INTER-ISLAND ESCAPE
AUCKLAND – WELLINGTON
A Quality 10 Day tour see the North Island including Bay of Islands, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier Wellington
TOUR CODE QTV-NEC10
TOUR COST FROM nz$3695 PER PERSON SHARE TWIN (Breakfasts)
TOUR COST FROM nz$3995 PER PERSON SHARE TWIN (Breakfast and dinners)
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2010
9 16 23 OCT; 6 13 20 27 NOV; 4 11 DEC
DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2011
8 15 22 29 JAN; 5 7 12 19 21 26 FEB; 5 12 19 26 31 MARCH
2 9 23 APRIL; 8 15 22 OCT; 5 12 19 26 NOV; 3 17 DEC
Most dates are guaranteed - ask when booking
Single supplememt nz$755
Day 1
Arrive Auckland
Today on arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay: Auckland,
Day 2
Auckland - Bay of Islands
This morning, visit the Kauri Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of kauri gum. Following this, travel to the Bay of Islands and on arrival enjoy a guided visit to the historic Waitangi Reserve.
Stay: Bay of Islands, (Two Nights)
Day 3
Bay of Islands, Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day of leisure in the subtropical Bay of Islands. This area attracts lovers of aquatic sports such as diving, sailing and big game fishing.
Day 4
Bay of Islands - Auckland
Explore New Zealand’s finest national maritime park on a catamaran cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Return this afternoon to Auckland.
Stay: Auckland,
Day 5
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Leaving the City of Sails, travel south through the Waikato Province to the Waitomo caves. Here, take a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns. Tonight in Rotorua, immerse yourself in Maori culture with a hangi feast and traditional performance.
Stay: Rotorua, (Two Nights)
Day 6
Rotorua
This morning, see Rotorua’s iconic attractions, you have the option of experiencing a Country Homestay in Rotorua.
Day 7
Rotorua - Taupo - Napier
Today you travel via Wairakei Park and see the thundering Huka Falls. Continue on, past the massive Lake Taupo, to Napier. On arrival, take a city walking tour with a guide to discover the unique Art Deco architecture of Napier.
Stay: Napier,
Day 8
Napier, Wellington
This morning after breakfast, journey via Hastings and along the scenic Kapiti Coast to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital.
Stay: Wellington,
Day 9
Wellington, Picton
This morning, enjoy a visit to the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa. This afternoon cruise across Cook Straight to Picton.
Stay: Picton,
Day 10
Picton, Depart Christchurch
After breakfast today, enjoy a scenic drive between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged Kaikoura Ranges en route to Christchurch, where your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport.
Tour Price includes
· 9 Nights Quality Accommodation
· All breakfast while on tour
· Transfers to and from airports
· All entry fees as per itinerary
Sightseeing Highlights
· Enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance
· Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
· All entry fees to attractions included as per itinerary
Optional Quality Dining
· 9 hot breakfasts 6 dinners (Dinners optional cost)
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