Вариант 1:
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day 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
day 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)
day 3 - ROTORUA
This morning visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. This afternoon or this evening enjoy a relaxing soak in the tranquil setting of the Lake Spa Retreat at the Polynesian Spa. (B)
day 4 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included). (B)
day 5 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. (B)
day 6 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
day 7 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)
day 8 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth today and board the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. (B)
day 9 - DEPARTURE DAY
Вариант 2:
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day 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
day 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo for a guided tour of the glowworm caves. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. (B)
day 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome for a sheep and farm show and Rainbow Springs to view trout and wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)
day 4 - ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). (B)
day 5 - MILFORD SOUND
Travel through Lumsden and Te Anau to the Fiordland National Park. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the man made Homer Tunnel to arrive in Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on the fiord before returning to Queenstown. (B)
day 6 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
day 7 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Journey past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea before turning into the Haast Past and the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue north to arrive in Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. (B)
day 8 - GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over the fertile Canterbury Plains to arrive in the 'garden city' of Christchurch. (B)
day 9 - DEPARTURE DAY
Основное отличие этих вариантов в том, что в варианте 1 посещается гора Кука, а в варианте 2 - фьорды вместо горы Кука.
Мы предварительно остановились на варианте 2 со фьордами, т.к. зимой гора Кука может быть в облаках или осадках, да и прохладно наверху. А фьорды в любую погоду можно посмотреть.
Туры отправляются из Окленда каждый день, причем можно проехать их как в прямом, так и в обратном направлениях, а также добавить дни пребывания в любой точке маршрута.
Согласно нашим планам у нас остаются еще 2 свободных дня, которые по нашим предварительным оценкам, можно провести следующим образом:
день № 1 - т.к. оба варианта завершаются в Крайстчерче, то по окончании тура самим съездить из Крайстчерча в Каикура на 1 день посмотреть китов (утром туда, вечером обратно).
день № 2 - добавить к Роторуа и более внимательно осмотреть гейзеры.
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