Tour Type: Low Cost Escorted Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Tour Starts In: Wellington
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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from NZ $1885 pp
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8 Day Northern Discovery Touring Route:
Tour Inclusions:
- Professional Tour Director
- Professional Luxury Coach Driver
- Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) (B)
- Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
- Hotel Dinners (3) (D)
- Welcome Drink
- Travel Wallet and Map
- Airport Transfers (Day 1 from Wellington Airport – flights to arrive prior to 12.00pm; Day 8 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime)
- Hotel Porterage Included
Included Tour Highlights:
- Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum
- Tour the sights of Wellington
- See beautiful Lake Taupo
- View mighty Huka Falls
- See boiling mud pools and geysers
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Enjoy a Hangi Feast and Concert
- Discover the Glow Worm Grotto at Waitomo Caves
- See the sights of Auckland
- Cruise to Cape Brett and through the ‘Hole in the Rock’
- Enjoy a full day at leisure in the Bay of Islands
- Tour the Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Walk amongst the mighty Kauri trees at the Parry Kauri Park
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Arrive Wellington
On arrival in Wellington you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon explore Wellington on a sightseeing tour featuring views from Mount Victoria and free time at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Te Papa allows you to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Maori culture. See the magnificent contemporary Marae (meeting house) and explore interactive displays depicting modern New Zealand and pre European history. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director. Stay: Mercure Wellington, Wellington (D) |
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Rotorua
We travel North past the Kapiti Coast to the rich dairy farming lands of the Manawatu. Enjoy views of the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park. Later travel along the shore of Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. Stop to view mighty Huka Falls then continue to Rotorua for a sightseeing tour. Enjoy an entertaining evening and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture, including a delicious buffet dinner. Stay: Hotel Ibis Rotorua (2 nights) (B)(HD) |
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Rotorua Sightseeing
This morning we visit the Agrodome Sheep Show to enjoy an entertaining look at life on a New Zealand farm. The afternoon is ‘Free Time’ for you to take in all the other activities Rotorua has on offer. You have the opportunity to visit Paradise Valley Springs or Te Puia where you can join a guided tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve accompanied by a local Maori guide. Tonight you also have the opportunity to experience a special evening of entertainment presenting The Realm of Tane, an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation. (B) |
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Waitomo Caves - Auckland
This morning travel through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves. We’ll see the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk the Limestone caves. Later we follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river into Auckland. Enjoy views from Mt. Eden before continuing to your hotel. Stay: Mercure Hotel, Auckland (B) |
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Auckland – Bay of Islands
Cross Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, through Orewa and the gorgeously scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand then it’s off to the beautiful Bay of Islands. We’ll visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed. You’ll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). Stay: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Garden View), Bay of Islands (2 nights) (B/D) |
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Bay of Islands 'Free Time'
Today is free for you to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands at your own pace – perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach; enjoy a guided sea-kayaking trip or a day of sailing. Tonight is at leisure – why not dine at a local restaurant? (B) |
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Bay of Islands - Auckland
This morning take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ formation. The return cruise to Paihia meanders through picturesque islands – see deserted sandy beaches and secluded bays and keep your eyes out for marine life. This afternoon enjoy the lush farmland scenery as you return to Auckland. Stay: Mercure Hotel, Auckland (B) |
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Depart Auckland
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. (B) |
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8 Day Northern Discovery Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 8 Day Northern Discovery. |
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our tour director, Alan, was very friendly and informative. The only problem we had was at the Mercure Hotel, Willis Street in Wellington. We had checked in on 12 Sept as had two nights booked before the tour started. On 14 Sept our tour itinerary said we would be picked up at 13:00 at the hotel for an afternoon of sightseeing in Wellington. We waited at the hotel but the coach did not arrive. I asked at reception if they knew anything about it. They said they didn't but would find out. Eventually I understand they managed to call the tour director, Alan, who advised them that they were running late and the coach would now be arriving at 3pm (15:00). That evening when we met Alan he said he had faxed the hotel with this information so they should have been able to tell us and also they should have given us a welcome letter which they did not. There just appeared to be a lack of communication/understanding on the part of the hotel which was a bit disappointing. Other than this the rest of the tour was very good - hotels and coach comfortable. Included excursions good - very much enjoyed the Agrodome Sheep Show and the Maori evening at Tamaki, and the glow worms at the Waitomo Caves were amazing. A really great trip.
Claire Livesey (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 14/09/2011 |
Your tour was phenomenal!! It was by far the best trip ever for me!! The tour guide Julie and our driver Paul were absolutely sensational. I don't know how they retain so much useful information. I had spent 3 weeks in Australia on a wonderful tour there, and then New Zealand with your wonderful people!! Then it was on to Fiji, don't have to say much there! I would definitely return to your beautiful country or Australia anytime that I could. The people were very friendly and accommodating in every manner! Thanks so much Georgie for a trip of a lifetime!
Donald Clarke (United States)
Tour Date 26/01/2011 |
Mike and I enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide Ted did a wonderful job - very knowledgeable, organized and a good sense of humour. We were a little disappointed when our guide was switched in Aukland. The tour pace was good and the stops were interesting. We loved summer in January. Thanks for all the effort you put into making great holidays.
Marty & Mike Jordan (Canada)
Tour Date 19/01/2011 |
This was the 2nd tour I have booked for a group of travellers to NZ through Relaxing Journeys. Once again your friendly, professional and efficient service made the process very easy from the very first contact with Georgina. Our tour and was well organised with great accomodation, meals and included sightseeing. Overall it met all my expectations and was good value for money.
Trish Grady (Australia)
Tour Date 05/01/2011 |
I have just returned home after a wonderful holiday in New Zealand and Australia and wish to let you and the staff know how much I enjoyed the tour of the North Island from Dec 31st to Jan 7th. In particular I would like to mention the Tour Director, Julie Hodgson and the Bus Driver, John, who both contributed so much. I arrived without my luggage and Julie immediately took over the task of contacting Air New Zealand and checking with them each day until it finally turned up, leaving me free to enjoy the tour and your beautiful country. Her knowledge, and the interesting way in which she passes it on to the passengers made the journey an education as well as a pleasure. The hotels, food, and places visited were all first class, even though I took the less expensive tour and I would not hesitate to recommend your company and AAT Kings in the future. This is the first time I have booked such a trip on the Internet and you and your office made it all so easy. Thank you all.
Sandra Anderson (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 31/12/2008 |
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