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- Auckland / Rotorua
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Your tour departs from the
Rydges Hotel, Federal Street, City at 11.30am
First stop is a city tour visiting the summit of
Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern
Hemisphere for panoramic views across the city and its
two magnificent harbors, the Domain, the downtown city
area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht
marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Follow the
motorway across the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands
of the Waikato Region noted particularly for its dairy
farming and internationally recognised horse studs.
Cross the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua, centre of
Maori culture for the region and a thermal wonderland.
Lake Plaza Hotel. (2 nights) |
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- Rotorua
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A sightseeing tour visits
the Agrodome to see a display featuring New Zealand’s
various sheep breeds and sheep shearing, Rainbow Springs
to see rainbow and brown trout and native birds
including the Kiwi. The spectacular Skyline Gondola
offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and
for a little excitement try a Luge ride with our
compliments. There will be time this afternoon for
optional activities. This evening enjoy a Maori hangi
(meal) with traditionally prepared meats and vegetables
plus conventional dishes and followed by a concert
featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. |
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- Rotorua / Taupo / Napier / Hastings
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Visit Whakarewarewa, the
Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve with
its boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser.
Skirt some of the worlds largest pine forest to Wairakei
where natural steam is harnessed to generate
electricity, view the Huka Falls where the Waikato River
pours through a narrow chasm and pause at Lake Taupo,
the largest lake in New Zealand. Continue across the
Central Plateau to the Hawkes Bay region and Napier,
claimed to be the world’s art deco capital. A city
tour will encompass the Marine Parade and foreshore area
plus many of the city’s art deco buildings. A few
minutes drive to Hastings, the fruit bowl of New Zealand
Angus Hotel (1 night) |
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- Hastings / Wellington
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Orchards and vineyards give
way to lush farmlands as you pass through Hastings then
to Dannevirke and Woodville for an early afternoon
arrival in the Capital city Wellington. A city tour
includes the summit of Mount Victoria for views over the
city and its Harbour, the Houses of Parliament and
distinctive “Beehive”, Wellington Cathedral, the
central city and business area and Oriental Bay. Also
explore the city yourself. Don’t miss Te Papa, the
“Museum of New Zealand” or take a ride on the famous
Cable Car.
Your tour concludes at approximately 5:30pm. |
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Pricing
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Tour prices per Person
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01 May 2008 to 30 Sep 2008
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£420.00 |
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01 Oct 2008 to 30 April 2009
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£435.00 |
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01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009
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£425.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£25.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£30.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£107.00 |
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 More
General Information here
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Dates
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| May 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 May |
05 May |
M45 |
| 07 May |
10 May |
M452 |
| 09 May |
12 May |
M46 |
| 16 May |
19 May |
M47 |
| 23 May |
26 May |
M48 |
| 30 May |
02 Jun |
M49 |
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| Jun 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Jun |
09 Jun |
M50 |
| 13 Jun |
16 Jun |
M51 |
| 27 Jun |
30 Jun |
M53 |
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| Jul 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 11 Jul |
14 Jul |
M55 |
| 25 Jul |
28 Jul |
M57 |
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| Aug 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Aug |
04 Aug |
M58 |
| 15 Aug |
18 Aug |
M60 |
| 29 Aug |
01 Sep |
M62 |
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| Sep 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Sep |
08 Sep |
M11 |
| 12 Sep |
15 Sep |
