New Zealand’s spectacularly beautiful landscape is varied and beautiful. It includes long white beaches, glacier-capped mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords, rolling hills, lush rainforests and fascinating animal and plant life.
Explore the wonders of the North Island - from the boiling geysers and mud pools of Rotorua to the spectacular scenery of the Coromandel Peninsula, from the Maori culture in Hokianga to the beautiful ‘City of Sails’, Auckland. To explore North Island you could embark on a 9 nights / 10 days holiday covering Auckland, Bay of Islands, Hokianga and Rotorua.
Auckland, the gateway to North Island, is a fabulous city with great dining at the harbour front and fabulous shopping. Travel north from Auckland, along the Hibiscus Coast and through Whangarei, to reach the fantabulous Pahia in the Bay of Islands. Soak in the fresh air and the scenery around you. Visit Waitangi grounds the site of the historic birth of New Zealand. Embark on a day trip to the 90 Mile Beach and to Cape Reinga. Enjoy dolphin watching aboard a cruise. Drive off to Hokianga - a place steeped in Maori culture. A must-do experience is a tour of the Kauri forest and a visit to the ‘Tane Mahuta’, the oldest tree in the forest.
The geothermal city of Rotorua is another fabulous experience. Visit the geothermal mud pools at Te Puia. Also visit Rainbow Springs to see the elusive kiwi bird and loads of other authentic flora and fauna. Experience adventure sports like sky diving and whitewater rafting that the city offers. Rotorua is at the heart of the Maori culture and a visit to MITAI introduces you to Maori culture and a taste of a Maori ‘Hangi’ dinner.
Equally enthralling is the South Island – from the impressive West Coast glaciers to the stunning fiords at Milford Sound, from whale watching at Kaikoura to the incredible wildlife around Dunedin. A great way to cover South Island is to embark on an 8 nights / 9 days holiday covering Christchurch, Greymouth, the Glacier Region, Queenstown and Mt Cook. Your gateway to South Island is the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. Ride in the restored heritage Christchurch Tram to visit the must-see attractions of the inner city, including the Anglican Cathedral, the Arts Centre, the Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens, the Avon River and the Cathedral Junction. The Antarctic Centre is a must-do experience to experience the snowy and icy atmosphere of Antarctica, including the Antarctic storm.
From Christchurch you board the famous TranzAlpine train to Greymouth and then onward aboard a coach along the scenic West Coast, to the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier Regions. View of the stunning Franz Josef Glacier from the Sentinel Rock. Hear the glaciers creaking and cracking as they constantly grind down the valleys. Near Fox Glacier is the Lake Matheson, formed some 14,000 years ago from a huge sheet of trapped ice.
Travel further down the West Coast, past the spectacular mountain ranges, native forests, and the shores of Lake Wanaka and Hawea to reach the ‘Adventure Capital’ Queenstown. Indulge in bungee jumping, jet boating, whitewater rafting, four-wheel driving, cruising on Lake Wakatipu, the canyon swing, kayaking, riding a gondola to the summit of Bob’s Peak for panoramic views or simply enjoying the excellent shopping and dining available.
Embark on a day excursion to the spectacular Doubtful Sound in Fiordland - New Zealand's largest national park at almost 3 million acres. On a cruise down Doubtful Sound you will experience more shades of lush green than you knew existed, while you drift over 420 metre deep water. Experience a host of wildlife; seals and crested penguins gather on the shores, and sometimes bottle-nosed dolphins swimming alongside the boat. The drive, the cruise, the nature around you and the silence are experiences that are unparalleled.
From Queenstown you could drive along the shores to reach Mt Cook, or as known in Maori ‘Aorangi’- the cloud piercer. Mt Cook is a very special place and also boasts of some spectacular scenery.
New Zealand is a haven for those seeking rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. This is a great country for self drive holidays – good roads, clear signage, light traffic and right-hand drive. Your Indian Driving Licence is recognized by the authorities. Choose from mid–size 1.5L cars to high-end 4-wheel-drive vehicles and drive down the vast landscape of New Zealand. Experience the most beautiful country in the world!
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