11 Day - North and South Island Tour
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| Ideal for the time conscious traveller, with guaranteed departure dates. |
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| Day by Day Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 - Homeport – Auckland (D) |
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Day 7 - Rotorua – Napier - Masterton (B SD) |
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Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Auckland
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Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier, “The Art Deco Capital of The World”, for a tour of this city which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the fascinating architecture before travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wne region. At the hotel this eveing a wine and cheese experience will be presented
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park
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| Day 2 - Auckland – Bay of Islands (BD) |
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Day 8 - Masterton - Greytown - Wellington (BD) |
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Travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of Kauri Tree. Enjoy an informative talk and visit at the Kauri Museum and continue to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights)
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Enjoy a leisurely start to the day with time to take in the facilities of this impressive resort. Travel to Greytown to see the most complete example of original Victoria wooden architecture. Drive throught Featherston before you travel through the Rimutaka Mountain Range into Wellington. Enjoy a city tour of the nations capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here.
Hotel: James Cook Grand Chancellor
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| Day 3 - Bay of Islands (Free Day) (BD) |
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Day 9 - Wellington – Picton - Blenheim (BD) |
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Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available. The option is yours and your Coach Captain will be available to assist.
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Enjoy afree time this moring to explore Wellington at leisure. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry, across Cook Strait to Picton. Board your coach for the short journey to Blenheim.
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Marlborough
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| Day 4 - Bay of Islands - Auckland (BD) |
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Day 10 - Blenheim – Kaikoura - Christchurch (BD) |
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This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for the Bottlenose and common Dolphin before returning to Paihia. Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Auckland
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Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine and the quaint fishing village of Kaikoura, then enjoy a city sights tour of the garden city of Christchurch.
Hotel: Copthorne Durham Street or Copthorne Central Christchurch
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| Day 5 - Auckland – Rotorua (BLD) |
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Day 11 - Christchurch – Homeport (B) |
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This morning enjoy a city sights tour including a visit to the Sky Tower, one of New Zealands' most spectacular attractions. Continue to Longlands Dairy Farm where a shore farm talk is followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. Travel to Rotorua, visit Paradise Valley Springs, a wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout.
Hotel: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms. 2 nights)
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Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a great holiday.
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| Day 6 - Rotorua (B SD) |
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Today begins with a Gondola ride to Skyrides Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome to see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Enjoy some free time before an afternoon tour to see the boiling mud pools and the awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.
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(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner (SD) Specialty Dinner
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| Departure Dates: |
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2010 Sep 12, 15, 24 Oct 5, 18, 24, 27 Nov 5, 8, 14 |
2011 Jan 19, 22 Feb 6, 9,19 Mar 2, 8, 14, 17, 22, 27 Apr 4, 9, 16, May 2 |
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| Inclusions |
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- luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
- professional coach captain
- personalised meet and greet on arrival
- return airport transfers in New Zealand
- 10 nights deluxe hotel accommodation
- two 2 night stays
- hotel porterage
- 2 scenic cruises
- all sightseeing and prepaid attractions as listed
- 12.5% GST (goods & services tax)
- comprehensive documentation pack
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| Meals |
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- 10 cooked breakfasts including speciality breakfast at Skyrides Restaurant, Rotorua
- 10 scrumptious dinners including 2 speciality dinner: Maori hangi and concert, Rotorua and Wine and cheese experience, Masterton
- 1 speciality lunch at Longlands Dairy Farm
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| Documentation Pack |
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| This comprehensive pack contains: travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, New Zealand travel diary, personal name badge, luggage label, personalised itinerary, touring map, postcard and Optional Tours Directory. |
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