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| Auckland - Rotorua - Wellington - Kaikoura - Christchurch 5 Day Bus and Train Travel Tour | ||
Travel on this scenic travel journey from
Auckland to Christchurch, travelling through the North Island of New
Zealand, seeing the Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Lake Taupo and discover the
natural beauty of Kaikoura and Christchurch on this 5-day non-escorted
independent tour from
Auckland to Christchurch. See the glow worms at Waitomo
Caves, relax at Rotorua's geothermal wonderland, see giant sperm whales
at play in Kaikoura and be mesmerized by the natural beauty of New Zealand.
This 5-day non-escorted independent scenic travel tour will have you travelling by scenic bus, train and ferry making make this holiday truly magical. Day 1 - Auckland to Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Today you will depart from Auckland by scenic bus, travelling to the magical Waitomo Caves. Here you will have a guided tour of the caves, before taking a short boat ride along the river to the grotto. Be enchanted by the thousands of glow worms emitting tiny lights that twinkle in the darkness. Later, you travel to Rotorua, passing through the Fitzgerald Glade, a section of highway where native bush forms a canopy overhead. In the evening you might like to experience a Traditional Maori Hangi Dinner (a traditional barbecue) and concert (at own expense) Day 2 - Rotorua This morning explore Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people. Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia thermal reserve, see Rainbow Springs and watch the Agrodome Sheep Show. The rest of the day is at leisure or take the optional or the optional half day 'Lord of the Rings' Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. Day 3 - Rotorua to Wellington There is more stunning scenery on offer today as you travel by scenic bus to Wellington, passing Lake Taupo, through the volcanic plateau of the central North Island, toe the farming landscapes of Palmerston North and the rugged Kapiti Coast coastline to Wellington. Day 4 - Wellington via Picton to Kaikoura This morning, travel by a Cook strait ferry from Wellington, crossing Cook Strait that separates the North and South Islands to Picton. Then it’s all aboard the Coastal Pacific train to Kaikoura. This is a spectacular train journey that passes through stunning coastal scenery and rugged mountain ranges.
Day 5 - Kaikoura to
Christchurch The highlight this morning is a whale watching tour by boat or light aircraft. See the gentle giants of the sea and be thrilled as the giant sperm whales breach, and watch the dolphins and seals at play. Later in the afternoon you travel to Christchurch where your tour concludes. This non-escorted independent tour includes - accommodation pick up and drop offs, 4 nights hotel accommodation, sightseeing tours and entrance fees in Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Kaikoura and scenic coach, ferry and train travel with onboard commentary. Pre and post travel accommodation is not included. For pre travel accommodation reservations and pick up in Auckland and post accommodation reservations and drop off in Christchurch. You can add to this tour, the one way Christchurch to Mt Cook/Aoraki to Queenstown 1 Day tour or choose from a range of half and full day sightseeing attractions and other non-escorted independent touring travel packages (ranging from 2 to 7 Days) in and from Christchurch. This non-escorted independent bus travel tour departs Auckland 7.00am and concludes in Christchurch approximately 6.30pm. |
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