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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
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Auckland, New Zealand
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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Departure date
Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland, New Zealand
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100% Pure New Zealand - Expect nothing less on this encounter with the luminous glow worms of Waitomo Grotto, crystal-clear waters of the Bay of Islands and lush green farmlands where you will enjoy a sheep shearing display and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome Farm Show.
Trip type: Mini Stay
Trip code: ZBR5
accommodation
6 buffet breakfasts
2 dinner
Internal flights not included.
What's Included
6 buffet breakfasts
2 dinner
What's Included
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
Porterage, local tips and charges
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
7 days including sightseeing, Bay of Islands cruise, Waitomo Caves, Maori culture, native flora and fauna
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
All hotel charges and local taxes
Airport transfers in Auckland
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Bay of Islands and Rotorua Unearthed
Day 1
Auckland - Bay of Islands (2 Nights) Day 1 - Auckland - Bay of Islands (2 Nights)Depart Auckland by coach for the Bay of Islands. On arrival visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand's founding document the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. You'll have time on your own to learn about New Zealand's early Maori and European history and take in highlights such as the Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Meeting House (Marae). In Paihia board the Dolphin Seeker, a purpose-built catamaran, and meet your experienced local skipper for a cruise through the beautiful clear waters. Keep a look out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life as you get up close to the action. Enjoy the views as you cruise past the Cape Brett Lighthouse, before arriving at the majestic 'Hole in the Rock'. You'll be holding your breath as the skipper navigates through the narrow space. Take in the unique sights of Grand Cathedral Cave before heading back into the inner islands of the bay.
Hotel
Copthorne Resort, Water View
Meals
Hotel
Copthorne Resort, Water View
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Day 2
Bay of Islands Free Time Day 2 - Bay of Islands Free TimeThe day is free for you to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands. Perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga, the northern-most point of New Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach, a day of sailing on a tall ship or play a round of golf. Tonight, you can choose to dine at one of the local cafés on the waterfront.
Meals
Meals
Day 3
Bay of Islands - Auckland Day 3 - Bay of Islands - AucklandAfter a leisurely morning, where you can relax or even take a ferry to Russell, the first capital of New Zealand, you'll enjoy the lush green farmland scenery as you return to Auckland.
Hotel
The Langham
Meals
Hotel
The Langham
Meals
Day 4
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua (2 Nights) Day 4 - Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua (2 Nights)Travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions. Enjoy a morning snack as you drive past Rangiriri, the location of an historic Maori Land Wars site. On arrival in the small town of Waitomo, tour with a local guide through the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations. Finish with a silent boat ride through the Glow Worm Grotto - a subterranean cavern lit by thousands of tiny glow worms. Later, travel on to Rotorua, the cultural centre of New Zealand.
Hotel
Millennium
Meals
Hotel
Millennium
Meals
Day 5
Rotorua Sightseeing Day 5 - Rotorua SightseeingFirst up discover three of Rotorua's iconic visitor attractions. Experience Te Puia, a place of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park, which showcases native flora and fauna. You may even spot a kiwi! Then enjoy a demonstration of New Zealand's agricultural industry with a sheep shearing display and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome Farm Show. Top off the day with a unique Maori Hangi dinner and concert on a local Marae.
Meals
Meals
Day 6
Rotorua - Auckland Day 6 - Rotorua - AucklandSpend the morning as you wish. Later travel through forests and lush Waikato farmland on your way to Auckland.
Hotel
The Langham
Meals
Hotel
The Langham
Meals
Day 7
Depart Auckland Day 7 - Depart AucklandYou will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
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Meals
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What's Included
6 buffet breakfasts
2 dinner
What's Included
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
Porterage, local tips and charges
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
7 days including sightseeing, Bay of Islands cruise, Waitomo Caves, Maori culture, native flora and fauna
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
All hotel charges and local taxes
Airport transfers in Auckland
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
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