Kirra Tours New Zealand - 18 Day Ultimate New Zealand

The scenic and cultural icons of New Zealand combined in one superb 20-day itinerary. This outstanding holiday has been designed to offer a range of activities not generally found on a typical New Zealand tour. These include yachting on Auckland Harbour and a visit to the Maritime Museum, two nights on the Coromandel Peninsula and a day's nature activities with Kiwi Dundee and an overnight cruise on Milford Sound. The Ultimate gives passengers the opportunity to take the 3-day Greenstone Valley Guided Walk and a full day to explore Abel Tasman National Park or enjoy your own sightseeing.

Highlights
• Sightseeing tours of Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin and Christchurch • Auckland’s Maritime Museum • Auckland’s Skytower • Working Kiwi fruit and Avocado Orchard • Volcanic and Geothermal Region • Agrodome – Sheep shearing and working dog demonstration • Authentic Maori Hangi and concert • Rotorua’s Thermal Wonderland • Rainbow Springs and Kiwi House • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve • Skyline Gondola and Luge ride • Te Papa – Museum of New Zealand • Montana winery visit and tasting • Visit Greenstone (Jade) factory • West Coast Glaciers • Remote National Parks of Fiordland and Westland • Dinner at the Skyline Restaurant • Awe inspiring Milford Sound • Spectacular Southern Lakes • Olveston House • Traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony • World renowned Mt Cook Region

Cruises
Sail a 12m yacht on Auckland Harbour. Scenic Cruise Wellington–Picton. Wanaka Lake Cruise or Jet Boat Excursion. Milford Mariner overnight cruise on Milford Sound including Dinner and Breakfast regardless of meal plan.

Auckland - Rydges Hotel

Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post Accommodation in Auckland!
One of the best hotel locations in Auckland. Only two blocks from the city’s shopping and business district, one to Skytower and a few hundred metres to Viaduct Basin and the waterfront with its multitude of cafes, bars and restaurants. Noted for its friendly and helpful staff Rydges 180 contemporary guest rooms are extremely well appointed and tastefully decorated including "Guestnet" internet access. Circa Restaurant features award winning cuisine and its adjacent bar is an ideal meeting place before dinner.

Christchurch - Pavilions Hotel

Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post Accommodation in Christchurch!
You will find our spacious studio units located in the main hotel block that also features the restaurant, reception and bar. You will have use of tea and coffee making facilities, a shower, hair dryer, electric blankets, a mini bar, television, in-house video, Sky TV and a telephone for your convenience.