin
Day 8 Cingsgate Hotel *e Anau 1 ( standard roo#
Day G Cingsgate Hotel *e Anau 1 ( standard roo#
Day 1% Heartland Hotel Queenstown 1 ( fa#ily roo#
Day 11 Heartland Hotel Queenstown 1 ( fa#ily roo#
,ncluded activities
*he following activities are included in this itinerary and cost)
Day 1 Collect your rental car *oyota Co##uter +,-A./ 12 seater
#inivan or si#ilar
Day 2 'aito#o >low 'or# Caves
Day " Ho$$iton Aovie !et *our fro# .otorua
Day 5 ,nterislander ferry 'ellington to Picton
Day 2 !peights <rewery *our
Day G Ailford !ound Nature Cruise
Day 11 !hotover Eet Canyon Eet <oat .ide

<ooking ter#s and conditions
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fa#iliar with our full booking terms and conditions posted on our we$site)
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7our tour cost details4
1 ADM6*Dou$le roo# firstna#e surna#e NZDN 1392&
1 ADM6*Dou$le roo# firstna#e surna#e NZDN 1392&
1 CH,6DChild +51&yrs inclusive/ firstna#e surna#e NZDN 13%&5
Options added to !our tour1
Ho$$iton tour fro# .otorua
Adult *otal4 NZDN 22%
Child *otal4 NZDN 22
!peights <rewery *our
Adult *otal4 NZDN 5%
Child *otal4 NZDN 1%
!hotover Eet
Adult *otal4 NZDN 258
Child *otal4 NZDN 9G
*otal cost NZDN &3G22
Deposit a#ount paya$le NZDN 9%%