New Zealand Highlights by Self-Drive Car or Motorhome

Day 1	Arrive Auckland
	Take delivery of a self-drive car or motorhome on arrival.
	Hotel: NEW PRESIDENT / SKY LIMIT
Day 2	Enjoy a drive around this very attractive city, situated on a narrow isthmus between two
	harbours. Panoramic views can be seen from the summit of Mt. Eden or the summits of
	several other extinct volcanoes. A drive to the Eastern suburbs and the North Shore will
	provide views of the picturesque gulf (an aquatic playground) and the city’s beach
	suburbs.
Day 3	Leave Auckland via the Southern Motorway and cross the Bombay Hills before
	descending into the Waikato Valley, famous for its dairying. Pass through
	Ngaruawahia (home of the Maori Royal Family) and then on through Hamilton and Te
	Awamutu to Waitomo Caves where you can see the glow-worm grotto. In the afternoon
	you can re-trace your steps to Otorohanga where we suggest you visit the Kiwi House
	and then turn of Kihikihi and travel past the Arapuni hydro electric power station to
	Putaruru and then across the Mamaku Hills to Rotorua.
	Hotel: ROYAL GEYSERLAND / NOVOTEL
Day 4	Today is free for sightseeing in this thermal wonderland. We recommend you see a Maori
	concert, the Thermal Reserve and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Government
	Gardens, St. Faith’s Church, the Agrodome Farming Display and Rainbow Springs Trout
	Pools. Have a swim in a thermal pool. There are many other attractions in this area.
Day 5	Surrender the self-drive car or motorhome at the airport.
	Depart Rotorua by air
	Arrive Queenstown
	Take delivery of a self-drive car or motorhome.
	Whilst in this beautiful region, you can drive to historic Arrowtown and then to Coronet
	Peak for panoramic views. There are steamer trips on the lake, scenic flights, trips to
	Skippers Canyon, and vintage steam train excursions.
	Hotel: MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE / HERITAGE
Day 6	A full day excursion to Milford Sound. Travel via Lake Te Anau, through he Beech
	forests of Eglinton Valley and the rugged Hollyford Valley and on to Milford Sound via
	the Homer Tunnel. A cruise, including lunch, can be taken on the fiord before returning
	to Queenstown .
Day 7	Depart Queenstown for Mount Cook passing through the rugged Kawarua Gorge and
	over the Lindis Pass. From Omarama you will see examples of the massive hyro-electric
	power development, before arriving at Mt. Cook.
	Hotel: GLENCOE WING / THE HERMITAGE
Day 8	Leave New Zealand ‘s highest mountain and drive past Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Travel
	over Burkes Pass, through McKenzie Country and north along the Canterbury Plains to
	Christchurch.
	Hotel: PAVILIONS / HERITAGE
Day 9	Surrender the self-drive car or motorhome at the airport.
	Depart Christchurch

This is a suggested only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.

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