North to South

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New Zealand North South Island Trip
Starts Auckland – Ends Christchurch
US$ 5490, 14 days
January 31st – February 13th, 2011 (runs in reverse)
February 21st – March 6th, 2011
An all-inclusive New Zealand experience, this trip explores both of the North and South Islands of New Zealand from top to bottom.

This is your chance to see it all: from geothermal terraces of the North Island and breathtaking fiords of the Deep South, to fantastic half-day hikes and the chance to sample some of New Zealand’s great wines at local vineyard, local artisan and craft shops. We take our time at each location and get off the beaten track to show you the true New Zealand.

Highlights Include:

  • Explore a geothermal area .
  • Whakapapa’s two winter ski fields, including checking out magical great waterfall.
  • Explore NZ’s capital city and the award-winning Te Papa Museum.
  • Wine tasting / vineyard tour in Blenheim and Queenstown.
  • Tour the arts and culture of Nelson.
  • Find out what makes the West Coast wild– explore the rugged beaches, lush rain forests and walk out on a glacier.
  • Experience the Southern Alps and New Zealand’s highest mountains from the tussock and grass lands of the Mackenzie Basin. Sparsely populated, this area has a rich sheep farming history and stunning scenery.
  • We wrap up the trip by finishing in the “Garden City” of Christchurch. Here you may stay a few days to relax or catch a connecting flight to Auckland to travel back home. This trip may also run in reverse.