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New Zealand Self Drive Tours
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Self Drive New
Zealand
Driving through New Zealand is easy. Wide, uncrowded roads. Pleasant
non-aggressive feloow drivers. Beautiful scenery. Outstanding places to stay.
Unique attractions and sights.
Driving New Zeland's North Island includes the Bay of Islands, where New
Zealand's Maori warriors came to make a new beginning. The Treaty between the
European settlers and Maori natives was signed here. Today this area is home to
the country's most famous maritime national park - with its abundance of
dolphins, whales, fish and birds.
The North Island is the dramatic result of thousands of years of volcanic
activity that is still very evident today. Auckland, surprisingly not New
Zeland's capital city, is the gateway for most visitors to New Zealand who
travel from North America. The beautiful harbourside city of Auckland and the
sophisticated capital of Wellington are separated by slumbering volcanic
mountains, steaming thermal geysers, and refreshing clear lakes. Llisten to
ancient Maori legends and discover bubbling geothermal springs in Rotorua.
Driving the South Island of New Zealand, experience some of the most impressive
scenery in the world. This is the landscape that inspired Sir Edmund Hilary; it
is where Mt Cook, the country's highest peak, can be found. Walk tracks carved
by the ancient glaciers that formed magnificent Milford Sound and striking
Franz Josef. Explore the beautiful towns of Christchurch and Dunedin, too.
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Follow one of our well planned driving itineraies in New Zealand or ask us to
plan a unique New Zealand driving adventure for you. We recognize that each
traveller has specific interests and requirements; that each person has their
own individual 'wants' that will make their New Zealand vacation all the more
memorable. The New Zealand experts at Lynott Tours will help you to plan that
perfect New Zealand vaction.
Travel between the islands with Interislander and experience one of the most
spectacular 3 hour cruises in the world. You will cruise through the
magnificent Wellington Harbour, view the rugged lower North Island coastline,
cross Cook Strait, before finally enjoying the peaceful Marlborough Sounds.
8 Day North Island Touring Route
9 Day North and South Islands
South Island Vintage 12 Day
NZ Self Drive Tour 21 Days
Self Drive New Zealand
Vacation 9 Day North and South Islands
Spend 3 nights on the North Island and 6 nights on the scenic South Island on
New Zealand Suggested Itinerary:
Highlights: Famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves 2 nights in Rotorua, including
Maori culture 1 night in Christchurch 1 night in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park 3
nights in exciting Queenstown Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Welcome to Auckland, the ‘City of
Sails’.
Day 2 - Auckland/ Waitomo/Rotorua (226 miles/363 kms) (lunch and dinner
included) (optional meal plans begin today) Travel to the fascinating Waitomo
Caves where you will enjoy lunch. Experience a guided tour of the famous
Glowworm Grotto. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to arrive in Rotorua to enjoy an
evening Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Day 3 - Rotorua Sightseeing Today you will experience the many varied
sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Farm Show
before travelling to Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Learn about traditional
Maori crafts at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Enjoy an afternoon at
leisure.
Day 4 - Rotorua/ Christchurch North Island to South Island (airfare not
included) Fly to Christchurch. Perhaps visit the International Antarctic Centre
– the ‘must see’ attraction in Christchurch.
Day 5 - Christchurch/ Mount Cook (206 miles/331 kms) Today travel south
with Great Sights across the Canterbury Plains, through the Mackenzie country
via Lake Tekapo, to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. This afternoon is free to
enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest alpine scenery.
Day 6 - Mount Cook/ Queenstown (163 miles/263 kms) A free morning to
enjoy the natural beauty of the area. This afternoon travel on to Queenstown.
Day 7 - Milford Sound Day Excursion Travel along the shores of Lake
Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park. From the Homer
Tunnel emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise,
for an unforgettable experience, and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord
before returning to Queenstown.
Day 8 - Queenstown A free day to enjoy the many activities on offer.
Day 9 - Queenstown Your tour arrangements conclude this morning. Coach
options available for return journey to Christchurch.
Accommodation Choices
B&B's
Lodges
Self Drive New Zealand Car Rental
Hotel/ Motel Vouchers:
Many visitors choose to explore New Zealand by car - the roads are
excellent, congestion is non-existent and the scenery is stunning. .
When you use an accommodation pass, you have the option of pre-booking your
accommodation, or free wheeling as you go. During the peak seasons and
particularly in the busy tourist locations, we recommend that you pre-book your
accommodation to avoid problems with availability. We offer a free reservation
system for those travelers wanting confirmed accommodation booked prior to
travel.
Kiwi Vouchers: include accommodation and
continental breakfast. The Go Kiwi Hotel pass program is a convenient, flexible
and cost effective way to travel throughout New Zealand, designed specifically
for the independent travelle. 93 Hotels ranging from 3 to 4 star standard in 46
key city and resort locations throughout the North and South Islands of New
Zealand. The properties in the Go Kiwi Hotel pass programme have been carefully
selected for their convenient locations, quality facilities and high standards
of personalised service. You have the choice of pre-booking your entire New
Zealand itinerary (recommended between the months of October and March) or
alternatively you can purchase open dated vouchers using Go Kiwi. A minimum of
3 nights must be purchased. Most motels include a fully-equipped kitchen to
enable you to prepare your own meals. All units feature private facilities and
access to a guest laundry. Children are welcome at all Go Kiwi Hotels and the
first child 12 years of age and under sharing with adults and using existing
bedding is free of charge. The extra person rate applies to the second child.
Charges may apply if a cot is requested, these are to be paid direct to the
hotel.
For your convenience each property listed in the Go Kiwi Hotel pass directory
is categorised according to our easy to use Go Kiwi grading system of Bronze,
Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus.
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South Island: |
| Auckland |
Akaroa |
| Coromandel Peninsula |
Ashburton |
| Gisborne |
Blenheim |
| Hamilton |
Christchurch |
| Hokianga |
Cromwell |
| Martinborough |
Dunedin |
| Masterton |
Fox Glacier |
| Mt Ruapehu |
Franz Josef Glacier |
| Napier |
Greymouth |
| New Plymouth |
Haast |
| Paihia |
Hanmer Springs |
| Palmerston North |
Hokitika |
| Rotorua |
Invercargill |
| Taipa |
Kaikoura |
| Taupo |
Lake Tekapo |
| Tauranga |
Marlborough Sounds |
| Waitomo |
Methven |
| Wanganui |
Mt Cook Region |
| Wellington |
Nelson |
| Whangarei |
Picton |
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Punakaiki |
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Queenstown |
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St Arnaud |
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Taupo |
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Te Anau |
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Timaru |
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Wanaka |
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Westport |
Self Drive
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a division of Lynott
Tours - 205 Mineola Blvd, Suite 1B,Mineola New York
11501 USA Call 1-800-221-2474 9AM - 5PM 
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