NORTHERN DISCOVERY
Auckland to Wellington
A Quality 8 Day Escorted Northern Discovery, see the Bay of Islands, Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Wellington plus more sightseeing & highlights
TOUR CODE QA-HABW
Basic Tour price from NZ$1765 per person share twin Sept 2010
Basic Tour price from NZ$1860 per person share twin Oct - Apr 2011
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2010
2 5 9 12 16 19 23 30 OCT
6 13 20 23 27 NOV; 11 18 25 DEC;
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2011
1 8 15 18 22 29 JAN; 1 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 FEB; 1 5 8 12 15 MARCH
2 9 30 APRIL; 7 MAY; 11 JUNE; 9 JULY; 6 20 AUG; 17 24 SEPT
1 4 8 11 15 18 22 29 OCT; 5 12 19 22 26 NOV; 10 17 24 31 DEC
Red dates are guaranteed departure dates, please note as this tour offers exceptional value for money, early bookings are recommended
Add on 3 Dinners nz$105
Single supplement NZ$515
Day 1
Arrive Auckland
After your airport transfer and hotel check-in, explore Auckland your way. Evening Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland.
Day 2
Bay of Islands
Travel to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. Explore the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve.
Hotel: Hotel Paihia, Bay of Islands, 2 nights. B
Day 3
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands, your way. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, drive along the Ninety Mile Beach or sail. B
Day 4
Auckland
Enjoy a scenic cruise the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Auckland. B
Day 5
Waitomo Caves
After an Auckland City Sights Tour we tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto at Waitomo Caves. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and Concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Rotorua, 2 nights. B HD
Day 6
Rotorua
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show and enjoy an afternoon of ‘Free Time’.
Day 7
Wellington
View the Huka Falls, visit Taupo and discover the alpine scenery of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park and the dairy farms of Manawatu, en route to Wellington.
Hotel: Mercure Willis Street, Wellington. B
Day 8
Depart Wellington
Enjoy free time in Wellington then visit the Parliament buildings and Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum, and experience first hand the warmth and vibrancy of Maori Culture, including the magnificent contemporary Marae (meeting house) and numerous beautiful taonga (treasures) on display. You will then be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. B
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Sightseeing Highlights
Walk amongst the mighty Kauri trees at the Parry Kauri Park
Tour the Waitangi Treaty Reserve
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the Bay of Islands
Cruise to Cape Brett and through the ‘Hole in the Rock’
See the sights of Auckland
Discover the Glow worm Grotto at Waitomo Caves
Enjoy a Hangi Feast and Concert
Agrodome Sheep Show
See boiling mud pools and geysers
View mighty Huka Falls
See beautiful Lake Taupo
Tour the sights of Wellington
Visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum
Quality Touring
Rooms with private facilities in quality hotels, on a twin share basis
Luxury air-conditioned coach, reclining seats with seatbelts, restroom and panoramic windows
All purpose travel bag, wallet and touring map n Porterage at tour hotels
Airport transfers included
Professional Team
· Experienced services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Included Meals
· Welcome Drink
· 7 Full Buffet Breakfasts
· 3 Dinners and 1 Highlight Diiner
Book and pay your deposit for your escorted tour before 30th September 2010 and save $90 per couple. All savings are based on per couple sharing twin/double room in high season for travel from October 2010 to April 2011. Be quick as space is limited
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