Trip Type: Group Coach Tour
Tour Duration: 8 Days
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Tour price per person:
01 Oct 2011 - 30 Spr 2012 NZ$2580
01 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012 NZ$2395
Single Room Supplement NZ$595
Included: Coach travel, airport transfers, 7 nights accommodation (3 star hotels), dining inclusion - 6 breakfast, 6 dinners and some activities where specified in the itinerary such as:
Visit Huka Falls, Agrodome Sheep Show, Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Maori Hangi & Concert, Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, Skytower, Kauri Museum, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Hole in the Rock Cruise.
Not Included: Expenses of a personal nature such as beverages, travel insurance, laundry, optional sightseeing, lunches and morning or afternoon teas are not included in the tour cost.
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Welcome to New Zealand! You will be met at Wellington Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Bay Plaza Hotel (1 night)
Day 2 - Wellington/Taupo/Rotorua
Your tour departs from the Bay Plaza Hotel at 7.45am. Drive to
Paekakariki with views of Kapiti Island and on a
clear day, the South Island. Cross the Himitangi
Plains, through the towns of Levin and Foxton
to Bulls. Across rolling farmland to the central
North Island National Park, dominated by the
volcanic cone of Mt Ruapehu. Follow the Desert
Road to Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake
and famous for trout fishing. Stop at Huka Falls
skirting massive pine forests to reach Rotorua,
centre of Maori culture.
Accommodation:
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
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 even 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 selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka.
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 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, for superb city and harbour views, the downtown area and Waterfront Drive.
Accommodation: Rydges Hotel (1 night)
Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe and the Kauri museum telling the story of the Kauri tree and the regions early settlement, the displays are superb and their story fascinating. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia, where we meet our local Maori guide, a descendent of the original settlers to the region who will rpovide a comprehensive insight and history of the Bay of Islands before a visit to New Zealand's birthplace, Waitangi. A self guided tour through the famous Treaty House, the maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay.
Accommodation: Tanoa Hotel Paihia (2 nights)
Day 6 - Bay of Islands
A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional 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.
A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous "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.
Accommodation: Rydges Hotel (1 night)
Day 8 - Auckland/Home
It is farewell to your travelling companions. An Auckland Airport transfer is included if required.
For the group tours advertised on our web site, we use a very reputable New Zealand travel company known as Kirra Holidays. They have been proudly showing overseas visitors New Zealand's many scenic and cultural delights for over 40 years.
General Information about Kirra Tours:
Each tour has a Coach Captain that acts as both driver and guide. He will share with you his in-depth knowledge of New Zealand, its history, culture and lots of special anecdotes. He will also advise on optional activities and where to find a shopping bargain.
Included in the tariff is a travel kit which includes a strong travel bag, a distinctive ticket wallet containing your itinerary, hotel list, baggage labels, all necessary vouchers, maps and sightseeing information. Your travel kit will be presented to you at the beginning of your tour in New Zealand.
Kirra carry a minimum of 15, and a maximum of 48 on any one tour, using 3-3.5 star hotels.
All prices advertised are in New Zealand dollars and GST inclusive.
Single Travellers:
If travelling alone on a group tour you have the choice of paying the twin share rate and then Kirra with link you up with another single traveller (of the same sex), or pay the single supplement to guarantee yourself a single room.
Cancellation fee’s:
• After the booking has been confirmed, and up until 45 days prior a fee of NZ$150 per person will apply.
• Between 44-21 dyas prior to your travel departure date, 20% of the total price will apply.
• Between 20 and 11 days of your travel departure date, 50% of the total price will apply.
• Within 10 days of your travel departure date 100% of the total price will apply.
Pacific Travel reserves the right to alter fares, amend itineraries or to cancel tours. Pacific Travel shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage to luggage or personal effects and/or damage resulting in death or personal injury which may arise whilst on tour with Pacific Travel or its nominated suppliers.