Tour Type: Premium Escorted Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Wellington
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from NZ $2464 pp
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8 Day Northern Experience 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 Auckland Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 8 to Wellington Airport – flights to depart after 2.00pm)
- Hotel Porterage Included
Included Tour Highlights:
- Skyline Gondola with stunning views over Lake Rotorua
- Explore Auckland, the 'City of Sails'
- Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve
- Cruise through the 'Hole in the Rock'
- View the mighty Huka Falls
- Tour the Glow-worm Grotto at the Waitomo Caves
- See the Agrodome’s Sheep Show
- Experience a Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua
- Explore Rotorua's geothermal wonderland with a local Maori guide at Te Puia
- Visit Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum
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Day
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Arrive Auckland
After we meet and transfer you from
the airport, settle into your hotel, then
see Auckland your way. Perhaps you would like to visit Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarltons or the Sky Tower? Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Stay: Stamford Plaza |
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Auckland – Bay of Islands
We cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, then settle back and take in the amazing scenery of the Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the magnificent Kauri trees at Parry Kauri Park. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northernmost city in New Zealand then it’s off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Reserve which has great historical importance as this is where New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed. You will have time to explore the Reserve and take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe and traditional meeting house. Stay: Copthorne Hotel & Resort, 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; dolphin watch, catch a ferry
to Russell, enjoy a guided sea-kayaking trip or a day of sailing. Tonight is at leisure – why not dine at a local restaurant? (B) |
Day
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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, the City of Sails. Stay: Stamford Plaza, Auckland (B/D) |
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Auckland – Waitomo Caves - Rotorua
After an Auckland City Sights Tour, we
trace New Zealand’s longest river – the
Waikato – to the famous Waitomo Caves and discover the incredible Glow-worm Grotto on an underground boat trip. On arrival in Rotorua an orientation tour
takes in views of Lake Rotorua. Enjoy a special cultural evening featuring a Maori concert and Hangi feast. You will be greeted with a traditional Maori welcome ceremony, called a Powhiri, before experiencing a night of authentic traditional culture and entertainment and a delicious Hangi feast. Stay: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, (2 nights) (B)(HD) |
Day
6 |
Rotorua
A ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with stunning views over Lake Rotorua starts our day followed by an entertaining look at farm life at the Agrodome’s Sheep Show. Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This afternoon there is free time for you to relax, explore or join an optional tour. (B) |
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Rotorua - Wellington
From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu & the Kapiti Coast. On arrival in Wellington we have a city sights tour, and take in the panoramic views from the top of Mt. Victoria. Stay: Novotel Capital, Wellington (B/D) |
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Depart Wellington
Time this morning to explore Wellington your way. Then we’ll see Parliament House and visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with time to discover it yourself. Later we will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. (B) |
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8 Day Northern Experience Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 8 Day Northern Experience. |
It was a terrific tour, all aspects very good apart from the Millennium hotel in Rotorua which I and others thought was below a 4 star hotel in many areas and a couple of communication issues between hotels and the Tour Director.
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Wayne & Kerry Firns (Australia)
Tour Date 21/01/2012 |
All areas that the tour went to were excellent. Very interesting from a cultural & natural perspective. Accomodation was above satisfactory. Special mention to Ted our Tour Director. His sense of humour and personality really made the tour I think. Linda was also a very careful driver. All in all, a fantastic trip with no complaints. Would definately recommend to others. Cheers.
Joanne & Boguslawa Ilic (Australia)
Tour Date 17/10/2009 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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