TRAVEL SPECIAL ......................Picturesque Kiwi Holidays

Picturesque Kiwi Holidays





Explore New Zealand by car, yacht, chopper or bus

with gorgeous, ever-changing scenery and so many amazing things to see along the way, a holiday in New Zealand lets you explore Kiwiland at a leisurely pace.

IT'S FUN TO DISCOVER NEW PLACES

As you begin your journey, you must first plan the region you would like to explore. If you have many days in hand, then you can easily explore both the islands (North and South Islands) by car, bus or ferry. You can travel through the regions of Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Akaroa, Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef and Christchurch. You must stop by to take in the scenic views at the popular Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua and the magical Waitomo Caves. You can choose the exact locations and get a tailor-made itinerary made for you. Read on...

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CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND WINE TRAIL

Region: Napier to Blenheim Highlights: Hawke's Bay Syrah, Martinborough Pinot, Marlborough Sauvignon T he vineyards of New Zealand are just so romantic and a wine trail here can turn out to be truly informative too. As you begin your journey from Napier, check out some world-class Art Deco architecture. The vineyards of Hawke's Bay can easily be reached from Napier ­ make your own way around by car, book a chauffeur-driven tour, or opt for a cycle tour. When you are hungry, relish some local produce at the winery restaurants here. Later, the short drive to Blenheim takes you across the Wairau Plains past vineyards and wineries. There are more than 20 wineries within driving distance of Blenheim, and you can also tour from town (opt for someone else who can do the driving). We suggest you pick Marlborough region's famous Sauvignon Blanc here.

WATER TALES - Enjoy vivid experiences



AUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON VIA ROTORUA

Region: Waitomo Caves, Geothermal Rotorua, Wellington's cuisine

Experience vibrant Maori culture, giant Kauri trees and the uniqueness of Kiwiland as you make way from Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua. Your journey to Rotorua will take you through a mixture of farmland, lakeland and forest. Te Kuiti is the only major town on the way and we suggest you pack along some picnic goodies. If you are in a mood to walk then explore the beautiful Pureora Forest Park, which is home to several rare bird species. You can go angling at Lake Whakamaru. As you come closer to Rotorua, you can see and smell the geothermal steam plumes of Whakarewarewa. Rotorua sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, so there's evidence of volcanic activity around. Move around the phenomenal geothermal areas and take some time to interact with the Maori people. They are very friendly.

SCENIC WONDERS - A holiday to remember



SOUTH ISLAND ROAD TRIP

Region: Nelson to Queenstown

Highlights: Riding Old Ghost Road, Queenstown Bike Park

How about making the most of an opportunity to visit two of New Zealand's challenging cycle trails, Dun Mountain Trail and Old Ghost Road, and it continues to some of the best mountain bike parks in the country . You can explore activities such as glacier walks, rafting, or bungy jumping on the way . Begin with renting a car in Nelson and drive to Lyell in the Buller Gorge (2 hours). From Lyell, ride up an historic mining trail into the wilderness. After 46 hours you will reach Ghost Lake Hut. The trail passes through pristine wilderness, so don't forget your camera. As days roll by, you can move on the Blue Spur Track. Make sure you finish with the Tunnels Track. You can also explore the West Coast Wilderness Trail from Kumara to Cowboy Paradise. From the historic town of Hokitika, drive south down the coast and arrive at Fox township, from here visit the Fox Glacier.Enjoy!

FRIENDS' ZONE - Countryside lure, lakes and cafe fun

GLACIER BLUE LAKES & MOUNT COOK

Region: Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook

Highlights: Charming Arrowtown, Southern Alps Scenery, Lake Tekapo ver nine beautiful days, you can explore outstandin

Over nine beautiful days, you can explore outstanding mountain landscapes in every direction on this itinerary . After the excitement of Queenstown, Arrowtown will seem calm. Here, explore old gold mining sites and relish the eatables at the local cafes. Move next to Aoraki Mt Cook, which is New Zealand's tallest peak. The vineyards of the Gibbston area are an amazing spot for photography . The region attracts mountain climbers, hikers and scenery fanatics. Heli skiing, heli hiking and aerial sightseeing provide visitors with amazing memories.The high country towns of Omarama and Twizel are good stopovers along the way . Walk one of the trails that begin at Mt Cook Village, then drive through Mackenzie Country tussockland to the glacier-blue lakes of Pukaki and Tekapo. You can stop by to have a look at the small museums in beautiful Christchurch.

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