14 Day Majestic New Zealand Holiday Package

Fantastic all inclusive New Zealand Self Drive Holiday Package…

Holiday Package Includes:

• 14 Nights in 4 Star Accommodation
• Car Hire: Premium Toyota Corolla Sedan Automatic, including Full Insurance (zero excess)
• Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise or Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Entry into Rotorua’s Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve
• Te Puia Te Po Maori Evening Experience including Hangi Dinner
• Interislander Cook Strait Ferry, includes passengers and vehicle
• Abel Tasman Boat Cruise
• Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Fox Glacier with snow landing
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise ex Queenstown

Day 1 Auckland

Auckland the “City of Sails” is New Zealand’s largest city and is bordered by two stunning harbour’s. Pick up your rental car from Auckland Airport and drive to your accommodation. Stay 1 night in Auckland.

Day 2 Bay of Islands

Driving time Auckland to Bay of Islands 219 km / 136 miles, 3 hours

Drive to the Bay of Islands, renowned for its 144 Islands and surreal maritime park where an abundance of marine life includes whales, penguins and dolphins. Relax on one of the many warm secluded beaches plus enjoy a Discover the Bay – Dolphin or Hole in the Rock Cruise. Stay 2 nights in Paihia or Kerikeri.

Day 3 Bay of Islands

Option today to experience Maori culture by visiting Waitangi’s treaty house, gardens and national marae (meeting house); venture off-road to Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach, or experience an exhilarating ride aboard an impressive high performance catamaran.

Day 4 Rotorua

Driving time Bay of Islands to Rotorua 454 km / 282 miles, 5.5 hours

Journey south and enjoy the fantastic and diverse scenery before arriving in Rotorua, distinguished by Maori culture and geothermal activity. In the evening enjoy a traditional Maori Cultural Experience including a Hangi Dinner. Stay 1 night in Rotorua.

Day 5 Napier

Before departing Rotorua stroll through Hells Gate, a steaming thermal reserve. See bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, mineral pools and even try Maori weaving and wood carving!

Driving time Rotorua to Napier 218 km / 135 miles, 3 hours

Head to the East Coast and discover Napier, the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand within the country’s oldest and second largest wine growing region, the Hawkes Bay. Relax and explore Napier for the afternoon. Stay 1 night in Napier.

Day 6 Wellington

Driving time Napier to Wellington 319 km / 198 miles, 4 hours

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and has so much to offer. Set on the edge of a stunning harbour, surrounded by rolling hills, it’s a city rich in culture waiting to be explored. From shopping and picturesque walks, to concerts, live theatre, exhibitions, festivals, Te Papa Tongarewa the Museum of New Zealand and more – Wellington has something for everyone. Stay 1 night in Wellington.

Day 7 Nelson

Sailing time Wellington to Picton 70 km / 43 miles, 3 hours
Driving time Picton to Nelson 141 km / 88 miles, 1.45 hours

It’s all about the journey today as you board the Interislander Cook Strait Ferry, which will transport you on a scenic cruise to Picton. Back on dry land drive through Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine region, to reach your destination, Nelson. Enjoying NZ’s highest sunshine hours, discover the creative paradise that is Nelson, with artists, galleries, boutique shopping, local markets and gourmet cafes, you will soon love the Nelson way of life. Stay 1 night in Nelson.

Day 8 Abel Tasman

Driving time Nelson to Abel Tasman 65 km / 40 miles, 1 hour

Only a short drive away is Abel Tasman, renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, rich unmodified estuaries, long sunshine hours and the world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track. Enjoy a boat cruise into the Abel Tasman National Park where you can relax on the hot golden sand or enjoy a day walk within the park. Stay 1 night in Abel Tasman.

Day 9 Hokitika

Driving time Abel Tasman to Hokitika 377 km / 243 miles, 5 hours

Discover the rugged West Coast as you travel to Hokitika, famous for it’s arts and crafts. Watch a masterpiece being crafted from gold, silver, molten glass, bone, silk or greywacke or carve your own creation from wood or jade "pounamu". Take in Hokitika’s natural beauty, enjoy it’s expansive beach or one of the many walking and mountain bike tracks. Stay 1 night in Hokitika.

Day 10 Fox Glacier

Driving time Hokitika to Fox Glacier 159 km / 99 miles, 2 hours

Continue south, through dense rain forest towards New Zealand’s glaciers. Stay at Fox Glacier township. Take a 20 minute scenic helicopter flight sweeping above Westland National Park as you explore Fox Glacier before landing in the snow to enjoy exceptional views of the majestic Southern Alps. Add on a Guided Half Day Glacier Walk to gain a true Glacial experience. Stay 1 night in Fox Glacier.

Day 11 Wanaka

Driving time Fox Glacier to Wanaka 262 km / 163 miles, 3.5 hours

The change in landscape will amaze you as you travel down the west coast with peeks of the Tasman Sea. Take the Haast Pass Highway and admire waterfalls and many viewing points and short walks along the way before reaching Wanaka, an alpine paradise with views so good it’s hard to put down your camera. Make the most of it and take an optional jet boat safari within Mt Aspiring National Park or get your adrenalin pumping with Skydive Lake Wanaka. Stay 1 night in Wanaka.

Day 12 Queenstown

Driving time Wanaka to Queenstown 70 km / 43 miles, 1 hour

Drive over the beautiful Crown Range, New Zealand’s highest State Highway and admire the vistas from fantastic viewing points. Be sure to stop at historic Cardrona Hotel for a refreshment before your arrival into Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital of the world. Choose from an exciting range of optional activities including thrilling jet boat rides, paragliding, rafting, scenic flights, 4WD safaris, winery tours, lake cruises and more. Stay 3 night in Queenstown.

Day 13 Queenstown -> Milford Sound

Enjoy a scenic coach journey through heartland New Zealand to reach Milford Sound where you will enjoy a 2.5 hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Stare in amazement as Milford Sound will impress! Sheer cliffs, towering snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, hanging valleys, sub-tropical rain forests, marine life… words just don’t do it justice, you have to see it for yourself! After your cruise relax while your coach cruises through stunning scenery delivering you back to your Queenstown accommodation.

Day 14 Queenstown

Make the most of your last night in Queenstown and add on an enjoyable a cruise on Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu to reach Walter Peak High Country Station for a 4 course dinner. Make a toast to a fantastic holiday as you cruise back to Queenstown.