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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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