Tour Inclusions
- Auckland - explore 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 - Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Rotorua - Hangi Feast and Concert
- Rotorua - Te Puia geothermal wonderland with a local Maori guide
- Rotorua - Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Waitomo Caves - Glowworm caves 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
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Arrive Auckland After we meet and transfer you from the airport, settle into your hotel, then see Auckland your way. Perhaps you would like to visit Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarltons or the Sky Tower? Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. |
 ACCOMMODATION: Stamford Plaza |
| 2 (B) (D) |
Auckland – Bay of Islands 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. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northernmost city in New Zealand then it’s off to Paihia and 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) |
| 3 (B) |
Bay of Islands 'Free Time' 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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| 4 (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, the City of Sails. |
ACCOMMODATION: Stamford Plaza |
| 5 (B) (HD) |
Auckland – Waitomo Caves - Rotorua After an Auckland City Sights Tour, we trace New Zealand’s longest river – the Waikato – to the famous Waitomo Caves and discover the incredible Glow-worm Grotto on an underground boat trip. On arrival in Rotorua an orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. Enjoy a special cultural evening featuring a Maori concert and Hangi feast. You will be greeted with a traditional Maori welcome ceremony, called a Powhiri, before experiencing a night of authentic traditional culture and entertainment and a delicious Hangi feast. |
ACCOMMODATION: Millennium Hotel (2 nights) |
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Rotorua 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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| 7 (B) (D) |
Rotorua - Wellington From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu & the Kapiti Coast. On arrival in Wellington we have a city sights tour, and take in the panoramic views from the top of Mt. Victoria. |
ACCOMMODATION: Novotel Capital |
| 8 (B) |
Depart Wellington Time this morning to explore Wellington your way. Then we’ll see Parliament House and visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with time to discover it yourself. Later we will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. |
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| This tour in reverse is Northern Experience - ZWBN. |
Prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
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