| BEST OF NEW ZEALAND Suggested 14 night |
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This self drive holiday is highly recommended for those wishing to experience the diverse attractions and scenery of both the North and South islands of New Zealand.
Day | Location – Route | Overnight & basis |
| 1-2 | Fly from London Heathrow to Auckland. | |
| 3-4 | Arrive Auckland and tranfer to the ferry terminal for the short sailing to Waiheke Island. Following day at leisure. | 2 nts The Boatshed - Including breakfast. |
| 5-7 | Depart Waiheke Island for Auckland to collect hire car. Make the scenic drive north to the Bay of Islands. Enjoy two days at leisure to explore this beautiful coastal region. | 3 nts Cavalli Beach House - Including breadkfast. |
| 8-9 | Drive to Kerikeri airport and return your rental vehicle prior to your flight to Rotorua via Auckland. On arrival, collect your new vehicle and make your way to The Springs. The following day is free to discover the area's geothermal attractions and Maori culture. | 2 nts The Springs - Including breakfast. |
| 10-11 | Commence the drive south to Hawkes Bay. Enjoy plenty of time to discover the local wineries. | 2 nts Greenhill The Lodge - Including breakfast and dinner. |
| 12-13 | Morning drive to Napier Airport to return your vehicle and board a flight to Christchurch on South Island. Collect your hire car on arrival and drive to Waipara Gorge. The next day, perhaps participate in a 4WD tour of the working estate. | 2 nts Claremont Country Estate - Including breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and dinner. |
| 14 | Depart Claremont for the drive south, through the awe-inspiring countryside to Mount Cook. | 1 nt Hermitage Hotel - Including breakfast and dinner. |
| 15-16 | Continue the journey onto Queenstown and spend the next two night in nearby Arrowtown. Take a scenic flight flight to Milford Sound to cruise the spectacular Fiord before a returning by air. | 2 nts Millbrook Resort - Including breakfast and scenic flight & cruise. |
| 17 | Return the rental vehicle to Queenstown airport prior to your flight to Christchurch and onward to London Heathrow. |
| Guide Price : From £4,310 per person sharing, with return flights from London Heathrow in Economy Class. Including transfers, accommodation, meals as specified and mid-size car hire. |
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New Zealand offers an enormous variety of options for self drive holidays. |