Rental car hire for 8 days, 7 nights accommodation included.
3 persons is based on a twin and a single, 4 person in two twins

Additional nights accommodation and rental car

On arrival you will be met and provided with complete documentation for your rental car. Drive the short distance to your Auckland B&B accommodations.

North Island

Leave the city behind now that your are relaxed and ready to explore the beautiful North Island countryside. Destination today will be the resort area of the Coromanel where a special welcome awaits you as you check in to your home style accommodation.

Visit the Bay of Plenty, the heart of "kiwi fruit" country. Sample the local produce before continuing on to the thermal capital of Rotorua. Spend this evening on a local farm, dine with your hosts and discuss first hand the Kiwi lifestyle.

Dinner is included this evening. Farm stay.

Spend the day exploring the local sights, visit Whakarewarewa, The Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and Paradise Valley Springs.

Travel via the shores of Lake Taupo, the North Islands largest lake and over to the East Coast and Hawkes Bay, another off the beaten track area for you to explore. Napier is the art deco capital of the world and its unique architecture is a must see.

The area around Napier features some of New Zealand's best vineyards so spend some time sampling the local produce. Another unique attraction in the area is the large gannet colony located at Cape Kidnappers, a worthwhile excursion.

Continue traveling south through Hawkes Bay to the Wairarapa province and the town of Masterton. Another warm welcome awaits you at your preselected Bed and Breakfast accommodation.

It in only a short drive over the Rimutaka Ranges to the nations capital city, Wellington. Here you will return your rental car at the airport. You may be departing the country but if you are continuing to the South Island another car will be available for you.

On arrival you will be met and complete documentation for your rental car. Drive the short distance to your Christchurch B&B accommodations.

South Island

Travel south over the Canterbury plains to the southern capital of Dunedin where a warm welcome awaits you at your preselected bed and breakfast accommodations.

The Otago peninsula offers a day of fascinating sights. Visit Lanarch Castle, the Royal Albatross colony, the largest mainland colony of these giant birds in the world. The endangered Yellow-eyed penguin conservatory is nearby and well worth a visit.

Drive south to Balclutha before heading across Southland to the Fiordland National Park and your overnight Farm stay near Te Anau. A chance to experience the Kiwi lifestyle as you dine with your hosts this evening.

One of the treasures in the Fiordland National Park is magnificent Milford Sound a short and spectacular drive from Te Anau. Take a cruise on the sound, enjoy a delightful smorgasbord lunch and drive to Queenstown in the afternoon where another warm welcome awaits you at your bed and breakfast accommodation.

Today is yours to choose from the many activities available in New Zealand's premier resort. From the thrill of the Shotover Jetboat ride, the excitement of the Skyline Gondola to a tranquil cruise on lake Wakatipu, there is something for everyone.

A truly spectacular drive today as you return north towards Christchurch. En route is Mount Cook the highest mountain in New Zealand. Time for you to explore the area, visit the terminal face of the Tasman Glacier or take a scenic flight with a snow landing high up on the glacier, a wonderful option for a closer look at Mount Cook and the glacier. Your evening bed and breakfast awaits you near Geraldine, a short distance from Christchurch.

Time to return your car to Christchurch airport to board your departure flight.