NZ Kiwi Discovery
NZ Kiwi Discovery. 19 days/18 nights. Start: Auckland - End: Wellington.
- Day 01: Auckland
- Day 03: BAY OF ISLANDS
- Day 04: Bay of Islands - Waitomo - Auckland
- Day 05: Coromandel Peninsula
- Day 07: Coromandel - Taurange - Lake Taupo
- Day 08: Lake Taupo - Gesborne
- Day 09: Gisborne - Napier
- Day 10: Napier - Wellington
Auckland
1 Day
At arrival at Auckland International Airport, a driver will be waiting for you to bring you to the hotel.
BAY OF ISLANDS
2 Days
375 km
Your rental car will be brought to your hotel this morning and you can start your expedition to discover this wonderful island. 150 years ago, New Zealand was covered in primeval forests. The enormous Kauri tree dates back to a time before our calender. Due to deforestation, almost every Kauri tree is gone. Along the way to the Bay of Islands, you might still be able to spot a great amount of these forest giants. History was written in the Bay of Islands and in the Treaty House of Waitangi, you can see the genesis of het modern New Zealand.
Bay of Islands - Waitomo - Auckland
1 Day
375 km
After visiting the caves of Waiomo, right before entering Auckland, you turn to the right in the direction to the westcoast to discover this green area. A lot of movies were filmed here. The spectacular coast and the wild vegetation are very accessible. The colony of Gannets can be seen from very closeby.
Coromandel Peninsula
1 Day
170 km
After breakfast, you leave Auckland for Coromandel. This peninsula is a green oasis and in the summer months, the perfect vacation spot for an Aucklander. If you leave on time, you can visit a fairly big part of the peninsula and we recommend not to miss the east coast.
Coromandel - Taurange - Lake Taupo
2 Days
245 km
Passing New Zealands fastest growing city, Tauranga at the wonderful Pacific Ocean, via Tirau to the biggest inner lake of the country: Lake Taupo. It will be the first time to see the volcanic powers of the area. Steam and boiling mud can be found in the free Craters of the Moon, near the sparkling blue Huka Falls. Tomorrow, there is the possibiliy to hike the most beautiful trail of the northern island. The Tongariro Crossing is a steep hike along three volcanos. A trip to Rotorua is an option too: this city of suphur and the center of the Maori Culture.
Lake Taupo - Gesborne
1 Day
285 km
This morning, you can visit Rotorua, on the road to the next destination: Gisborne. Along the way, at the coast of Bay of Plenty, you will see a smoking island: White Island. Depanding on the weather conditions, a boat travels frequently to the island. With a helmet and gas mask, you can make wonderful walks. Gisborne is the city where the first sunlight of the new day can be seen. Before the English domination, the city was historical due to Capitain Cook. He berthed here and there is still a statue to mark the spot.
Gisborne - Napier
1 Day
215 km
Beautiful beaches and hot water sources separate you from a city with a mediterranean feel: Napier. You drive over Highway 2, along the towns of Mahia and Wairoa to Napier, the Mekka of the Art Déco. After the earthquake of 1931, the city was destroyed and rebuild in the style of the era.
Napier - Wellington
1 Day
350 km
Along the way to the capital Wellington, you pass several little Kiwi villages. If you alreauy arrive in the afternoon, you can visit the National Museum Te Papa. Otherwise there is pleny of time to discover this wonderful city.
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary.
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) de 9nzd as well as the IVL= International Visitor convervation and tourism levy of 35NZD.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES which operates daily flights to and from New Zealand (Via the USA or the Middle East and the Far East), starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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