Tour Type: Independent Coach Tour
Duration: 6 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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from NZ $1769 pp
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6 Day Northern Express Touring Route:
Tour Inclusions:
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Auckland - Wellington
Board your coach for a full-day journey from Auckland to Wellington. Follow the Waikato River southwards through dairy farmland around Hamilton, negotiate the Raurimu Spiral, skirt around the snow topped active volcano of Mt Ruapehu and then descend from the central plateau to the Kapiti Coast and Wellington. Stay 2 nights in Wellington.
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In Wellington
A morning tour of the capital city clustered under the foothills around the harbour. The half day tour takes in Parliament Buildings and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, and wind up Mt Victoria to view panoramic views of the harbour and city past houses precariously perched on the hillsides. Take an optional ride on the quaint cable car from Lambton Quay up to the Botanical Gardens. This afternoon is free, perhaps to visit the interactive Te Papa Museum or the Museum of City and Sea. |
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Wellington - Napier
Board your coach and travel via Palmerston North and Manawatu to the vineyards of the Hawkes Bay. You will be met and taken on a tour of the vineyards and the Napier district. Napier is the only city in the Hawke's Bay region and the largest crossbred wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest apple, pear and stone fruit producing areas in New Zealand. Overnight in Napier.
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Napier - Rotorua
Napier draws art deco and architecture enthusiasts from around the world. This morning is free to explore the Art Deco city; we can recommend a guided walk. At midday you cross the Rangitaiki Plains to New Zealand's largest fresh water lake, Lake Taupo, the region being one of the last true wild trout fisheries in the world, and on through exotic forest to fiery Rotorua. Tonight we enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert, a quintessential New Zealand experience. Stay two nights in Rotorua.
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In Rotorua
This morning you will be met at your accommodation for your morning sightseeing tour of this city. Rotorua sits calmly atop some remarkable cracks in the earth's crust - sometimes giving the impression that the town is on fire. This impression is reinforced by the hot mists of Te Puia, roaring geysers and boiling mudpools heated to unbearable temperatures. Other highlights on your tour of Rotorua are the native and exotic vegetation at Rainbow Springs, which are world renowned for their pools of tame trout. The Agrodome Farm display features a vital section of New Zealand's agriculture, sheep shearing and a sheep dog display. This afternoon is free and there are many activities to enjoy. |
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Rotorua - Auckland
After leaving fiery Rotorua, you travel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves. Board an underground punt to cruise in awe below a galaxy of glow worms. Continue via Hamilton and the Waikato River to Auckland once more. You arrive at approximately 5.10 pm. |
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from NZ $1,769
6 Day Northern Express
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6 Day Northern Express Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 6 Day Northern Express. |
We had a wonderful time! We can't wait to go back and tour the southern island. Everybody was very friendly and tour was well organized and ran efficiently. Our only regret was that we couldn't spend more time in your lovely country!
John & Rebecca Vasquez (United States)
Tour Date 18/06/2009 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices below are per person. |
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| Stay |
Twin Share |
Single |
Triple |
Breakfasts |
| Motel |
NZ $1,769 |
NZ $2,379 |
NZ $1,719 |
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| Bronze |
NZ $2,009 |
NZ $2,589 |
NZ $1,889 |
NZ $150 |
| Silver |
NZ $2,109 |
NZ $2,929 |
NZ $1,989 |
NZ $175 |
| Gold |
NZ $2,319 |
NZ $3,259 |
NZ $2,129 |
NZ $195 |
| Apartment |
NZ $1,939 |
NZ $2,699 |
NZ $1,779 |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER
2012 Season Sale! Take $100pp off prices shown if you place your tour deposit this month!
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 February 2012 and 29 February 2012
with your tour starting between 11 April 2012 and 31 March 2013 . Subject to availability at time of booking. |
*Prices above are valid 01 November 2011 to 30 September 2012. Prices before or after this period are on request.
*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'. |
Tour Information
This is an independent coach tour and operates daily. |
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Independent New Zealand Coach Tours
Independent coach tours are
the ideal way to explore New Zealand. We pre-book all your travel arrangements including coach, rail and ferry transport, accommodation, transfers between your transport and accommodation and key sightseeing activities. We can add and take off days in the middle, start or end of your tour and you can choose to add meals and/or pre and post tour accommodation. You also choose the level of accommodation that suits you best, from 3 star to 5 star! While the coaches do not have dedicated tour guides, the multi-talented coach drivers provide excellent onboard commentary. You will receive an informative touring wallet which will include brochures, detailed maps, tour vouchers and comprehensive itinerary.
Accommodation Levels
Your coach tour accommodation is in specially chosen properties, centrally located and of a high standard. Choose from 5 levels of accommodation - Motel, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Apartments. All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking so get in early!
Daily Departures
Our independent coach tours operate daily, using regular coach, train and ferry services. This provides you with excellent flexibility when planning your coach tour start date to coincide with your flights or other holiday arrangements.
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