COMPLETE NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Christchuch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua, Coromandel, Auckland. Welcome to New Zealand, an unforgettable road trip through this magical land, glaciers, underground caves, fjords, volcanoes and one of the most breathtaking places, Milford Sound. In Dunedin you can visit the habitat of the little blue penguin and the rare yellow-eyed penguin on the Otago Peninsula.
PLANE + HOTEL + RENTAL CAR
Day 1 Portugal / Christchurch
Departure by flight to Christchurch, by the chosen route. Night on board.
Day 2 In flight
Day 3 Christchurch
Arrival, assistance and collection of the rental car. Accommodation.
Day 4 Christchurch / Dunedin (362 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Spectacular views of Caroline Bay, the curious spherical rocks at Moeraki Beach, and the Otago Peninsula where albatrosses nest.
Day 5 Dunedin / Queenstown (285 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: the Otago region, with its fruit fields and vineyards, and the spectacular arrival in Queenstown via the Kawarau River Gorge.
Day 6 Queenstown
Accommodation. We'll have a variety of activities at our disposal; bungee jumping, tours of Lake Wakatipu, speedboating down the Shotover River and panoramic flights over the Remarkables Mountains. We can also visit the fjords of Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, in the Fjords National Park.
Day 7 Queenstown / Franz Josef (365 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Lake Wanaka, the mountain port of Haast, access to the west coast, with its unparalleled landscape and natural wonders.
Day 8 Franz Josef / Hokitika (135 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Panoramic flight with landing on the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, and hiking on the ice.
Day 9 Hokitika / Nelson (340 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Paparoa National Park, Pancake Rocks, Cape Foulwind, and Nelson Lakes National Park.
Day 10 Nelson
Accommodation. We suggest: walking along the beaches of Totaranui, Medlands, Bark Bay, Torrent Bay, and Anchorage in the Abel Tasman National Park or kayaking along its coasts.
Day 11 Nelson / Picton / Wellington (130 km)
Accommodation. Cross Cook Strait by interinslander ferry. Arrival in Wellington.
Day 12 Wellington / Napier (320 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Te Papa Museum, National Museum of New Zealand History, Hawkes Bay and its vineyards, Cape Kidnappers, and the Art Deco architecture of Napier.
Day 13 Napier / Rotorua (230 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, the largest lake in the country and the Huka Waterfalls.
Day 14 Rotorua
Accommodation. Home of the Maori culture. We suggest: Te Puia, Waimangu and Wai-o-tapu hot springs and Mount Tarawera, located in the surrounding area.
Day 15 Rotorua / Coromandel (250 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, land of the kiwi, Mt. Maunganui and the beautiful port of Tairua on the Pacific coast.
Day 16 Coromandel / Auckland (165 km)
Accommodation. We suggest: Coast Road, Waiau Waterfall, and the kauris forests.
Day 17 Auckland / Portugal
Day 18 Portugal
Arrival.
Our services
Regular flight, economy class (reservations in special classes). Accommodation in the chosen option. Rental car CVAR (G), Subaru or similar. Interislander ferry (Picton/Wellington). Basic insurance. Document holder with itinerary and guide to tourist attractions. Travel insurance.
Important to know
Price based on Qatar Airways, class Q / T, dynamic fares, for travel from May 1st to June 1st in category B. Air taxes included. QR: 660€. International Driving License required and a credit card (not debit) is essential to rent the vehicle. Check hotels with departures from May. Additional charges payable at destination: Deductible 3,500 NZD + Gst, Budget will block this amount on the credit card when picking up the vehicle and it will be refunded on return if the vehicle is in perfect condition. Vehicle collection at airports and/or ports, 50 NZD + Gst (approx.). Security deposit of 100 NZD + Gst, which will be returned at the end of the rental if the vehicle is returned with a full deposit. Insurance against windshield breakage. Optional Insurance (All Inclusive Rates) Supplement from: 515€ / per car. Reduce the excess to 00.00 NZD. Security deposit of 100 NZD + Gst, which will be returned at the end of the rental if the vehicle is returned with a full deposit. Does not include the collection fee for the rental vehicle.
Departures
Departures Daily (1 Jan-30 Dec). Departure notes: Qatar Airways: Lisbon / Porto.
Hotels
Christchurch. 1 night Category B: Scenic Hotel Cotwsold 3★ Category A: Rydges Latimer 4★ Dunedin. 1 night Category B: Dunedin Leisure Lodge 3★ Category A: Scenic Southern Cross 4★ (from May 1st Bell Hill Apartments) Queenstown. 2 nights Category B: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown 3★ Category A: Scenic Suites Queenstown 4★ Franz Josef 1 night Category B: Punga Grove 3★ Category A: Scenic Franz Josef Resort 4★ (includes breakfast) Hokitika. 1 night Category B: Beachfront Hotel 3★ Sup. Category A: Beachfront Hotel 3★ Sup. Nelson. 2 nights Category B: The Hotel Nelson 3★ Sup. (from May 1st Bella Vista Nelson) Category A: Rutherford Nelson 4★ Wellington. 1 night Category B: Traveldoge Wellington 3★ Category A: QF Wellington 4★ Napier. 1 night Category B: Scenic Hotel Te Pania 3★ Category A: The Crown Hotel 4★ Rotorua. 2 nights Category B: Sudima Lake Rotorua 3★ Category A: Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel 4★ Coromandel. 1 night Category B: Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge 3★ Category A: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort 4★ (includes breakfast) Auckland. 1 night Category B: Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart 3★ Category A: Rydges Auckland 4★ (Superior King Room) Hotels provided or of a similar category. Hotel classification is estimated by CATAI. Price from based on a minimum of 2 people in a double room