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NZ Boutique Self-Drive: Feathers & Flora - 23D/22N
Unique & Boutique provides a range of self-drive itineraries that are tailored especially for the discerning traveller looking for that something special during their visit to New Zealand. Our itineraries feature a range of boutique accommodation, which have been specially selected for the unique, warm and friendly welcome they offer. The properties include country estates, lodges, and boutique hotels, all providing real New Zealand hospitality. Exploring New Zealand in comfort and style is easy when choosing a Unique & Boutique itinerary. Each package includes a rental car and accommodation pre-booked for you at our selected properties. Some meals are included in these itineraries ( B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner ). The rental vehicles provided for these packages are: 1-3 people – compact auto. 4 people – full size auto sedan. Highlights of this tour include visit to Tiritiri Mantangi Island, Rainbow Springs Kiwi encounter, Kapiti Island Alive, Ocean Wings Albatross encoutner, Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross Colony tour, Stewart Island visit & Ulva Island tour, and Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise.
Accommodations:
AUCKLAND - Aachen House
BAY OF ISLANDS - The Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
MANGATAWHIRI VALLEY - Heritage Hotel and Spa du Vin
ROTORUA - The Springs
KAPITI COAST - Kapiti Island
WELLINGTON - Lambton Heights B&B
KAIKOURA - Miharotia House
CHRISTCHURCH - The Charlotte Jane
OAMARU - Pen-y-Bryn Lodge
DUNEDIN - Elgin House
THE CATLINS - Catlins Farmstay
STEWART ISLAND - Stewart Island Lodge
MANAPOURI - Fiordland Navigator Overnight Cruise
WANAKA - Wanaka Springs Lodge
WEST COAST GLACIERS - Te Weheka Inn
HOKITIKA - Kapitea Ridge
COLLINGWOOD - Collingwood Homestead
NELSON - Grampian Villa
Included - Car Rental for the days of the tour as per itinerary. Unlimited kilometers and Vehicle Insurance (subject to an insurance excess). Rates are calculated on a 24 hour period. Accommodation as specified at Unique & Boutique properties.
Not Included - NOT INCLUDED: Airfare unless specifically mentioned as included. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary. Rental car airport fee payable direct to Budget upon collection of rental car - $15.00 (inclusive of GST). Tips/Gratuities. Items and expenses of personal nature and anything not specifically mentioned as included. Protection Plan (an additional payment of $15.00 (inclusive of GST) per day reduces the insurance excess of $1500.00 to $150.00 . Personal accident insurance and personal effects cover is also included in this package). Must be paid direct to Budget upon collection of rental car. PLEASE NOTE: All tours are usually presented as LAND ONLY (no airfare is included) and best airfare from your departing city will be included at time of departure. All tour programs are subject to your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions, which is understood when you progress into the reservation. Please review Terms & Conditions. INSURANCE NOTE: Cancellation policies are strictly enforced! We highly recommend to protect your travel investment should you need to cancel your trip.
Departs - Daily through March 31.
Sketch Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Auckland (30km)
- Day 2 Auckland (B)
- Day 3 Auckland/Bay of Islands (236km) (B)
- Day 4 Bay of Islands/Auckland/Mangatawhiri Valley (276km) (B)
- Day 5 Mangatawhiri Valley/Rotorua (200km) (B)
- Day 6 Rotorua/Kapiti Coast (390km) (B,D)
- Day 7 Kapiti Coast/Wellington (100km) (B)
- Day 8 Wellington/Picton/Kaikoura (157km) (B)
- Day 9 Kaikoura (B)
- Day 10 Kaikoura/Christchurch (183km) (B)
- Day 11 Christchurch/Oamaru (247km) (B)
- Day 12 Oamaru/Dunedin (115km) (B)
- Day 13 Dunedin/The Catlins (150km) (B,D)
- Day 14 Catlins/Invercargill/Stewart Island (80km) (B)
- Day 15 Stewart Island/Invercargill/Manapouri (152km) (B,D)
- Day 16 Manapouri/Queenstown/Wanaka (273km) (B)
- Day 17 Wanaka/West Coast Glaciers(287km) (B)
- Day 18 West Coast Glaciers/Whataroa/Hokitika (133km) (B)
- Day 19 Hokitika/Collingwood (481km) (B)
- Day 20 Collingwood (B)
- Day 21 Collingwood/Abel Tasman Park/Nelson (135km) (B)
- Day 22 Nelson (B)
- Day 23 Tour concludes (B)
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Vantage World Strongly Recommends Insurance for all your Travel Programs
We provide, through TravelSafe Insurance, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of travel insurance, a TravelSafe Custom Plan, where you decide the benefits YOU want and the levels of protection YOU desire including access to their 24-hour emergency assistance service from anywhere in the world. Click the link below the Plan Benefits table for plan details.
