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Cities in New Zealand:

Auckland

Auckland is the main gateway to New Zealand and has something to offer for everyone - great beaches, a beautiful harbour, fantastic shopping and a vibrant nightlife. The Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Centre host conferences and cultural events such as theatre, kapa haka, and opera. The Auckland Art Gallery displayes many national treasures. Other significant cultural artefacts reside at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the National Maritime Museum. Exotic creatures can be observed at the Auckland Zoo and Kelly Tarlton`s Underwater World. Movies and rock concerts (notably, the "Big Day Out") are also well patronised. For shopping head to Parnell, Newmarket or the City Centre.

Queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown is the centre for adventure tourism in New Zealand. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu and has spectactular views of nearby mountains. Queenstown provides a wide variety of sports including skiing, jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking and tramping. In winter, along with Mount Ruapehu, Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country or of the world travelling to ski here. Locally, Queenstown has a reputation as one of New Zealand's wine and cuisine centres and also has a vibrant nightlife.

Rotorua

Rotorua

Known as a spa town and major tourist resort since the 1800's, Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland. There are a number of geysers, notably the Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa, and hot mud pools located in the city, which owe their presence to the Rotorua caldera. Don't miss the opportunity to visit a traditional Maori Marae. Rotorua is also home to botanical gardens and some interesting historic buildings. Government Gardens, close to the lakeshore are also well worth visiting. Another of Rotorua's attractions is the mountain biking. Whakarewarewa (also known as the "Redwoods") Forest has been described as 'the Disneyland of mountain biking' and has some of the best mountain bike trails in New Zealand. Rotorua hosted the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships, in August 2006.

Wellington

Wellington

Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area. Wellington features a variety of architectural styles ranging from 19th century wooden cottages, such as Katherine Mansfield Birthplace in Thorndon, some streamlined Art Deco structures such as the old Wellington Free Ambulance headquarters, to the curves and vibrant colours of post-modern architecture in the CBD. Both the National Library of New Zealand, located on Molesworth Street, and the Te Puni Kôkiri building on Lambton Quay are aesthetically unique. Wellington is home to Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the Colonial Cottage, Old Saint Paul's, and the Law School (largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere) and the Wellington City Art Gallery.

Christchurch

Christchurch

Christchurch City is a cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries and great shopping. This city is full of delights, from the beautiful neo-gothic Arts Centre, to the historic tram which loops the city centre, to the Christchurch Gondola and unique attractions like the International Antarctic Centre. Known internationally for its award winning gardens, Christchurch is also a place for events and festivals. Whatever the season, you'll find a non-stop programme of entertainment with events like the Festival of Romance, the International Buskers Festival, winter Arts Festival, and Showtime Canterbury in November.

Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is a natural wonder consisting of 144 islands surrounded by some of the warmest waters in New Zealand where you can encounter bottlenose dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and a diversity of birdlife. This is the place for bird lovers to see the Blue Penguins as well as Grey Warblers, Tui, Pukeko, and the endangered New Zealand Dotterel. You can begin your vacation with a visit to the awe-inspiring Hole in the Rock, or a boat adventure ride on the Excitor or go to the culturally and historically rich Hokianga. Travel further north and experience the thrill of driving along Ninety Mile Beach, sand boarding down the giant sand dunes and standing on the windswept tip of New Zealand, while watching the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean collide. Don't miss the ancient Giant Kauri Trees of the Waipou Forest, especially the extraordinary 2,000 year-old, 167 ft high Tane Mahuta, with its amazing 45ft trunk circumference!

Hamilton

Hamilton

New Zealand's largest inland city, situated on the banks of the Waikato River, Hamilton is the centre of the Waikato Region, one of New Zealand's richest agricultural region. Being in the hub of central North Island, visitors have easy access to iconic attractions such as Waitomo Caves, the Hobbiton film set, Raglan's surf coast and the historic Te Aroha Mineral Pools and much more. Hamilton offers plenty of opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy themselves including indoor and outdoor attractions and tours. Admire the raw natural beauty, an underground wonderland of limestone caves and rolling farmland. You go on a kayak trip to Raglan or Karapiro, with Kayak Paradise and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the waterways.

