| Explore NZ by Coach or Self-Drive Car Look South 4 Days, 3 Nights Daily Departures Tour # TT943
Tour Inclusions: Transport 3 nights accommodation Transfers within journey Waitomo Glow-worm Caves Maori Hangi & Concert Te Puia Geothermal Experience Rainbow Springs Agrodome Sheep Show Interislander Ferry TranzCoastal Train Journey
All tours are flexible. Pre and post tour accommodation and airport transfer packages available.
See the very best of the north en-route to the south, including Interislander ferry and TranzCoastal train.
Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua Travel south through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.
Day 2: At Rotorua This morning see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Tour Bonus: This afternoon enjoy lunch at Skyline Restaurant including gondola
Day 3: Rotorua - Wellington Drive south to Wairakei - wreathed by steam, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road past the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. Continue across the fertile plains of the Manawatu and along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Stay 1 night in Wellington.
Day 4: Wellington - Picton - Christchurch Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. The TranzCoastal train skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific. Continue through North Canterbury sheep country to Christchurch arriving in the evening.
Accommodation: Accommodation has been chosen to fit our criteria of value for money, central locations, and guest services provided. All properties include TV and telephone in room and breakfast available on site. Our accommodation providers are fully informed of your travel arrangements and are happy to provide support and information during your stay.
There are five levels of accommodation, offering you a choice that fits your budget and holiday requirements. BRONZE Clean, comfortable, value for money accommodation Qualmark rating 3, 3+ Star
SILVER Tourist properties with full facilities on site. Qualmark rating 3+, 4 Star
GOLD First class tourist properties providing excellent locations and services. Qualmark rating 4, 5 Star
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