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Read more >Depart Auckland and travel to the headland at Muriwai Beach before departing to Hokianga in the Northland region. Afternoon Maori guided walk into the Waipoua forest. Overnight at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga. (B, D)
Day 2: Paihia (Bay of Islands)Morning cruise in Hokianga Harbour, a significant and spiritual place for the Maori. In the afternoon, travel to the east coast visiting Kerikeri en route and the historic Waitangi Treaty House, the site where Maori chiefs signed a treaty with Queen Victoria’s representatives in 1840, giving birth to the nation. Stay 2 nights at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands in Paihia. (B)
Day 3: Bay of Islands • RussellMorning dolphin cruise in the spectacular Bay of Islands or visit the Hole in the Rock. Afternoon visit to Russell, New Zealand’s first capital. (B)
Day 4: AucklandVisit the ancient Kawiti glow-worm caves, then continue on to Auckland and overnight at the Sebel Suites. (B)
Day 5: RotoruaTravel south-east to Rotorua through Waikato’s farmlands and discover the area’s gold-mining past. Visit a working kiwifruit orchard then take an afternoon cruise by catamaran on Lake Rotoiti to visit otherwise inaccessible hot pools. Stay 2 nights at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. (B)
Day 6: RotoruaMorning at leisure. Lunch at the Buried Village Rotorua, where your hosts will share stories from their Maori and European histories. (B, L)
Day 7: TongariroSee the bubbling mud pools at Wai-O-Tapu, then drive to Tongariro via Huka Falls. On arrival in Tongariro you may like to take a walk in Tongariro National Park for some magnificent views over the area’s active volcanoes. Stay overnight at Chateau Tongariro Hotel. (B)
Day 8: WellingtonTravel to the country’s capital, Wellington. Take a city tour, including stunning views over the harbour from Mount Victoria, and stay 2 nights at the Bolton Hotel. (B)
Day 9: WellingtonToday is at leisure for you to explore the city further. You may wish to visit Te Papa National Museum, some of the boutique breweries or see how Hollywood props are made at Weta Workshop. (B)
Day 10: Marlborough wine region • NelsonMorning ferry crossing of the Cook Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound to South Island. On arrival, drive into the Marlborough wine region for a wine tasting and light lunch at Forrest Estate vineyard. Continue on to Nelson, where you will stay 2 nights at The Beachcomber. (B, L)
Day 11: Abel Tasman National ParkExplore the Abel Tasman National Park with a choice of a full-day scenic cruise or a shorter cruise with a coastal walk. (B)
Day 12: KaikouraTravel along the rugged coastline between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura ranges, with the afternoon at leisure on arrival. There are several optional excursions this afternoon including whale-watching cruises and flights (at own expense). Stay 1 night at The White Morph. (B)
Day 13: Aoraki / Mount Cook VillageDrive over the Hunderlee Hills to the Canterbury Plains and visit a 100-yearold homestead for lunch. Continue to the spectacular scenery of Mackenzie country, with a stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd beside Lake Tekapo. Stay overnight at the Hermitage Hotel. (B, L)
Day 14: QueenstownMorning at leisure. Join an optional walk through the valleys around Mount Cook or a cruise on a glacial lake (payable locally). This afternoon, travel south over the Lindis Pass and through Alpine scenery to Queenstown. Stay 3 nights at the Scenic Suites Queenstown. (B)
Days 15-16: Fiordland National Park • QueenstownFull-day tour to the Fiordland National Park for a relaxing cruise on the magnificent Milford Sound. Return to Queenstown via a scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting). Following day at leisure with optional excursions such as a jet boat ride, wine tasting and walking on the Routeburn Track (all at own expense). (B)
Day 17: Arrowtown • WanakaDrive to Lake Wanaka via the former goldmining town of Arrowtown, with lunch and local wine at a homestead near Wanaka. Overnight at Edgewater Resort. (B, L)
Day 18: Ship Creek • Franz JosefTravel to the glacier town of Franz Josef, stopping en route at Ship Creek for a walk along the beach and through the rainforest. Stay 1 night at Punga Grove. (B)
Day 19: PunakaikiMorning at leisure with optional excursions including walks to the face of Franz Josef glacier or heli-hikes onto the glacier itself (at own expense). Travel to Punakaiki via Hokitika. Stay 2 nights at Punakaiki Resort. (B)
Day 20: PunakaikiDay at leisure to discover the area. Your ‘Kiwi guide’ will provide options such as the Nile River glow-worm caves and the Pancake Rocks. (B, D)
Days 21: ChristchurchTravel across the Southern Alps to Christchurch, visiting Arthur’s Pass en route (optional ride on the TranzAlpine train at an additional cost). Upon arrival in Christchurch, make your way to the airport for your flight home, or continue your holiday. (B)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Flights:International flights are not included with this itinerary. For flight options and prices, please contact your Cox & Kings travel consultant.
