(Click a region for more details) |
• unique & authentic
• personal and flexible
• finest hotels
• fresh local cuisine
• all-inclusive value |
|
| Outline Itinerary [1/3] >> |
| Day 1: |
Auckland-Rotorua
Depart 07.30 from the Langham Hotel. 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 New Zealand’s
largest gold mine before journeying to Mt Maunganui for an
easy walk around this extinct volcano. Stroll through the
towering Californian Coastal Redwoods before continuing on
to the thermal region of Rotorua. Enjoy an evening excursion
to the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Here visit a sacred marae
and experience an authentic Maori cultural performance. Enjoy
a traditional welcome by the Chief, the haka, and a hangi-inspired
feast. Spend the next 2 nights at Novotel Royal Lakeside
Hotel.
Luxury Lodge Upgrade: upgrade
to two nights at Hamurana Country Estate or Treetops Lodge
for an additional charge. Must be pre-booked. |
| Day 2: |
Rotorua
Visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where
you will see demonstrations of local crafts and view the thermal activity.
See boiling mud pools, silica terraces and steaming geysers including the
famous Pohutu Geyser.
Scenic FreeChoice Afternoon: choose from
(1) Agrodome sheep shearing and farm dog show; or (2) Geothermal mineral
pools at the Polynesian Day Spa; or (3) Try trout fishing; or (4) Visit the
Buried Village archeological site; or (5) Rotorua Museum; or (6) 4WD Safari
Adventure; or (7) take a city and lake tour. Included in the tour, at no
extra cost. |
| Day 3: |
Rotorua-Taupo-Napier
Visit Huka Falls, Wairakei Steam Valley and Lake Taupo. Continue on to the
coastal township of Napier and enjoy an afternoon guided walk around this
unique city renowned for its art deco architecture. The walk finishes at
the Hawkes Bay Museum where you can learn about Napier's history. Enjoy
wine tasting and dinner at Church Road Winery. |
| Day 5: |
Napier-Wellington
Head south to Wellington and upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of the Te Papa
National Museum. Overnight at the luxurious harbourfront Duxton Hotel,
Wellington. |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
 |
| © Jason Hosking |
 |
Our specialist team will be happy to provide you with a tailormade quote for your holiday requirements. |
|
|
Northland