New Zealand - Coolest Destination!

 

Nona Jackson, UK Manager for independent New Zealand holiday specialists, Kirra Holidays, says: "To get the most out of a 'first time' visit to New Zealand, you need to look at spending at least three weeks there."

 

Kirra Holidays have a range of itineraries that can be tailor-made to fit your personal requirements, including escorted coach tours for those people who wish to let someone else do the driving. Self-drive holidays, with a range of accommodation including farm stays, self-contained motels, hotels and unique bed and breakfasts are also very popular. For the ultimate in independent travel New Zealand is a motor homer's dream, with wide open roads and very few large cities. You can choose to use New Zealand's wide selection of excellent fully-equipped camp grounds or simply find your own slice of New Zealand heaven!  

 

With tourism now New Zealand's largest industry, many regions are now seeing this potential and are coming up with numerous new and exciting itineraries for both first time and repeat visitors to New Zealand to tempt visitors away from the more traditional routes. In the last five years, Kirra Holidays have introduced many of these new regions into their holiday planner brochure. These include the Coramandel Peninsular; Stewart Island; the Catlins and Tongaraio National Park.

 

In response to demand, Kirra Holidays have also recently released their latest New Zealand Guided Walks and Adventures brochure. Many of the tours and adventures available are unique to Kirra Holidays. There are walks for all levels of fitness, from one-day guided walks through to six-day mountain treks into untouched wilderness.

 

People who enjoy their comfort will appreciate the newly launched 'Island Escapes' - a six day luxury cruise around the North Island's Hauraki Gulf, visiting Kawau Island, New Zealand's playground for the rich and famous, along with remote villages on Great Barrier Island, the rugged Coramandel Peninsular and the beautiful wildlife sanctuary island of Tiritiri Matangi.

 

Meanwhile, on South Island The Otago Rail Trail combines a five-day cycling tour with one of the world's great train trips on the spectacular Taieri Gorge railway into Dunedin. Meandering through 150 kms of spectacular scenery, much of which cannot be seen from the road, The Otago rail Trail gives yet more insights into this beautiful country. 

 

New Zealand has come a long way with its luxury accommodation in recent years, with many boutique properties throughout the country and not just in the big cities. Kirra Holidays have a wide range of luxury and unique accommodation and have produced a specialist brochure for this market.

Even New Zealand's motorhomes are popular with people seeking an upmarket holiday. The larger six berth models are spacious and airy, with large panoramic windows throughout. The beds are large and comfortable with enough room for even the tallest of travellers. Many now come complete with all mod cons such as flat screen TVs, DVDs and microwaves, ovens and fridge/freezers. These are literally apartments on wheels with a continuously changing view!

 

With over 42 years of experience planning dream itineraries for clients from around the world, Kirra Holidays are specialists in all aspects of New Zealand travel.