New Zealand

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua - Wellington

A quick 3 day North Island Tour from Auckland to Wellington including Waitomo Caves and Rotorua tours, beautiful Lake Taupo and the Desert Road...

Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Travel south from Auckland through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

Day 2: At Rotorua

This morning see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon is free - there are many activities to enjoy.

Day 3: Rotorua - Wellington

Drive south to Wairakei - wreathed by steam, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo, and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road past Tongariro National Park and the majestic peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu. Continue across the fertile plains of the Manawatu and along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Arrive late afternoon. 

Gold
Our hotels are centrally located and have a selection of restaurants and bars and other facilities expected in first class rooms.

Silver
These properties include a variety of international chain hotels and traditional New Zealand hotels or Motor Inns.  As with all our accommodations, they are centrally located and provide on site restaurants and bars and other facilities are maintained to high standard.
Bronze
You stay at centrally located hotels and motels. All properties are situated near amenities, shops, activities and coach stations/depots.

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• Coach Transport
• 2 nights accommodation
• Transfers within journey
• Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
• Maori Hangi & Concert
• Te Puia Geothermal Experience
• Rainbow Springs
• Agrodome Sheep Show

Departures Daily

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