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Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Welcome to Auckland! On arrival at the airport you collect your rental vehicle before making your way to your centrally located accommodation. Also included for the duration of your car hire is the KRUSE GPS Travel Guide, which as well as offering GPS navigation also provides informative commentary on the regions you pass through as well as a 'Best of NZ' button which showcases New Zealand's award winning restaurants, wineries, cafes, pubs and hidden scenic gems.
| Hotel: |
Sky City Hotel (2 nights) |
| B&B: |
Hotel DeBrett (2 nights) |
| Boutique: |
Mollies (2 nights) |
Day 2: Auckland Bridge Climb
Here is your chance to be Spiderman. Spanning a harbour so beautiful it brings tears to the eyes of even the most hardened, this full clamber will have you clamouring for more. Learn about the bridge and city during the commentary and check out the AJ Hackett Bungy site in the centre of the bridge! Only AJ Hackett can offer you this level of access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge; and this is the one and only Bridge Climb in New Zealand, coming complete with your very own tour guide. Lasting for 1 1/2 hours, this climb will have you wondering whether to look at your feet or focus on the spectacular views.
Day 3: Auckland to the Coromandel
Depart Auckland as you drive the Pacific Coast Highway and traverse the spectacular east coast of the North Island. Linking Auckland and Coromandel, this is classed as one of the great touring routes in the world travelling through a unique region where land and sea intermingle. At Coromandel Town you may like to visit Driving Creek Railway, New Zealand's only narrow-gauge mountain railway along with a working pottery and wild life sanctuary. You then continue on to reach your accommodation.
| Hotel: |
Grand Mercure Puka Park (2 nights) |
| B&B: |
Hahei Oceanfront (2 nights) |
| Boutique: |
Villa Toscana (2 nights) |
Day 4: Cathedral Cove Kayaking
The Cathedral Cove Classic half day kayaking trip has got it all. The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. To top it off you land at Cathedral Cove where you will be treated to cappuccinos and hot chocolates on the beach!
Day 5: Coromandel to Rotorua
Depart today and travel along the Bay of Plenty Coastline before heading inland across the volcanic plateau to the geothermal city of Rotorua, passing many of the regions crystal clear lakes en-route to Rotorua. Best known for its geysers, boiling mud pools, crystal lakes teeming with trout, steaming cliffs and volcanoes, Rotorua is also the home of Maori culture. In Rotorua you enjoy a traditional mud bath experience, followed by the relaxing sulphur spa overlooking the geothermal reserve. The silky smooth geothermal mud in combination with the sulphurous geothermal water opens the skins pores allowing the active ingredients to gently exfoliate and treat the skin while in the spa leaving it very clean and soft to touch. Other effects include increased blood circulation and a sense of overall well being.
| Hotel: |
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (2 nights) |
| B&B: |
Nicara Lakeside Lodge (2 nights) |
| Boutique: |
The Lodge at 199 (2 nights) |
Day 6: Adventure Abounds!
Today you enjoy adventure and thrills! Not for the faint hearted, this combination of adventure products is full adrenalin. Start your day with simulated sky-diving as you take a 90 second teaser on the Freefall extreme. Then become a Zorbonaut, it is totally outrageous and totally unique. It's you (plus a friend if you want) and water inside the Zorb globe and then they send you on your way down the hill. The Agrojet will astound you as this jet race-boat reaches incredible speeds in short distances as it races through a man made course. Then it is into the hang-gliding harness, raised to a height of 40 metres, pull the rip-cord and experience flying through the air reaching speeds up to 130kph. The day is not over yet, as you make your way to Off Road New Zealand for your Monster Off Road ride.
Day 7: Rotorua to the Hawke's Bay
The road to Taupo will keep you entertained with its unusual, volcanic geography. You’ll also drive through large tracts of plantation pine forest. You then continue on to the Hawke's Bay. The major entertainment on the road from Taupo to Napier is the fantastic scenery. There’s a bit of everything - rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas.
| Hotel: |
Scenic Hotel Te Pania (2 nights) |
| B&B: |
Cobden Garden Homestay (2 nights) |
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Millar Road (2 nights) |
Day 8: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Leaving at dawn you fly in a small group with the pilot, over a patchwork of farmland, vineyards, orchards, and towns, with a picturesque mountain backdrop. After the flight you'll be returned to your launch site where after packing up you share a traditional ballooning picnic before returning to the meeting place. This afternoon is yours to explore the Hawke's Bay region.
Day 9: Depart the Hawke's Bay
Sadly your time in New Zealand comes to an end as you return your rental vehicle to either Napier or Auckland airport in time to join your onward flight. Here, we bid you a fond farewell to your homeland and hope you leave with many happy memories of your stay in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Please note that this self drive package can be taken in reverse order and the prices remain the same.
If you are interested in receiving further details about this package, please complete the enquiry form below.
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Package Inclusions
- Transport by your choice of self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kilometres & daily insurance
- KRUSE commentary system including GPS navigation for the duration of your rental vehicle hire
- 8 nights accommodation on a choice of Hotel, B&B or Boutique
- Breakfast included daily
- Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb
- Half day guided sea kayaking tour in the Coromandel
- Hells Gate mud bath & spa experience
- Rotorua adventure activities as detailed on day 6
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight in the Hawke's Bay
- Detailed travel itinerary in both electronic and hard copy format
- Arrival documents including information on the regions you are visiting
- Maps
- 24 hour on call assistance during your vacation
- Optional discounted travel insurance through Comprehensive Travel
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Package Prices
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EARLYBIRD SPECIAL
Save 10% off the prices shown for travel completed between 01 January 2012 & 30 April 2012.
Offer is valid for all new bookings received before
31 March 2012 when booking directly with Luxury Vacations New Zealand. | Valid for travel 01 January 2012 to 30 April 2012
| Vehicle Choices (More Info)
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Hotel |
B&B |
Boutique |
| Intermediate Sedan |
$2,947 |
$3,127 |
$4,725 |
| Full Size Sedan |
$2,953 |
$3,133 |
$4,731 |
| Intermediate 4WD |
$3,047 |
$3,227 |
$4,825 |
| Full Size 4WD |
$3,136 |
$3,315 |
$4,914 |
- Prices are per person in New Zealand Dollars, based on share twin accommodation
- Prices include New Zealand Goods & Services Tax (15%)
- Single & triple prices available on request
- Please note that the B&B properties and some of the Boutique properties do not cater for children
Fully Flexible Holidays!
All of our self drive holidays are completely flexible. Whether you want to mix and match a couple of packages, add some extra nights before, after or during your stay or include some additional attractions or activities, our team of travel specialists are here to assist you. We're New Zealander's so we have the local knowledge and expertise to tailor a package just for you. Just let us know when you enquire.
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