Waitomo

Waitomo

Dating back more than 30 million years ago, the Waitomo Caves are a village and cave system forming a major tourist attraction in the southern Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. Its unique underground limestone formations stand as one of New Zealand's most unforgettable natural wonders including: Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Experience this mysterious, magical underground world of ancient caves, rivers and waterfalls, limestone formations and breathtaking glowworms. The centrepiece of Waitomo attractions is the Glow-Worm Cave, with an underground river running through it.

Taupo

Taupo

Situated in the volcanic heart of the North Island and surrounded by bush clad mountains and a breathtaking landscape lay the largest freshwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere - Lake Taupo, fascinating geothermal areas and the famous Huka Falls. Lake Taupo's geothermal attractions include geysers, steaming craters, boiling mud pools and some of the largest silica terraces in the world. Other special experiences include the walk to Huka Falls and a game of golf at Wairakei. With 47 rivers and streams flowing into the lake, this area is renowned for trout fishing and kayaking. The water is stunningly blue, the air fresh and unpolluted, the towns are bustling with cafes and exclusive shopping - scenic delights greet visitors at every turn.

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park

The Tongariro National Park encircles the volcanoes of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. Giving you the opportunity to discover the secrets of the volcanic wilderness and to experience where adventure happens, National Park Village is an ideal base for your summer and winter explorers. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, completed by about 70,000 hikers every summer, features breathtaking volcanic scenery and fine views of Lake Taupo and Mt Taranaki. Overnight challenges include the four-day Northern Circuit and the six-day Round the Mountain track - one of New Zealand's Great Walks. The park also offers many shorter walks to waterfalls and fascinating volcanic features - including the crater of Ruapehu. In the winter National Park Village is the ideal base to Ski Whakapapa and Turoa Ski fields on Mt Ruapehu, you can hire your ski gear, purchase your mountain pass, and have a selection of accommodation options.

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Featured New Zealand Itineraries:

Auckland - Bay of Islands - Rotorua

8 nights from $1,972*

Combine Auckland with the beautiful unspoilt paradise of Bay of Islands; and Rotorua, the geothermal wonderland.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Rotorua
· 8 Days Rental Car
· 2 nights in Auckland
· 2 nights in Bay of Islands
· 1 night Auckland
· 3 nights in Rotorua
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Rotorua - Queenstown - Franz Josef

8 nights from $2,365*

Combine some of the best destinations in New Zealand.

Auckland, a dream destination for all kinds of travelers, with beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easy going lifestyle. Rotorua, an extremely attractive tourist and spa resort, famous for its great hot water pools, geysers and thermal baths. Queenstown, a resort town and hotspot for adventure, surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu. Franz Josef Glacier, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Area.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Queenstown
· 2 nights Auckland
· Coach transfer from Auckland to Rotorua
· 2 nights Rotorua
· Flight Rotorua - Queenstown
· 2 nights in Queenstown
· Transfer from Queenstown to Franz Josef
· 1 nights in Franz Josef
· Coach transfer Franz Josef to Queenstown
· 1 night in Queenstown
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Wellington - Queenstown

6 nights from $1,478*

Combine Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown with flight between cities.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Queenstown
· Hotel for 2 nights in Auckland
· Flight from Auckland to Wellington
· Hotel for 2 nights in Wellington
· Flight from Wellington to Queenstown
· Hotel for 2 nights in Queenstown
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Sydney

6 nights from $1,765*

Combine Auckland and Sydney with flights between cities.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Sydney
· Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
· Flight from Auckland to Sydney
· Hotel for 3 nights in Sydney
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

· Transfers and activities can be added at extra cost

Discover New Zealand

15 nights from $2,625*

Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown by car; from the tropical golden beaches of the North Island to the wild and wonderful South Island.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Queenstown
· 15 days car rental
· 2 nights Auckland
· 2 nights Rotorua
· 1 night Napier
· 2 nights Wellington
· 1 night Picton
· 1 nights Nelson
· 1 night Kaikoura
· 2 nights Christchurch
· 1 night Lake Tekapo
· 2 nights Queenstown
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

