NORTH ISLAND

Tour	Days	Operator	Code	Full Itinerary
Auckland, Waitomo Caves & Rotorua	5	SWVNZ	SWNZN02
Rotorua, Napier & Wellington	4	SWVNZ	SWNZN03
Overland Rail Tour	6	TT	TT969/OV/S
Bay of Islands	4	MtCook	RC1
Bay of Islands & Rotorua	5	MtCook	RC3

Auckland, Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - 5 Days/4 Nights

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Tour Code: SWNZN02
Special Feature: Coach

A tour of thrills and adventure! After a full day in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, and current home of the America's Cup. Take in a boat ride through the Waitomo Caves, try Black Water rafting underground and then on to famous Rotorua, for bungy jumping, whitewater rafting, mountain biking or a scenic flight.

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Your Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Auckland
Arrive into Auckland, the "City of Sails" where time is available today for optional sightseeing, perhaps a visit to the Skytower or Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, both recommended and maybe experience the excellent cuisine of the many harbourside cafes and restaurants.
Accommodation (1nt) Standard - Rydges Hotel; Superior - The Heritage Hotel Boutique - Amersham House; Apartment - City Life Apartments

Day 2 - Auckland to Waitomo (L,D)
Journey south on the coach through rich farmland. Take a guided boat ride through the famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, followed by a BBQ lunch. Tonight meet and visit with the locals on an overnight stay with a New Zealand family.
Accommodation (1nt) Standard - Home Stay; Superior - Home Stay Boutique - Home Stay; Apartment - Home Stay

Day 3 - Waitomo to Rotorua (B)
This morning experience the thrill and adventure of underground Black Water rafting. Continue on to Rotorua, where the awesome powers of nature are on display. Intense underground thermal activity gives rise to boiling mud pools, hissing geysers and mineral-rich hot pools.
Accommodation (2nts) Standard - Lake Plaza Hotel; Superior - Millennium Hotel Boutique - The Springs; Apartment - Princes Gate Apartments

Day 4 - At Rotorua (D)
Today visit Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see the gushing geysers, experience farm activities at the Agrodome and view New Zealand Flora and Fauna at a Nature Park. This evening experience Maori culture with a visit to a local marae for a hangi feast and Moari concert.

Day 5 - Rotorua to Auckland
The town and its surroundings are an adventure seeker's paradise, with scenic flights, white water rafting, bungy jumping, trout fishing and mountain bike riding, being some of the popular pursuits. The tour ends here in Rotorua today.

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Rotorua, Napier & Wellington - 4 Days/3 Nights

Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Napier - Wellington

Tour Code: SWNZN03

From pristine lakes and rushing rivers to high-peeked mountains and glorious bays. From art deco buildings and cute colourful harbours to luscious vineyards and oodles of culture. This tour features a great variety of sites that is possible to see in New Zealand and in 4 days too!

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Day 1 - Rotorua to Lake Taupo to Napier
Travel south on the coach through huge pine forests to Lake Taupo and visit the thundering Huka Falls. Take a jetboat ride on the Waikota River, which is included. Continue on to Napier, the Art Deco capital of New Zealand.
Accommodation (2nts) Standard - Travel Inn; Superior - Country Hotel Boutique - Mon Logis Hotel; Apartment - Deco City Apartments

Day 2 - At Napier
Visit Cape Kidnappers Reserve, home of the largest Gannet colony in the world. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of central Napier, to view the many Art Deco buildings, many of which were built after the great fire after the earthquake in 1931.

Day 3 - Napier to Wellington
Travel through Hawkes Bay, one of the country's largest grape growing regions. Visit a local winery before continuing on to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Wellington is a vibrant city that boasts a thriving cultural life as well as having cafes and restaurants.
Accommodation (2nts) Standard - Quality Oriental Bay Hotel; Superior - James Cook Centra Boutique - Tinakori Lodge; Apartment - City Life Apartments

Day 4 - Wellington
Today explore the many shops around Queens Wharf, visit the Te Papa Museum, or take a ride on the cable car and enjoy Wellington from above. The tour ends here today in Wellington.

