Tour Type: Premium Escorted Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Tour Starts In: Wellington
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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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
- Hotel Porterage Included
Included Tour Highlights:
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Day
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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 with your Tour Director. Stay: Novotel Capital, Wellington |
Day
2 |
Wellington - Rotorua
Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu & the Kapiti Coast to Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Continue to the thundering Huka Falls before continuing on to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a special evening featuring a Maori concert and Hangi feast including traditional dances, music and entertainment. Stay: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua (2 nights) (B)(HD) |
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Rotorua Sightseeing
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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Waitomo Caves - Auckland
Explore the famous Waitomo Caves on a guided tour and a boat trip through the incredible Glow-worm Grotto, then we
trace New Zealand’s longest river – the
Waikato north to Auckland. This evening is at leisure. Stay: Stamford Plaza, Auckland (B/D) |
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Auckland – Bay of Islands
After an Auckland City Sights Tour, 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, then journey to 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
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. Stay: Stamford Plaza, Auckland (B/D) |
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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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Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
2012 Season Sale! Save up to $115 per person off the brochure price for this tour. Exclusive to Relaxing Journeys. Deposit this month to qualify!
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 February 2012 and 29 February 2012
. Subject to availability at time of booking. |
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| 01 Feb 2012 |
08 Feb 2012 |
G |
NZ $2579 |
Save $115 |
NZ $2464 |
| 15 Feb 2012 |
22 Feb 2012 |
G |
NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 07 Mar 2012 |
14 Mar 2012 |
G |
NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 10 Mar 2012 |
17 Mar 2012 |
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NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 14 Mar 2012 |
21 Mar 2012 |
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NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 21 Mar 2012 |
28 Mar 2012 |
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NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 28 Mar 2012 |
04 Apr 2012 |
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NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 04 Apr 2012 |
11 Apr 2012 |
G |
NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
| 25 Apr 2012 |
02 May 2012 |
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NZ $2579 |
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NZ $2464 |
*Tour Status: 'G' Tours are guaranteed to depart.
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Tour Discounts & Supplements:
Optional extras, single traveller supplement & multiple traveller discounts. |
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| Single Supplement: |
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NZ $790 |
| Child Discount: |
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NZ $515 |
| Frequent Traveller: |
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NZ $130 |
| Triple Discount: |
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NZ $130 |
| Concession Cards: |
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NZ $55 |
*Terms & Conditions apply to any discounts and/or specials above. Your designated tour consultant will apply the appropriate discounts automatically to your quote and detail any currently applicable 'Exclusive Specials'. |
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