5 Day Geyserland
Beginning in Auckland, this 5 day tour will show you a different side of New Zealand. Beginning and finishing in Auckland, you'll travel to the unique Bay of Islands first. Then on down to Rotorua, where you can see the incredible thermal springs. While in Rotorua, enjoy a tour of the Agrodome. Then head back to Auckland, where your tour concludes. 
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Tour Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Group coach tour
Tour price per person:
01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09 NZ$1525
01 Oct 09 - 30 Apr 10 NZ$1615
Optional extras (per person) |
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| Breakfast (5) Supplement | NZ$75 |
| Dinner (3) Supplement | NZ$100 |
| Single Room Supplement | NZ$305 |
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Auckland/Bay of Islands
Your tour departs from Rydges Hotel, Federal Street, City at 7.30am. Cross Auckland’s distinctive Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast, through Kawakawa to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. A guided visit to Waitangi with its Treaty House and Maori war canoe. This afternoon enjoy a launch cruise on the Bay crossing the areas world renowned game fishing grounds to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and famous "Hole in the Rock”. Return through the inner islands with their beautiful sandy beaches, sparkling waters and marine life.
Accommodation: Tanoa Hotel Paihia (2 nights)
Your tour departs from Rydges Hotel, Federal Street, City at 7.30am. Cross Auckland’s distinctive Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast, through Kawakawa to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. A guided visit to Waitangi with its Treaty House and Maori war canoe. This afternoon enjoy a launch cruise on the Bay crossing the areas world renowned game fishing grounds to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and famous "Hole in the Rock”. Return through the inner islands with their beautiful sandy beaches, sparkling waters and marine life.
Accommodation: Tanoa Hotel Paihia (2 nights)
Day 2 – 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 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.
Day 3 – Bay of Islands/Rotorua
South through the city of Whangarei to Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Auckland and its majestic harbour soon come into view and a tour will visit the summit of Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the Domain, the central city area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Cross the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands of the Waikato noted for its horse studs. Cross the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua.
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
South through the city of Whangarei to Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Auckland and its majestic harbour soon come into view and a tour will visit the summit of Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the Domain, the central city area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Cross the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands of the Waikato noted for its horse studs. Cross the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua.
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
Day 4 – 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 even native birds including the Kiwi. 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.
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. 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.
Day 5 – Rotorua/Auckland
Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve, with boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Early this afternoon, transfer to join a scheduled InterCity coach for the journey to Auckland. Across the Mamaku Ranges to Hamilton, along the historic Waikato river and across lush rolling pastures. Your tour concludes on arrival in Auckland at the Sky City Terminal at approximately 5.00pm.
Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve, with boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Early this afternoon, transfer to join a scheduled InterCity coach for the journey to Auckland. Across the Mamaku Ranges to Hamilton, along the historic Waikato river and across lush rolling pastures. Your tour concludes on arrival in Auckland at the Sky City Terminal at approximately 5.00pm.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Sightseeing where indicated in cities and resorts
- Auckland’s Skytower
- Subtropical Bay of Islands
- Volcanic and Geothermal Region of the North Island
- Sheep shearing and working dog demonstration
- Authentic Maori Hangi and Concert
- Rotorua’s Thermal Wonderland
- Cape Brett Launch Cruise
- Guided Tour of Waitangi Treaty House and grounds
- Agrodome
- Rainbow Springs and Kiwi House
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Skyline Gondola and Luge ride