Ultimate New Zealand Roadtrip. A Classic New Zealand self drive itinerary covering both the South North Islands commencing in the activity center of New Zealand, Queenstown and ending in the city of sails Auckland. From Queenstown travel through ancient beech tree forests to the isolated rainforest and limestone formations of the West Coast, with snow capped ridges and low lying glaciers of the South Alps running alongside you. Enjoy the sunniest part of New Zealand and the stunning coastal beauty of Abel Tasman National Park before boarding the ferry to the capital city of Wellington sailing through the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Continue your path north towards the center of the North Island and Tongariro National Park and the geothermal wonderland of Lake Taupo and Rotorua. The final leg takes you via the subterranean wonder of Waitomo Caves and onwards to New Zealands largest city, Auckland where your self drive adventure comes to an end. Inclusions Roundtrip International Economy Class with Air New Zealand from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland Internal US flights can be added at an additional costInternal New Zealand flight Auckland to Queenstown. Gateways To Art Torrent' title='Gateways To Art Torrent' />Buy a VPN account from a reputable provider. Buy VPN tunnel services for strong encryption and privacy. VPN account gateways powered by Gigabit Ethernet. Proxy 1 Proxy 2 Proxy 3 Proxy 4 Proxy 5 Proxy 6 Proxy 7 Proxy 8 Proxy 9. Al Jazeera is Doha, Qatar based broadcasting corporation and state funded organization. Queenstown at the 4. The Rees Hotel Queenstown Superior Hotel Room. Queenstown Auckland. Franz Josef at the 3 Punga Grove One bedroom Unit. Punakaiki at the 3. Punakaiki Resort Sea View Room. Nelson at the 4Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco Apartments Standard Room. Interislander Ferry Crossing from Picton to Wellington. Wellington at the 4. The Bolton Wellington Classic Suite. Tongariro National Park at the 3. The Chateau Tongariro Hotel Run of House Room. Rotorua at the 4Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Superior Room Lake View. Samsung Remote Server Client Setup. Auckland at the 4The Grand Millennium Superior Room. Super. Shuttle transfers, arrival Queenstown to accommodation and departure from Auckland hotel to International airport. All hotel airport taxes. Auckland. Itinerary. Day 1 Depart USDepart Los Angeles or San Francisco for your overnight flight to Auckland. Consider upgrading to Skycouch, Premium Economy or Business Class, great value available until 3. October 2. 01. 7Skycouch from 5. Premium Economy from 9. Business Class Lie flat bed from 4. More Upgrade Details. Day 2 Cross International Date Line. Day 3 Arrive New Zealand. Upon arrival in Auckland, connect to your flight to Queenstown. On arrival into Queenstown you will be transferred by Supershuttle to your accommodation. Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Islands Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, its also a base for exploring the regions vineyards and historic mining towns. ACCOMMODATION Enjoy 3 nights at the sophisticated 4. The Rees Hotel Queenstown situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, just a gentle walk to Queenstowns town center. The Rees Hotel offers a variety of spacious and luxurious accommodation options including 6. Lake Wakatipu to the Remarkable Mountain range. Lakeview Room for an additional 5. Days 4 5  Queenstown Explore Queenstown at your leisure or consider adding one of our tour options Some of our favorites additional cost applies Wilderness Jet Safari A scenic drive takes you along the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy where you will board a Dart River jet boat for a 1 and a 12 hour journey through the Dart Rivers ever changing braided river system. You will be thrilled by the jet boats capabilities and awed by your surroundings of breathtaking snow capped mountains, ancient native forest, waterfalls, and glacier valleys frozen in time. The jet boat ride is followed by an easy 3. Beech forest. The tour finishes with a journey by 4. WD safari vehicle along a back road route while hearing stories about the surrounding countryside and stopping to view scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including The Lord of the Rings. Tour concludes approximately 6 hours after commencement. Discover Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Depart Queenstown and travel alongside Lake Wakatipu and then through farming countryside to Te Anau where there will be a short rest stop. From Te Anau, the overland journey to Milford Sound is a showcase of sheer mountains and towering cliffs, rugged valleys and native rain forest surrounded by teeming waterfalls and glacial lakes. The glass roof coach offers reclining seats, multi lingual commentary, additional legroom and are fitted with WIFI and USB ports. Experienced coach drivers tailor each journey to ensure the best photo stops are included for short walks and photo opportunities along the way. On arrival, board a vessel for an extended and leisurely cruise on board a small catamaran with a two hour duration and English only commentary. App Download Statistics By Country on this page. Cruise the full length of the fiord in comfort on a modern, spacious vessel with comfortable indoor seating and large, tall windows for panoramic viewing of spectacular Milford Sound. With a flexible and relaxed itinerary, enjoy a large and wide open outdoor, upper level deck for excellent wildlife viewing including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season. Tour concludes approximately 1. Appellation Central Wine Tours. Appellation Central offers guided tours showcasing Central Otagos fine wine and cuisine. These tours venture into the heartland of Central Otago visiting vineyards in Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Small groups and custom fit minibuses ensure a relaxed and interactive day out from Queenstown and a great way to experience Central Otago. Nomad Safari Skippers Canyon. A half day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. Navigate this awe inspiring canyon and visit many historic sites such as the Skippers Suspension Bridge, township of Skippers, and the restored school house gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and histories of life in this tough environment. Queenstown Rafting Triple Challenge Shotover Jet,Helicopter White. Water Rafting. The Ultimate Adventure. Begin with the shotover jet, speed through rocky canyons and experience the Hamilton 3. Climb aboard a helicopter for a spectacular flight into Skippers Canyon. Land at Deep Creek and meet your rafting guide, peaceful waters at first before hearing the roar of themother section. Zipline Ecotour. Commence an ecotour on Queenstowns original zipline course and the perfect starter to your adventure experience. Comprised of four ziplines, starting and finishing at the top of the Skyline gondola, the tour is designed to start low and slow and gradually build your confidence as it gets progressively longer, higher and faster. All ages love the interaction this guided aerial tour has to offer. Station 2 Station Cycle Trail. The perfect half day, independent cycling trip experiencing the best that Queenstown has to offer. Enjoy a Spirit of Queenstown cruise to Mt Nicholas High Country Farm, stopping at Bobs Cove to view flora and fauna up close and spectacular views towards Glenorchy, Mt Earnslaw, the Southern Alps and The Remarkables mountain range. Disembark the vessel and journey between Mt Nicholas and Walter Peak high country farms located on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu as you cycle along a quiet country road through open farm land.