Northern Experience
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Tour Length | 8 days |
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Wellington to Auckland with 11 meals |
| Tour Price |
from $2250 ($281 /ppday) [AAT-zwba]
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Northern Spectacular
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Tour Length | 8 days |
| Tour From |
Wellington to Auckland with 10 meals |
| Tour Price |
from $1830 ($229 /ppday) [Kirra-lbn]
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Arrive in Wellington
Welcome to Wellington and New Zealand! We will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Ibis Hotel |
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Wellington – Taupo – Rotorua
Drive to Paekakariki with views of Kapiti Island and on a clear day, the South Island. Continue through the towns of Levin and Foxton to Bulls then cross rolling farmland to the central North Island National Park, dominated by the volcanic Mt Ruapehu. Follow the Desert Road to Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, famous for trout fishing. Stop at Huka Falls skirting massive pine forests to reach Rotorua, centre of Maori culture. Tonight dine at your leisure as Rotorua has an array of choice to dine at.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua
(2 nights) |
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(D) | Rotorua
Begin with a visit to the Agrodome to see New Zealand's various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration, then this afternoon you have free time for optional activities before tonight's visit to a Authentic Maori village and hangi (meal), followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. |
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(D) | Rotorua – Waitomo – Hamilton
Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the Waikato region, noted for dairy farming and world famous horse studs. At Waitomo a guide will escort your group underground to the limestone caverns and glow-worm grotto. This afternoon explore Hamilton at your leisure, why not take a stroll through Hamilton gardens or try your luck at the local casino. Your coach captain will help you with optional activities this afternoon.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Hotel Ibis, Hamilton Tainui |
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Hamilton – Bay of Islands
Departing Hamilton, you travel alongside the Waikato River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach Auckland. Travel north to the Matakohe Kauri museum. Continue to Paihia, in the Bay of Islands, where we meet our local Maori guide who will provide a comprehensive insight and history of the Bay of Islands before a visit to New Zealand's birthplace, Waitangi. A self guided tour through the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay.
Optional: Overnight Cruise on the "Ipipiri" a luxury launch, at $155 per person
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ACCOMMODATION:
Hotel Paihia
(2 nights) |
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| Bay of Islands
A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional activities available. Your Coach Captain will happily assist with details. A full day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most point and Ninety Mile Beach or explore historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement and visit its original Church, Mission House and Museum. |
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| Bay of Islands – Auckland
This morning a launch cruise will take you across the Bay to Cape Brett and the famous "Hole in the Rock". Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth to Auckland. A city tour before you arrive at your accommodation, this afternoon is at your leisure we recommend you visit the summit of Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere for superb city and harbour views, the down town area and Waterfront Drive.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Mercure Hotel |
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| Depart Auckland
It is time to say farewell to your travelling companions. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport to join your flight home. |
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Prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
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- Airfares are not included in the prices, unless where stated.
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