Tour Inclusions
- Auckland - tour of the 'City of Sails'
- Bay of Islands - Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Bay of Islands - Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
- Huka Falls - the mighty waterfall
- Rotorua - Lakeland Queen cruise on historic boat with sparkling wine
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland with a local Maori guide
- Rotorua - Paradise Valley Springs
- Rotorua - Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Rotorua- Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Whakarewarewa Village
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves tour
- Wellington - city tour
- Wellington - Te Papa (New Zealand’s National Museum)
Meals
- 7 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B)
- 1 Exciting Highlight Dinner (HD)
- 3 Hotel Dinners (D)
- Welcome Drink
Escorted Coach Tour Standard Inclusions
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
- Experienced, professional Tour Director
- Luxury coach Driver
- Twin share accommodation with private facilities in quality hotels
- Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
- Airport transfers to/from hotel
- Hotel Porterage
- Travel wallet and map
| 1 (D) |
Arrive Wellington On arrival in Wellington you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon explore Wellington on a sightseeing tour featuring views from Mount Victoria and free time at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Te Papa allows you to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Maori culture. See the magnificent contemporary Marae (meeting house) and explore interactive displays depicting modern New Zealand and pre European history. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Novotel Capital |
| 2 (B) (HD) |
Wellington - Rotorua Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu & the Kapiti Coast to Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Continue to the thundering Huka Falls before continuing on to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a special evening featuring a Maori concert and Hangi feast including traditional dances, music and entertainment. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel (2 nights) |
| 3 (B) |
Rotorua Sightseeing Sparkling wine and a breakfast cruise on Lake Rotorua onboard the historic Lakeland Queen starts our day followed by an entertaining look at farm life at the Agrodome’s Sheep Show. Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This afternoon there is free time for you to relax, explore or join an optional tour. |
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| 4 (B) (D) |
Waitomo Caves - Auckland Explore the famous Waitomo Caves on a guided tour and a boat trip through the incredible Glow-worm Grotto, then we trace New Zealand’s longest river – the Waikato north to Auckland. This evening is at leisure. |
ACCOMMODATION: Stamford Plaza |
| 5 (B) (D) |
Auckland – Bay of Islands After an Auckland City Sights Tour, we cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, then settle back and take in the amazing scenery of the Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the magnificent Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park, then journey to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Reserve which has great historical importance as this is where New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You will have time to explore the Reserve and take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe and traditional meeting house. |
ACCOMMODATION: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (2 nights) |
| 6 (B) |
Bay of Islands Today is free for you to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands at your own pace – perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach; dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, enjoy a guided sea-kayaking trip or a day of sailing. Tonight is at leisure – why not dine at a local restaurant? |
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| 7 (B) (D) |
Bay of Islands - Auckland This morning take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes out for marine life. This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. |
ACCOMMODATION: Stamford Plaza |
| 8 (B) |
Depart Auckland Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. |
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| This tour in reverse is Northern Experience - ZNBW. |
Prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
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- Airfares are not included in the prices, unless where stated.
- You receive a smart travel wallet, luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. Plus, while on tour, you will receive a map of New Zealand as a memento of your special escorted coach holiday.
- Twin-share accommodation is the basis of the price.
- TRAVELLING ALONE? If you are willing to share a room with a person of the same gender then you can save paying a single room supplement. We will ensure you share a room with a person of the same gender, if you tell us at booking time. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: No smoking policy in all shared rooms.
- A single supplement must be added for travellers wanting a room alone.
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