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KerikeriAucklandWhakaariRotoruaNapierWellingtonMartinboroughThe Interislander Ferry, Marlborough SoundsTailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as a basisto plan your trip or we can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our New Zealand specialists tostart planning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 820Getting aroundNew Zealand is ideally suited to a self-drivejourney with safe, generally empty roads leadingyou through an ever-changing landscape. A rangeof rental vehicles is available from compact cars to4x4s or people carriers. Motorhomes are also anoption if you like the idea of travelling a littlemore independently. An excellent network ofinexpensive domestic flights allows you to cut outsome of the longer drives if you prefer, and anumber of rail journeys can be incorporated insome of the more scenic areas, letting you sitback and enjoy the views. With rental vehicledepots at all key points along your route, it’s easyto combine methods of transport and we are ableto tailor a trip which fits together seamlessly.Interislander FerryOne of the most scenic sea journeys in the worldis that which crosses the Cook Strait, connectingthe North and South Islands. The InterislanderFerry takes about three hours to travel betweenthe capital city, Wellington, and the town of Pictonat the northern tip of the South Island. LeavingWellington Harbour you enter the open water,which can occasionally get a little choppy, beforeglimpsing the welcoming inlets of the beautifulMarlborough Sounds. Unspoilt and green, withcountless bays, coves and waterways, the soundsshelter small settlements poised between forestsand some of the best beaches in New Zealand.Marine parks protect the magnificent aquaticwildlife including seals, penguins and playfuldolphins that can often be seen swimming in thebow waves.32When to goJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec33 33 33 3 3 Q Q Q 3 3 33 3333 The best time to travel.3 A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~ Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.5 Travel is not recommended.Q Snow or ski season.New Zealand attracts a huge number of visitorsduring the peak summer months of November toMarch when the weather is at its warmest. Tripsat this time of the year need to be planned wellin advance (at least six months). Alternatively,April-May, when the leaves start to turn and thecrowds abate, is a delightful time to visit, as is thespring (September-October) when there is still adusting of snow on the peaks. New Zealand canalso be visited during the winter months, but youneed to be prepared for snow.Time difference: GMT+12 hoursFlight time from UK: 27 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to New Zealand on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.Hobbiton film set, near RotoruaNorth Island ExplorerThis trip is ideal for those who want to focus theirtime on the North Island which offers a variety ofexperiences without the need to cover hugedistances. Taking in some of the lesser exploredareas such as the Bay of Plenty, it also leads youaway from the well-trodden trail whilst ensuringyou don’t miss the key highlights. From beaches tovolcanoes, wineries to vibrant cities, there is agreat deal to see and do.Days 1-2Days 3-4Day 5Days 6-7Day 8Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Catch a connecting flight to Kerikeri inthe Bay of Islands and spend a coupleof days exploring.Drive the scenic coastal route toAuckland.Head to the Bay of Plenty and takea trip out to volcanic Whakaari(White Island).Drive inland to the thermal plateauregion and explore the thermalreserves or the local hot springsnear Rotorua.Days 9-10 Travel south to the Hawke’s Baywine region and the art deco townof Napier.Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Take a leisurely drive down toMartinborough and spend theafternoon amongst the vineyards.Arrive in Wellington and take in thedelights of the capital, including theTe Papa Tongarewa Museum.Fly back to the UK via Auckland.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerWith a few additional days you could add in a tripto the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula or drivearound the stark East Cape. Alternatively you couldrelax on the laid-back island of Waiheke, take a tripout to Kapiti Island to listen to the call of the nativebirds or spend a few days relaxing on a white-sandSouth Pacific beach.
