11 Day North & South Island Tour |
| Premium Escorted Coach Tour starting in Auckland and finishing in Christchurch |
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Tour Type: Premium Escorted Tour
Duration: 11 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Christchurch
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from NZ $2954 pp
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11 Day North & South Island Tour Touring Route:
Attractions Included:
Touring Included:
- Luxury Coach Travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
- Professional Coach Captain
- Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival
- Return Airport Transfers in New Zealand
- 10 Nights 3.5 - 4.5 Star Accommodation
- Two 2 night Stays
- Hotel Porterage
- 2 Scenic Cruises
- All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
Bon Appétit!
- 10 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua
- 10 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Wairarapa Wine and Cheese Experience - Masterton
- 1 specialty lunch at Longlands Dairy Farm - Matamata
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Arrive Auckland
Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel (flight not included). Stay: Pullman Auckland (D) |
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Auckland - Bay of Islands
Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. Stay: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) (B/D) |
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Bay of Islands at leisure
Today is at leisure for you to explore an array of exciting activities available in the beautiful Bay of Islands (own expense). Perhaps you would enjoy a day tour to the very top of New Zealand including a drive along the sands of Ninety Mile Beach before visiting the lighthouse at Cape Reinga. You may prefer an interesting tour of Russell to gain an insight into New Zealand’s earliest European history, or visit the Kerikeri basin to browse through its fine arts and crafts. There are also many water activities. Swim with dolphins, sail on a Tall Ship, or try your hand at fishing. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain will be available to assist. (B/D) |
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Bay of Islands - Auckland
This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Stopover at Otehei Bay before returning to Paihia. Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland. Stay: Pullman Auckland (B/D) |
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Auckland - Kaiaua - Rotorua
Travel to Kaiaua, where you enjoy an unforgettable entertainment experience at Banners. Continue via Cambridge to Matamata and Longlands Dairy Farm. Enjoy a farm tour followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. Travel to Rotorua, visit Paradise Valley Springs, a wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms) (2 nights) (B/L/D) |
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Rotorua
Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Next visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Some free time is available before an afternoon transfer to see the boiling mud pools and the awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. (B/D) |
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Rotorua - Taupo - Masterton
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier “The Art Deco Capital Of The World”, for a tour of this city that was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931. Enjoy some free time to explore the fascinating architecture before travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wine region, known for its world-class pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs. At the hotel a pre dinner wine and cheese experience will be presented. Stay: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park (B/D) |
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Masterton - Martinborough - Wellington
Today travel through the quaint townships of Carterton and Greytown to Martinborough, home to family owned boutique wineries and olive groves. Enjoy time to explore this delightful wine village where the streets have been laid out in the shape of the Union Jack. Travel through the picturesque Rimutaka Mountain Range to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Enjoy an extensive city tour which will highlight the history and culture on show here. Stay: James Cook Grand Chancellor (B/D) |
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Wellington - Picton - Blenheim
Enjoy free time this morning to explore Wellington at leisure. Suggested options include a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum or a tour through the Parliament Buildings. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board your coach for the short journey to Blenheim. Stay: Scenic Hotel Marlborough (B/D) |
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Blenheim - Kaikoura - Christchurch
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine then travel to the quaint fishing village of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of Christchurch. A city sights tour will showcase the grand architecture, historic homesteads, immaculate parks and the picturesque Avon River. Stay: Copthorne Durham Street (B/D) |
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Depart Christchurch
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a great New Zealand holiday. (B) |
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from NZ $2,954
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11 Day North & South Island Tour Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 11 Day North & South Island Tour. |
We went on an eleven day coach tour of the North and South island of New Zealand. The tour started in Auckland and ended in Christchurch. Everything went fine the tour was good value for money, the accommodation was superb the personnel involved with the coach tour were well organised and appeared to be quite experienced. We had a wonderfull time and we would recommend the coach tour to anybody contemplating to go on a similar tour. Thanks again to Kirby for following up the progress associated with the details of the tour. Compliments of the season to everyone at Relaxing Journeys.
James & Liliane Denver (Australia)
Tour Date 17/11/2011 |
We had a super time, everything went extremely well. Absolutely no complaints. We enjoyed New Zealand immensely and now we're looking forward to seeing New Zealand on TV during the Rugby World Cup!!!
Bridie & Aisling Tarrant (Ireland)
Tour Date 09/04/2011 |
Perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect and ... perfect!!! We love you for that ;) See you soon.
Jeanetta & Tomas Kucek (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 27/10/2009 |
It was memorable and and we truly enjoyed the journey. Our coach captain Mr Evrard has been truly wonderful. There was some parts of the itinerary (like at Greytown where we spent about 2 hours without doing anything but a stroll through the main street that tooks us less than 15mins to complete) where the stop was more of time-wasting than anything else as there were better towns where we could stopped by and spent more time with. It would also have been better if our rooms were given on twin share basis, i.e. one king size bed (instead of 2 singles as was the case in some rooms along the trip) but overall the tour was a beauty. Well done! Hope to do more tours with you in the future.
Ravindran Morris & Tara Dominic (Malaysia)
Tour Date 15/09/2009 |
I cannot believe we have been back from the Antipodes for a month now. I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful holiday we had in NZ, it was so relaxing, so beautiful and so well put together for us. And what friendly people we encountered, nothing was too much trouble, just wish we could do it all over again but spend twice the time! Once again, thank you so much for all your efforts, you got it just right for us!
Douglas & Sharon Woyke (Japan)
Tour Date 19/02/2009 |
We both enjoyed the 11 Day North & South Island Tour very much. We made lots of friends and would recommend this tour to anyone. The hotels were good, the food was great and the driver for Grand Pacific, Everard Anson was excellent.
Wolfgang & Jeannine Armbruster (Canada)
Tour Date 10/02/2009 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
2012 Season Sale! Save $125 per person off the brochure price for this tour & receive a FREE night on us! Exclusive to Relaxing Journeys. Deposit this month to qualify
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 February 2012 and 29 February 2012
. Subject to availability at time of booking. |
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| 01 Feb 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
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16 Feb 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
NZ $2954 |
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19 Feb 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
NZ $2954 |
| 19 Feb 2012 |
29 Feb 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
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12 Mar 2012 |
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Free Night & $125 |
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14 Mar 2012 |
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18 Mar 2012 |
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24 Mar 2012 |
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27 Mar 2012 |
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01 Apr 2012 |
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| 27 Mar 2012 |
06 Apr 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
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| 09 Apr 2012 |
19 Apr 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
NZ $2954 |
| 16 Apr 2012 |
26 Apr 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
NZ $2954 |
| 02 May 2012 |
12 May 2012 |
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NZ $3079 |
Free Night & $125 |
NZ $2954 |
*Tour Status: 'G' Tours are guaranteed to depart.
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Tour Discounts & Supplements:
Optional extras & optional single traveller supplement |
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NZ $840 |
*Terms & Conditions apply to any discounts and/or specials above. Your designated tour consultant will apply the appropriate discounts automatically to your quote and detail any currently applicable 'Exclusive Specials'. |
Travel in Style Merchandise:
A range of stylish accessories that will complement your documentation pack. |
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Grand Pacific Tours offer a range of stylish accessories that will complement your documentation pack. These items offer great value for money and will be a memento of your New Zealand holdiay for many years to come. Order any of these items with Relaxing Journeys at the time of booking, as they are not available in New Zealand. Please ask when requesting a quote.
 Jacket $NZ 80, Vest $NZ 70 & Cap $NZ 35 (includes delivery). |
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