Tour Type: Mid Range Self Drive Tour
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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from NZ $901 pp
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5 Day Bay of Islands Tourer Touring Route:
Tour Inclusions:
- 4 nights quality 3 star hotel accommodation, including optional breakfasts.
- Rental vehicle of your choice including airport collection charges
- Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett cruise, in the Bay of Islands
- Comprehensive travel compendium, maps, CD guide, vouchers and travel guides
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Arrive Auckland
After clearing customs and immigration you will pick up your rental car from Auckland Airport and then make your way to your hotel in the central City. Auckland - the “City of Sails” is New Zealand’s largest city and surrounded by two harbours. Stay: Scenic Hotel Auckland |
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Auckland to Bay of Islands
This morning head north out of Auckland to the Bay of Islands. Take some time to visit Kerikeri on the way for arts, crafts, antiques and see one of the oldest buildings in the country – the Stone Store. Then you can make your way to Paihia, holiday resort of the North and gateway to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Stay: Paihia Pacific (2 nights) |
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Cape Brett and the Bay of Islands at Leisure
You can relax today and enjoy the Bay of Islands in a number of ways. We’ve included a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett for you this morning. Board the luxury catamaran which will whisk you on a comfortable journey out through game fishing waters to the Cape Brett Lighthouse. Next is Motukokako Island and the famous "Hole in the Rock" where we make a passage through the Hole and on to the Grand Cathedral Cave.
On the return journey the cruise takes its time and meanders through the inner islands. View sandy beaches, beautiful bays and marine wildlife as your skipper gives an informative commentary. Included is an island stopover on beautiful Urupukapuka Island. As your catamaran docks at the Historic Otehei Bay, enjoy the white sandy beach, picturesque views and its rich archaeological landscape. On the way back you might like to stop off at Russell (New Zealand’s first capital) which was also known as the “Hell Hole of the Pacific” It’s now a quaint seaside village where you can take some time to wander around and enjoy. |
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Bay of Islands to Auckland
It’s a good day for exploring today as there are many possibilities for stops on the way down south. At Waipu turn left to Waipu Cove and follow that road down through Langs Bach and Mangawhai. Waipu Cove is the local surf beach in the area. Further on, at the old Bohemian settlement of Puhoi have a drink and sample some local cheese. A little further south is Waiwera where there are mineral hot pools to bathe and have fun in. Return to Auckland tonight. Stay: Scenic Hotel Auckland |
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Depart Auckland
After breakfast this morning, please make your way to the airport where you will return your car in time for your onward flight. |
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Note: This self drive tour can be completed in reverse order, the tour cost remains the same. To view tour prices or to make an enquiry, please click on the Tabs at the top of this itinerary. Top |
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Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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| Compact Car |
NZ $901 |
NZ $127 |
| Intermediate Car |
NZ $912 |
NZ $127 |
| Full Size Car |
NZ $939 |
NZ $127 |
| Mid Size 4WD |
NZ $1,016 |
NZ $127 |
| Full Size 4WD |
NZ $1,051 |
NZ $127 |
| People Mover (MPV) |
NZ $1,069 |
NZ $127 |
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER
2012/13 Season Sale! Save 10% off the prices shown on our website, for 01 May to 31 Aug 2012 departures. Save 5% on all other departures. Deposit this month to qualify! |
*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'. |
Self Drive Tour Notes
Prices above are per person & valid till September 2013. |
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- Frequently Asked Questions.
- International flights to & from New Zealand are not included.
- Breakfasts are optional for mid range self drive tours, please select your preference when requesting a quote.
- Mixed accommodation pricing is available on request.
- For families we can also price our mid range self drive tours using self catering apartments.
- If a property listed on our itinerary is unavailable at the time of booking we will replace it with a equivalent accommodation, and let you know, to ensure it is to your satisfaction.
- Please note this itinerary was last amended 5 April 2012.
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