Northern Circle - 8 Day Self-Drive/Independent Coach Tour
	Day 1 - Arrive Auckland On arrival at Auckland Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. (Self-drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package) Day 2 - Auckland / Waitomo Caves / Rotorua (370 km) This morning travel south over the Bombay Hills and through the lush Waikato pasturelands. At Waitomo, tour the subterranean caves by boat, see a grotto illuminated by countless tiny glowworms suspended from the cave’s ceiling. Travel across the Waikato River and the Mamaku Hills to the famous geothermal centre of Rotorua. Day 3 - In Rotorua (30 km) A full day Rotorua sightseeing tour including the following attractions and activities. A guided tour through Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools, Paradise Valley Springs where you will see New Zealand native bird and animal wildlife plus crystal clear pools teeming with trout. The Agrodome Leisure Park famous for its entertaining sheep show, a gondola cable car ride to the Skyline Skyride complex and the Polynesian Spa, which is New Zealand’s leading thermal bathing complex. (Self-drive passengers have the flexibility to explore these and many other activities in and around Rotorua – a map and entrance vouchers for included sights is provided). Day 4 – Rotorua / Taupo / Napier (225km) Travel today is south via Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake and the World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park, where the three volcanic mountains of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro dominate the scenery. Continue onto Napier, the fruit bowl of New Zealand. Afternoon at leisure for optional activities. Day 5 – Napier / Wellington (320km) Travel south through the Manawatu Gorge, coastal horticultural farms and the rocky seascapes to Wellington. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 6 – Day at leisure / Wellington A free day in New Zealand’s capital city. Make time to ride the cable car, visit the Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa) or the Parliament Buildings. Wellington is noted for its live theatre, art galleries, restaurants and cultural activities. Day 7 – Wellington / Auckland A transfer to the airport for your departure flight is included. (Self-drive passengers return their car directly at Wellington airport). On arrival in Auckland, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, enjoy an evening at leisure. Day 8 - Depart Auckland (30 km) A transfer to the airport for your departure flight is included.   Accommodation Details: Location Standard Superior AUCKLAND Copthorne Anzac Avenue Sky City hotel ROTORUA Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua Rydges Rotorua NAPIER Tennyson Hotel Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel WELLINGTON Ibis Hotel Mercure Hotel Price listings 7 nights - Price in € per person Seat in Coach Standard Superior Twin Single Twin Single Prices from 1,030 1,979 1,100 2,160 Prices are based on 7 nights standard / superior hotels with accommodation on twin share basis. Tours included as per itinerary. This price does not include any domestic or international flights. Contact Joe Walsh Tours for the most competitive airfares to accompany your selected itinerary.   Self Drive Standard Superior Twin Single Twin Single Prices from 875 1,880 940 2,055 Prices are based on 7 nights standard / superior hotels with accommodation on twin share basis and include car hire for duration of tour. Tours included as per itinerary. This price does not include any domestic or international flights. Contact Joe Walsh Tours for the most competitive airfares to accompany your selected itinerary. Vehicle Type: Medium Sedan or similar

Southern Experience - 8 day Independent Tour
	Day 01 - Arrive Christchurch On arrival at Christchurch Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. Day 02 - Christchurch / Mount Cook / Queenstown Travel across the Canterbury Plains to reach Mount Cook around lunchtime. A rare opportunity here to take an optional scenic flight for an overview of Mount Cook’s ice falls, snow fields and glaciers. Your journey continues over the Lindis Pass and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Day 03 - Milford Sound Excursion An early start as you follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving in Te Anau for a morning tea break. Follow the shores of Lake Te Anau before entering the Eglington Valley. Pass the mirror lakes and travel through the avenue of the disappearing mountain. Our spectacular drive continues through the mountains, valley and forests of the Fiordland National Park, with a dramatic descent into Milford Sound. A fascinating launch cruise to Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak is included. Later today return by coach to Queenstown. Day 04 – Day at leisure / Queenstown A full day free to explore the many exciting optional excursions available in Queenstown. Take a scenic flight, gondola ride or perhaps cruise the lake on the vintage Earnslaw. Try a thrilling jetboat ride or the Dart River excursion, white water rafting or the world famous bungy jump. Day 05 - Queenstown / Dunedin Depart this morning through the Kawarau Gorge to Cromwell, following the Clutha River down through Alexander via the rich farmlands of South Otago to Dunedin – the Edinburgh of the South. Day 06 – Day at leisure / Dunedin Today is free for optional tours. Perhaps visit Larnach Castle, Olveston House or enjoy a wildlife excursion on the Otago Peninsular. Day 07 – Dunedin / Christchurch Depart this morning, heading north to Moeraki to view the unique outdoor beach boulders. Continue via Omarau and Timaru, across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Day 08 - Depart Christchurch Transfer to airport for onward flight.   Accommodation Details: Location Standard Superior CHRISTCHURCH Copthorne Durham Street Copthorne Durham Street QUEENSTOWN Mercure Resort Queenstown Novotel DUNEDIN Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin Mercure Dunedinl Price listings 7 nights - Price in € per person Seat in Coach Standard Superior Twin Single Twin Single Prices from 774 1,570 805 1,650 Prices are based on 7 nights standard / superior hotels with accommodation on twin share basis. Tours included as per itinerary. This price does not include any domestic or international flights. Contact Joe Walsh Tours for the most competitive airfares to accompany your selected itinerary.   Self Drive Standard Superior Twin Single Twin Single Prices from 699 1,680 725 1,755 Prices are based on 7 nights standard / superior hotels with accommodation on twin share basis and include car hire for duration of tour. Tours included as per itinerary. This price does not include any domestic or international flights. Contact Joe Walsh Tours for the most competitive airfares to accompany your selected itinerary. Vehicle Type: Medium Sedan or similar