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Abel Tasman National ParkNelsonBlenheimLake TekapoAkaroaDoubtfulSoundTe AnauQueenstownDunedinThe CatlinsMilford SoundTailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as a basisto plan your trip or we can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our New Zealand specialists tostart planning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 820Getting aroundThe South Island is usually reached by aninternal flight from Auckland to Christchurch,Queenstown, Nelson or Dunedin. Alternatively,if you are travelling from the North Island andhave a hire car, the ferry from Wellington toPicton is a scenic three hour voyage through theMarlborough Sounds. A hire car is certainly themost convenient and flexible way to explore therest of the island at your own pace, with safe andgenerally empty roads. There are two scenicrailway journeys that you may also wish toincorporate into your trip, the Coastal Pacific,which operates along the coast between Pictonand Christchurch, and the TranzAlpine betweenChristchurch and Greymouth.When to goJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec33 33 33 3 3 Q Q Q 3 3 33 3333 The best time to travel.3 A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~ Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.5 Travel is not recommended.Q Snow or ski season.The best time to visit the South Island is betweenNovember and April, the New Zealand summer.This time of year is generally warm and sunnybut winters, from June to August, are usually cold,wet and snowy. Spring and autumn can be goodtimes to visit for those who are prepared to takea risk with the weather, and certainly there arefewer visitors than during the peak summermonths of December, January and February.The South is a very mountainous island so dobear in mind climatic variations due to elevation.Rainfall is common throughout the year,especially in the mountains and along the coasts,whilst winter months offer a great variety ofsnow-related sports activities.Time difference: GMT+12 hoursFlight time from UK: 27 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to New Zealand on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.South Island ExplorerThis trip is ideal for those wanting to explore theSouth Island in depth, but at a relaxed pace. It takesin the best of the South Island’s dramatic sceneryfrom the beautiful sounds and vineyards ofMarlborough to the mountain scenery of theSouthern Alps.Days 1-2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Days 7-8Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Fly to Nelson and relax in thislaid-back town.Explore Nelson or the neighbouringAbel Tasman National Park.Drive to Blenheim in the heart of theMarlborough wine region.Sample some of New Zealand’s finestwines or explore the picturesqueMarlborough Sounds by boat.Make your way down the coast tothe lovely French town of Akaroa fora couple of days.Days 9-10 Drive into the Alps to Lake Tekapoand enjoy stunning views of thesurrounding landscape.Days 11-12 Head south to Queenstown andenjoy the multitude of activities onoffer.Day 13Day 14Continue on to Te Anau and take atrip to the glow worm caves.Enjoy a scenic nature cruise onDoubtful Sound.Days 15-16 Make your way along the southerncoast to the little-discoveredCatlins region.Days 17-18 Drive to Dunedin. Take a guided tourto see the yellow-eyed penguins androyal albatrosses.Day 19Day 20Fly from Dunedin to the UK viaAuckland.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerYou could extend your trip by adding time in theNorth Island on arrival and incorporating the ferryjourney between the two islands, or relax for a fewdays in one of the beautiful South Pacific islands.Akaroa Harbour66
