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| Day 1: |
arrive
Auckland
Upon arrival at Auckland you will be met and transferred to the
Langham Hotel for a 2-night stay. |
| Day 2: |
Auckland
Scenic FreeChoice Day: choose from (1) America's
Cup sailing experience; or (2) Visit Sky Tower, the tallest tower in the southern
hemisphere; or (3)
Kelly
Tarlton’s Underwater World;
or (4) Auckland Harbour morning tea Cruise; or (5) Discover Auckland sightseeing
morning tour; or (6) take a Wilderness Experience. Included in the tour, at
no extra cost. Must be booked before departure. |
| Day 3: |
Auckland-Bay of Islands
Head north along the Hibiscus Coast to the Bay of Islands. Visit the unique Kauri & Pioneer
Museum at Matakohe. Pass through the
breathtaking Waipoua Forest and view
the giant 77m tall Tane Mahutu kauri tree.
Arrive at the historic Waitangi Treaty house and
enjoy a guided tour of the house and grounds.
Next 2 nights at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort. Opportunity tonight to enjoy a
Sound and Light show (at additional cost).
Luxury Lodge Upgrade: upgrade to two nights at Bay of Islands Lodge for an additional charge.
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| Day 4: |
Bay of Islands
Scenic FreeChoice Day: choose
from (1) Drive to Cape Reinga; or (2) Swim with the dolphins;
or (3) Cruise to Russell and historic Pompallier; or (4)
Play 18 holes of golf at picturesque Waitangi Golf Club;
or (5) Bay ocean fishing; or (6) Sail 'On the Edge' - NZ's
fastest commercial catamaran. Included in the tour, at
no extra cost. |
| Day 5: |
Bay of Islands-Auckland
Take a morning cruise to Cape Brett Lighthouse, Piercy Island and (weather permitting) through the famous Hole in the Rock aboard a catamaran. Stop at a secluded bay with time for lunch before the scenic return journey to Auckland. Overnight at the Langham Hotel or Stamford Plaza. |
| Day 6: |
Auckland-Rotorua
Visit Mt Eden the city’s landmark crater, before travelling
to the Goldfields Railway for a delightful rail journey. Enjoy
morning tea as this vintage train carries you through the upper
reaches of stunning Karangahake Gorge. Visit Longlands Homestead
for lunch and a farm tour. Continue to Whakarewarewa Forest
for a stroll among the towering Californian redwoods. Spend
the next 2 nights at Novotel Royal Lakeside Hotel.
Luxury Lodge Upgrade: upgrade to two nights at Hamurana
Country Estate or Treetops Lodge & Estate for an additional charge. |
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