Page 5 of Self Drive Vacations, Car Rental, Motorhomes by Qantas Vacations

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 thousands of tiny glowworms from here continue your journey to rotorua overnight rotorua royal lakeside novotel rotorua standard millennium rotorua first class or the springs b&b for 2 nights te anau gore dunedin day 6 rotorua attractions pass take in the amazing sites of rotorua today with a full day sightseeing by self drive includes entrance to te puia thermal reserve the agrodome sheep show paradise valley springs skyline gondola ride and the polynesian spa tonight enjoy a maori hangi feast and concert d day 11 queenstown te anau 106 miles/21/2 hrs day 7 rotorua christchurch this morning drop off your rental car at rotorua airport fly rotorua to christchurch flight not included on arrival at christchurch airport you ll be met and transferred to your hotel the rest of the day is at leisure overnight christchurch copthorne hotel durham street standard george hotel first class or the charlotte jane b&b depart queenstown skirting lake wakatipu kingston and lumsden to te anau continue to manapouri to board your tour to beautiful doubtful sound before your return to te anau overnight te anau kingsgate hotel te anau standard te anau hotel villas­ lakeview room first class or fiordland lodge b&b day 1 arrive auckland on arrival in auckland you will be met and transferred to your hotel the rest of the day is at leisure take a tour to waiheke island or browse the shops and relax over coffee and lunch in the viaduct basin area activities own expense overnight auckland mercure auckland standard city life auckland first class or aachen house boutique hotel b&b day 12 te anau dunedin 180 miles/41/4 hrs day 8 christchurch greymouth fox glacier 280 miles/4 1/2 hrs you will be transferred to christchurch railway station where you will board the tranzalpine train from christchurch to greymouth on arrival in greymouth pick up your rental car from the railway station and drive through hokitika to fox glacier overnight fox glacier scenic circle glacier country hotel standard or te weheka inn first class and b&b day 2 auckland bay of islands 151 miles/3 hrs drive via lumsden through gore and balclutha into dunedin the afternoon is at leisure perhaps take a guided tour of larnarch castle or a rail trip through the taieri gorge own expense overnight dunedin kingsgate hotel dunedin standard southern cross hotel first class or barnett lodge b&b day 13 dunedin christchurch 226 miles/5 hrs pick up your rental car from hertz central city depot and drive north over the auckland harbour bridge through to whangarei stop en route to see the whangarei falls then on to the seaside town of paihia afternoon is at leisure overnight bay of islands copthorne hotel resort bay of islands ­ standard room standard copthorne hotel resort bay of islands ­ seaview room first class or ounuwhao harding house russell b&b for 2 nights depart dunedin via oamaru and timaru through to christchurch overnight christchurch copthorne hotel durham street standard george hotel first class or the charlotte jane b&b day 9 fox glacier queenstown 200 miles/5 hrs day 14 depart christchurch return your rental car at christchurch airport and board your onward flight flight own expense all about new zealand self-drive 14 days/13 nights price per person us persons in room 1 apr 06­31 mar 07 standard first class b&b/boutique hotel double $2127 $2519 $2917 single $3737 $4509 $4777 day 3 bay of islands at leisure today is at leisure to explore this amazing region day 4 paihia auckland 220 miles/4 1/2 hrs return to auckland today via hokianga harbour travel south through waipoua forest stopping to see the giant kauri tree tane mahuta perhaps stop at the dargaville maritime museum before heading to matakehe a popular stop in this area is the kauri museum then head to wellsford via waiwera back to auckland overnight auckland mercure auckland standard city life auckland first class or aachen house boutique hotel b&b depart fox glacier and travel through the remote township of haast hawea and lake wanaka via the fruit growing area of cromwell through the kawarau gorge to queenstown overnight queenstown novotel gardens standard heritage hotel queenstown first class or queenstown house b&b for 2 nights day 10 queenstown at leisure today is free to enjoy the many activities available in queenstown take a cruise aboard the vintage steamship tss earnslaw across lake wakatipu a gondola ride to bob s peak offers majestic views over queenstown the surrounding mountains and lake wakatipu or perhaps a cruise to majestic milford sound activities own expense note all accommodation listed in these itineraries is subject to availability at time of booking alternatives will be offered if necessary for b&b and boutique hotels you must pick up drop off your own car minimum driver s age is 21 years vehicle types given are subject to availability other conditions and cancellation fees apply prices are from and seasonal surcharges apply www.qantasvacations.com

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