self-drivevacations the following pages are suggested self-drive itineraries for australia and new zealand combined with a free travel anywhere guide details below all the preparation is complete all you do is drive the mighty ayers rock australia driving is an ideal way to see the real australia at its best it s the country with everything you dream about beautiful dramatic landscapes stunning beaches colorful cities with superb restaurants and shops friendly people and a great climate these are just some of the aspects of australia that you re certain to enjoy whatever you are planning for your self-drive vacation we re happy to share our expert knowledge with you from must-see sights to secret hideaways from popular resorts to hidden gems off the beaten track you are sure to experience the unique charm and character of australia at its very best new zealand it s surprisingly different but easy to get around by car new zealand is a land where you can climb volcanoes be dwarfed
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australia new zealand self dr i v e vac at ions explore these diverse and interesting countries by self-drive and enjoy the freedom of the open road and the unexpected the itineraries on pages 116-118 and 120-121 are carefully and thoughtfully created to offer you the benefit of our knowledge on these destinations they include all the places of interest that are must-see for your vacation as well as plenty of options to choose from for sightseeing and places of interest we offer pre-planned itineraries as follows · 115 australia vacations melbourne to adelaide 6 days from melbourne to adelaide via the great ocean road and twelve apostles tasmania 6 days from hobart to launceston via freycinet drive to the rim of an extinct volcano rotorua sydney to brisbane via the great aussie coast route 6 days along the great aussie coast road through port macquarie and coffs harbour sydney to melbourne 7 days from sydney via canberra to melbourne new zealand vacations north island discovery 9
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116 · self dr i v e vac at i o n auckland new zealand self-drive self-drive 9 days/8 nights price includes newzealand day 1 arrive auckland on arrival in auckland you ll be met and transferred to your hotel today is at leisure and you may wish to pursue one of the following activities own expense travel to many auckland attractions with a hop on hop off pass browse the shops in the viaduct basin area home to americas cup yachting take a 35-minute cruise to waiheke island where you can enjoy the beach tour the island or visit arts craft shops and vineyards overnight auckland skycity auckland standard skycity grand first class or mollies boutique hotel bay of islands cape reinga paihia north island auckland hamilton waitomo tongariro national park waiouru north island discovery rotorua taupo napier qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet transfer on arrival welcome gift 8 nights accommodation of your choice 7 days group d car rental with unlimited miles bay
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christchurch new zealand self dr i v e vac at i o n picton nelson blenheim arthurs pass christchurch milford wanaka mt cook sound te anau queenstown dunedin invercargill · 117 south island greymouth franz josef and fox glaciers overnight stopover bob s peak majestic gondola ride queenstown optional extra tour south island explorer self-drive 10 days/9 nights price includes qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet transfer on arrival welcome gift 9 nights accommodation of your choice 9 days group d car rental with unlimited miles milford sound cruise all local taxes 1 breakfast b 1 dinner d day 4 dunedin te anau 180 miles/41/4 hrs drive south via milton and balclutha before heading west through gore and lumsden into te anau nestled on the shores of lake te anau an optional trip to the te anau glowworm caves is available own expense overnight te anau luxmore hotel standard te anau hotel villas first class or fiordland lodge b&b departs daily south island explo
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118 · self dr i v e vac at i o n 14-day all about new zealand bay of 2 islands north island auckland 2 hamilton waitomo 2 rotorua taupo tongariro national park levin south island greymouth fox glacier 1 wellington mt cook 2 christchurch all about new zealand all about new zealand self-drive 14 days/13 nights price includes qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet transfer on arrival welcome gift 1 3 days group d car rental with unlimited miles 13 nights accommodation of your choice waitomo caves tour rotorua sightseeing and maori concert and hangi feast transfers christchurch tranzalpine train christchurch/greymouth doubtful sound cruise 1 dinner d 200 miles/4 1/2 hrs doubtful sound queenstown 1 2 1 1 2 overnight stopover self-drive day 5 auckland waitomo rotorua depart auckland and travel south through the rich farmland area of the waikato and the city of hamilton to otorohonga and the waitomo caves you ll travel by boat through the dark caves lit by thousand
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new zealand carren ta l s · 119 newzealand maui operates a large range of vehicles all under 18 months old branches are located in auckland christchurch and queenstown close to the airports complimentary airport transfers to from christchurch and auckland airports on the maui shuttle during operating hours queenstown branch is located at the airport price includes maui car of your choice unlimited miles standard insurance complimentary airport transfers to and from depot excluding queenstown goods and services tax travel wallet including road maps and travel information one-way rental fees 24-hour nationwide road service helpline toll free hire is based on 24-hour rental period minimum hire is 3 days depots are located in christchurch queenstown and auckland one-way rentals are permitted free of charge complimentary transfers to and from christchurch and auckland airports on the maui shuttle are available during operating hours queenstown airport concession recovery fee of nz$12 per
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120 · self dr i v e vac at ions australia self-drive australia south australia new south wales broken hill barossa valley hunter valley blue mountains tasmania hobart freycinet national park launceston 6 days/5 nights price includes qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet upon arrival welcome kit and driving directions upon arrival 5 nights boutique-style accommodation 6 days car hire with unlimited miles 2 breakfasts b adelaide kangaroo island robe port fairy sydney victoria apollo bay canberra melbourne day 1 arrive hobart upon arrival at hobart airport you will be met and assisted with picking up your rental car from the airport this afternoon you are at leisure to explore hobart overnight hobart henry jones art hotel ad gre ro at cean o launceston st helens freycinet nat l park hobart tasmania overnight stopover melbourneadelaide tasmania day 2 hobart freycinet national park 224 miles/4 hrs lake butler robe departing hobart today travel via the tas