Non-exclusive group tour:Please note that this tour is operated by MoaTrek on a nonexclusive basis. Therefore other passengers may or may not be Cox & Kings clients.
Standard tour:This tour is based in 3- and 4-star accommodation.
Single supplementFrom £1,645pp.
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The 3-star The White Morph is located on the sea front Esplanade just a short walk away from the shops and restaurants of this small town. The 24 rooms have en suite bathrooms, a minibar and tea & coffee making facilities.
Conveniently located on Viaduct Harbour, The Sebel Suites is a modern all-suite hotel within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions. A range of comfortable accommodation from spacious studios to one-bedroom executive suites is available, each featuring fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and balcony with marina or city views. Please note, the property does not have its own restaurant.
Originally opened to adventurous travellers in 1884, the Hermitage Hotel has since been rebuilt, modernised and refurbished to offer a range of comfortable accommodation options in a world heritage wilderness playground. With the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park as its alpine backdrop, the onsite restaurant offers buffet meals, with each seat providing a view of New Zealand's tallest mountain. Features: 164 rooms & 20 chalets, restaurant, cafe, lounge, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Television, fridge, tea & coffee facilities.
Located on a hill, just a short walk from the centre of Queenstown, the Scenic Suites Queenstown is a 4 star apartment style property. The 84 rooms comprise superior rooms and one bedroom suites, all of which have modern amenities and a private balcony or patio. Hotel facilities include complimentary parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Located in the centre of Franz Josef, just a short walk from many shops, cafes and restaurants, Punga Grove is a 3-star motel style property. Each of the 20 guestrooms has modern amenities and kitchen facilities. Additionally, the property has a guest laundry service and car parking.
The Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is a modern 4-star hotel, located just steps away from Lake Rotorua. All 199 rooms have contemporary decor and individually controlled air conditioning with views of Lake Rotorua or Rotorua town. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and fitness room.
Located on the shores of Lake Wanaka, just three minutes' drive from the centre of Wanaka town, Edgewater offers 4-star accommodation amid the spectacular Southern Alps. The 104 rooms all have views of the lake and alps and a balcony or patio. The property has a restaurant, cafe, bar, nine-hole putting green, two tennis courts, bike hire and a spa.
Just a short drive from Paihia town centre and located on the waterfront next to the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the 4-star Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Bay of Islands region. The property has 180 rooms, each with an individual patio or balcony, and modern amenities. Facilities include a restaurant, cafe, bar, swimming pool, spa pool and tennis court. Complimentary transfers to and from Paihia town centre are available at set times between 7.30am and 5.30pm.
Currently the only independent luxury hotel in Wellington, the elegant Bolton Hotel is located on the corner of Bolton and Mowbray streets, and within walking distance of the city's main sights. It effortlessly combines the charm of a boutique hotel, with the facilities of a much larger property. It is named after one of the first ships to land immigrants onto the shores of Wellington. There are eight different room types, from elegant studios to one- and two-bedroom suites. Features: 139 rooms, restaurant, cafe, bar, fitness room, lap pool, valet parking, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, minibar, iPad mini, television, tea & coffee facilities.
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