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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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New Zealand Gems

  EXPLORE NZ BY COACH OR CAR  8 Days, 7 Nights from US$1631 


This unique vacation journeys through rolling farmland to New Zealand’s beautiful coastal settlements, Napier and Kaikoura, famous for its vineyard and marine life. Get up close with the whales and enjoy some of the world’s best wine.

Highlights:
  • Transport
  • 7 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
  • Craters of the Moon
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 yours 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.

Day 4 - Rotorua -Taupo - Napier
This morning travel to Taupo for a guided tour of local highlights, including the Craters of the Moon, Aratiatia Rapids and Huka Falls. Continue on to Napier, famous for it’s Art Deco architecture. Stay 1 night in Napier.

Day 5 - Napier - Wellington
Today you will journey south from Napier to the capital city of Wellington, arriving early afternoon. The rest of your day is at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Wellington.

Day 6 - At Wellington
Today is yours to discover New Zealand’s capital city. Make sure you find time to visit New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa.

Day 7 - Wellington - Kaikoura
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. Stay 1 night in Kaikoura.

Kaikoura - Christchurch
This morning enjoy a Whale Watch excursion, on completion board the TranzCoastal train and head south to Christchurch, arriving early evening. Your tour concludes on arrival into Christchurch.

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

 Prices: US$ Per Person, Twinshare
  Standard Quality Superior
Great Sights Seat in Coach - Code 9773i/9773SDi
01 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

 Share Twin $2095 $2215 $2463
 Single $2911 $3151 $3655
 Triple $1975 $2079 $2255
 Breakfast Option $161 $189 $210

Car Self Drive Cars - Code 9773i/9773SDi
01 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

 Share Twin $1631 $1815 $2071
 Single $2639 $2999 $3511
 Triple $1391 $1543 $1703
 Breakfast Option $161 $189 $210

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


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