New Zealand

 
Haere Mai... means Welcome;
Welcome to our land

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9 days New Zealand Travel North Island Auckland to Wellington

Departures

Rotorua Museum
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua - Wellington

Day 1. Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring

On arrival, be met and transferred to your Auckland hotel. Then choose the activity that interests you the most and we will include it. Options include a city sightseeing tour, a climb up Auckland Harbour Bridge, a cruise aboard the Pride of Auckland on Waitemata Harbour and more.

Stay: Auckland, Rendezvous Hotel

Day 2. Auckland, Bay of Islands

Cross Auckland's busy Harbour Bridge and travel along the Hibiscus Coast to the Matakohe Pioneer Museum. Then continue via the Waipoua Forest Reserve to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands and visit the Waitangi Treaty House.

Two Night Stay: Bay of Islands, Copthorne Hotel & Resort (B, D)

Day 3. Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today in the Bay of Islands you'll choose your own sightseeing activity from our Freedom of Choice Touring options.

Overnight Cruise option available tonight (surcharge applies)  (B)

Day 4. Bay of Islands, Auckland

This morning cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock. Returning to Paihia, your coach will then take you to Auckland. Tonight enjoy a special dinner at our hotel.

Stay: Auckland, Rendezvous Hotel  (B, D)

Day 5. Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Maori Hangi Feast

Leaving Auckland, travel to the Waitomo Caves for a tour. Continue to Rotorua and tonight immerse yourself in Maori hospitality and culture at a Maori Hangi feast and a performance of song and dance.

Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Holiday Inn  (B, D)

Day 6. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today, we give you the opportunity to choose the activity that interests you. Country Homestay option available tonight  (B, D)

Day 7. Rotorua, Wellington

Travel to the heart of the North Island and view Wairakei Steam Valley. Visit Huka Falls and Lake Taupo then cross the plateau of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park en route to Wellington.

Two Night Stay: Amora Hotel Wellington  (B, D)

Day 8. Depart Wellington

Today choose from our selection of Freedom of Choice activities. Perhaps take a Wellington highlights tour, visit Zealandia: Karori Eco Sanctuary, enjoy a ‘Lord of the Rings' tour or visit the Carter Observatory and Planetarium. Dinner tonight is at your leisure to try some of the local restaurants.(B)

Day 9. Depart Wellington

This morning is yours to spend at leisure until your included departure transfer to the airport. (B)

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand
Month
Year
Day
June
2011
18
July
2011
9
August
2011
13, 20, 27
September
2011
3, 10, 17, 26
October
2011
5, 8, 17, 26, 29
November
2011
5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
December
2011
3, 10, 17, 21
January
2012
4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
February
2012
4. 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
March
2012
3, 7, 10, 17, 24
Start: Auckland
Finish: Wellington

Bookings and Enquiries

Please advise "Dinner & Breakfast",  or "Breakfast" in comments

Tour Prices

Cost per person April to September 2011
Dinner & Breakfast
Twin:   NZ$3,990
Single: NZ$4,960
Triple:  NZ$3,791
Breakfast
Twin:   NZ$3,685
Single: NZ$4,655
Triple:  NZ$3,501
Cost per person October 2011 to March 2012
Dinner & Breakfast
Twin:   NZ$4,435
Single: NZ$5,515
Triple:  NZ$4,213
Breakfast
Twin:   NZ$4,095
Single: NZ$5,175
Triple:  NZ$3,890

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Prices in New Zealand Dollars valid until 31 March 2011.

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Visit the Matakohe Pioneer Museum
  • Discover the subtropical Bay of Islands
  • Spend time in cosmopolitan Auckland
  • Take a tour of the Waitomo Caves
  • See Lake Taupo and Huka Falls
  • Explore geothermal Rotorua
  • Cross through Tongariro National Park
Outstanding Places to Stay
  • Stay two nights at Rendezvous Hotel in Auckland
  • Enjoy two nights at Paihia Pacific Resort in the beautiful Bay of Islands
  • Bay of Islands overnight cruise and Rotorua Country Homestay options available
Finest Dining
8 Breakfasts (B) and 5 Dinners (D) including:
  • Dinner at The Observatory, Auckland
  • Maori Hangi feast, Rotorua
Tour Notes
  • Day 3: Bay of Islands overnight cruise available from October 2009. Additional surcharge applies
  • Land content only
  • At the time of making your booking, let our experts secure you the best airfares available
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