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Tour Details . . .
Auckland to Auckland
Departs Daily
Available In Reverse
6 Days from $NZ 1075
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Costs below
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Highlights . . .
Hole-in-the-Rock Cruise
Cape Reinga day excursion
Morning Rotorua Sightseeing
Taupo Sightseeing Tour
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Day 1 Auckland - Bay of Islands
Depart 8.20 am
Crossing the Harbour Bridge pass by the city's
northern suburbs to reach the subtropical Hibiscus Coast. Traversing
the Brynderwn Ranges enjoy the dramatic seascapes before continuing
on to the city of Whangarei and Paihia in the Bay of Islands. This
afternoon depart on the Cape Brett cruise aboard a luxury Catamaran.
Voyage by sub tropical islands before passing through the Hole-in-the-Rock
itself.
Day 2 Cape Reinga Day Trip
Today journey to Cape Reinga, New Zealand's most
northerly point. Highlighs will include a visit to the Puketi Kauri
Forest, a drive along 90 Mile Beach, riding the sand dune sledges
(if you dare) and finally, Cape Reinga and the meeting of the Tasman
Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
A picnic lunch is included.
Day 3 Bay of Islands - Rotorua
This morning retrace your journey to Auckland.
After a short break continue on south through the lush Waikato farmland
to arrive Hamilton. Departing Hamilton traverse the Mamaku Ranges
and descend to Rotorua located on teh shores of the sparking Lake
Rotorua.
Day 4 Rotorua
This morning's half day tour first visits geysers,
steaming pools and boiling mud. The excitement continues at the
Agrodome where the stars of the show are nearly all sheep. After
learning of our farming heritage relax amongst Paradise Valley's
native bush and crystal clear pools teaming with Brown and Rainbow
trout. The afternoon is free.
Day 5 Rotorua - Taupo
Travel through some of the World's largest man
made forests and view the geo-thermal powerstations to arrive Lake
Taupo. On arrival your half day sightseeing tour includes Craters
of the Moon geo-thermal park, Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids, Wairakei
Geothermal Park and lake-side attractions. The balance of the day
will be free. Why not try a guided fishing excursion, jet boat ride,
game of golf or bungy jump? The Taupo region boasts countless activities.
Day 6 Taupo - Auckland
This morning will be free for additional sightseeing.
The route to Auckland travels again via the central North Island
pine forests. Pass through the logging towns of the Tokoroa, Putararu,
Tirau and the Waikato countryside to Hamilton. Retrace the route
along the banks of the Waikato River to Auckland. Arrive approximately
6.30pm.
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Day 6 Taupo - Wellington
Round Lake Taupo to Turangi. Pass below the mighty
volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park prior to descending to
the Manawatu plains. Journey through the market garden towns of
Levin and Otaki and past Kapiti Island Bird Sactuary to arrive Wellington
- the Nation's Capital. Arrive approximately 4.35pm.
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