New Zealand escorted coach tour - 8 day Northern Highlights

8 day "Northern Highlights"
Escorted coach tour of
New Zealand
with Kirra Tours

1 - Auckland

	Welcome to New Zealand! Kirra Tours will greet you at the airport, with transport waiting to take you to your hotel. Rydges Hotel (1 night)

2 - Auckland / Bay of Islands

Cross Auckland’s distinctive Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast, through Kawakawa to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. A guided visit to Waitangi with its Treaty House and Maori war canoe. This afternoon enjoy a launch cruise on the Bay crossing the areas world renowned game fishing grounds to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and famous “Hole in the Rock”. Return through the inner islands with their beautiful sandy beaches, sparkling waters and marine life.
Hotel Paihia (2 nights)

3 - Bay of Islands

	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.

4 - Bay of Islands / Rotorua

South through the city of Whangarei to Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Auckland and its majestic harbour soon comes into view and a tour will visit the summit of Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the Domain, the central city area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Cross the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands of the Waikato noted for its horse studs, and the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua.
Lake Plaza Hotel. (2 nights)

5 - Rotorua

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.

6 - Rotorua / Taupo / Napier / Hastings

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)

7 - Hastings / Wellington

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.
Bay Plaza Hotel (1 night)

8 - Wellington

Today is farewell to your travelling companions. You will be transferred to Wellington International Airport to join your flight home.

Pricing

Price Per Person	Adult	Children (2-15)
01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09	£806.00	£224.00
01 Oct 09 - 31 Jan 10	£874.00	£224.00
01 Feb 10 - 30 Apr 10	£874.00	£224.00
01 May 10 - 30 Sep 10	£829.00	£224.00

Optional Extras
Breakfast Supplement	£62.00
Dinner Supplement	£78.00
Single Room Supplement	£269.00
Childrens Breakfast Supplement (2-11)	£31.00
Childrens Dinner Supplement (2-11)	£39.00

More General Information here

Dates

May 2009
Start	Finish	Code
05 May	12 May	P46
12 May	19 May	P47
19 May	26 May	P48
26 May	02 Jun	P49

Jun 2009
Start	Finish	Code
02 Jun	09 Jun	P50
09 Jun	16 Jun	P51
23 Jun	30 Jun	P53
30 Jun	07 Jul	P54

Jul 2009
Start	Finish	Code
14 Jul	21 Jul	P56
21 Jul	28 Jul	P57
28 Jul	04 Aug	P58

Aug 2009
Start	Finish	Code
11 Aug	18 Aug	P12
18 Aug	25 Aug	P13
25 Aug	01 Sep	P14

Sep 2009
Start	Finish	Code
01 Sep	08 Sep	P15
08 Sep	15 Sep	P16
13 Sep	20 Sep	P162
15 Sep	22 Sep	P17
20 Sep	27 Sep	P172
22 Sep	29 Sep	P18
27 Sep	04 Oct	P182
29 Sep	06 Oct	P19

Oct 2009
Start	Finish	Code
06 Oct	13 Oct	P20
13 Oct	20 Oct	P21
20 Oct	27 Oct	P22
27 Oct	03 Nov	P23

Nov 2009
Start	Finish	Code
03 Nov	10 Nov	P24
10 Nov	17 Nov	P25
17 Nov	24 Nov	P26
24 Nov	01 Dec	P27

Dec 2009
Start	Finish	Code
01 Dec	08 Dec	P28
08 Dec	15 Dec	P29
15 Dec	22 Dec	P30
22 Dec	29 Dec	P31
29 Dec	05 Jan	P32

Jan 2010
Start	Finish	Code
03 Jan	10 Jan	P322
05 Jan	12 Jan	P33
12 Jan	19 Jan	P34
17 Jan	24 Jan	P342
19 Jan	26 Jan	P35
26 Jan	02 Feb	P36
31 Jan	07 Feb	P362

Feb 2010
Start	Finish	Code
02 Feb	09 Feb	P37
07 Feb	14 Feb	P372
09 Feb	16 Feb	P38
16 Feb	23 Feb	P39
21 Feb	28 Feb	P392
23 Feb	02 Mar	P40
28 Feb	07 Mar	P402

Mar 2010
Start	Finish	Code
02 Mar	09 Mar	P41
07 Mar	14 Mar	P412
09 Mar	16 Mar	P42
16 Mar	23 Mar	P43
23 Mar	30 Mar	P44
28 Mar	04 Apr	P442
30 Mar	06 Apr	P45

Apr 2010
Start	Finish	Code
06 Apr	13 Apr	P46
11 Apr	18 Apr	P462
13 Apr	20 Apr	P47
20 Apr	27 Apr	P48
27 Apr	04 May	P49

May 2010
Start	Finish	Code
04 May	11 May	P50
11 May	18 May	P51
18 May	25 May	P52

Jun 2010
Start	Finish	Code
08 Jun	15 Jun	P55
22 Jun	29 Jun	P57
29 Jun	06 Jul	P58

Jul 2010
Start	Finish	Code
13 Jul	20 Jul	P60
27 Jul	03 Aug	P62

Aug 2010
Start	Finish	Code
10 Aug	17 Aug	P12
17 Aug	24 Aug	P13
31 Aug	07 Sep	P15

Sep 2010
Start	Finish	Code
07 Sep	14 Sep	P16
12 Sep	19 Sep	P162
14 Sep	21 Sep	P17
19 Sep	26 Sep	P172
21 Sep	28 Sep	P18
26 Sep	03 Oct	P182
28 Sep	05 Oct	P19

Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post Accommodation in Wellington and Christchurch!

Although all of these tours include accommodation for one night immediately before and at the end of the tour many travellers choose to spend an extra day or two to more fully explore the gateway cities.
We have special rates at top hotels for Kirra passengers for this purpose and we will be delighted to help with this.

Wellington - Bay Plaza Hotel
	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. here for more detail

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

here for more detail

Check your dates with us

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.

See our current special offer fares to New Zealand

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