SELF DRIVE 5
Auckland – Rotorua - Queenstown - 6 nights
This 7 day journey, from Auckland in the North Island through the volcanic plateau and lakes of the Rotorua area to Queenstown and the stunning mountain scenery of the South Island, lets you experience the true diversity of this breathtaking country. History, culture, scenery & adventure, they all feature on this trip designed to give you a brief insight into the land they call Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud. You'll enjoy travelling with several days at leisure and relaxing in stylish accommodation at days end.
Day 1: Arrive Auckland. Stay at Hotel DeBrett located in Auckland’s inner city or The Boatshed Seaside Boutique Hotel on Waiheke Island (35 minutes from downtown Auckland by ferry). - 2 nights
The Boatshed looks out over the Pacific Ocean, rates include full breakfast. Renowned for its fine cuisine, we recommend booking dinner ahead at The Boatshed. Cars are not necessary on Waiheke Island as there is good public transport.
Day 2: A day of leisure to enjoy the sites of your choosing in the City of Sails or Waiheke Island.
Day 3: Drive south to Rotorua, visit the thermal reserves. Stay at Solitaire Lodge, absolute lake edge luxury lodge. Rates include pre dinner drinks and canapés, four course dinner, full breakfast and use of all lodge facilities including motorized dinghies, kayaks and fishing gear. Complimentary on site parking.
- 2 nights
- Drop off rental vehicle.
Day 5: Fly Rotorua- Queenstown
Arrive Queenstown. Stay at Azur Lodge. Rates include full a la carte breakfast, airport & town transfers, pre dinner drinks & canapés, mini bars in villas with complimentary beer, soft drinks, juices, snacks and water. Free on site parking.
- 2 nights. Azur features huge stand alone villas with privacy and superb views.
Day 7: Depart Auckland or Queenstown for connecting flights
NOTE: The above itinerary is just a suggestion. Please feel free to contact us regarding other itinerary options more suited to your personal needs.
| Day |
Location |
Driving Distances Km |
Time |
Properties |
Rates from 2 persons per night B&B |
| 1 |
Arrive Auckland
Pick up car airport or take ferry to Waiheke Island |
17 |
20 min
35 min |
Hotel DeBrett
or
The Boatshed |
290
or
630 |
| 2 |
Auckland |
|
|
Hotel DeBrett
or
The Boatshed |
290
or
630 |
| 3 |
Drive
Auckland – Rotorua |
245 |
3 hr 25 min |
Solitaire Lodge |
1440 |
| 4 |
Rotorua |
|
|
Solitaire Lodge |
1440 |
| 5 |
Fly Rotorua - Queenstown |
|
|
Azur Lodge |
1012.50 |
| 6 |
Queenstown |
|
|
Azur Lodge |
1012.50 |
| 7 |
Fly Queenstown -Auckland |
1 hr 30 min |
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Rates include NZ tax of 12.5%.
Milford Sound options from Queenstown:
Coach – cruise – coach: from $155 pp
Coach – Cruise – fly: from $475pp
Fly – cruise – fly: from $429 pp
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