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Overland Rail Tour - 6 Days/5 Nights

Auckland - Wellington - Napier - Rotorua - Auckland

Tour Code: TT969/OV/S

A relaxing 6 day train tour of the North Island from Auckland south, including tours of Wellington, Napier wine district and Rotorua. Reports to Auckland Railway Station at 8.00 am. Departs at 8.30 am EVERY DAY!

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Day 1: Auckland - Wellington
Sit back and relax as the comfortable Overlander train takes you down the North Island through fertile farmlands and past the volcanic plateau with Mt Ruapehu. Rocky seascapes bring you into Wellington for 2 nights stay.

Day 2: At Wellington
A whole day to explore the capital city. We have included a morning tour of the parliament buildings 'The Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, a Cable Car ride through the Botanic Gardens and panoramic city views from Mt Victoria. The afternoon is free to explore - Te Papa, the National Museum and many other attractions. Overnight Wellington.

DAY 3: Wellington - Napier
You join the BAY EXPRESS train and travel along the rocky Kapiti Coast to Palmerston North. The steep Manawatu Gorge takes you through the Tararua mountains to southern Hawkes Bay and onto Napier, the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. You will be met and taken on a wine tour to 4 top vineyards, as well as a tour of the district. Overnight in Napier

DAY 4: Napier - Rotorua
This morning is free - you can explore Napier, rebuilt in the Art Deco style after an earthquake in 1931. Your coach leaves after midday to take you across the Rangitaiki plains to deep blue Lake Taupo and then on through the thermal steam of Wairakei and vast pine forests to Rotorua where you stay 2 nights.

DAY 5: At Rotorua
The half day Grand Tour is included. You will see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools and steaming lakes at the thermal area, tame trout and kiwi at the springs and perfom1ing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon is free - there are many activities to tempt you - such as bathing in the thermal waters. For a small additional cost you could stay on a farm tonight. Overnight in Rotorua

DAY 6: Rotorua - Auckland
After leaving Rotorua's volcanic charms, we travel by the Geyserland train through the Waikato valley back to Auckland, arriving at 5.45 pm.

(Optional return by coach via the Waitomo Caves at additional cost)

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Bay of Islands - 4 Days/3 Nights

Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland

Tour Code: RC1

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Your Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1 : Arrive Auckland
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your city hotel. We suggest you use any free time to explore the 'City of Sails'. We recommend a visit to Kelly Tarlton's fascinating Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World.

DAY 2: Auckland/Bay of Islands
Cross the Auckland Harbour bridge and travel north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arrive in Paihia and visit the Waitangi Treaty House where New Zealand's most important document of state was signed. The rest of your day is at leisure.

DAY 3: Bay of Islands
A day to enjoy the many leisure activities available - perhaps a day excursion along ninety mile beach to Cape Reinga, deep sea fishing or perhaps visit historic Russell or Kerikeri (own expense).

DAY 4: Bay of Islands/Auckland
Today cruise to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. Your return coach trip will have you back in downtown Auckland at approximately 8.15pm.

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Bay of Islands & Rotorua - 5 Days/4 Nights

Auckland - Bay of Islands - Waitomo - Rotorua - Auckland

Tour Code: RC3

What's included?

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Your Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Auckland
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your city hotel. We suggest you use any free time to explore the 'City of Sails'. We recommend a visit to Kelly Tarlton's fascinating Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World.

DAY 2: Auckland/Bay of Islands
Cross the Auckland Harbour bridge and travel north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arrive in Paihia and visit the Waitangi Treaty House where New Zealand's most important document of state was signed. The rest of your day is at leisure.

DAY 3: Bay of Islands/Auckland
Today, cruise to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. Your return coach trip will have you back in downtown Auckland at approximately 8.15pm.

DAY 4: Auckland/Waitome/Rotorua (L, D)
Today travel south to Rotorua. Enjoy a barbecue lunch in the rural King Country then travel on to the fascinating Waitomo Caves. Here you will experience a guided tour of the famous Glow Worm Grotto including an underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua. In the evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert on a Marae (Village) with Tamaki Tours.

DAY 5: Rotorua/Auckland
Today you will experience the many varied sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit the wildlife at Paradise Valley Springs, a performing sheep show at the Agrodome and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Then board the Geyserland Express train which will return you to Auckland through forests and farmlands. Arrive in downtown Auckland at approx. 5.45 pm.

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