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NEW ZEALAND 2 ISLAND TOUR
With Classic & Sports CAR Hire Option

A spectacular 25 day, two island tour to New Zealand including self-drive car hire with the option to upgrade to a classic or sports car. Whether you’re a first time visitor or are making a return trip, the sheer majesty of New Zealand’s landscapes is a wonder to behold. What’s more, there’s excellent local food, wine and accommodation, and the people who make up the tiny population are a model of hospitality.

The North Island - Active volcanoes, island sanctuaries and history top the list when visiting New Zealand’s North Island. From the far north where New Zealand’s political history began, journey through landscapes that blend magnificent coast, sprawling farmlands and geothermal wonders. Maori culture is rich and ever-present in many parts of the North Island.  New Zealand straddles an active fault line where two giant pieces of the earth's surface are in a constant state of collision.  In the central North Island, one piece is creeping slowly under the other, generating enormous amounts of active subterranean heat and volcanic activity. This area centres around Rotorua, stretching south to the mountains of Tongariro National Park then east to Bay of Plenty’s White Island, and is an active and accessible volcano island.  
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The South Island - A palette of dramatic scenes, New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. It showcases the best of nature’s assets, where towering alps meet peaceful sounds and rugged coastlines merge with sweeping plains. Let’s not forget the backbone of the island - the most down-to-earth locals you’ll ever meet. The South Island contains many stunning glaciers, most of which are located near the Main Divide in the Southern Alps in the South Island. There are few places in the world where, within the space of one day, you can experience mountain vistas, ancient forests, volcanic landscapes and stunning coastline.

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Take a look at some of The Images from our 2024 Tour

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New Zealand

2 Island Tour Itinerary

Enjoy a 25 day driving tour of New Zealand, the land of fjords, volcanoes, black sand beaches glaciers, glowworms, hot springs and breath-taking landscapes.

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Look What’s Included

• 24 Days Car Hire - Mitsubishi Outlander Automatic or similar or Upgrade to a Classic or Sports Car*

• 3 Nights at the Spencer on Byron, Takapuna, Auckland

• 1 Night at the Tairua Shores Motel, Tairua

• 2 Nights at the Reef Resort, Taupo

• 2 Nights at the Crown Hotel, Napier  

• 2 Nights at the Rydges Hotel, Wellington

• Ferry Crossing from Wellington to Picton

• 2 Nights at The Nelson Hotel, Nelson

• 2 Nights at the Waterfront Apartments, Kaikoura

• 1 Night at the Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel, Arthur's Pass  

• 2 Nights at the Scenic Hotel, Franz Josef

• 2 Nights at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Queenstown

• 2 Nights at the Radfords on the Lake, Te Anau  

• 1 Night at the Aurora Motor Lodge, Dunedin

• 2 Nights at the Rydges Latimer Hotel, Christchurch  

• Sightseeing and admissions as per the Itinerary

• Breakfasts and dinners as meal basis below

• Road Book featuring Maps, Great Drives & Local Attractions

• Commemorative Tour Rally Plate

• Commemorative Polo Shirt

• Car Parking at all Hotels - some charges may apply locally.

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Optional Skyline Gondola Dinner in Queenstown Approx. NZ$160 (Approx. £80.00)

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OUR

NEW ZEALAND 

TOUR HOTELS

See our selection of hotels, all of which have been hand-picked for their quality, facilities and location

FLIGHTS - Due to the anticipated variety of flight requirements of the participants on this tour, we have not included any flight costs in our basic package price. You can make your own flight arrangements, in which case it is your responsibility to ensure that your flights coincide with the start and finish dates of our tour, or we can make your flight booking for you and your flight price will be subject to your preferred dates/routing, stopovers and class of travel. This will allow you to tailor your outward and return journeys accordingly. Please note; a booking fee will be charged for all flight bookings made on your behalf.

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*Our tour prices includes an Automatic SUV

or Similar, however you can upgrade or

Rent a Classic or Sports Car

Dates & Prices

New Zealand - 2 Island Escorted Tour including Standard Car hire

Package Excluding Standard Car Hire
Early Booking Discount - £500.00* per CAR off all bookings made before 31st December 2024

*Please note: All prices shown above are per person and based on 2 persons in a standard hire car and sharing a twin/double room
CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR HIRE** - If you choose to book the Classic or Sports Car Option for this tour,
we will deduct £1800.00 Per Car (£900 per person) from your booking and your car hire reservation will be made directly with Rent-a-Classic.

Meal Basis -​ 8 Breakfasts
Single Occupancy Supplement - On Request

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