Escorted Coach Tour Holiday - 8 Day Northern Spectacular North Island New Zealand Tour

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8 Day Northern Spectacular
- Escorted North Island Coach Tour



Tour Price:

Season:


	1 May 11 - 30 Sep 11	$1978
	1 Oct 11 - 30 Apr 12	$2163

Optional Extras:

	Breakfast Supplement (7)	$140
	Dinner Supplement (5)	$170
	Single Room Supplement	$575

Note: All prices are NZ$, per person & include 15% GST.

Promotions and Deals:

Selected departures now guaranteed - see below 10% Earlybird Super Saver discount available on all new bookings when the tour is booked and paid for in full 6 months prior to travel (not available with any other offers) Triple Discount. 5% discount off the tour price applies for 3 people booking together and sharing the same room Four or More Discount. $50 per person discount if 4 or more adults travel on the same tour together (not available with the Early Bird Super Saver offer) Terms and conditions apply - please ask for details.

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Special Included Highlights:


Sightseeing where indicated in cities and resorts Auckland's Skytower Sheep shearing & working dog demonstration at the Agrodome Authentic Maori Hangi & Concert Waitomo Glow-worm Caves	Subtropical Bay of Islands Rainbow Springs Park Te PuiaThermal Reserve Skyline Gondola & Luge ride Matakohe Kauri Museum Guided Tour of Waitangi Treaty House & grounds "Hole in the Rock" cruise

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Auckland

Welcome to New Zealand. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Rydges Hotel

Day2 - Auckland / Hamilton / Rotorua

Join a scheduled InterCity coach this morning for the drive to Rotorua. From New Zealand's largest city, through it's southern suburbs and the Bombay Hills. Lush farmlands and the Waikato River precede the city of Hamilton, then across the bushclad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua, centre of the region's Maori culture and a thermal wonderland. Transfer to your hotel on arrival with the afternoon at leisure before meeting your tour group this evening.

Overnight: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)

Day3 - Rotorua

A sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a display featuring New Zealand's various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration. See pools of brown and rainbow trout at Rainbow Springs Park and native birds including the Kiwi. Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve, with boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. The spectacular Skyline Gondola offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and for a little excitement, try a Luge ride with our compliments. Time for optional activities this afternoon before a Maori hangi (meal) with a selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka (entire group)

Day4 - Rotorua / Waitomo / Auckland

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. On through Hamilton to Ngaruawahia, centre for the region's Maori people, then alongside the Waikato River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach New Zealand's largest city - Auckland. A city tour will visit the summit of Skytower, at 328 metres the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the Domain, the city area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs.

Overnight: Rydges Hotel.

Day5 - Auckland / Bay of Islands

Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast and on to Matakohe and the Kauri museum telling the story of the Kauri tree and the region's early settlement, the displays are superb and their story fascinating. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia and visit New Zealand's birthplace, Waitangi. Visit the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay.

Overnight: TanoaHotel Paihia (2 nights)

Day6 - Bay of Islands

A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many 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. Your overnight accommodation is at the Hotel Paihia.

(Optional: Enjoy an overnight cruise of the Bay of Island on board the sparkling new Ipipiri. Includes ensuite cabin, dinner, bed and breakfast. NZ$210 per person, share twin or NZ$460single. Please enquire at the time of booking. Please note that with this option you will not do the Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise).

Day7 - Bay of Islands / Auckland

A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds made famous by Zane Grey, to Cape Brett and the spectacular "Hole in the Rock". Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and Harbour come into view.
Overnight: Rydges Hotel

Day8 - Bay of Islands / Auckland

It is farewell to your travelling companions. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport to join your flight home.

Departure Dates:

Tour Code	Start Auckland	Finish Auckland	Promotions & Deals	Guaranteed Departure
8 days	2011
R11	Tue 16 Aug	Tue 23 Aug	See above for great discounts
R14	Tue 06 Sep	Tue 13 Sep	See above for great discounts
R172	Sun 02 Oct	Sun 09 Oct	See above for great discounts
R18	Tue 04 Oct	Tue 11 Oct	See above for great discounts
R21	Tue 25 Oct	Tue 01 Nov	See above for great discounts
R212	Sun 30 Oct	Sun 06 Nov	See above for great discounts
R222	Sun 6 Nov	Sun 13 Nov	See above for great discounts
R23	Tue 08 Nov	Tue 15 Nov	See above for great discounts
R24	Tue 15 Nov	Tue 22 Nov	See above for great discounts
R25	Tue 22 Nov	Tue 29 Nov	See above for great discounts
R252	Sun 27 Nov	Sun 04 Dec	See above for great discounts
R26	Tue 29 Nov	Tue 06 Dec	See above for great discounts
R27	Tue 06 Dec	Tue 13 Dec	See above for great discounts
R28	Tue 13 Dec	Tue 20 Dec	See above for great discounts
R29	Tue 20 Dec	Tue 27 Dec	See above for great discounts
R30	Tue 27 Dec	Tue 03 Jan	See above for great discounts

	2012
R302	Sun 01 Jan	Sun 08 Jan	See above for great discounts
R312	Sun 08 Jan	Sun 15 Jan	See above for great discounts
R32	Tue 10 Jan	Tue 17 Jan	See above for great discounts
R322	Sun 15 Jan	Sun 22 Jan	See above for great discounts
R33	Tue 17 Jan	Tue 24 Jan	See above for great discounts
R34	Tue 24 Jan	Tue 31 Jan	See above for great discounts
R35	Tue 31 Jan	Tue 07 Feb	See above for great discounts
R352	Sun 05 Feb	Sun 12 Feb	See above for great discounts
R36	Tue 07 Feb	Tue 14 Feb	See above for great discounts
R362	Sun 12 Feb	Sun 19 Feb	See above for great discounts
R37	Tue 14 Feb	Tue 21 Feb	See above for great discounts
R38	Tue 21 Feb	Tue 28 Feb	See above for great discounts
R382	Sun 26 Feb	Sun 04 Mar	See above for great discounts
R39	Tue 28 Feb	Tue 06 Feb	See above for great discounts
R392	Sun 04 Mar	Sun 11 Mar	See above for great discounts
R40	Tue 06 Mar	Tue 13 Mar	See above for great discounts
R402	Sun 11 Mar	Sun 18 Mar	See above for great discounts
R41	Tue 13 Mar	Tue 20 Mar	See above for great discounts
R42	Tue 20 Mar	Tue 27 Mar	See above for great discounts
R43	Tue 27 Mar	Tue 03 Apr	See above for great discounts
R432	Sun 01 Apr	Sun 08 Apr	See above for great discounts
R44	Tue 03 Apr	Tue 10 Apr	See above for great discounts
R442	Sun 08 Apr	Sun 15 Apr	See above for great discounts
R46	Tue 17 Apr	Tue 24 Apr	See above for great discounts
R47	Tue 24 Apr	Tue 01 May	See above for great discounts


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