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13 Day Nikau
Small Group Tour starting in Auckland and finishing in Christchurch
Tour Type: Small Group (Premium)
Duration: 13 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Christchurch
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13 Day Nikau Touring Route:

13 Day Nikau Touring Route

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Day
1		 Arrive Auckland
On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred by limousine to your city hotel. The ‘City of Sails’ is New Zealand’s largest and most vibrant, offering an exciting array of cosmopolitan experiences. Stay: Heritage Auckland Hotel (2 nights)
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2		 Auckland at Leisure
Auckland’s blend of islands, rainforest, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle that is ranked amongst the highest in the world. Auckland provides visitors with so many wonderful experiences, plenty within easy reach of the downtown city centre. Today is a free day at leisure to relax & explore what Auckland has to offer. Perhaps visit Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter; take a cruise on Auckland Harbour or make your way to the top of the Sky Tower for spectacular views of Auckland city. (B)
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3		 Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula
Today, travel south to the Coromandel Peninsula, a beautiful rugged area fringed with dozens of excellent beaches that separates the Pacific Ocean from the Hauraki Gulf. It is a place where many kiwis choose to escape the hustle & hype of city life and is home to many arts & crafts people who seek an alternative lifestyle. At the quaint township of Coromandel, we ride the Driving Creek narrow gauge railway to a fascinating artist colony before crossing the divide to the eastern side of the peninsula for our overnight stay in Tairua. Stay: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort (B)
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4		 Coromandel, Rotorua
Travel along the Bay of Plenty Coastline to Tauranga & Mt Maunganui. Then, head inland across the volcanic plateau to the geothermal city of Rotorua, an area that has enchanted visitors from around the world for more than 160 years. On arrival at our resort, enjoy a twilight cruise across Lake Rotoiti to the natural mineral springs of Manupirua Pools before enjoying a lakeside BBQ dinner at your resort. Stay: Amora Lake Resort Okawa Bay (2 nights) (B/D)
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5		 Exclusive Lake Tarawera Cruise & Te Wairoa Buried Village
The days highlight is an exclusive cruise across the pristine, clear waters of Lake Tarawera at the base of a gigantic dormant volcano. You’ll experience spectacular scenery & some of the country’s best trout fishing & have the opportunity to soak in the thermal waters of Hot Water Beach before enjoying a gourmet picnic lunch. This afternoon, visit the Blue & Green Lakes and then wander around the famous Buried Village of Te Wairoa. (B/L)
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6		 Lake Taupo, Art Deco Napier
This morning, visit Wai-O-tapu (meaning Sacred Waters), a wonderland of geothermal activity. Walk at your own pace and marvel at the reserves unique features that include the world famous Champagne Pool, geysers, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations. Later, you stop to view the mighty Huka Falls & Wairakei Geothermal project and then take time to wander around the popular lakeside resort of Taupo. Then, it’s on to Napier, one of the world’s finest Art Deco cities. Your local guide will bring this fascinating architecture to life on your walk around the town this afternoon. Stay: Scenic Hotel Te Pania (2 nights) (B)
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7		 At leisure in the Hawke's Bay
Widely regarded as the ‘Tuscany of the South Pacific’, this region boasts some of New Zealand’s best and oldest wineries. Enjoy a free day to experience some of the many optional activities available. Perhaps take a guided wine trail and taste some of the great wines produced locally, visit the world’s largest mainland Gannet Colony, play a challenging round of golf at Cape Kidnappers, take to the skies on an early morning balloon ride over vineyards, olive groves and orchards or simply relax and enjoy your surroundings. (B)
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8		 Wairarapa, Wellington
Travel this morning through the rural heartland of the Wairarapa region en-route to Wellington, the nation’s capital, where you enjoy a brief sightseeing and orientation tour before checking into your accommodation. A visit to Te Papa National Museum is highly recommended. Stay: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (B)
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9		 Picton & the Marlborough Sounds
This morning cruise across Cook Strait by Interislander ferry to the picturesque fishing village of Picton. Transfer by floatplane to your remote resort located in the stunning Kenepuru Sound. A scenic mussel cruise to the resort is also available for those who prefer to travel by boat. Stay: Raetihi Lodge (2 nights) (B/D)
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10		 Stunning Kenepuru Sound
A free day to relax & marvel at the magic that is the Marlborough Sounds. Lodge staff will share their love of the region with you through the wide range of water and nature based experiences they put at your fingertips. Complimentary fishing tackle, kayaks & mountains bikes are provided at the lodge and there is a number of bush walks to enjoy. Nearby is a picturesque 13-hole rural golf course grazed by sheep with fenced greens or you can simply relax with a book & soak in the spectacular scenery. (B/D)
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11		 Blenheim, Kaikoura
Return to Havelock by water taxi and rejoin your coach. Travel through Blenheim to Kaikoura, a coastal town nestled between the Kaikoura mountain range & the Pacific Ocean. There is time to enjoy one of the many optional marine activities like whale-watching, swimming with dolphins and seals or getting up close and personal to the largest wingspan in the world on a Wandering Albatross encounter. Stay: White Morph Inn (B)
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12		 Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch
Today you will enjoy a multi-award winning eco-cultural experience with local Maori. Your hosts belong to the Ngai Tahu tribe and are descendants of Paikea, The Whale Rider. They will give you an insight into their culture, traditions, and spiritual values as well as an understanding of how they view the natural world. Later this afternoon, join the Coastal Pacific train for the scenic rail journey to Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. On arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation. Stay: The George Hotel (B)
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13		 Depart Christchurch
Sadly, your holiday is at an end and you will be transferred to Christchurch airport today for your onward flight. Here, we bid you ‘Haere Ra’, a fond farewell and hope you leave with many happy memories of your stay in Aotearoa, New Zealand. (B)
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