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| Day 1: |
arrive Auckland
Upon arrival at Auckland you will be met and transferred to the either the Langham Hotel. |
| 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.
Luxury Lodge Upgrade: upgrade to two nights at
Bay of Islands Lodge for an additional charge. |
| 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. |
| Day 6: |
Auckland-Rotorua
Visit Mt Eden the city’s landmark crater, before travelling to the Goldfields Railway for a delightful rail journey through the upper reaches of stunning Karangahake Gorge. Stop at a working dairy farm for a delicious roast lamb luncheon. Continue to Rotorua and enjoy an evening 'Realm of Tane' Maori cultural performance and a hangi dinner. 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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