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8 Day Northern Spectacular
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Tour Price:

Season:


	1 May 10 - 30 Sep 10	$1880
	1 Oct 10 - 30 Apr 11	$2157
	1 May 11 - 30 Sep 11	$1930

Optional Extras:

	Breakfast Supplement (7)	$144
	Dinner Supplement (5)	$174
	Single Room Supplement	$588

Note: All prices are NZ$, per person & include 12.5% G.S.T. up to 30 Sep 2010 and 15% GST from 01 Oct onwards

Promotions and Deals:

Selected departures now guaranteed - see below FREE dinners! Book your tour by 30 Sept and receive free dinners. Valid on departures until 31 Dec 2010. (Not available in conjunction with any other offers) 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	2010
R62	Tue 10 Aug	Tue 17 Aug	See above for great discounts	Yes
R13	Tue 31 Aug	Tue 07 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
R14	Tue 07 Sep	Tue 14 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
R15	Tue 14 Sep	Tue 21 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
R16	Tue 21 Sep	Tue 28 Sep	See above for great discounts	Yes
R162	Sun 26 Sep	Sun 03 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
R17	Tue 28 Sep	Tue 05 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
R172	Sun 03 Oct	Sun 10 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
R18	Tue 05 Oct	Tue 12 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
R20	Tue 19 Oct	Tue 26 Oct	See above for great discounts	Yes
R21	Tue 26 Oct	Tue 02 Nov	See above for great discounts	Yes
R22	Tue 02 Nov	Tue 09 Nov	See above for great discounts
R23	Tue 09 Nov	Tue 16 Nov	See above for great discounts
R24	Tue 16 Nov	Tue 23 Nov	See above for great discounts
R26	Tue 30 Nov	Tue 07 Dec	See above for great discounts
R27	Tue 07 Dec	Tue 14 Dec	See above for great discounts
R272	Sun 12 Dec	Sun 19 Dec	See above for great discounts
R28	Tue 14 Dec	Tue 21 Dec	See above for great discounts
R29	Tue 21 Dec	Tue 28 Dec	See above for great discounts
R30	Tue 28Dec	Tue 04 Jan	See above for great discounts
	2011
R31	Tue 04 Jan	Tue 11 Jan	See above for great discounts
R32	Tue 11 Jan	Tue 18 Jan	See above for great discounts
R33	Tue 18 Jan	Tue 25 Jan	See above for great discounts
R332	Sun 23 Jan	Sun 30 Jan	See above for great discounts
R34	TUe 25 Jan	Tue 01 Feb	See above for great discounts
R342	Sun 30 Jan	Sun 06 Feb	See above for great discounts
R35	Tue 01 Feb	Tue 08 Feb	See above for great discounts
R352	Sun 06 Feb	Sun 13 Feb	See above for great discounts
R36	Tue 08 Feb	Tue 15 Feb	See above for great discounts
R362	Sun 13 Feb	Sun 20 Feb	See above for great discounts
R37	Tue 15 Feb	Tue 22 Feb	See above for great discounts
R38	Tue 22 Feb	Tue 01 Mar	See above for great discounts
R382	Sun 27 Feb	Sun 06 Mar	See above for great discounts
R39	Tue 01 Mar	Tue 08 Mar	See above for great discounts
R392	Sun 06 Mar	Sun 13 Mar	See above for great discounts
R40	Tue 08 Mar	Tue 15 Mar	See above for great discounts
R402	Sun 13 Mar	Sun 20 Mar	See above for great discounts
R41	Tue 15 Mar	Tue 22 Mar	See above for great discounts
R412	Sun 20 Mar	Sun 27 Mar	See above for great discounts
R42	Tue 22 Mar	Tue 29 Mar	See above for great discounts
R422	Sun 27 Mar	Sun 03 Apr	See above for great discounts
R43	Tue 29 Mar	Tue 05 Apr	See above for great discounts
R44	Tue 05 Apr	Tue 12 Apr	See above for great discounts
R45	Tue 12 Apr	Tue 19 Apr	See above for great discounts
R46	Tue 19 Apr	Tue 26 Apr	See above for great discounts
R462	Sun 24 Apr	Sun 01 May	See above for great discounts
R47	Tue 26 Apr	Tue 03 May	See above for great discounts


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