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New Zealand Day Tours |
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One day sightseeing tours are a great way to maximise your travel
time. As well as seeing key sights and attractions, you’ll have the
advantage of an informative commentary to expand your knowledge of New Zealand.
| FROM AUCKLAND |
| DISCOVER THE BAY of IslandsFull Day Tour ex Auckland |
| . This fantastic tour takes you across the Auckland Harbor Bridge, north
via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands – a haven for
people who enjoy sea activities and the beauty of uncrowded sandy beaches and
native forests. Arrive in Paihia and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds
where New Zealand’s founding document was signed, then join a cruise to
Cape Brett, to travel through the famous “Hole in the Rock”. A packed
lunch is included. Prices from US$182/CA$188. |
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| DISCOVER WAITOMO CAVES |
| Full Day Tour ex Auckland. Travel south through the rich farmland of the
Waikato to Waitomo where you will enjoy a guided tour through the long
galleries and lofty chambers of the famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour includes a
boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights
from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Prices from US$143/CA$148.
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| AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA VIA RUAKURI CAVE |
| Full Day Tour ex Auckland. Journey by coach from Auckland to Rotorua. Along
the way take a guided walk through the recently opened Ruakuri Cave.
Waitomo’s longest underground walking tour through narrow winding
corridors, hidden waterfalls and amazing cave formations. Other highlights
include Rangiriri – historic Maori land wars site, and Fitzgerald Glade
– a section of the highway where native bush grows right up to the
roadside and the trees form a canopy overhead. Tour includes snack lunch.
Prices from US$177/CA$184. |
| FROM CHRISTCHURCH |
| DISCOVER MOUNT COOK |
| Full Day Tour ex Christchurch. Travel from Christchurch through the
rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains to historic Burkes Pass before
descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the
Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore. Travel up the western side of
Lake Pukaki to Aoraki-Mount Cook. Spend time exploring the Aoraki-Mount Cook
Village, enjoying lunch or an optional scenic fl ight before returning to
Christchurch by coach. Prices from US$131/CA$136. |
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| DISCOVER CHRISTCHURCH & HANMER SPRINGS |
| Full Day Tour ex Christchurch. Combine a half day Christchurch City sights
tour with a visit to the small alpine destination of Hanmer Springs, perfect
for rest, relaxation or adventure. Hanmer Springs maintains a quiet peaceful
atmosphere but has something for all tastes. Sit back and relax in natural
outdoor thermal waters surrounded by towering trees and a superb mountain
backdrop before returning to Christchurch. Prices from $US128/CA$132. |
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| DISCOVER THE WHALES |
| Full Day Tour ex Christchurch. This tour takes you from Christchurch City,
through beautiful rural pastoral scenes, along the coast to Kaikoura, to join a
Whale Watch tour. This is an exciting up-close encounter with the resident
Giant Sperm Whales, with seasonal visits by Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, Blue
Whales and Southern Right Whales. After your encounter with the giants of the
sea, return to Kaikoura and then travel back to Christchurch via a fur seal
colony and a Canterbury vineyard. Prices from US$177/CA$184. |
| FROM QUEENSTOWN |
| DISCOVER MILFORD SOUND: COACH-CRUISE-FLY |
| Journey along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, through the Eglinton Valley to the
beautiful Mirror Lakes. Proceed through the Hollyford Valley and the historic
Homer Tunnel and emerge into the Cleddau Valley and on to Milford Sound. Join a
Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise and explore the wonder of this majestic fi ord.
Return on a scenic fl ight, taking in Sandfl y Point, Sutherland Falls, Lake
Quill, the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu, Cecil and Walter Peaks. Prices from
US$413/CA$428. |
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| QUEENSTOWN TO MOUNT COOK RETURN |
| A full day tour, this option travels through historic gold mining regions,
skirts the shores of Lake Dunstan, passes over the Lindis Pass to the rugged
high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin, arriving at Aoraki- Mt Cook,
Australasia’s highest mountain. You will be mesmerized by the alpine
surroundings of this truly unique region. There is time to experience an
optional scenic fl ight over this spectacular alpine region, before returning
by coach to Queenstown. Prices from US$116/CA$120. |
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| TRACK & TRAIL |
| A unique train and coach journey that links Queenstown and Dunedin. Follow
the historic 19th century gold trail of the pioneers, in a journey of contrasts
over real Kiwi back-country before joining the scenic Taieri Gorge train.
Crossing viaducts and squeezing through tunnels, the train journey ends at
Dunedin – the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian heritage city in the
Southern Hemisphere. Prices from US$89/US$92. |
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