Beginning at Auckland, travel north to see the beautiful Bay of Islands. The rest of your tour will show you some of the key highlights of the North Island, from the scenic beaches of the Coromandel, to the incredible thermal reserves of Rotorua. Finish your tour in the capital city of Wellington 
Tour Duration: 10 Days
Tour Type: Group coach tour
Price: NZ$2,117 per person twin share
Optional extras (per person) |
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| Breakfast (9) Supplement | NZ$184 |
| Dinner (7) Supplement | NZ$246 |
| Single Room Supplement | NZ$742 |
Welcome to New Zealand! You will be met at Auckland Airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Rydges Hotel (1 night)
Day 2 – Auckland/Bay of Islands
Cross Auckland’s
Harbour Bridge for the drive north along the
scenic Hibiscus Coast with its numerous
beachfront holiday settlements and on to
Matakohe for a visit to its museum that houses
an exceptional display highlighting the region’s
early settlement and kauri gum industry which
was so important to the region’s early
development. Continue to Paihia in the
picturesque Bay of Islands for visits to Waitangi
with its famous Treaty House and giant Maori
war canoe. All set in spectacular grounds
overlooking the bay.
Accommodation: Tanoa Hotel Paihia (2 nights)
A day free to enjoy at your leisure. However there are many optional activities available to you, and 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 is extremely popular or alternatively, visit historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement or simply relax and explore the township.
This morning a launch cruise will take you across the Bay and some of its world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock, cruising amongst picturesque islands with pristine sandy beaches and sparkling clear water. 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 with a late afternoon arrival.
Accommodation: Rydges Hotel (1 night)
A tour of Auckland, to the summit of Skytower, at 328 metres the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, the downtown city area and waterfront drive, then experience the thrill of sailing aboard a 12m yacht on Auckland Harbour and visiting the Maritime Museum, all before driving to the Coromandel Peninsula.
A day of fun and entertainment with Kiwi Dundee Adventures. Explore regenerating Kauri forest and lush fern groves, the old roads to Puketui an 1890’s gold mining town and visit a gold mine studded with glow-worms. Walk on isolated beaches and if conditions permit, the springs at Hotwater Beach.
On to Rotorua and the Agrodome to see New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. Stroll through Rainbow Springs Park to see Rainbow and Brown Trout plus native birds and animals including the Kiwi. Take the spectacular Skyline Skyride for superb views over the city, lake and mountains and try a luge ride with our compliments. Visit Te Puia the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve with its boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (meal), a selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus more conventional dishes, all followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka.
Pass massive pine forests, see the Wairakei Geothermal Valley and Huka Falls to reach Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. A brief sightseeing tour or try white water rafting before following the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi. Continue through to Masterton where tonight you will be trated to a tasting from famous Schoc Chocolates of Greytown.
Accommodation: Copthorne Wairarapa (1 night)
Day 9 – Masterton/Wellington
Visit Greytown then through the Rimutaka Forest Park to reach the capital city Wellington. A tour includes Mt Victoria, the Houses of Parliament, Wellington Cathedral and Oriental Bay with time to explore the city and Te Papa, the museum of New Zealand.
Accommodation:Bay Plaza Hotel (1 night)
Day 10 –Wellington/Home
Today is goodbye to all your new found friends. You will be transferred to Wellington Airport to join your flight home.
(included in tour cost)
- City Highlights Tours in Auckland & Wellington
- Entry to Kauri Museum
- Entry to Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Hole in the Rock Cruise
- Entry to Skytower
- Yacht Sailing on Auckland Harbour
- Kiwi Dundee Full Day Tour
- Entry to Agrodome
- Entry to Skyline Skyrides & Luge Ride
- Entry to Rainbow Springs Park
- Entry to Te Puia
- Visit Te Papa Museum
- Maori Hangi & Concert in Rotorua