 Golf Vacation Packages Motorhome Itineraries NZ  Natures Best New Zealand Best Places to Visit in NZ Unique New Zealand Wild South Island Holiday Honeymoon Packages Family Hip Holidays Best Places to Visit in NZNORTH + SOUTH ISLAND | 15 DAYS Scenic New Zealand Best Places to Visit - Nature & Eco Tours Itinerary Talk to us about creating your own itinerary of New Zealand’s natural wonders and eco tours Here's your chance to explore New Zealanders' own favourite vacation spots and see NZ nature at its best: - Enjoy the un-crowded beaches and laidback ambience of Coromandel Peninsula and Tauranga.
- Go sea kayaking in the pristine waters of the Abel Tasman National Park.
- Walk in the lush rainforest of the Routeburn Valley and the wild West Coast.
- See volcanoes, glaciers, tranquil Doubtful Sound, and the incredible Moeraki boulders among other attractions.
- And factor in Royal Albatross, rare yellow-eyed penguins and white herons to feel at one with nature.
Tour package includes rental cars, accommodation, some tours and a flight from Rotorua to Nelson. Contact GUEST NZ for help planning your New Zealand eco tour and natural wonders package.
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| | ITINERARY: | | DAY 1: | Auckland | | | | DAY 2: | Waihi Beach | | | | DAY 3: | Waihi Beach | Coromandel Sea Kayaking | | | DAY 4: | Rotorua | Waitomo Caves and Tour | | | DAY 5: | Rotorua | Mitai Maori Village | | | DAY 6: | Abel Tasman | Scenic Flight or White Island | | | DAY 7: | Abel Tasman | Kayaking tour Abel Tasman | | | DAY 8: | Greymouth | | | | DAY 9: | Fox Glacier | White Heron Tour Okarito | | | DAY 10: | Queenstown | | | | DAY 11: | Queenstown | Guide Wine tour | | | DAY 12: | Queenstown | Fiordland scenic tour | | | DAY 13: | Dunedin City | | | | DAY 14: | Dunedin City | Elm Wildlife Tours | | | DAY 15: | Christchurch | |
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| Pauanui & Tairua |  |  The fabulous twin harbour towns on the Peninsula's east coast, Pauanui and Tairua provide a superb setting beside the Pacific Ocean. Close by is Paku, a twin-coned Maori pa sculptured hillside, once an island while offshore, lies the Slipper, Shoe and Alderman Islands. A number of charter and fishing boats operate from both wharves and the beaches are perfect for safe swimming and surfing in most weather conditions. Tairua is the older of the two towns and originally a milling and farming community. Travel across the water to Pauanui and enjoy a purpose-built holiday community featuring the country's first canal housing development. The internationally acclaimed Puka Park Resort is also found here. | | | | | Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking | |  Cathedral Cove Kayaks operates guided sea kayak tours in and around the stunning Cathedral Cove marine reserve, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. The kayak tours operate from Hahei, (35mins from Whitianga, 10 mins from Hot Water beach) for the very best of sea kayaking.With 8 years commercial sea kayaking experience, Cathedral Cove Kayaking provides safety and enjoyment to visitors. | | | | | Waihi Beach Lodge | |  Waihi Beach Lodge is a luxury Boutique Bed and Breakfast Lodge two hours south-east of Auckland or 40 minutes north of Tauranga just off State Highway 2 (Pacific Coast Highway) at Waihi Beach. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | |  A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Rotorua | |  The people of Rotorua like to talk of five spirits. You can feel the spirit of the earth, as it rumbles beneath your feet and escapes, hissing, through fumaroles and geysers. You can witness the spirit of Maori culture, with authentic village and performance experiences. Plan on soaking in a natural hot spring or having a relaxing massage - rejuvenate your body and mind for outdoor adventures - trout fishing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. If it's excitement you crave, challenge your spirit with adrenalin-charged extreme activities such as sky-diving, jet boating and zorbing. | | | | | Mitai Maori Village | |  An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. | | | | | | | Koura Lodge | |  Nestled in an established garden setting with panoramic views over lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island and Mt Tarawera, Koura Lodge provides a luxurious feel in a boutique setting. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Rotorua | | | The people of Rotorua like to talk of five spirits. You can feel the spirit of the earth, as it rumbles beneath your feet and escapes, hissing, through fumaroles and geysers. You can witness the spirit of Maori culture, with authentic village and performance experiences. Plan on soaking in a natural hot spring or having a relaxing massage - rejuvenate your body and mind for outdoor adventures - trout fishing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. If it's excitement you crave, challenge your spirit with adrenalin-charged extreme activities such as sky-diving, jet boating and zorbing. | | | | | Volcanic Air Safaris | |  Volcanic Air Safaris is based at the Rotorua City lakefront on the shores of Lake Rotorua and offers an extensive range of scenic flights by Helicopter or Floatplane. From the skies, visitors may view the spectacular natural features of Rotorua, Mount Maunganui and the central North Island Region. | | | | | | | Clifftops Retreat | |  Clifftops Retreat is a modern and stylish 1100 sq ft self-contained villa perched high on the cliffs in Ruby Bay, near Nelson. This spacious and stylish has a spectacular and private location overlooking the glittering Tasman Sea. | | | | | | | Air New Zealand | |  Air New Zealand’s domestic network offers flights between all major cities and most provincial towns in New Zealand several times each day with a fleet of modern and spacious aircraft. Let Guest New Zealand make all flight bookings at a time to suit your itinerary and provide you with all ticketing and transfers details. | | | |