Suggested itinerariesBay of IslandsBay of IslandsAucklandCoromandelPeninsulaRotoruaWarkworthCoromandelAuckland PeninsulaBay of PlentyAucklandCoromandelPeninsulaRotoruaNapierPictonWellingtonFranz Josef Glacier KaikouraFox Glacier ChristchurchTranzAlpine TrainTe AnauWanakaQueenstownFiordlandNational ParkNapierTranzAlpineTrainPunakaiki BlenheimGreymouthKaikouraFranz Josef GlacierFox GlacierChristchurchAkaroaQueenstownDunedinCatlins CoastWellingtonKaikouraQueenstownChristchurchMilfordSoundTe AnauDunedinStewart InvercargillIslandClassic New ZealandThis trip is ideal for a first time visit to NewZealand, allowing time to take in the manyhighlights of both the North and South Islands.Days 1-2Days 3-4Days 5-6Days 7-8Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Arrive in Auckland and enjoy a coupleof days in this vibrant waterfront city.Drive to the stunning CoromandelPeninsula.Make your way inland to the excitingthermal plateau near Rotarua.Days 9-10 Journey south to art deco Napier andthe Hawke’s Bay wineries.Days 11-12 Continue south and explore the cityof Wellington.Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Day 20Day 21Take the scenic ferry journey acrossthe Cook Strait to Picton. Drive alongthe coast to Kaikoura.Take to the water to observe whalesand dolphins.Arrive in Christchurch and explorethe garden city.Board the TranzAlpine Train in themorning and enjoy the scenic journeyto the West Coast.Explore the glaciers and LakeMatheson.Drive through some amazing sceneryand over the Haast Pass.Enjoy the picturesque lakeside townof Wanaka.Drive south to Te Anau; you maylike to visit the glow worm caves inthe evening.Take a day trip to magnificentDoubtful Sound, deep in FiordlandNational Park.Days 22-23 Journey to Queenstown and enjoythe multitude of activities on offer.Day 24Day 25Fly back to the UK via Auckland.Arrive in the UK.New Zealand Coastal JourneyNew Zealand’s varied and scenic coastlines are thefocus of this itinerary, which offers plenty of time toexplore the country’s most captivating landscapesand wildlife.Days 1-2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland then transfer to a domesticflight to the Bay of Islands.Enjoy a day relaxing in the Bay ofIslands. You may wish to visit theWaitangi Treaty House.Drive down the coast to Warkworthto explore the giant kauri tree forests.Drive to the Coromandel Peninsula.The afternoon is free to explore.Spend the day discovering thedelightful Coromandel Peninsula.Journey to the Bay of Plenty.Drive to Napier and Hawke’s Bay,stopping to explore the town ofGisborne en route.Discover the art deco buildings ofNapier.Fly from Napier to Blenheim on theSouth Island. Drive down the coastto Kaikoura.Take a thrilling whale watching trip.Days 12-13 Drive south to Akaroa and the BanksPeninsula.Days 14-15 Continue your journey down theeast coast to Dunedin and theOtago Peninsula.Day 16Drive to the Catlins Coast.Days 17-18 Journey through more breathtakingscenery to Queenstown, where youwill have a day to explore.Days 19-20 Drive along the west coast todiscover Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.Day 21Day 22Day 23Day 24Drive to Punakaiki to see the unusualpancake rocks.Board the TranzAlpine Train toChristchurch. Spend the afternoonexploring New Zealand’s second city.Fly back to the UK via Auckland.Arrive in the UK.New Zealand’s WildlifeThis well-paced itinerary is perfect for those seekingto experience New Zealand’s wonderful wildlife.Beginning in the north where you can swim withdolphins, you will drive through both islands and asfar south as Stewart Island, taking in the best of thecountry’s wildlife.Days 1-2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Days 7-8Day 9Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Catch a connecting flight up toKerikeri in the Bay of Islands.Join a dolphin cruise to observe orswim with the dolphins.Enjoy the scenic coastal drive toAuckland.Take a day trip to the fantastic TiritiriMatangi Island sanctuary for birdlife.Drive to the beautiful CoromandelPeninsula.Drive inland to Rotorua and gokiwi-spotting at Rainbow Springs.Days 10-11 Journey south to Wellington andspend a day at Zealandia, a superbnature reserve just outside the city.Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Journey across the Cook Strait.Join a whale watching trip fromKaikoura.Drive to Christchurch.Continue south to Dunedin.Join a wildlife cruise to view the rareyellow-eyed penguins.Days 17-18 Make your way to Invercargill andtake a short flight to Stewart Island toexplore this pristine environment.Day 19Day 20Day 21Day 22Day 23Return to Invercargill by light aircraftthen make your way to Te Anau.Take a scenic journey to MilfordSound.Make your way to Queenstown.Fly back to the UK via Auckland.Arrive in the UK.www.audleytravel.com/newzealand l 01993 838 820 l North Island 33
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