Honeymoon Self Drive trip New Zealand 15D/14N - New Zealand

Inclusions -

• Accommodation in hotels as specified, share twin subject to availability.
• Travel documentation including Travel Wallet, detailed itinerary, Welcome letter and regional brochures
• Shared Airport transfer with English speaking driver
• Regular seat in coach touring coaches with English tour commentary
• Admissions to attractions as mentioned above
• Daily breakfast

Exclusions -

• Airfares National or International
• Airport Tax 
• Personal expenses & tips
• Drinks during meals
• Any items of personal nature
• Optional activities

Subject to -

• Subject to surcharges beyond our control
• Accommodation subject to availability
• Subject to public holiday surcharges on transportation
• Subject to any increase in Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Auckland Airport : On arrival to Auckland airport please make your way to the Budget Rental Car counter located within the arrivals hall to collect your Budget CDAR (C) - Ford Focus or Similar car and make your way to your accommodation.

Effective Immediately Regarding Driver's Licences- It is mandatory that a customer produce their driver licence in English when renting from Budget New Zealand. If their driver licence is in any language other than English, it must be accompanied by an approved translation, such as with an International Driver Permit. 

•         Where the customer does not have an approved translation on vehicle pickup Budget staff will need to send a scan copy of the front and back of your licence to TransNational for translation. 
•         A Fee of NZD 69.00 per translation will apply and is payble direct by the client to TransNational (can be paid over the phone or via PayPal) www.transnational-ltd.co.nz
•         If translation cannot be obtained or the licence is invalid or incorrect Budget New Zealand have been instructed by NZ Police - "If without an English translation you must not rent."

Remember:
All drivers must be registered on the Rental Agreement prior to driving the vehicle
In order to register, they must visit a branch of Budget NZ with their full and valid driver's licence, and must be aged 21 years or above. 
By 'Full and Valid' this means that the licence must not be a provisional licence with any restrictions, it must be appropriate for the vehicle class rented and it must be a valid driverslicence. 

TravelsafeNZ app
Offer your clients the TravelsafeNZ app so they keep up to date with the latest weather, civil defence, marine, road closure and airport information while in New Zealand.
TravelsafeNZ is a FREE, nationwide smartphone application specifically developed to help international self-drive travellers enjoy safer and less disruptive NZ road trips with a focus on the State Highway network outside of the City Centres. 
Currently available on Android devices with development underway for Apple.  Available to download on Googleplay

Self-drive from Auckland to Bay of Islands

Admission + Guided Tour or Cultural Performance at Waitangi National Trust is included Select guide tour OR Cultural Performance. Admission into the Waitangi Treaty House and either a 1 hour guided tour of the grounds by local guides will give you an insight into this special and spiritual place or a Cultural Performance which starts with a spine tingling challenge outside, followed by a full performance inside the carved Meeting House including waiata (singing), poi, stick games, Maori weaponry display and the famous Haka..
The Waitangi National Trust estate comprises of 506 hectares and includes the site where the Treaty of Waitangi (agreement between the Maori Chiefs of New Zealand and Britain) was first signed on 06 February 1840. Lord and Lady Bledisloe purchased the estate in 1932 and gave it in trust to the people of New Zealand to enjoy.

BAY OF ISLANDS - This was the name given by Captain James Cook when he described the area 200 years ago. The Bay, studded with over 150 islands, is a "drowned river system," an area where the sea has invaded and drowned a number of river valleys. Its sheltered waters offer some of the finest boating and fishing to be found anywhere. The Bay of Islands was the site of the first Christian Mission station in New Zealand, as well as having New Zealand's first capital city, Russell, which is now a quiet little seaside village.

After breakfast tour of Fullers Cape Reinga Wanderer (7.30am-6.30pm)
Today, you will be collected from your hotelby Fullers Tours. This fantastic Cape Reinga tour will take you on a journey through the magnificent natural wonders of the North. You will be over-awed by the grandeur of the mighty Kauri trees, the expanse of Ninety Mile Beach and the mystique of Cape Reinga. There are numerous stops for you to take in the scenic highlights and activities. They start with the easy twenty minute boardwalk through the Puketi Kauri Forest. Thunder along Ninety Mile Beach to the top of New Zealand and wander out to the lighthouse. Ride sand sledges if you dare! Take a swim and dig for shellfish. See the picturesque village of Mangonui on your return journey to Paihia. Tour Departs Paihia 7.30 a.m. and Returns 6.30 p.m. 