Suggested itinerariesHokiangaKerikeriAucklandAucklandCoromandelPeninsulaAucklandRotoruaGisborneNapierRotoruaNapierBlenheimGreymouthWellingtonFranz Josef Glacier KaikouraFox Glacier ChristchurchMilfordSoundTranzAlpine TrainQueenstownHanmer BlenheimSpringsMount CookKaikouraNational ParkAkoroaQueenstownCentral Otago HighlandsDoubtfulSoundFoxGlacierPictonWellingtonKaikouraChristchurchTranzAlpine TrainQueenstownNew Zealand UncoveredThis shorter itinerary is ideal for those who want ataste of all New Zealand has to offer but don’thave as long to explore. The trip is designed tocover a wide variety of landscapes and experiences,from thermal reserves and vibrant cities in theNorth Island to dramatic mountain scenery andimpressive wildlife in the South Island, whilst stilltravelling at a relaxed pace and allowing you timeto enjoy your beautiful surroundings.Days 1-2Day 3Days 4-5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Arrive in Auckland; relax and enjoythis vibrant waterfront city.Drive inland to the thermal plateau.Spend a couple of days discoveringthis geological wonderland.Fly south to Wellington and explorethe delights of the capital.Take the scenic ferry journey acrossthe Cook Strait and travel to theMarlborough wine region.Drive to Kaikoura and head out onthe water for a spectacular whalewatching trip.From Christchurch board theTranzAlpine train and enjoy themesmerising journey across to thewest coast.Explore the glaciers and LakeMatheson for views of Mount Cook.Take the scenic drive over the HaastPass to Queenstown.Enjoy a full day nature cruise on iconicMilford Sound.Fly back to the UK via Auckland.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerAlthough this itinerary is designed to cover anumber of highlights in a shorter timeframe, it canbe extended at any point to allow you more timeto explore at your own pace or to includeadditional activities. You could take in theCoromandel Peninsula or Hawke’s Bay in theNorth Island, or include more time to enjoy allthe activities on offer from Queenstown in theSouth Island.New Zealand’sHidden DelightsThis carefully tailored itinerary takes in thermalwonderlands, pristine glaciers, untouched expansesof beach and popular activities such as jet boatingor tramping, immersing you in New Zealand’sfinest features whilst avoiding some of the busiervisitor hot spots.Days 1-2Day 3Day 4Day 5Days 6-7Day 8Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Take a connecting flight to Kerikeri,drive to the Kauri Coast.Explore the Hokianga and Waipouaforests. Visit the ancient kauri trees.Enjoy the coastal drive south toAuckland and take in the sights.Make your way to the southernCoromandel Peninsula; explore orsimply relax.Cut across the remote East Capeto Gisborne.Days 9-10 Travel south to Napier for a relaxingstay in this lovely art deco town.Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Day 20Fly to Blenheim via Wellington.Have lunch at a winery and continueto Kaikoura.Spend a day in Kaikoura.Drive to Hanmer Springs beforejourneying to Akaroa.Soak up the atmosphere of this prettyharbourside town.Heading inland, journey from the flatCanterbury Plains up into the majesticSouthern Alps.Enjoy the breathtaking scenery ofMount Cook National Park.Wind your way south to the CentralOtago highlands.Take a full day to walk or cycle theCentral Otago Rail Trail. Drive toQueenstown.Fly back to the UK via Auckland.Arrive in the UK.Active New ZealandOne of New Zealand’s main attractions is the hugerange of activities on offer catering to all energylevels. From sedate steamer trips across tranquillakes to exhilarating light aircraft flights overoutstanding scenery, this itinerary lets you seeNew Zealand in a new way.Days 1-2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland.Take a connecting flight toQueenstown and relax into thetown’s exciting vibe.Take an exhilarating jet boat ride.Enjoy a full day in spectacularDoubtful Sound in the heart ofFiordland.Drive over the scenic Haast Pass andnorth to the glacier townships.Take a guided walk to the terminalface of the Fox Glacier and see thebeautiful ice formations close up.Board the TranzAlpine train for amemorable journey through theSouthern Alps to Christchurch.Drive north to Kaikoura for a superbwhale watching trip.Journey to Picton and board theInterislander Ferry to Wellington.Explore the vibrant capital.Drive north to Napier, famed for itsart deco architecture.Take a trip out to Cape Kidnappersto see the gannets.Head inland to Rotorua at the heartof the thermal plateau.Visit the Maori cultural centre at TePuia or take the Skyline gondola.Drive north to Auckland.Take to the spectacular harbouron-board an America’s Cup yacht.Fly back to the UK.Arrive in the UK.www.audleytravel.com/newzealand l 01993 838 820 l South Island 67
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