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Day 1 Arrive Auckland Upon arrival in Auckland you will be welcomed by your driver / guide for the North Island section of your New Zealand experience. Alternatively our representative will meet your with your rental car. Transfer to your accommodation. The balance of the day will be free to explore Auckland's stunning waterfront, central business district and the eclectic shopping districts of Ponsonby and Parnel. Overnight Auckland Hilton Day 2 Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua This morning travel South over the Bombay Hills to the Waikato, one of New Zealand's richest farming districts. Pass through the City of Hamilton and continue south to the Waitomo Caves, famous for their glow worm displays and limestone formations. A one hour tour through the Glow Worm Cave is included. Leaving the Caves the route travels over the Kaimi Ranges to Rotorua the geo-thermal capital of New Zealand. Overnight Solitaire Lodge Day 3 Rotorua A full day to explore Rotorua's wide variety of attractions. Must sees include the Whakarewarewa thermal district and traditional Maori village, Rainbow Springs a park like surrounding with wild trout, a Kiwi House and beautiful bush walks. We strongly suggest visitors take a scenic flight over Mount Tarawera's awesome crater. Overnight Solitaire Lodge Day 4 Rotorua - Taupo - Auckland Travel south to Lake Taupo the scene of the world's largest known volcanic eruption in 1086 AD. The route to Taupo first travels through one of the world's largest man forests and then past the spectacular Huka Falls. In addition to visiting the Falls we suggest a visit to the Craters of the Moon geothermal reserve. Departing Taupo the route to Auckland travels again via the central North Island pine forests. Pass through the logging towns of the Tokoroa, Putararu, Tirau and farmlands Waikato countryside to Hamilton before retracing your route to Auckland - the City of Sails. Overnight Auckland Hilton Day 5 Depart Auckland This moring is free to explore Auckland's city at leisure. This afternoon transfer to the Airport for your onward flight. |
Okiato Lodge
Bay of Islands |
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Prices are valid until 30 September 2008 |
Prices are valid until 30 September 2008 |
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