Self-drive from Bay of Islands to Auckland.

Self-drive from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo

Asian Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Admission at Waitomo Glowworm Caves is included Asian Rates
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves (summer 9am-5.30pm, winter 9am-5pm)

Stop at the sensational Waitomo Caves, the glow worm adorned environment will provide some very intriguing sightseeing.  Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral. Your tour guide will deliver an informative and entertaining commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural wonders of this living masterpiece. Your visit concludes with a brief, yet remarkably moving, boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto.

ROTORUA - located on a volcanic plateau, and formerly a spa town, Rotorua is most famous for its geothermal activity. Rotorua is the main place in New Zealand where aspects of Maori traditions can be seen, from wood carvings, and meeting houses, to a Hangi Dinner and Maori dances. Native and introduced tree species abound locally and combined with several picturesque lakes, Rotorua is a fascinating mix of culture and nature.
 

Self-drive to TePuia, Rainbow Springs and Agrodome

90 minutes guided at TePuia is included 
TePuia (open summer 8am-6pm, winter 8am-5pm Guided tours hourly from 9am, daytime Maori concerts (Not included unless specified -  10.15am, 12.15pm & 3.15pm)
Tour TePuia and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where History is carved and woven into meeting houses, canoes, weapons and jewellery. You will also experience the wonders of the thermal area by stepping into an ancient valley where geysers, mud pools and boiling waters still play after 40,000 years.

Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park (All Incl) Unguided at Rainbow Springs Ltd is included Park Entry, unlimited Bird Show & Water Rides.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - All Inclusive
Park entry includes unlimited Bird Show and Water Rides (24 hr access pass provides day & night entry at no extra cost). Here you will see a live Kiwi, a living dinosaur (the Tuatara), feed the rainbow trout and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful New Zealand native bush. Option to add on Kiwi Encounter (cost applies).

Agrodome Sheep Show at Agrodome (2011) Ltd Partnership is included. 

Admission to Agrodome Sheep Show.
The world famous Agrodome show is a ‘must-do’ for any visitor to New Zealand. The show will take you through a fascinating insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture. During this multi award winning show you will be entertained and informed as a real kiwi shearer (black singlet and all) presents 19 breeds of champion sheep, shears a sheep using the world record Bowen technique, works noisy Huntaway and silent Strong-Eyed dogs and completes the dog trial. Have the opportunity to milk a cow, feed a lamb and even buy a sheep! Three shows daily at 9.30am, 11.00amand 2.30pm.

Self-drive to Rotorua airport, return your rental car

Depart Rotorua to Queenstown (airfare is not included)

Budget Rent A Car (BCNZZ588X) CDAR (C) - Ford Focus or Similar

Queenstown Airport : On arrival to Queenstown airport please make your way to the Budget Rental Car counter located within the arrivals hall to collect your Budget CDAR (C) - Ford Focus or Similar car and make your way to your accommodation.

QUEENSTOWN - is the South Island's most popular resort, set alongside the shores of Lake Wakatipu, under the gaze of the Remarkables Ranges. See the contrast of smooth glacier rounded hills, and jagged mountain summits that reach high above the ancient ice floor. The town is renowned for its jet boating, bungy-jumping, skiing and awe-inspiring scenery. Local story has it, that the gold prospectors of the 19th century pronounced the town as "fit for any Queen", and so she was called Queenstown.

Real Journeys Coach / Milford Sound Scenic Cruise / Coach ex Queenstown 
(Pickups from 6.45am returns 19.30hrs)
Today, you will be collected from your hotelbyReal Journeys and travel from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and through rolling countryside to TeAnau. After a short break at TeAnau, continue via the spectacular Milford Road, to Milford Sound. Board your Real Journeys vessel for a cruise the entire length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea. There are excellent viewing opportunities of waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. Return transport to Queenstown at the conclusion of your cruise is provided. 

MILFORD SOUND:  Stunning surroundings at the heart of TeWahipounamu World Heritage Area. In Maori legend, the fiords were created not by rivers of ice, but by TuTeRakiWhanoa, a godly figure who came wielding a magical adze uttering incantations. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) is without doubt his finest sculpture. Luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls washed with waterfalls. In the foreground stands Mitre Peak, dominating the skyline. Whatever the fiord’s mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.

