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	A group sets off for a day of sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park.

New Zealand Itinerary

ur ultimate 13-day New Zealand adventure begins in Auckland, where our winning family will sightsee and take in the city from atop the Sky Tower before journeying to Matamata to visit the set of The Lord of the Rings. Rotorua, the next leg of the trip, offers lessons on the famous Haka and Poi dances, a tour of an ancient city once buried by a volcano, a float plane ride for an aerial view of Waimangu, Volcanic Valley, and more. Then it's off to Christchurch for a coast-to-coast scenic rail tour of New Zealand's South Island, ending in Greymouth. From there, natural wonders abound with heli-hiking on Fox Glacier, a peak-top picnic, and a skyline luge ride in Queenstown.

America voted last month. The winner? The Paine family from Ottawa, Kansas. Their destination? New Zealand. The contest is now closed, but here are two great ways for you to experience New Zealand.

New Zealand Deals

Independent Family Fun

Offer: Ten-day trip to Auckland, Christchurch, and Queenstown from Springboard Vacations.

Features: Round-trip airfare between Los Angeles and Auckland, air travel in New Zealand, accommodations for nine nights (three nights each in Auckland, Christchurch, and Queensland), airport/hotel transfers, and tours in each of the three cities.

Dates: Until September 30; other dates of travel are available for a higher fee.

Rates: From $2,375 per adult and $2,035 per child (ages two to 11).

Booking: Refer to the "Independent Family Fun" package in New Zealand; 866 447 7746 (U.S. and Canada).

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Flexible Rental Car & Apartment Pass

Offer: Nine-day, self-drive tour of New Zealand from Springboard Vacations.

Features: Round-trip airfare between Los Angeles and Auckland, a full-size rental car for nine days, and an eight-night pass for Oceana Apartments.

Dates: Until September 30; other dates of travel are available for a higher fee.

Rates: From $1,535 per adult and $1,295 per child, based on two adults and two children traveling together.

Booking: Refer to the "Car and Apartment Pass" package in New Zealand; 866 447 7746 (U.S. and Canada).

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