Tour Type: Low Cost Escorted Tour
Duration: 8 Days
Tour Starts In: Wellington
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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from NZ $2095 pp
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8 Day Northern Explorer Touring Route:
Tour Inclusions:
- Quality Twin Share Accommodation
- Driver Guide & Luxury Coach Transport
- Admissions Outlined in the Itinerary
- Breakfasts (7) & Dinners (5)
- Meet & Greet and Airport Transfers
- Travel Kit including travel bag, ticket wallet, maps and itinerary
Tour Highlights:
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Day
1 |
Arrive Wellington
Welcome to New Zealand! We will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel. Stay: Bay Plaza Hotel |
Day
2 |
Wellington – Taupo – Rotorua
Drive to
Paekakariki with views of Kapiti Island and on a
clear day, the South Island. Cross the Himitangi
Plains, through the towns of Levin and Foxton
to Bulls. Across rolling farmland to the central
North Island National Park, dominated by the
volcanic cone of Mt Ruapehu. Follow the Desert
Road to Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake
and famous for trout fishing. Stop at Huka Falls skirting massive pine forests to reach Rotorua,
centre of Maori culture. Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights) |
Day
3 |
Rotorua
A sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a display featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration. See pools of brown and rainbow trout at Rainbow Springs Park and native birds including the Kiwi. Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Center and Thermal Reserve, with boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. The spectacular Skyline Gondola offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and for a little excitement, try a Luge ride with compliments. Time for optional activities this afternoon before a Maori Hangi (meal) with a selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. |
Day
4 |
Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland
Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the Waikato region, noted for dairy farming and world famous horse studs. At Waitomo, a guide will escort your group underground to the limestone caverns and glow worm grotto. On through Hamilton to Ngaruawahia, centre for the region’s Maori people, then alongside the Waikato River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach New Zealand’s largest city – Auckland. Enjoy a tour of Auckland, to the summit of Sky Tower. At 328m the tallest building in the Southern
Hemisphere provides superb views of the city and harbour, the downtown area and Waterfront Drive. Stay: Rydges Hotel |
Day
5 |
Auckland – Bay of Islands
Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe and the Kauri museum telling the story of the Kauri tree and the regions early settlement, the displays are superb and their story fascinating. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia, Bay of Islands and visit New Zealand’s birthplace, Waitangi. A guided visit to the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay. Stay: Hotel Paihia (2 nights) |
Day
6 |
Bay of Islands
A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional activities available. Your Coach Captain will happily assist with details. A full day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most point and Ninety Mile Beach or explore historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement and visit its original Church, Mission House and Museum. |
Day
7 |
Bay of Islands – Auckland
A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”. Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and Harbour come into view. Stay: Rydges Hotel |
Day
8 |
Depart Auckland
It is time to say farewell to your travelling companions. You will be transferred to Auckland International Airport to join your flight home. |
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Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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Tour
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Tour
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Brochure
Price |
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SPECIAL |
OUR
PRICE |
| 07 Sep 2010 |
14 Sep 2010 |
NZ $2095 |
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NZ $2095 |
| 14 Sep 2010 |
21 Sep 2010 |
NZ $2095 |
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NZ $2095 |
| 21 Sep 2010 |
28 Sep 2010 |
NZ $2095 |
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NZ $2095 |
| 28 Sep 2010 |
05 Oct 2010 |
NZ $2095 |
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NZ $2095 |
| 03 Oct 2010 |
10 Oct 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 05 Oct 2010 |
12 Oct 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 12 Oct 2010 |
19 Oct 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 19 Oct 2010 |
26 Oct 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 26 Oct 2010 |
02 Nov 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 02 Nov 2010 |
09 Nov 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 09 Nov 2010 |
16 Nov 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 16 Nov 2010 |
23 Nov 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 23 Nov 2010 |
30 Nov 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 30 Nov 2010 |
07 Dec 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 07 Dec 2010 |
14 Dec 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 14 Dec 2010 |
21 Dec 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 21 Dec 2010 |
28 Dec 2010 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 28 Dec 2010 |
04 Jan 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 04 Jan 2011 |
11 Jan 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 11 Jan 2011 |
18 Jan 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 18 Jan 2011 |
25 Jan 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 25 Jan 2011 |
01 Feb 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 01 Feb 2011 |
08 Feb 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 08 Feb 2011 |
15 Feb 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 15 Feb 2011 |
22 Feb 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 22 Feb 2011 |
01 Mar 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 01 Mar 2011 |
08 Mar 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 08 Mar 2011 |
15 Mar 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 15 Mar 2011 |
22 Mar 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 22 Mar 2011 |
29 Mar 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 29 Mar 2011 |
05 Apr 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 05 Apr 2011 |
12 Apr 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 12 Apr 2011 |
19 Apr 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 19 Apr 2011 |
26 Apr 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
| 26 Apr 2011 |
03 May 2011 |
NZ $2350 |
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NZ $2350 |
Note: The majority of departures above will proceed or are guaranteed to depart. We will outline the status of your departure date in your quote along with all applicable discounts and specials.
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Tour Options & Single Supplement:
Optional extras & single traveller supplement. |
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| Single Room Supplement: |
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NZ $575 |
*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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