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Bay of Islands/Rotorua Combo
(Tour Code : T43)
All the best places a day's drive from Auckland - beautiful oceans, kauri forest, volcanic activity and undergraound caves…
Inclusions: Bay of Islands; Hole in the Rock cruise - Kauri forest - Cape Reinga; 90 Mile Beach tour - Waitomo tour - Whakarewarewa thermal Reserve - Paradise Valley Trout Springs - Agrodome Farm Show - Waitomom Glow-worm caves
Reporting time 7.45 at the Sky City Coach Terminal. Departs at 8.20 am EVERY DAY !
Day 1: Auckland - Bay of Islands
Past Westhaven Yacht Marina and over the Harbour Bridge to Northland. Travel up the
Hibiscus coast, past beaches and seaside villages and the city of Whagarei to reach Paihia
in the Bay of Islands by lunch time. In the afternoon we have included a cruise through
the Bay to Hole in the Rock on a sleek high speed catamaran. Stay 2 nights in Paihia.
Day 2: Cape Reinga Day Tour
Travel north to Puketi Kauri forest, where centuries old giant kauri trees stand silent
and majestic in their original habitat. Then on to the very top of New Zealand where the
the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean in a fury of white waves and currents. In the
afternoon, cross giant sand dunes to Ninety Mile Beach where your coach speeds along the
sand on its way south to visit the 'Time Machine' Wagener Museum. There are other stops
for sightseeing and refreshments and your friendly Coach Captain provides interesting
commentary and information. Overnight Paihia
Day 3: Paihia - Auckland - Rotorua
Back to Auckland by coach and then south, over the Bombay Hills into the rich Waikato
pasturelands. Through Hamilton and over the Mamaku Hills to fiery Rotorua. We recommend
you attend a delicious Maori hangi (feast) and concert tonight (optional). Stay 2 nights
in Rotorua
Day 4: Rotorua sightseeing
The half day sightseeing tour is included - see roaring geysers, boiling mud and steaming
pools at the thermal area, tame trout and Kiwi at the springs and performing sheep and
dogs at the Agrodome. Afternoon free for optional activities - see the Locations section
of this web site. For a small additional cost you could stay on a farm tonight.
Day 5: Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland
Across the North Island from Rotorua to the subterranean world of Waitomo. We have
included a tour - glide on an underground river boat under a canopy of glow worm lights,
and past thousand year old rock pillars - fantastic. Then back to Auckland to arrive at
5.10 pm
Tour Bonus:
On Day 4: a free Hell's gate Mud bath and Spa (including free facial mud pack).
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast option |
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| Bronze | $1,139.00 | $1,509.00 | $1,109.00 | $108.00 |
| Silver | $1,329.00 | $1,879.00 | $1,229.00 | $128.00 |
| Gold | $1,389.00 | $1,999.00 | $1,299.00 | $144.00 |
Farmstay Option
| Replace a night in Rotorua or Dunedin with a night in a rural environment. Enjoy dinner and breakfast with your host family and experience a country lifestyle. Triple share may not be available- on request only. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | |||
| Cost Per Person | Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Twin | $70.00 | ||
Meeting and Departure Services
| For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | ||||||
| Cost Per Person | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
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AUCKLAND |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$135.00 $270.00 $129.00 |
$149.00 $298.00 $139.00 |
$159.00 $318.00 $149.00 |
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WELLINGTON |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $258.00 $119.00 |
$139.00 $278.00 $129.00 |
$169.00 $338.00 $159.00 |
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CHRISTCHURCH |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$105.00 $210.00 $99.00 |
$129.00 $258.00 $119.00 |
$164.00 $270.00 $129.00 |
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Additional nights available an any destination
Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.
