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Grand NZ Rail Discovery

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Day 1:	arrive Auckland Arrive Auckland where you will be met and transferred to Rydges Hotel Auckland for a 2 night stay. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 2:	Auckland Morning tour of the city then afternoon at leisure to relax after your journey. Dinner at your hotel.
Day 3:	Auckland-Bay of Islands Head north out of Auckland and view the imposing Kauri Tree before visiting the Matakohe Kauri Museum. Continue to the Bay of Islands for a guided tour through Waitangi Treaty House. Next 2 nights at the Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge in Paihia.
Day 4:	Bay of Islands Today is free to relax or to explore at your own pace this picturesque and historical area. Your Tour Director will assist with suggestions (optional activities at own expense).
Day 5:	Bay of Islands-Auckland Enjoy a cruise to Cape Brett Lighthouse, Piercy Island and through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ aboard a luxury catamaran (weather permitting). Overnight accommodation at Rydges Auckland Hotel.
Day 6:	Auckland-Waitomo-Rotorua Journey to the top of Mt Eden, Auckland's highest extinct volcano, then head southward to Goldfields Railway. This vintage train will carry you through the upper reaches of hte stunning Karangahake Gorge. Continue on to Mt Maunganui before arriving in Rotorua, the heartland of New Zealand's Maori culture. Enjoy a traditional Maori cultural performance followed by a hangi feast. Spend two nights at Rydges Rotorua.
Day 7:	Rotorua Take a morning ride on the Gondola for spectacular views over the city and Lake Rotorua followed by a sumptuous breakfast at the Skyline Restaurant. Visit the Agrodome for an entertaining sheep shearing show then head to Te Puia Thermal Valley and the fascinating Maori Arts and Craft Centre. This afternoon is at leisure for you to relax or explore this unique area.
Day 8:	Rotorua-Wellington Journey to Taumaranui and board The Overlander for a magnificent afternoon’s journey up the famous Raurimu Spiral. Overnight at the centrally located Mercure Hotel Wellington.

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