A morning Rotoura 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. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. (Self –drive passengers have the flexibility to explore these and many other activities in and around Rotoura. A map and entrance vouchers for included sights is provided).

Travel today is south via Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s Largest lake. Follow the lakeshore before passing through the world Heritage Tongariro National Park, where the three volcanic mountains of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro dominate the scenery. Pass through the market garden regions of Levin and Otaki and onto Wellington.

This morning transfer to the interisland ferry to cruise the Cook Strait, through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Continue by coach over the winding Rai and Whangamoa saddles to this evening’s destination Nelson. (Self-drive passengers return their car in Wellington prior to joinning the Interisland cruise across the Cook Starit to Picton. On arrival collect your South Island car and continue to Nelson).

Travel down the rugged West Coast today visiting the amazing Pancake Rockformations at Punakaiki before arriving in Greymouth, nestled in the banks of the Grey River.

A full day to continue southwards following the coast to reach Westland National Park and enjoy the magnificent glaciers. You may like to take a scenic flight (Optional) for a bird’s eye view of this spectacular terrain.