Winter holiday in New Zealand: One wildlife break, one fly-drive holiday and one active adventure
One holiday, three ways
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.We targeted three companies to ask for their best offer on a trip to New Zealand, departing this winter: All prices are per person, based on two travelling together.
Wildlife: £2,732, Intrepid
Emirates flights from Gatwick to Christchurch on 28 November and returning from Auckland, both via Dubai. Plus 11 nights' at a b&b lodge, whale watching, swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura, sea kayaking and snorkelling. Also mini-van and ferry travel (0808 274 5111; intrepidtravel.com).
Fly-drive: £1,399, Trailfinders
China Southern flights from Heathrow to Auckland via Guangzhou, departing 20 February, and seven days' car hire. Also included are two nights in Auckland, three in the Bay of Islands, and two on the Karikari Peninsula, all room only (020 7368 1200; trailfinders.com).
Active: £4,165, Discover the World
Air New Zealand flights from Heathrow to Auckland via LA, departing 26 January. Plus 12 nights in hotels and lodges around both islands, most meals, all transfers and all activities. Activities include a hike into Mount Aspiring National Park (01737 214 291; discover- the-world.co.uk).
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments