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Accommodation
Welcome to Independent Touring
Four Easy step to plan your New Zealand Holiday
 
( 1 ) Choose your destination
New Zealand is a small, diverse country of huge natural contrasts. Whether you prefer alpine scenery. lush rainforests, or sandy beaches, we know you will find something to suit. All of our tours depart daily, so you simply choose where you'd like to go and we'll arrange the rest. See page 6 - 12 for touring options.
 
( 2 ) Choose where you want to stay
We offer the flexibility and choice of three levels of accommodation for our tours. The Hotels we offer are carefully selected for their quality. You can select from Standard ( 3 star / 3 star + ), Quality ( 3 star / 4 star + ) and Superior ( 4 star / 5 star ). You can also spend extra time at any destination along the way, making your holiday flexible. See accommodation detail below. 
 
( 3 ) Choose your transportation
Our premier transport operators give you the option to travel by " Independent Coach and Train " or " Self Driver ". Great Sights luxury coaches are our preferred coach provider, where Great Sights are not available Newmans or Intercity Coachlines will be used. TranzScenic and Taieri Gorge Railway cover New Zealand's most scenic train routes, while Maui Rentals provide vehicles for your self drive package. Those opting for self drive tours, a rental car will replace coach and train transportation. Self drive option are available based on accommodation levels; Standard - Compact Auto, Quality - Intermediate Auto and Superior - Full size Sedan. Car upgrades are available on request. Maui and Britz provide quality Motorhomes and rental cars for our more flexible touring option; see page 25 -29 for options.
 
( 4 ) Choose your sightseeing
Once you know where you are going , you can choose from our collection of optional activities. We have selected the best activities for each region to suit every taste and budget. There are a wide range of activities from scenic flights and jetboating to wine tours, cruises and cultural experiences. Please refer to pages 22 - 23 for exciting activities that you can add on to the tour of your choice.
 
Destination Standard ( NZ $ per person )  Twin Twin ( B/F ) Single
Paihia Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia $84 $113 $168
Aucklands Copthorne Harbour City $98 $123 $187
Roturua Kingsgate Hotel Roturua $81 $110 $162
Taupo Suncourt Hotel $82 $111 $165
Coromandel Aotearoa Lodge $78 $107 $156
Napier The Nautilus Napier $118 $147 $237
Wellington Kingsgate Wellington $83 $112 $167
Blenheim Heartland Hotel Marlborough $97 $126 $194
Nelson Grand Mercure Monaco $91 $120 $182
Greymouth Kingsgate Greymouth $81 $110 $162
Glaciers* Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier $150 $150 $300
Wanaka Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort $81 $105 $162
Queenstown Copthome Hotel & Resort Lakefront $66 $89 $131
Te Anau Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau $66 $89 $131
Dunedin Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin $84 $107 $167
Christchurch Ibis Christchurch $76 $99 $151
Kaikoura White Morph $87 $111 $175
Mount Cook The Hermitage Hotel $153 $177 $306
 
Destination Quality ( NZ $ per person )  Twin Twin ( B/F ) Single
Paihia Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia $83 $111 $166
Aucklands Sky City Hotel $97 $125 $194
Roturua Novetel Lakeside Rotorua $87 $115 $173
Taupo Suncourt Hotel $82 $109 $163
Coromandel Oceans Resort $91 $119 $182
Napier Scenic Hotel Napier $100 $128 $201
Wellington Novotel Wellington $85 $113 $170
Blenheim Chateau Marlborough $97 $125 $194
Nelson Rutherford Hotel $113 $141 $226
Greymouth Kingsgate Greymouth $66 $94 $133
Glaciers* Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier $171 $171 $341
Wanaka Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort $91 $119 $183
Queenstown Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront $90 $118 $181
Te Anau Distinction Luxmore Hotel $100 $128 $200
Dunedin Scenic Hotel Dunedin City $100 $128 $201
Christchurch Copthorne Hotel Central $84 $112 $167
Kaikoura White Morph $87 $115 $175
Mount Cook The Hermitage Hotel $200 $228 $400
 
Destination Superior  ( NZ $ per person ) Twin Twin ( B/F ) Single
Paihia Copthorne Hotel & Resort BOI $131 $169 $263
Aucklands Heritage Hotel Auckland $130 $168 $260
Roturua Millennium Hotel $131 $169 $261
Taupo Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels $131 $169 $261
Coromandel Oceans Resort $111 $149 $222
Napier Scenic Hotel Napier $198 $236 $397
Wellington Copthorne Optional Day $155 $193 $310
Blenheim Copthorne Hotel Marlborough $122 $160 $245
Nelson Rutherford Hotel $138 $176 $275
Greymouth Kingsgate Greymouth $81 $119 $162
Glaciers* Te Weheka Inn $210 $210 $421
Wanaka Edgewater Resort $163 $201 $327
Queenstown Heritage Queenstown $125 $163 $250
Te Anau Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas $165 $203 $329
Dunedin Scenic Hotel Southern Class $135 $173 $269
Christchurch Heritage Christchurch $131 $169 $261
Kaikoura White Morph $120 $158 $240
Mount Cook The Hermitage Hotel $266 $304 $533
- B / F : Include Breakfast .
* Breakfast is compulsory at the Glaciers and included in the tour price and hotel pricing above.
-  If any of the listed accommodation providers are unavailable on specified dates, alternative properties of a similar quality will be used.
 
 
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