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| 8 Day - Northern Experience |
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- Auckland, the 'City of Sails'
- Parry Kauri Park
- Beautiful Bay of Islands
- Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock'
- Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto
- Maori Hangi and concert
- Experience The Realm of Tãne
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Thermal Reserve Rotorua
- Visit Te Puia
- View Huka Falls
- See Mt. Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Tour of Wellington
- Visit Te Papa
- INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience
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Transportation
Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
Professionally Guided
Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Dining Inclusions
Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) B
Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD
Hotel Dinners (3) D
Accommodation
Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels
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Welcome drink
Travel wallet and map
Airport transfers (Day 1 from Auckland Airport - flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 8 to Wellington Airport - flights to depart after 2.00pm)
Hotel porterage included
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| Day by Day Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 Arrive Auckland |
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Day 5 Auckland - Rotorua |
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 After we transfer you from the airport, settle into your hotel, then see Auckland your way - visit the Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour or explore the Waitemata Harbour by ferry. A welcome drink with your Tour Director and travel companions ends the day.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland.
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 After an Auckland City Sights Tour, we trace New Zealand's longest river - the Waikato - to Waitomo Caves. We'll see the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk the limestone caves. On arrival in Rotorua an orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. Tonight experience The Realm of Tãne, including a Maori Hangi feast and concert.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights.
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| Day 2 Bay of Islands |
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Day 6 Rotorua |
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 Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand then it's off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the sensational Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. We'll meander through picturesque islands, see sandy beaches, secluded bays and explore Urupukapuka Island on our return to Paihia.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Water View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B D
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Breakfast cruise, with sparkling wine, on Lake Rotorua on board the historic Lakeland Queen. We then head to the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. An afternoon of 'Free Time' - relax, explore or take a tour. B
Farm Stay Option
Experience farm life first hand. For an extra $75 per person enjoy genuine New Zealand hospitality this evening.
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| Day 3 Bay of Islands 'Free Time' |
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Day 7 Rotorua - Wellington |
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The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, take a coach ride along the Ninety Mile Beach, sail or sea kayak - whatever takes your fancy. Top off your day with a night on the town. B
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 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 a City Sights Tour, with views of the city from Mt. Victoria.
Hotel: Novotel, Wellington. B D
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| Day 4 Bay of Islands - Auckland |
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Day 8 Depart Wellington |
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 Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand's founding document was signed. You'll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). Be inspired by the lush farmland scenery on our way back to Auckland.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. B D
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Time this morning to explore Wellington your way. Then we'll see Parliament House and visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, with time to discover it yourself. Later we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight. B
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(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner (HD) Highlight Dinner
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| Discounts (Oct 11 - Jan 13) |
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| Triple Discount |
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NZ$130 |
| Young Traveller Discount (6-15 years) |
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NZ$515 |
| Concession Card Holders |
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NZ$55 |
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