After breakfast tour of Shotover Jet Boat Ride (departs every 15 minutes 9am-5pm) *** Minimum height:  1 metre (subject to weather condition)
Please check in for you Shotover Jet excursion at the Shotover Jet office located within The Station Building, Cnr Camp &ShotoverSts, and Queenstown. Depart on the Shotover Jet courtesy coach to Shotover River.  From the moment the accelerator hits the floor your adrenaline hits the roof as you speed in mere centimetres of water along the famous Shotover River and deep into the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.  It's an amazing ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, your expert driver puts your ‘Big Red’ through its paces and skilfully whips the Jet Boat past rocky outcrops, skims around crags and boulders, and speeds through the narrow canyons. Rock faces blur in your peripheral vision, the opaque water sprays into myriads of white crystals with every turn, and you grip the hand rail for comfort and reassurance and then let out a whoop of excitement as your driver spins the boat around in its own boat length — wow, you've just experienced the World famous Shotover Jet full 360 degree spin.   Hold on tight and enjoy the thrill as you spin and without losing momentum keep speeding along the river. Following your jet boat ride you will be returned to Queenstown by the Shotover courtesy coach. Minimum child height to travel is 1 mtrs in height. On some days where river level's require it, child height requirement may be 1.2mtrs to travel. This is purely a safety requirement and will be strictly adhered to.

After breakfast Day free at leisure.

Buffet Dinner is reserved today at Skyline Queenstown. Skyline Gondola & Restaurant – Return Gondola

Enjoy a return Skyline Gondolaride to the summit of Bob’s Peak where you can enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

Self-drive from Queenstown to Franz Josef

FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER - originally named Victoria, after Queen Victoria of England, geologist Julius Von Haast, renamed it, Franz Josef, after the current Emperor of his homeland, Austria. The Glacier is pale blue/green ice that has retreated and advanced many times over the years. A walk from the carpark to the Glacier terminal will give you some impressive views and an idea of the immense size of the Glacier itself. The township of Franz Josef is a small town based around the tourist and supply trade.
 

After breakfast tour of Franz Josef Guides - Ice Explorer Tour - up to 4 hours (Approx 3 hours on Ice - includes Hot Pools)
This is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice. A short Heli hop from the township of Franz Josef takes you into the remarkable Pinnacles area of the glacier. Here your guide will navigate you through a maze of ice and explain the dramatic environmental changes over the last few years. You will explore the awe-inspiring landscape in this incredible experience through Franz Josef Glacier. The Ice Explorer hike includes entry into the fabulous Glacier Hot Pools!

All visitors and guides are equipped with the best in quality equipment.
Breathable Rain Jacket, Waterproof over-trousers (if required), Socks and sturdy boots (or you have the option to wear your own hiking boots), Crampons (with small waist bag) for superior glacier grip, Woollen hats and gloves (if required).
What to Bring:
2-4 warm upper body layers ideally woollen or polypro (not cotton) Quick drying trousers or shorts (no jeans) Food and drink for the day Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera Backpack
What not to Bring:
iPods / MP3 players, Mobile Phones, Passports, Wallets, Car / Room Keys

The Franz Josef Glacier is a rapidly changing feature. Franz Josef Glacier Guides reserves the right to change trip times, descriptions and prices, in response to changing conditions.
Minimum age is at guide's discretion and subject to change.

Please Note: Minimum numbers may apply
Minimum age 12 year for Ice Explorer Tour
 

Depart Franz Josef and self-drive to Greymouth. Return your vehicle.

Tranz Scenic Greymouth to Christchurch
13:15 hrsReport to Greymouth Train Station
13:45hrs Depart Greymouth Train Station. Today you will board the TranzAlpine scenic train departing from one coast of New Zealand and arriving at the other. Your train journey is 223.8 kilometres long and takes just four and a half hours. There are 16 tunnels, and 5 viaducts, the highest being the Staircase standing at 73 metres. From your carriage you’ll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains, beautiful gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. The spectacular Southern Alps and the lushness of Beech rain forest. An open air viewing carriage allows you to get even closer to the stunning scenery and provides many opportunities to photograph your favourite spots. There’s a lot to look forward to before arriving at your destination.

