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Day 1 Auckland - Watomo Caves - Rotorua Journey south to the farms of the Waikato. Follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest, to Hamilton before continuing on to the Waitomo Caves. Visit the Glow Worm Caves with their millions of fairy lights (Included). Reboarding the coach traverse the Mamaku Ranges before descending to Rotorua. This evening we suggest you experience a Maori Hangi and Concert. Day 2 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 New Zealand farming heritage relax amongst the native bush and crystal clear pools teaming with Brown and Rainbow trout. The afternoon is free. Day 3 Rotorua - Whakatane Round the shores of lakes Rotorua, Rotoiti and Rotoma. Continue along Hongis Track surrounded by native forests to reach the timber town of Kawerau. Pass the extinct Mt. Edgecumbe and over the Rangitaiki Plains to Whakatane. The balance of the day will be free. Day 4 White Island Excursion White Island, New Zealand's only continuously active marine volcano. Cruise across the blue waters of the Bay of Plenty before landing on White Island. The two-hour guided tour takes you to the awe-inspiring crater lake and past steaming fumerholes. Trip includes morning tea, scrumptious lunch and refreshment. The round trip is approximately 6 hours. Day 5 Whakatane - Gisborne Depart Whakatane and following the coast to the beach resort of Ohope and on to rural township of Opitiki. Climb through the Waioeka Gorge to traverse the Raukumara Ranges reaching the fertile wine producing Ormond district and Gisborne, the World’s first City to greet the new day. Day 6 Gisborne This morning depart on a days sightseeing. Travel up the East Coast to the beautiful Tolaga Bay sight of the Southern Heresheres longest wharf. Continue on to Captain Cook's landing place at Anraura Bay. Returning to city visit Kaiti Hill for the vistas. Continue on to the Eastwood Hill Aroboretum with its largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees in the Southern Hemisphere. Stop off and view local crafts before returning to your accommodation. Day 7 Gisborne - Napier This morning drive south through the hilly East Coast farmlands. Pass through the town of Wairoa and cross the spectacular Mohaka River as you wind your way to Napier - famous for its Art Deco buildings built after the destructive 1931 earthquake. Hawkes Bay is also well known for quality vineyards and orchards. Day 8 Napier - Wellington This morning enjoy a tour of the local sights. Boarding the Bay Express travel across the Takapau Plains and over awesome viaducts to reach Woodville. Enter the Manawatu Gorge with its surging river and journey below the Tararua Ranges. Pass through the market garden towns of Levin and Otaki to arrive in Wellington, the Nation’s Capital. Alternatively Day 8 Napier - Auckland Traverse the rugged Kaimanawa Ranges to reach Lake Taupo. Cross over the mighty Waikato River and past the Geothermal Power station before reaching the logging towns of Tokoroa. Putaruru, and Tirau. The Waikato farmlands prelude Hamilton. Retrace your travels along the banks of the Waikato River to arrive Auckland. |
White Island
Tolaga Bay - North of Gisborne
Wellington - New Zealand Capital |
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Prices are valid until 30 September 2008
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