M12 |
| 17 Sep |
20 Sep |
M122 |
| 19 Sep |
22 Sep |
M13 |
| 24 Sep |
27 Sep |
M132 |
| 26 Sep |
29 Sep |
M14 |
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| Oct 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Oct |
04 Oct |
M142 |
| 03 Oct |
06 Oct |
M15 |
| 10 Oct |
13 Oct |
M16 |
| 15 Oct |
18 Oct |
M162 |
| 17 Oct |
20 Oct |
M17 |
| 24 Oct |
27 Oct |
M18 |
| 31 Oct |
03 Nov |
M19 |
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| Nov 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Nov |
08 Nov |
M192 |
| 07 Nov |
10 Nov |
M20 |
| 14 Nov |
17 Nov |
M21 |
| 19 Nov |
22 Nov |
M212 |
| 21 Nov |
24 Nov |
M22 |
| 28 Nov |
01 Dec |
M23 |
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| Dec 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Dec |
08 Dec |
M24 |
| 12 Dec |
15 Dec |
M25 |
| 19 Dec |
22 Dec |
M26 |
| 26 Dec |
29 Dec |
M27 |
| 31 Dec |
03 Jan |
M272 |
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| Jan 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Jan |
05 Jan |
M28 |
| 07 Jan |
10 Jan |
M282 |
| 09 Jan |
12 Jan |
M29 |
| 14 Jan |
17 Jan |
M292 |
| 16 Jan |
19 Jan |
M30 |
| 21 Jan |
24 Jan |
M302 |
| 23 Jan |
26 Jan |
M31 |
| 28 Jan |
31 Jan |
M312 |
| 30 Jan |
02 Feb |
M32 |
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| Feb 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Feb |
07 Feb |
M322 |
| 06 Feb |
09 Feb |
M33 |
| 11 Feb |
14 Feb |
M334 |
| 13 Feb |
16 Feb |
M34 |
| 18 Feb |
21 Feb |
M342 |
| 20 Feb |
23 Feb |
M35 |
| 25 Feb |
28 Feb |
M352 |
| 27 Feb |
02 Mar |
M36 |
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| Mar 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Mar |
07 Mar |
M362 |
| 06 Mar |
09 Mar |
M37 |
| 13 Mar |
16 Mar |
M38 |
| 18 Mar |
21 Mar |
M382 |
| 20 Mar |
23 Mar |
M39 |
| 27 Mar |
30 Mar |
M40 |
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| Apr 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Apr |
04 Apr |
M402 |
| 03 Apr |
06 Apr |
M41 |
| 08 Apr |
11 Apr |
M412 |
| 10 Apr |
13 Apr |
M42 |
| 15 Apr |
18 Apr |
M422 |
| 17 Apr |
20 Apr |
M43 |
| 22 Apr |
25 Apr |
M432 |
| 24 Apr |
27 Apr |
M44 |
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 May |
04 May |
M45 |
| 08 May |
11 May |
M46 |
| 15 May |
18 May |
M47 |
| 22 May |
25 May |
M48 |
| 29 May |
01 Jun |
M49 |
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| Jun 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Jun |
08 Jun |
M50 |
| 12 Jun |
15 Jun |
M51 |
| 26 Jun |
29 Jun |
M53 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Jul |
06 Jul |
M54 |
| 17 Jul |
20 Jul |
M56 |
| 24 Jul |
27 Jul |
M57 |
| 31 Jul |
03 Aug |
M58 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 14 Aug |
17 Aug |
M12 |
| 21 Aug |
24 Aug |
M13 |
| 28 Aug |
31 Aug |
M14 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Sep |
07 Sep |
M15 |
| 11 Sep |
14 Sep |
M16 |
| 16 Sep |
19 Sep |
M162 |
| 18 Sep |
21 Sep |
M17 |
| 23 Sep |
26 Sep |
M172 |
| 25 Sep |
28 Sep |
M18 |
| 30 Sep |
03 Oct |
M182 |
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Oct |
05 Oct |
M19 |
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Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post
Accommodation in Wellington and
Auckland!
To get the best out of this holiday why not have an
hotel stay either before or after the tour (or both)
which will make your trip an even more relaxing and
enjoyable experience. We have special rates at top
hotels for Kirra passengers for this purpose.
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Wellington
- Bay Plaza Hotel
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The Bay Plaza Hotel overlooks the
Harbour and is a perfect base from which
to explore the city. The hotel has
panoramic views of the City, Harbour or
Mt Victoria. Only minutes away from
cafes, restaurants, bars, theatres,
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa),
nightclubs, beach, and shopping areas.
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Auckland - Rydges Hotel
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One of the
best hotel locations in Auckland. Only two
blocks from the city’s shopping and
business district, one to Skytower and a few
hundred metres to Viaduct Basin and the
waterfront with its multitude of cafes, bars
and restaurants. Noted for its friendly and
helpful staff Rydges 180 contemporary guest
rooms are extremely well appointed and
tastefully decorated including "Guestnet"
internet access. Circa Restaurant features
award winning cuisine and its adjacent bar
is an ideal meeting place before dinner
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us
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When you have chosen your tour call one of our
consultants to check the availability for your
date. At the same time we can advise you of the
latest best deals on air fares to get you to New
Zealand either to include stopovers or not
depending on your requirements.
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