| Abel Tasman | |  Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | Abel Tasman Kayaks | |  Abel Tasman Kayaks offer Guided Kayak Tours and independent Kayak Hire in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. | | | | | | | Clifftops Retreat | | | Clifftops Retreat is a modern and stylish 1100 sq ft self-contained villa perched high on the cliffs in Ruby Bay, near Nelson. This spacious and stylish has a spectacular and private location overlooking the glittering Tasman Sea. | | | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Greymouth | |  Greymouth is the largest town on the West Coast, and the commercial centre of the region. As such it offers a range of retail, banking, medical, dental and other services. The Greymouth/ Blackball area offers visitors a wide range of outdoor experiences, including quad bike and 4X4 off-road, mountain biking, river and cave rafting, canoeing, caving, climbing, guided walks and tours, scenic flights, helicopter flights and glacier landings, surfing, gold panning and much more. You will also find fine jade carving, several art galleries and museums, and a variety of café, dining and accommodation services. | | | | | Breakers Boutique Accommodation | |  Designed with a panoramic view over the Tasman Sea and Paparoa National Park, Breakers Boutique Accommodation provides direct access to a secluded West coast beach. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Whataroa | | | Settled among the secluded wilderness of the rugged West Coast, the small town of Whataroa is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sheer beauty of the area. With a population of just 350 people, Whataroa is predominantly a dairy farming area. The town provides a base for trips to the White Heron Sanctuary - the only breeding colony of the White Heron in New Zealand. Visitors can visit the nesting area with a guide. | | | | | White Heron Tours Okarito Lagoon | |  View the magnificent Kotuku (White Heron), the Kotuku Ngutu Papa (Royal Spoonbill), Kawapaka (Little Black Shag) and other Bird life - all in their natural environment in the Waitangi Roto nature Reserve. | | | | | | | Te Weheka Inn | |  Te Weheka Inn is a boutique and purpose built Fox Glacier hotel providing luxury bed & breakfast accommodation beneath the towering Southern Alps on the awesome West Coast of New Zealand. The rooms are beautifully appointed and spacious. Te Weheka Inn is the ideal base to enjoy the grandeur of the landscape and outdoor experiences. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Coastal Otago | |  Dunedin's dramatic hills surround a long, natural harbour, which attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago. More recently the area was settled by whalers, gold miners and migrants from Scotland and China. Memorable for its historical architecture, Dunedin is one of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. On the doorstep of the city, you can find incredible wildlife - the world's rarest penguins, a mainland albatross colony, fur seals and sea lions. | | | | | Elm Wildlife Tours | |  Elm Wildlife Tours Dunedin is an award-winning sustainable wildlife experience, providing unrivalled wildlife viewing of unique species. Included are Penguins seals and sea birds within a private conservation sanctuary on the Otago Peninsula. | | | | | | | Fletcher Lodge | |  Located just a few minutes walk from the hub of the city, Fletcher Lodge offers luxury accommodation in an atmosphere of restrained elegance while providing the ultimate in contemporary comfort and modern facilities. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
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Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands, one of which is Waiheke Island, only a short ferry ride away. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping - you're beginning to get the picture of Auckland. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and has the main international airport in New Zealand. Two domestic terminals allow frequent and accessible flights throughout the country. Auckland is a sophisticated waterfront city offering fabulous aquatic activities and sublime dining experiences.
Waihi Beach offers nine kilometres of sweeping white sand and is one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand. Relax from your travels by exploring the beach and enjoying the beautiful sunny weather. For more challenging activities, try boogie boarding, kayaking or kite boarding. The 9kms of beautiful ocean beach attract visitors each summer. There's also the added attraction of Tauranga Harbour linked to the ocean at the southern end of the beach by the Bowentown entrance. Waihi Beach is the ideal place for surfing, fishing, mini-golf, walks with amazing views, art and crafts, history - a place of great summer entertainment.
The Waitomo region has two spectacular landscapes - one above ground, the other below. In both cases, nature has been generous.On the lush surface, the scenery is green to the extreme. Fertile soils, reliable rainfall and kind temperatures have created a pastoral heaven.Below the surface, miracles have been wrought with water and limestone. Vast cave systems, huge sink holes and underground streams provide huge scope for adventure. This is the place for Black water rafting and the famous Waitomo Glowworm caves.
Queenstown, New Zealand is commonly referred to as the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ and deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities. Larger-than-life scenery - From crystal clear Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown's environment is majestic and awe-inspiring. Catch the gondola up Bob's Peak to discover this view, take a trip across the lake on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station, join a fabulous wine tour and sample fantastic cuisine from world-class restaurants. Both night and day, you can absorb the fantastic alpine atmosphere this town is famous for.
Fiordland comprises 1.2 million hectares of pristine national heritage park and provides a variety of outdoor activity such as trout fishing, kayaking and bush walks. Firodland is also blessed with exotic wildlife, including penguin which breed in the bush along the coast. The power of Fiordlands scenery never fails to enthrall travellers. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
Dunedin's dramatic hills surround a long, natural harbour, which attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago. More recently the area was settled by whalers, gold miners and migrants from Scotland and China. Memorable for its historical architecture, Dunedin is one of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. On the doorstep of the city, you can find incredible wildlife - the world's rarest penguins, a mainland albatross colony, fur seals and sea lions.
Although the central business district of Christchurch is undergoing exciting renovations, the city still lives up to it's name as a 'Garden City'. Travellers will be surprised and delighted with innovative eating options both in central Christchurch and on the outskirts. Outdoor markets with fresh local produce still abound and Christchurch's best shopping boutiques continue to thrive. Christchurch is spoilt with a big bountiful backyard from magnificent alpine heights, broad expansive plains, fresh snow-fed rivers, volcanic peninsulas to luxury pockets of wineries, hot pools and a breathtaking coastline.