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australia self dr i v e vac at ions queensland brisbane 2 · 121 byron bay new south wales 1 coffs harbour hunter valley 1 1 port macquarie sydney 1 2 overnight stopover sydney s beautiful harbor leave the pacific highway and travel along the coast road through the pretty resort town of lennox head to reach byron bay overnight byron bay the byron at byron standard or peppers casuarina lodge b&b for 2 nights sydney brisbane sydneyhunter valleyport macquarie coffs harbour byron baybrisbane 6 days/5 nights price includes qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet upon arrival welcome kit and driving directions upon arrival 5 nights accommodation 6 days car hire with unlimited miles breakfasts included with b&b stays day 2 hunter valley port macquarie 167 miles/31/2 hrs day 5 byron bay at leisure explore byron bay and its surrounds at your leisure local activities abound from tandem hang-gliding and parachute jumps to kayaking surfing or learning to surf bicycl
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122 · newzealand mainstay go kiwi oceana passes delorenzo s apartments nelson oceana i mainstay go kiwi hotel pass te weheka inn fox glacier platinum plus oceana resorts apartments pass oceana resorts apartments offers a unique convenient and flexible way to experience new zealand all properties are a minimum 4 star standard and are located in some of the most desirable locations in new zealand oceana properties have a variety of room options from studios through to 1 2 and 3 bedroom apartments price per person us persons in room 1 apr 0631 mar 07 oceana i standard oceana ii first class oceana iii deluxe double $104 $117 $135 single $208 $234 $270 new zealand with more than 100 hotels in over 46 key resort and city locations the mainstay go kiwi pass represents the ideal accommodation option for the independent traveler the pass can be left open dated for those looking for flexibility and freedom or pre-booked for those who know exactly what they are looking for all hotels ar
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farm stays go koala pass a u st ralia · 123 pacific international adelaide go koala gold farm stays go koala pass burrawang station new south wales for those looking for something a little different ask about our farm stay or wombat bed breakfast options the farm stays and wombat b&bs are available in australia s most popular touring regions including sydney and the blue mountains melbourne and the yarra valley and tropical north queensland aurora alice springs hotel go koala silver go koala hotel pass the go koala hotel pass is a convenient flexible and cost-effective voucher program designed specifically for the independent traveler to australia it is owned and operated by mainstay hotels australia who have contracted properties in popular tourist regions to ensure a comprehensive distribution of accommodation options the go koala hotel pass features over 230 accommodation properties ranging from 3 to 5 star standard located in over 135 key city resort and regional locations thr
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124 · carren ta l s australia australia driving is an ideal way to see the real australia at its best hertz has an extensive network of locations giving you flexibility and independence just select the most comfortable and convenient vehicle for your trip price includes hertz car of your choice unlimited miles government stamp duty collision damage waiver subject to excess third party property cover subject to excess third party injury liability goods and services tax gst prices do not include airport concession fee recovery/location service charge fuel deposits one-way fees road tolls optional extras/equipment baby/child seats etc optional insurance note all extras are subject to government stamp duty and goods and services tax gst hertz car rentals toyota echo hatch group a ford falcon sedan group d nissan pulsar group b ford territory group e conditions of hire hire based on 24-hour rental period free delivery service to any hotel from 11:00am 2:00pm within 6 miles of any her
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new zealand carren ta l s · 125 newzealand hertz has a fleet of the latest cars and 40 depots conveniently located throughout new zealand including offices at every airport and in the inter-island ferry terminals and metropolitan locations 24-hour emergency road service ensures peace-of-mind driving price includes hertz car of your choice unlimited miles loss damage waiver insurance goods and services tax gst prices do not include airport concession fee recovery location service charge fuel deposits one-way fees road tolls optional extras/equipment baby/child seats etc optional insurance hertz car rentals toyota echo b economy toyota corolla d compact toyota previa k minibus ford escape j 4wd conditions of hire inter-island touring if you intend to visit both islands you must leave your car on one island and a car of a similar type will be provided on the opposite side your second or subsequent vehicle must be picked up within 5 hours of finalizing the previous hire the first or ini
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126 · m oto rhomeren ta l s australia new zealand australia new zealand motorhomes maui motorhomes are brilliantly designed with virtually all the necessities of home and plenty of space to move around with many models to choose from price includes motorhome with unlimited miles maps guides and campground directory airport transfer on pick-up and drop-off kitchen kit and personal kit super saver with discounts to tourist attractions australia only goods and services tax 24-hour nationwide road service helpline toll free note prices do not include fuel bond/security deposits insurance excess refilling of lpg gas bottle 2 taxes and administrative fee diesel recovery tax or one-way fee aud/nz$180 ready for bed spirit 2 comfortably accommodates two people featuring 5-speed manual transmission column change 5.9ft interior headroom two-burner gas stove side access skylight and radio cassette overall length 16.4ft overall width 6.56ft overall height 8.2ft berths for 2 adults 1 double be
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australia new zealand m oto rhomeren ta l s · 127 exploring the great ocean road by spirit 2 t/s maui motorhomes include all the conveniences of home one-way rentals one-way rentals are available between all maui depots a one-way rental fee of aud$150 surcharge for broome or nz$150 between 01 oct 2006-31 mar 2007nz only is charged this includes multiple rentals a relocation fee will also be charged if the vehicle is returned to a depot other than the one agreed to at the time of booking a broome surcharge is applicable no one-way rental fee applies sydney cairns camping grounds many campgrounds are in the center of tourist attractions and within close proximity to major cities facilities include 240v ac power supply washing machines dryers showers toilets and a kiosk main centers usually provide a greater range of facilities such as games rooms swimming pools etc australian motorhomes price per vehicle per day us 1 apr 0630 apr 06 spirit 2 pioneer 2 automatic spirit 2 toilet/s
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