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New Zealand Day Tours |
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One day sightseeing toursare 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 Islands Full 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. |
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| DISCOVER WAITOMO CAVES |
| Full Day Tour from 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. |
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| MATAKANA WINE COUNTRY & GERMAN VILLAGE |
| Full day from Auckland. See Matakana with visits to award winning
vineyards and fabulous dining experiences. Visit Puhoi Historic Village.
Settled by Bohemians back in 1863, today the village still retains it’s
history but also has loads of new things for visitors to see and do. From a
beautiful church and museum to the most famous pub in NZ. |
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| AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA VIA RUAKURI CAVE |
| Full Day Tour ex\from 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. |
| FROM CHRISTCHURCH |
| DISCOVER MOUNT COOK |
| Full Day Tour from 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. |
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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. |
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| DISCOVER THE WHALES |
| Full Day Tour from 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. |
| 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 fiord.
Return on a scenic fl ight, taking in Sandfl y Point, Sutherland Falls, Lake
Quill, the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu, Cecil and Walter Peaks. |
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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 flight over this spectacular alpine region, before returning by
coach to Queenstown. |
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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. |
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| Wellington |
| ZEALANDIA by Night Just minutes from downtown Wellington, lies a
place unlike any other – ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience. Home
to some of the rarest and most extraordinary wildlife on the planet ,it is New
Zealand’s award-winning eco-attraction. Your experience includes an
exciting new exhibition and walk in our ever-changing sanctuary valley. Inside
the visitors centre, immerse yourself in interactive displays where you can
see, feel and play with the history of New Zealand’s wildlife and
landscape – from untouched paradise, to the tragic destruction caused by
man and finally the restoration and conservation efforts of today. Then spend
an hour or two exploring our sanctuary valley, with its easy-walking bush
tracks, protected by a predator-proof fence enclosing 225 hectares of
regenerating forest. This is your best chance of seeing tuatara and many other
iconic native species – in the wild on the mainland, yet just minutes from
the bustle of the city. Daily . After a tour of the exhibition in the visitor
centre, step through the predator-proof fence. And as darkness falls, your
guide will start looking for our elusive national mascot – the kiwi. Over
100 call our valley home, so there’s a good chance of spotting one,
foraging in the leaf litter! This is an utterly unforgettable experience: |
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| Walking Gourmet Wellington is so compact, it’s ideal for
walking. Experience coffee roasting, explore our top specialty food stores,
sampling cheese and fruit as you go, and enjoy a light, three course tasting
lunch with wines at a top Wellington restaurant or café. We explore this
city known for its love of great coffee and food, finding culinary treasures
visitors often miss. Connect with like-minded local food lovers, meet top
Wellington restaurant and food professionals and uncover culinary treasures.
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| Private Tours (for 2-7 persons) |
| Let us design a special day tour for your shore excursion in Wellington, or
for a unique day trip. A food tour, aMaori led visit to Te Papa, or Lord of the
Rings movie sites. Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum
and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum
experiences |
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| DUNEDIN |
| With its exciting, sometimes scandalous and tragic history, magnificent
carved ceilings, New Zealand antiques and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle
offers you a vision of the past and present. Today, the Castle is the home of
the Barker family, who have spent over forty years lovingly restoring the
building and recreating the beauty of the 14 hectares of gardens and grounds.
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