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- Wellington / Taupo / Rotorua
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Your tour departs from the
Bay Plaza Hotel, 40 Oriental Parade at 8.15am.
Drive to Paekakariki with views of Kapiti Island and on
a clear day, the South Island. Cross the Himitangi
Plains, through the towns of Levin and Foxton to Bulls.
Across rolling farmland to the central North Island
National Park, dominated by the volcanic cone of Mt
Ruapehu. Follow the Desert Road to Lake Taupo, New
Zealand’s largest lake and famous for trout fishing.
Stop at Huka Falls skirting massive pine forests to
reach Rotorua, centre of Maori culture.
Lake Plaza Hotel. (2 nights) |
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- Rotorua
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A sightseeing tour visits
the Agrodome for a display featuring New Zealand’s
various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration. See
pools of brown and rainbow trout at Rainbow Springs Park
and native birds including the Kiwi. Visit Whakarewarewa,
the Maori Arts and Crafts Center and Thermal Reserve,
with boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. The
spectacular Skyline Gondola offers superb views over
city, lake and mountains and for a little excitement,
try a Luge ride with compliments. Time for optional
activities this afternoon before a Maori hangi (meal)
with a selection of traditionally prepared meats and
vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a
concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring
haka. |
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- Rotorua / Waitomo / Auckland
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Cross the Mamaku Ranges to
the Waikato region, noted for dairy farming and world
famous horse studs. At Waitomo, a guide will escort your
group underground to the limestone caverns and glow worm
grotto. On through Hamilton to Ngaruawahia, centre for
the region’s Maori people, then alongside the Waikato
River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach New
Zealand’s largest city – Auckland. A city tour will
visit the summit of Skytower, at 328m the tallest
building in the Southern Hemisphere for superb city and
harbour views, the downtown area and Waterfront Drive.
Rydges Hotel. (1 night) |
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- Auckland / Bay of Islands
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Cross Auckland’s Harbour
Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast to
Matakohe and the Kauri museum telling the story of the
Kauri tree and the regions early settlement, the
displays are superb and their story fascinating.
Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia and visit New
Zealand’s birthplace, Waitangi. A guided visit to the
famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant
war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the
bay.
Hotel Paihia. (2 nights) |
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- Bay of Islands
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A day free for you to relax
and enjoy the many optional activities available. Your
Coach Captain will happily assist with details. A full
day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most
point and Ninety Mile Beach or explore historic Russell,
New Zealand’s first settlement and visit its original
Church, Mission House and Museum. |
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- Bay of Islands / Auckland
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A launch cruise will take
you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds
to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”.
Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey
south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the
satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and
Harbour come into view
Your tour will conclude 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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£660.00 |
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01 Oct 2008 to 30 April 2009
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£760.00 |
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01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009
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£680.00 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£37.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£55.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£185.00 |
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General Information here
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Dates
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| May 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 May |
12 May |
Q44 |
| 14 May |
19 May |
Q45 |
| 21 May |
26 May |
Q46 |
| 28 May |
02 Jun |
Q47 |
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| Jun 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Jun |
09 Jun |
Q48 |
| 18 Jun |
23 Jun |
Q50 |
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| Jul 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Jul |
07 Jul |
Q52 |
| 16 Jul |
21 Jul |
Q54 |
| 23 Jul |
28 Jul |
Q55 |
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| Aug 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Aug |
11 Aug |
Q57 |
| 20 Aug |
25 Aug |
Q59 |
| 27 Aug |
01 Sep |
Q60 |
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| Sep 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Sep |
08 Sep |
Q61 |
| 10 Sep |
15 Sep |
Q62 |
| 17 Sep |
22 Sep |
Q11 |
| 24 Sep |
29 Sep |
Q12 |
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| Oct 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Oct |
06 Oct |
Q13 |
| 08 Oct |
13 Oct |
Q14 |
| 15 Oct |
20 Oct |
Q15 |
| 22 Oct |
27 Oct |
Q16 |
| 29 Oct |
03 Nov |
Q17 |
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| Nov 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Nov |
10 Nov |
Q18 |
| 12 Nov |
17 Nov |
Q19 |
| 19 Nov |
24 Nov |
Q20 |
| 26 Nov |
01 Dec |
Q21 |
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| Dec 2008 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Dec |
08 Dec |
Q22 |
| 10 Dec |
15 Dec |
Q23 |
| 17 Dec |
22 Dec |
Q24 |
| 24 Dec |
29 Dec |
Q25 |
| 31 Dec |
05 Jan |
Q26 |
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| Jan 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Jan |
12 Jan |
Q27 |
| 14 Jan |
19 Jan |
Q28 |
| 21 Jan |
26 Jan |
Q29 |
| 28 Jan |
02 Feb |
Q30 |
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| Feb 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Feb |
09 Feb |
Q31 |
| 11 Feb |
16 Feb |
Q32 |
| 18 Feb |
23 Feb |
Q33 |
| 25 Feb |
02 Mar |
Q34 |
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| Mar 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Mar |
09 Mar |
Q35 |
| 11 Mar |
16 Mar |
Q36 |
| 18 Mar |
23 Mar |
Q37 |
| 25 Mar |
30 Mar |
Q38 |
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| Apr 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Apr |
06 Apr |
Q39 |
| 08 Apr |
13 Apr |
Q40 |
| 15 Apr |
20 Apr |
Q41 |
| 22 Apr |
27 Apr |
Q42 |
| 29 Apr |
04 May |
Q43 |
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 May |
11 May |
Q44 |
| 20 May |
25 May |
Q46 |
| 27 May |
01 Jun |
Q47 |
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| Jun 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Jun |
08 Jun |
Q48 |
| 17 Jun |
22 Jun |
Q50 |
| 24 Jun |
29 Jun |
Q51 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 08 Jul |
13 Jul |
Q53 |
| 15 Jul |
20 Jul |
Q54 |
| 22 Jul |
27 Jul |
Q55 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Aug |
10 Aug |
Q57 |
| 12 Aug |
17 Aug |
Q58 |
| 19 Aug |
24 Aug |
Q11 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 09 Sep |
14 Sep |
Q14 |
| 16 Sep |
21 Sep |
Q15 |
| 23 Sep |
28 Sep |
Q16 |
| 30 Sep |
05 Oct |
Q17 |
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Oct |
12 Oct |
Q18 |
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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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Check your dates with
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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See our
current special offer fares to New Zealand
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