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Daily departing New Zealand tours from Horizon Holidays for independent travelers who want the value and security of pre-booked travel arrangements plus flexibility and independent time.
Daily departing New Zealand tours from Horizon Holidays for independent travelers who want the value and security of pre-booked travel arrangements plus flexibility and independent time.
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Independent Touring > Explore New Zealand Itineraries > Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

  EXPLORE NZ BY COACH OR CAR  7 Days, 6 Nights from US$1231 


Discover New Zealand’s compact kaleidoscope of landscapes. Journey underground through limestone chambers and passages, discover steaming thermal springs and boiling mud, and be captivated by some of the world’s most magnificent scenery at Milford Sound, Queenstown and Mount Cook.

Highlights:
  • Transport
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Airport transfer on arrival
  • Transfers within journey
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves including lunch
  • Maori Hangi & Concert
  • Te Puia Geothermal Experience
  • Rainbow Springs
  • Agrodome Sheep Show
  • Milford Sound Cruise including lunch
  • Skyline Gondola - Queenstown
  • Mount Cook National Park
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland
Welcome to Auckland, known as the ‘City of Sails’ where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Today is free for optional activities. Stay 1 night in Auckland.

Day 2 - Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Travel south through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glowworms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

Day 3 - At Rotorua
This morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at Te Puia thermal area, tame trout at Rainbow Springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Your afternoon is free for optional activities.

Day 4 - Rotorua - Queenstown
Transfer to Rotorua airport to board a flight to Queenstown, ‘Adventure Capital of New Zealand’ (flight not included). On arrival into Queenstown you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to enjoy at leisure. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Day 5 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
An early start around the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls while enjoying lunch aboard a cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening.

Day 6 - At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and wine tasting.

Day 7 - Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch
Travel through the Kawarau Gorge and over the Lindis Pass to reach Mount Cook around midday. Pass Lake Tekapo, then north to Christchurch where your tour concludes.

Tour tips:
Extend your vacation to include the Bay of Islands, Coromandel or West Coast.

 Prices: US$ Per Person, Twinshare
  Standard Quality Superior
Great Sights Seat in Coach - Code 903i / 903SDi
01 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

 Share Twin $1599 $1799 $1903
 Single $2223 $2551 $2767
 Triple $1559 $1679 $1767
 Breakfast Option $138 $162 $180

Car Self Drive Cars - Code 903i / 903SDi
01 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

 Share Twin $1231 $1455 $1559
 Single $2039 $2479 $2687
 Triple $1047 $1207 $1295
 Breakfast Option $138 $162 $180

Extend your vacation to include the West Coast,
Bay of Islands or Coromandel.


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