| Day 1: Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown |
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- glacial lakes of Tekapo & Pukaki
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park alpine wilderness
- raw beauty of the Lindis Pass
- rugged Kawarau Gorge, vineyards and gold mining relics
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| Day 2: In Queenstown |
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- day for optional sightseeing
- panoramic views from the Skyline Gondola (included)
- choose adventure or relaxaion, there is plenty of choice
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| Day 3: Queenstown – Te Anau |
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- travel the shores of Lake Wakatipu
- Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park
- perhaps take an evening boat trip to the Te Anau Caves or jetboat trip (optional)
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| Day 4: Te Anau – Dunedin |
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- rich, green farmland of Southland
- sparkling Dunedin harbour, home to rare Royal Albatross
- vibrant university city, cafes & Victorian-style architecture
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| Day 5: Dunedin – Christchurch |
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- city sightseeing by red double decker bus (included)
- blue Pacific coastline north to Christchurch, via Oamaru and Timaru
- Christchurch, city of gardens, theatres, cafes & galleries
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| Day 6: In Christchurch |
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- arts and culture, perhaps a day trip to Akaroa with its French heritage
- city sights including harbout - you choose
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| Day 7: Christchurch – Blenheim |
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- coach option - scenic TranzCoastal train journey (optional extra for self drive)
- rugged coastline of Kaikoura – watch for fur seals basking on the rocks
- wine heartland of Marlborough
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| Day 8: Blenheim – Wellington |
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- travel to port resort of Picton
- ferry cruise Marlborough Sounds & across Cook Strait
- Wellington, cosmopolitan Capital City of cafes & culture
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| Day 9: Wellington – Taupo |
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- Tongariro National Park, black plateau & snow-capped volcanoes
- sparkling Lake Taupo – aquatic playground
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| Day 10: Taupo – Rotorua |
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- plumes of white geothermal steam at Wairakei
- rugged hills blanketed by man-made forests
- rich Maori heritage, hot springs & adventure at Rotorua
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| Day 11: In Rotorua |
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- your choice of adventure, culture or relaxation
- luxuriate in a hot pool at Polynesian Spa (included)
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| Day 12: Rotorua – Whitianaga |
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- Coromandel Peninsula – beautiful coastline, rugged volcanic hills and native forests
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| Day 13: Whitianga - free day |
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- free day amongst beautiful bays, white sandy beaches & offshore islands
- scenic track to Cathedral Cove, adjacent to Marine Reserve
- kayak, snorkel or cruise the bays
- dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach (low tide)
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| Day 14: Whitianga – Auckland |
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- Coromandel Forest Park
- rugged coastline of the Firth of Thames
- rich, rolling farmland of Waikato
- Auckland, City of Sails, vibrant on the harbour
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Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse.
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