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Limited to just 10 guests, 'Kowhai' is perfect for those who do not wish to self-drive. Explore some of New Zealand's most special places in the comfort of a luxurious, air-conditioned mini-coach and stay in wonderful accommodation on the way.
Limited to just 10 guests, ‘Kowhai’ is perfect for those who do not wish to self-drive. You will explore some of New Zealand’s most special places in the comfort of a luxurious, air-conditioned mini-coach and stay in wonderful accommodation on the way. Day 1 - Arrive in Auckland and transfer to your city hotel. Day 2 - Spend the morning exploring Auckland, before taking the ferry to Waiheke Island for a winery lunch and personalised vineyard tour. (B,L) Day 3 - Travel south to Ruakuri Cave in the Waitomo region before continuing to Rotorua where you will spend the next 3 nights at Solitaire Lodge. (B,D) Day 4 - Enjoy an exclusive cruise on Lake Tarawera – soak in the thermal waters of Hot Water Beach and relax over a gourmet picnic lunch. Visit the stunning Blue and Green Lakes and the famous Buried Village of Te Wairoa. (B,L,D) Day 5 - A free day to explore Rotorua. (B,D) Day 6 - See the gushing geysers and boiling mud pools before heading to Taupo to visit the mighty Huka Falls. Continue on to ‘Art Deco’ Napier. (B) Day 7 - Discover Hawke’s Bay’s wine country today, with a vineyard lunch at Black Barn. (B,L) Day 8 - Fly to Queenstown. (B) Day 9 - Join the Dart River Safari for a journey into the enchanted wilderness of the Mount Aspiring National Park. (B) Day 10 - Travel to Manapouri for an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. (B,D) Day 11 - Return to Queenstown. (B) Day 12 - A day at leisure to explore Queenstown. (B) Day 13 - Visit historic Arrowtown and the breathtaking alpine scenery of Lake Wanaka before travelling to Mount Cook. (B,D) Day 14 - Join a unique boat journey to explore the Tasman Glacier's melting ice-face today. Touch and taste the 400 year old icebergs which have been carved into the lake. (B,D) Day 15 - Stop at Lake Tekapo's tiny Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on to Christchurch. (B) Day 16 - Enjoy Christchurch - and round off the day with a farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B,D) Day 17 - Your journey sadly comes to an end today. (B)
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PRICES
Prices from £5225 per person, based on 2 people sharing including meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner) and activities as indicated. International flights are additional.
Fly to New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch) via Los Angeles or Hong Kong on the award winning services of Air New Zealand from only £890 including taxes and fuel surcharges. Please ask your consultant about upgrading to spacious Pacific Premium from only £280 per sector.
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