Christchurch Airport : On arrival to Christchurch airport please make your way to the Budget Rental Car counter to collect your Budget CDAR (C) - Ford Focus or Similar car and make your way to your accommodation.

CHRISTCHURCH - the Garden City, lies on the level plains that initially attracted the closely knit Church of England settlers that settled the area. The largest of the South Island cities, Christchurch retains something of the English nature of its origins - the willow and oak-lined River Avon and clustered mediaeval stone buildings.
 

After breakfast day free at leisure.

Self-drive to Christchurch airport, return your rental car.

END OF SERVICES

Appellation Central Wine Tours Boutique Wine Tour (12pm-5pm) (from 11 am 27 Dec - 11 Jan). Today you will be collected from your hotel by a representative from Appellation Wine Tours and spend an afternoon among the boutique vineyards and spectacular scenery of Central Otago, a perfect introduction to the region. Included in today's tour is Tasting at 4 wineries in the Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn regions, a delightful platter style lunch at Carrick Winery restaurant. A visit to historic Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting) and stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering history of this rugged region.  Before completing you tour and returning to Queenstown, view the historic Kawarau Bridge and the original AJ Hackett Bungy jump. 

Minimum of 2 pax required for tours to operate.
NOT AVAILABLE ON XMAS AND BOXING DAY
Please Note: Minimum numbers may apply
 

Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour (departs 7.15am, 10am, 12.45pm, duration 2.5 hours).Reporting time for your Whale Watch Kaikoura office which located at the Whaleway Station, Whaleway Station Road, Kaikoura. A typical whale watch tour (boat excursion duration 2.5 hours) may encounter New Zealand fur seals, pods of dusky dolphins and the endangered wandering albatross. Depending on the season you may also see migrating humpback whales, pilot whales, blue whales and southern right whales.  Kaikoura often hosts the world's largest dolphin—the orca—and is home to the world's smallest and rarest—the hector's. Kaikoura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of albatross, 14 varieties of petrels and seven types of shearwater. Designed for New Zealand whale watching tours, their modern catamarans are equipped with engines that minimise underwater noise and toilets that never pollute the sea. The main passenger cabin is enclosed and large outside decks offer great viewing and photo opportunities.

Please Note: Minimum numbers may apply
The time given is the report time only. Passengers do not need to arrive at the office until this time. The comfort and safety of our clients is of paramount importance to us. If the sea and weather conditions are not suitable we will cancel the tour. Passengers who suffer from motion sickness are advised to take precautions before arriving. We recommend that passengers travelling to Kaikoura on the day of the tour phone us before leaving for an update on the sea and weather conditions. Please dress warmly for your tour. Allow 3.5 hours for the Whale Watch experience. Between 2 and 2.5 hours is spent on the water, with the extra hour covering report time, checking in and transport to and from the boat.We cannot take any children under the age of 3 years on our tours. In addition if our tours are on a marginal status due to the sea conditions then the Captain does have the prerogative to increase the minimum child age to whatever he deems as safe, i.e. maybe 5years or 8 years.
 

09:00hrs Report NZONE Shop Queenstown Office, 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown. Please call us NZONE 20 minutes before check in time for a weather check on 03 442 5867.  

It takes a certain kind of person to jump from an aircraft at 15,000ft into thin air.  It takes courage.  Harnessed by space age materials to an experienced qualified Jumpmaster, you step out that aircraft door and for some 60 seconds you plummet toward the ground at 200kph, Terminal Velocity. Starting at the NZONE Shop you can select your photo and video options, the courtesy bus departs from here to the skydive Dropzone and private airstrip set amid a rural farmland background. At the Dropzone viewing area, you will be able to see other skydivers both in the sky and coming into land.  Your skydive host will assist you to gear up and you will be briefed by a Tandem Master.  Your flight to altitude will take you high above the Wakatipu basin, where you will have a birds eye view of the dramatic mountains and lakes.  Jumping directly above the Dropzone you will experience freefall of up to 60 seconds before your Tandem Master deploys the parachute and together you glide back to earth.  The canopy ride takes approximately 5 minutes.  

Please note: Skydiving is a weather dependant activity and will not know if they are flying until the day of the jump. The whole experience lasts approximately 3 ½ hours. 

Weight limit of 100kg (220lbs) to participate.
Note that you should allow 3hours for the total trip 
All outer clothing and equipment is supplied.