*Prices include all airline tickets with all taxes and surcharges... read more

Auckland - Rotorua

6 nights from $1,381*

Combine Auckland and Rotorua with a flight between cities.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Rotorua
· Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
· Flight from Auckland to Rotorua
· Hotel for 3 nights in Rotorua
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua

9 nights from $2,047*

Discover the North Island from Auckland, New Zealand`s largest city. Explore Coromandel Peninsula, a walkers paradise; and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Rotorua
· 9 days car rental
· 3 nights Auckland
· 3 nights Coromandel Peninsula
· 3 nights Rotorua
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Rarotonga

6 nights from $2,029*

Discover Auckland with Free stopover in Rarotonga, a secret island paradise. Almost entirely surrounded by a reef, Rarotonga is a jewel of an island with white sand beaches and a high mountainous interior. Leave the crowds behind, and enjoy a truly unique island getaway.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Rarotonga
· Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
· Flight from Auckland to Rarotonga
· Hotel for 3 nights in Rarotonga
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Rotorua - Queenstown

9 nights from $1,698*

Hot Deal!

Visit Auckland, New Zealand`s largest city and the most vibrant, bustling and multicultural city; a water lover's paradise, with some of the best beaches, swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and watersports in the country. Rotorua, voted New Zealand`s most beautiful city six times; a geothermal paradise and the cultural heartland of New Zealand. Queenstown, a resort town and a hotspot for adventure and snow sport tourism. The perfect vacation combination!

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Queenstown
· Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
· Flight from Auckland to Rotorua
· Hotel for 3 nights in Rotorua
· Flight from Rotorua to Queenstown
· Hotel for 3 nights in Queenstown
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Auckland - Fiji (Nadi)

6 nights from $1,670*

Discover yourself in Auckland the `city of Sails`; New Zealand`s largest city is a blend of islands, ancient rainforest and a sophisticated city; and then escape to Fiji, splendorous natural paradise.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Fiji (Nadi)
· Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
· Flight from Auckland to Fiji (Nadi)
· Hotel for 3 nights in Fiji (Nadi)
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

9 Days South Island Motorhome Itinerary

8 nights from $2,300*

Enjoy the comfort of a motorhome/RV while venturing through the fascinating landscapes of South Island, New Zealand; and visiting all of the `Must Do` destinations along the way.

Included:

· Round trip flight in/out of Christchurch
· Full Motorhome/RV insurance cover
· Pre-booked campsites & accommodation throughout
· 2 nights Christchurch
· 1 night Dunedin
· 2 nights Te Anau
· 2 nights Queenstown
· 1 night Mount Cook
· Accommodation in an apartment in Queenstown
· Milford Sound guided Coach/Cruise/Coach tour

Best of Australia and New Zealand

12 nights from $2,745*

Combine Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns and Sydney with flights between cities.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Sydney
· Hotel for 2 nights in Auckland
· Flight Auckland - Rotorua
· Hotel for 2 nights Rotorua
· Flight Rotorua - Queenstown
· Hotel for 2 nights in Queenstown
· Flight Queenstown - Christchurch
· Hotel for 2 nights in Christchurch
· Flight Christchurch - Cairns
· Hotel for 2 nights in Cairns
· Flight Cairns to Sydney
· Hotel for 2 nights in Sydney
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

· Transfers and activities can be added at extra cost

Romantic New Zealand

10 nights from $2,059*

Combine Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch with flights between cities.

Included:

· Flight into Auckland and out of Christchurch
· Hotel for 2 nights in Auckland
· Flight Auckland - Rotorua
· Hotel for 2 nights Rotorua
· Flight Rotorua - Wellington
· Hotel for 2 nights in Wellington
· Flight Wellington - Queenstown
· Hotel for 2 nights Queenstown
· Flight Queenstown - Christchurch
· Hotel for 2 nights Christchurch
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes

Tokyo - Auckland

6 nights from $2,181*

Combine Tokyo and Auckland with flights between cities.

Included:

· Flight into Tokyo and out of Auckland
· Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo
· Flight Tokyo - Auckland
· Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
· Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
· Hotel taxes