Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour around three of Rotorua's iconic visitor attractions. Experience Te Puia, a place of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park, which showcases native flora and fauna as well as the New Zealand Kiwi. Then see NZ's agricultural industry in action with a sheep shearing display and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome.
Cruise the length of the awesome Otago Harbour; enjoy a wildlife cruise of spectacular Taiaroa Head and a dramatic bus tour of scenic Otago Peninsula. Come face to face with nature with an enchanting guided tour of the award-winning Yellow-eyed Penguin Reserve.
This fascinating and exhilarating tour includes the Otago Harbour cruise and the Taiaroa Head Wildlife Cruise, full commentary, wildlife information sheets in 11 languages, jackets, binoculars and the scenic bus tour of the peninsula.
Conoce los lugares más atractivos y la historia de Auckland y al caer la tarde escápate de la ciudad para descubrir hermosas playas de arena negra y la flora y fauna del bosque tropical.
DESTACAMOS:
* Recorre la famosa Queen Street
* Una perfecta introducción al área metropolitana más grande de Nueva Zelanda
* Pasea a través del bosque tropical costero de Auckland
Primer día: Auckland al descubierto
Auckland goza de una posición privilegiada sobre 52 conos volcánicos entre dos masas de agua, la brillante bahía de Waitemata y la inquietante bahía de Manukau. Conocida como "la ciudad de las velas", es la ciudad más grande y bulliciosa de Nueva Zelanda. Esta visita matinal es un viaje de descubrimiento en el que conocerá la historia y los lugares más atractivos de esta gran metrópolis mientras es testigo de cómo viven sus habitantes. Su experimentado guía-chófer le proporcionará un relato fascinante con abundante información privilegiada sobre los distintos lugares y atracciones.
Después de que lo recojan en el hotel, recorreremos la famosa Queen Street, con su pintoresco patrimonio arquitectónico, y el distrito comercial central de Auckland, pasaremos junto a la universidad de Auckland y atravesaremos el parque más antiguo de la ciudad, el Auckland Domain, situado sobre un volcán inactivo.
Seguiremos viaje a través del pintoresco barrio de Ponsoby, en las afueras, con sus edificios históricos, antes de atravesar el famoso puente de la Bahía hasta la orilla norte de Auckland. Habrá tiempo suficiente para dar un paseo por la playa de Narrow Neck y tomar un café en una de las muchas sofisticadas terrazas de Devonport, antes de escalar hasta la cima del monte Victoria para gozar de unas impresionantes vistas sobre la ciudad de Auckland.
Volveremos a pasar por el puente de la Bahía hasta el puerto deportivo de Westhaven, uno de los más grandes del hemisferio sur, donde visitaremos la concurrida lonja de Auckland, antes de dirigirnos a la bahía del Viaducto.
Es la presentación perfecta de la mayor zona metropolitana de Nueva Zelanda, ideal para los visitantes que tienen poco tiempo.
Enjoy a day trip from Rotorua through lush rolling farm landscape to the mystical Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Before lunch, enjoy a guided tour through the galleries and lofty chambers of the Caves. Your tour culminates with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - lit up by thousands of tiny living lights. Return to Rotorua this afternoon including Fitzgerald Glade - a section of highway where the native bush and trees form a canopy overhead.
A day of fun and adventure begins in Christchurch on board the world-famous TranzAlpine train. Sit back, relax and enjoy a journey across the fertile Canterbury Plains, through rugged foothills, along stunning river gorges, through tunnels and across viaducts into the picturesque Arthur's Pass National Park, in the heart of the stunning snowcapped Southern Alps.
Then it’s time to board your next mode of transport or a four-wheel-drive journey to Flock Hill Lodge for a hearty three-course lunch. Then set off on a 20km safari in to an area inaccessible to the public exploring the vast 35,000 acre Flock Hill sheep station.
Arrive at the Waimakariri River to board a jet boat, as you continue your journey by river downstream 15km to Woodstock Sheep Station for afternoon tea in a secluded riverside lodge. For the final leg of the journey, board a coach to you travel back across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch City.
This action-packed full day tour visits a number of leading attractions in the Waitomo and Rotorua regions. Enjoy a guided tour through the galleries of the world famous Glow-worm Caves. The Excursion includes a boat ride through the glow-worm grotto.
