Wheelchair accessible New Zealand
Oct 11 - 25, 2007

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Our accessible group tour in New Zealand is the best of all travel possibilities for travelers wanting an accessible vacation in New Zealand. Our wheelchair accessible New Zealand vacation package is crafted to provide everything needed for a barrier free vacation in New Zealand.   • First Class accessible hotels   • All Accessible transportation   • Private drivers & local guides   • Transfers and luggage handling   • Prepaid entrance fees

For more details on visiting New Zealand email or call Accessible Journeys

This wheelchair accessible vacation package is perfect for individual couples and families wanting everything included in a great, barrier free vacation. Additional costs are USA/NZ flights, travel insurance, gratuities, personal items, and meals not mentioned. Additional options include: free New Zealand cell phone rental, NZ currency exchange, and mobility equipment rentals.

Vacationing in New Zealand offers a very good value. Visitors traveling on the USD (United States Dollar), GBP (British Pound), and EUR (European Euro Dollar) will find their money goes a long way in New Zealand.

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Accessible New Zealand Group Itinerary

Group size limited to 4 and is dependent on wheelchair configurations.

Thur, October 11, 2007
Arrive Auckland International Airport. Transfer with accessible vehicle from Auckland International to the central city. Your Auckland hotel is available for immediate check-in. A big Kiwi breakfast followed by the remainder day at rest or own activities.
Overnight Auckland (B)

Fri, Oct 12,
We start your scenic drive from  Auckland to the winterless North. Enjoy passing beautiful beaches and visit a real NZ farm show with sheep shearing and NZ farm critters. Arrive at our accessible hotel which is conveniently located a short stroll away from the wharf, village and the local visitor attractions. Overnight Paihia (B,D,)

Sat, Oct 13,
Today we drive North to the fabulous Bay of Islands for scenic views and a visit to the Treaty Grounds where Maori and Anglo settlers drew up the famous NZ Waitangi treaty.
Travel to the beautifully forested Kauri Coast to a remote resort on the banks of Hokianga Harbour where we spend a peaceful night far from the busy world. Overnight Omapere (B,D,)

Sun, Oct 14,
SA day of local sightseeing learning about the ancient forests of great Kauri trees once dominated NZ forests. Visit NZ's largest remaining tree and a local historical village to see how early settlers used Kauri trees. Scenic harbour drive on the way to Auckland. Overnight Auckland (B,)

Mon, Oct 15
Full day of Auckland sights and sightseeing. Morning sightsseing visits and stops to learn about Auckland and the native flora and fauna of the area. In the afternoon visit the local aquatic center for a exceptional close-hand experience with southern hemisphere sea creatures, and penguins. Overnight Auckland (B,)

Tue, Oct 16
Leave Auckland for the heartland of Mauri Culture in New Zealand. Head south through the rugged Karangahake river gorge and along the famed Kiwi fruit producing during a spectacular morning of sightseeing. Stop for classic NZ beach and mountain views at Maunganui before heading to Rotorua and your hotel. Roturua is the center of Maori culture and the showcase of New Zealand's geothermic wonderland. Traditional Mauri cultural show and dinner this evening. Overnight Rotorua (B,D,)

Wed, Oct 17
A full day filled with local sightseeing and visits around Rotorua. All morning visit awesome geysers, bubbling med pools and active steam vents large enough to swollow a bus. In the afternoon visit a local NZ farm and sheep show to see local varities of sheep, sheep shearing and watch herding dogs in action. Continue onwards to Christchurch. Overnight Christchurch (B,D,)

Thur, Oct, 18
Say farewell to Rotorua and drive North to Auckland Airport where we catch our domestic flight to the South Island to Christchurch, largest city on the South Island and springboard for the Southern sightseeing experience. Our wheelchair accessible transport transfers meet us at the airport and we are whisked into our central city hotel. Overnight Christchurch (B,D,)

Fri, Oct, 19
A day trip to the famous Southern Alp mountain range. By van, follow the same route as first the stage coaches to Arthus Pass national park along the route of the the now famed TranzAlpine express. Visit the alpine museum and the remarkable mountain chapel during a full day of sightseeing and local visits in superb mountains. Overnight Christchurch (B,D,)

Sat, Oct, 20
A full day of local sightseeing and visits around Christchurch. Visits include the Art Center, Cathedral Square, Botanical Gardens, and inner city sights, Christchurch's beaches and the Port of Lyttelton where the first settlers landed. Overnight Christchurch (B,D,)

Sun, Oct, 21
A full day of sightseeing and visits outside Christchurch into the mountains. Travel through farmland, along beautiful lakes to a special resort high in the mountains. The resort offers views usually reserved for alpine climbers and optionial flight-seeing by helicopter to the local glacier (weather permitting & optional activities not included). Overnight Mount Cook Bed & Breakfast (B,D,)

Mon, Oct, 22
A full morning of relaxation deep in the pure heart of NZ's mountains. In the afternoon venture further South through fantastic Kawarau river gorge, past the world's first bung jump, to the lakeside adventure capital of NZ. Overnight Queenstown (B,D,)

Tue, Oct, 23
With the Remarkable Mountains as the background our hotel is perfectly situatied for a morning of free activities around the waterfront. In the afternoon sail oa a classic steamship to chug up the lake for lunch at beautiful Walter Peak station for a look at the working farm. Plenty of singalong around the grand piano on the return cruise up the lake. Overnight Queenstown (B,L,D,)

Wed, Oct, 24
We drive to the old gold mining town of Arrowtown and we have an opportunity to experience a wild NZ jet boat ride along the way (optional Jet Boat Activity). These famous boats were invented in NZ to travel at great speed on shallow rivers. We return to Queenstown for relaxing and time to collect more things to include in our luggage for the trip home tomorrow. Overnight Queenstown (B,D,)

Thur, Oct, 25
Later in the morning transfer to Queenstown Airport for a direct flight to Auckland where you join your International flight departing New Zealand (B,)

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NZ Group Tour Rates

PRICES
$4,795.00 USD per person, based on total of 4 persons
$7,325.00 USD per person, based on total of 2 persons
Based on 0.69NZD/1.0USD,subject to change with currency valuations

Tour Rates Include :
- 14 nights accommodations in 3-4 Star accessible hotels
- 15 Daily breakfasts at each hotel
- 11 Dinners where indicated
- 01 lunch where indicated
- Entrance fees to all attractions noted (not activities marked Optional)
- Accessible vehicle, driver, driver expenses, road tolls
- Luggage handling by driver & hotel staff

Tour Rate Does not include:
- International Airfare
- Domestic USA & NZ Airfares
- Lunches, except Queenstown cruise package
- Drinks and personal items
- Passports, visas
- Queenstown Jet Boat opportunity
- Mt Cook Scenic glider and/or helicopter flights

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