Exploring the Central North Island featuring Coromandel, Tauranga, Waikato, Waitomo, Rotorua and Taupo and return back to Auckland.
Day 1 Arrive in Auckland
You are met at the airport by your driver guide and taken to your water front Luxury Hotel. Freshen up and we will take you on a tour of Auckland City -'City of Sails' - attractively built around the shores of two harbours, dotted with extinct volcanoes. Visit Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World and the America's Cup village at the viaduct basin.
Day 2 Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula - Whitianga
A leisurely mornings drive along the ever-changing scenic coastal highway of Coromandel Peninsula. Stopping frequently at various places of interest on the way. Experience a 1-hour train excursion on NZ's only narrow-gauge mountain railway offers spectacular viaducts, spirals, zigzag, tunnels and great views.
Day 3 Whitianga - Tauranga - Rotorua
Enjoy the scenic beauty as we follow the Pacific Highway to the quartz-mining town of Waihi. A century on and gold is still being extracted commercially from open pit mines. Passing through Katikati and on to Tauranga where we take time to stroll around the base of scenic Mount Maunganui. Visit Kiwifruit Country for a commentated tour of a fully working kiwifruit orchard. Finally making our way to Rotorua where tonight you will enjoy a traditional Hangi (feast) and concert at a local Maori Village.
Day 4 At Rotorua
This morning there will be time to visit more of the major attractions including boiling mud-pools and geysers in a natural thermal valley. Visit Rainbow Springs and its unique flora and fauna - see the endangered native Kiwi bird, trout springs and a unique NZ rural experience the Agrodome. Relax in a private thermal spa (optional) or perhaps enjoy some of the many other activities available in Rotorua. Selection of dinner venue is your choice tonight.
Day 5 Rotorua - Taupo
Continue to enjoy the many offerings of this region as you absorb New Zealand's most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing area, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Travel past the world's second large-scale geothermal power scheme. See Huka Falls, as the blue waters from Lake Taupo rush at 250,000 litres a second through a chasm and over an 11m ledge into the Waikato River below.
Day 6 Taupo- Waitomo - Waingaro
Leaving Lake Taupo the sauce of the Waikato River behind, we make our way through large areas of pine forests to experience the star-studded sky underground (glow-worm caves). Waitomo Caves, with a history dating back 30 million years offer a caving adventure to observe stalactites, stalagmites and glow worm activity. Make our way through the dairy farming region of the Waikato to your Country Estate.
Day 7 Waingaro -Auckland
This morning pack all your treasures for their safe journey home. Travel through rural countryside to Auckland International Airport where New Zealand bids you farewell, with many happy memories and hopes to see you again, to share more of this country's beautiful experiences.
Abbreviations and meanings if displayed
BB Bed & Breakfast
DBB Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Central North - 6 Days - RDJ002 Tour Pricing per person from
2 People
4 People
USD$1530.00 Per person
USD$800.00 Per person
*Prices valid as of September 2003, subject to change, and availability.
Inclusions
Meeting service on arrival.
Your own personal chauffeur/guide.
Luxury vehicle with all related costs.
Local government taxes.
PLEASE NOTE: Activities, Accommodation, Dinner and Breakfasts NOT INCLUDED.