Return to Rotorua in the afternoon and see New Zealand's agricultural industry in action with sheep dog trials at the Agrodome, plus an organic farm tour. Continue to Te Puia, where you will enjoy a Maori cultural performance followed by a guided tour to see the mighty geysers and boiling mudpools for which this thermal area is famous. The tour concludes in Rotorua.
A Cape Reinga tour for those who wish to spend time enjoying 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 our sand sledges if you dare! Take a swim and dig for shellfish. See the picturesque village of Mangonui.
When travelling down 90 Mile Beach, try digging for shellfish (conditions permitting) and enjoy an exclusive BBQ lunch stop overlooking the stunning Houhora Harbour.
Your Coach Captain's local knowledge and informative commentary will make this trip one to remember.
Abseil 100 metres into the surreal Lost World for Waitomo's Ultimate Adventure. Descend slowly, bouncing and turning as the mist-filtered light gives surreal qualities to the strange plants and formations. The abseil into the Lost World is at least twice the height of any other cave at Waitomo and the beauty of this legendary cavern is unsurpassed. The descent takes about 30 minutes.
Enjoy a lunch with us down below before taking the wet way out! After lunch in probably the strangest setting you have ever eaten, you’ll head upstream, walking, swimming and climbing through cathedral-size vaults. You’ll see waterfalls, ancient whalebones and oyster fossils as well as the magnificent glow-worms. Emerge several hours later for a hot shower and a well-earned dinner BBQ meal near the cave before heading back to Waitomo. All drinks and meals are included in this awesome seven-hour trip.
Discover the charming French colonial village of Akaroa and its surrounding area with this charming full day excursion from Christchurch. Travel by road via Sign of the Takahe, Sign of the Kiwi, Governors Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth and Little River. Stop at the Hill Top on the volcanic rim above Akaroa Harbour to experience panoramic views of Akaroa village, harbour and surrounding areas.
Enjoy a break at the Barrys Bay Cheese Factory, where you can taste a fine selection of New Zealand cheeses. Continue on to Akaroa, where you have time to explore the many fine craft shops and old French colonial buildings. Lunch in Akaroa at Bully Hayes, a popular restaurant on the waterfront. (If you don’t pick the lunch option tour, you have time to stop off for lunch at your own expense.) Join the Canterbury Cat for a cruise on Akaroa Harbour, sighting dolphins, penguins and seals while enjoying a commentary on this beautiful area or alternatively 9 holes of golf at the Akaroa Golf Course (this option is available only to those taking the tour with lunch included). Depart Akaroa for the return to Christchurch. Weather and time permitting, a stop will be made en route at Birdling Flat on the Kaitorete Spit. This stony beach is at the entrance to Lake Forsyth and provides commanding views of the south-facing cliffs of the Banks Peninsula. Semi-precious stones can be found here.
Móntate en el autobús con techo de vidrio en Queenstown y viaja a lo largo de las orillas del lago Wakatipu y por la campiña para llegar a Te Anau, donde harás una parada para tomar un té.
Desde Te Anau, continuamos por la espectacular carretera de Milford a través de un cautivador paisaje alpino. Párate para hacer fotos y dar paseos cortos por el camino. El conductor del autobús te ayudará con comentarios y, además, hay folletos disponibles en varios idiomas.
Al llegar a Milford Sound, súbete a bordo del crucero por la naturaleza y prepárate para navegar, tranquilamente, a lo largo del fiordo hasta llegar al mar de Tasmania. Los cruceros por la naturaleza tienen un itinerario relajado y flexible, por lo que dispondrás de tiempo suficiente para disfrutar del paisaje y de la vida silvestre. Por otra parte, estos cruceros tienen un atractivo especial para los viajeros independientes.
Aprende un poco más sobre la historia, la flora y la fauna de la región con la ayuda del guía a bordo que te dará una explicación detallada en inglés. Aprovecha el tiempo para explorar los puntos de interés más destacados y contemplar el espectacular paisaje alpino enmarcado en cascadas, bosques tropicales y picos elevados. No pierdas la oportunidad de descubrir la vida silvestre que incluye focas, delfines y pingüinos, siempre y cuando sea la temporada.
A bordo de todas las embarcaciones tendrás opción de almorzar (no incluido), además de té y café de cortesía. Al acabar la travesía en barco, regresa a Queenstown en un autobús de lujo. Actividad para todas las edades.
Los folletos a bordo están disponibles en inglés, francés, alemán y español.