NEW ZEALAND

NATURE & BIRDING CARAVAN

RV Tour Designed for Birders & Their Partners

23 Day Tour:  November 1 to November 24, 2013

with 4 Day Extension:  November 24 to November 27, 2013

See also our Australia tours September 16 to October 30

EXCLUSIVE CARAVAN: SIZE LIMITED TO 7 RV'S

About the prices:

New Zealand vendors have not yet announced prices for 2013, so the following tour prices are estimates based on current rates.  In addition, the exchange rate between the New Zealand dollar and the US dollar changes daily and, of course, subject to change in the future.  These tour prices are our best estimate at this time.

Rental RVs:

The major cost is the rental price of RVs.  For the tour prices shown below, we have included top-of-the-line, very new, low mileage RVs.  These are 4-berth Class C diesel-powered vehicles that provide ample living space and storage, with many extra features we have come to enjoy in our personal vehicles.  See HOW TO PAY LESS FOR THESE TOURS for more information about renting alternative less expensive RVs.

23 Day Tour Price (subject to change)

Per person (double occupancy) US$5,890.
which is the same as
Per RV with 2 Persons US$11,780.    

4 Day Stewart Island Extension Price (subject to change)

Per person (double occupancy) US$1,490.
which is the same as
Per couple US$2,980. 
  

23 Day North & South Island Tour Price Includes:

  • Services of full-time professional birding guide / Wagonmaster
  • Airfare from Australia to Auckland (if taking Australia tour)
  • RV rental (21 days)
  • RV park campground fees
  • Welcome to New Zealand breakfasts (2)
  • Auckland hotel (2 nights)
  • Tiritiri Matangi Island boat transit and island tour
  • Entrance fees and bird talk at Miranda
  • Entrance fees at falconry demonstration
  • Bus/van transport at Rotorua
  • Tour guides at Rotorua birding sites
  • Seashore tractor-trailer transportation to Cape Kidnappers
  • Entrance fees Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Nighttime Kiwi tour Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Cook Strait ferry
  • Albatross Encounter pelagic boat tour
  • Kiwi guide fees, Okarito
  • Milford Sound boat excursion
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre entrance fees
  • Bus/van transport Otago Peninsula
  • Royal Albatross Centre entrance fees
  • Tour and birding guide at penguin preserve
  • Entrance and tour at Kiki Visitor Hide
  • Christchurch hotel (1 night)
  • Wildlife Reserve entrance
  • Maori cultural performance
  • Kiwi nighttime tour
  • Farewell dinner
  • Customized bird checklists for birding sites
  • Bird sightings checklists updated regularly
  • Services of staff who will organize tours & optional activities
  • Caravan jackets and nametags
  • "What you should know before you leave" preparatory document
  • Trip Preparation Packet & Checklist
  • Travel logs and regular briefings

4 Day Stewart Island Extension Price Includes:

  • Services of full-time professional birding guide / Wagonmaster
  • Airfare from Christchurch to Stewart Island
  • Stewart Island motel (3 nights)
  • Kiwi excursion with guide
  • Ulva Island boat cruise and tour
  • Pelagic birding cruise
  • Airfare from Stewart Island to Christchurch
  • Christchurch hotel (1 night)
  • Customized bird checklist
  • Services of staff who will organize tours & optional activities
Additional expenses not covered:  While most of your expenses are covered within the package, you still have the cost of groceries, dining out, tips, fuel, and souvenirs. See details on the rental RV’s, as upgrades to a 6-berth RV or downgrades to a 2-berth RV are available. Optional, additional RV insurance is available. The New Zealand diesel tax recovery fee, sometimes charged, is not included (based on actual mileage, an estimated cost is $150). Trip cancellation and medical emergency is not covered, but a Travel Protection Plan can be purchased. Airfare from/to the USA or Canada is not included. These days you are as likely to find a bargain rate as we are and especially if you are using your airline miles you will be able to beat today’s group rates.
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