Tour Type: Low Cost Escorted Tour
Duration: 10 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Wellington
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from NZ $2260 pp
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10 Day Ultimate North Island Touring Route:
Tour Description:
This Ultimate North Island coach tour travels the length of the North Island visiting the picturesque Bay of Islands, the stunning Coromandel Peninsula, the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, and the bustling Capital City, Wellington. Enjoy a full day Eco Tour with Kiwi Dundee in the Coromandel before visiting Rotorua and the North Island's thermal wonderland. On this tour enjoy free time in Paihia (Bay of Islands) where you can choose to take a full day trip to Cape Reinga at the northernmost tip of New Zealand, sail in the Bay, explore the quaint township of Russell or another of the many optional activities available.
Tour Highlights:
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Arrive Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand's City of Sails. You will be met with a smile and transferred to your hotel by a tour representative. As you travel into the city center you will spot Skytower, Auckland's iconic landmark. Your accommodation this evening is less than half a block from this landmark. Stay: Rydges Hotel |
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Auckland – Bay of Islands
Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast skimming past the many seaside villages on the Whangaporoa Peninsula. Travel to Matakohe for a visit to the Kauri Museum that houses an exceptional display highlighting the region's early settlement and kauri gum industry, which was so important to the region's early development. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. On arrival into Paihia we meet our local Maori guide, who will provide a comprehensive insight and history of the Bay of Islands, before a visit to New Zealand's birthplace, Waitangi.
A self guided tour through the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe, all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bountiful Bay of Islands. Stay: Tanoa Hotel, Paihia (2 nights) |
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Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Option
Upgrade a night to the new Ipipiri Overnight Cruise. This two day cruise will showcase the past and present of New Zealand's finest sub tropical and maritime destination.
When selecting the Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise your tour itinerary will change slightly and you will not have a full free day in the Bay of Islands. Additional cost $NZ 155 per person. |
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Bay of Islands
A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional activities available. Your coach captain will happily assist with all details. We highly recommend a full day tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand's northern most point. At Cape Reinga you view the blending of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and an understanding of the Maori myths and legends of the area, go sand boarding down the giant sand dunes and travel along Ninety Mile Beach the highway of the north. |
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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 |
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Auckland – Whangamata
A tour of Auckland, to the summit of Skytower, at 328 metres the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, the downtown city area and waterfront drive, then experience the thrill of sailing aboard a 15m yacht on Auckland Harbour and visiting the Maritime Museum, all before driving to the Coromandel Peninsula. Stay: Breakers Motel (2 nights) |
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Coromandel Peninsula
A day of fun and entertainment with Kiwi Dundee Adventures. Explore regenerating Kauri forest and lush fern groves, the old roads to Puketui an 1890’s gold mining town and visit a gold mine studded with glow-worms. Walk on isolated beaches and if conditions permit, a dip in the springs at Hotwater Beach. |
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Whangamata – Rotorua
On to Rotorua and the Agrodome to see New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. Stroll through Rainbow Springs Park to see Rainbow and Brown Trout plus native birds and animals including the Kiwi. Take the spectacular Skyline Skyride for superb views over the city, lake and mountains and try a Luge ride with our compliments. Stroll through Rainbow Springs Park to see Rainbow and Brown Trout plus native birds and animals including the Kiwi. Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve with its boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (meal), a selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus more conventional dishes, all followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka (entire group). Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua |
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Rotorua – Turangi
We head south to the Wairakei Geothermal
Valley, visiting the powerful Huka Falls before
arriving at Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest
lake. Stay: Bridge Lodge |
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Turangi – Wellington
As you travel south the volcanic mountains– Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe dominate
the view. Stop for lunch at Pukaha, Mt Bruce for a chance to get up close with some of New
Zealand’s endangered species. Continuing south
you head over the Rimutaka’s before reaching
the capital city Wellington. Stay: Bay Plaza Hotel |
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Depart Wellington
Join the Interislander Ferry for the scenic cruise to Picton, enjoy spectacular views of Wellington and the sheltered waters of Queen Charlotte Sound, then on to Montana Winery for a tasting and winery tour. From this renowned wine region it’s a fascinating drive to Nelson noted for its arts and crafts. Stay: Leisure Lodge (2 nights) |
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from NZ $2,260
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10 Day Ultimate North Island Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 10 Day Ultimate North Island. |
Appologies for the delay in responding to your e-mail as we have only a week ago returned from our holidays in NZ. We have nothing but praise for your company for the way the trip was handled from the 'get go'. Hotels, food , guides, everything fantastic. We are planning our next visit for 2011/2012 & we will be in touch with you soon!
Siva & Pat Mahendran (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 19/11/2010 |
I would just like to thank you for a holiday to remember, your staff are to be commended for their great work. A special thanks to our coach driver Yvone Jacobs. Our family had the best time. We would recommend your tours to my friends and family. Well done.
Debbie Harvey (Australia)
Tour Date 06/03/2010 |
I don't usually take coach holidays because too much time is often spent just sitting but Kirra Tours balanced the holiday with some physical activities as well (e.g. White Water Rafting Option, Luge, Kiwi Dundee Tour, Bay of Islands Cruise & Sailing at Auckland). This gave us more of an opportunity to get out and experience NZ! My wife & I both believe that the tour was excellent value for money (we had dinner & breakfast included in the cost) and have already recommended Relaxing Journeys to some of our friends. The organisation of the tour went perfectly with no dramas. The coach and accommodation were comfortable and the meals were very good. Our coach driver had a very good knowledge of NZ history and was entertaining as well as he showed us the many attractions of the North Island. My wife's need for a dairy-free diet was met and we have absolutely no complaints about the service your company offered us. Well done!
Robert Hedges & Ayako Hedges (Australia)
Tour Date 28/02/2009 |
We had a fantastic time and felt what we saw was varied and interesting and we were very happy with our accommodation and meals. We have learned so much about the history of New Zealand and thought 'The bay of Islands' was like paradise. Our favourite stay was at the Pacific Harbour Lodge in Tairua where Pete, our stand in bus driver, organised meals in a local restaurant. Even though he had been thrown into the tour at the last moment he endeavoured to answer all our queries and worked very hard. We really enjoyed the time spent on the Kiwi Dundee Adventures as our guide told us so much about the area and New Zealand in general. He was very knowledgeable as was our guide to the 90 mile beach day trip. There was good balance between free time and choices of activities and organised events where everyone was involved. The last day was rather tedious from Turangi to wellington as we were on the coach all day arriving in Wellington about 2.30 where the tour ended. We were fortunate enough to spend an extra day in Wellington before flying back to Christchurch but there were missed opportunities on that last day. However we thought we had excellent value for money and the strain of organising a tour was really taken over by yourselves. We hope to be travelling in Australia in October and would welcome literature about tours there.
Maurice & Anna Fairhurst (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 03/01/2009 |
Tour Prices
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