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- Auckland
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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) |
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2 - Auckland / Bay of Islands
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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) |
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3 - 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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4 - Bay of Islands / Rotorua
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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) |
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5 - 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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6 - 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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7 - 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 rideon the famous
Cable Car.
Bay Plaza Hotel. (1 night) |
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8 - Wellington / Picton / Blenheim
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Join the Interislander Ferry
for a scenic cruise to the South Island with views of
the City and its hillside suburbs. Cross Cook Strait
into the sheltered waters of Queen Charlotte Sound, bush
clad hillsides remote bays and isolated holiday homes.
In Picton, you are welcomed by your South Island Coach
Captain. Explore Picton then drive to Blenheim for an
afternoon’s sightseeing and a visit to the Montana
Winery for a complimentary tasting and afternoon tea.
Blenheim Country Hotel. (1 night) |
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9 - Blenheim / Kaikoura / Christchurch
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Past Lake Grassmere then
follow the coastline to Kaikoura, an area noted for
whale watching. Over the Hundalee Ranges and onto the
Canterbury Plains to the Garden City of Christchurch.
Visit the International Antarctic Centre before a city
tour highlighting a strong English influence. See the
parklands and River Avon before boarding the Tourist
Tram for a circuit of the city centre which showcases
all the main points of interest.
Pavillions Hotel (1 night)
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10 - Christchurch
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Today is goodbye to all your new found friends. You will be transferred to Christchurch
International Airport to join your flight home. |
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Pricing
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Children (2-15)
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01 May 2009 - 30 Sep 2009
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£969 |
£280 |
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01 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010
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£1042 |
£280 |
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01 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
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£997 |
£280 |
| Optional Extras |
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Breakfast Supplement
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£84.00 |
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Dinner Supplement
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£106.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
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£330.00 |
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 More
General Information here
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Dates
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| May 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 May |
13 May |
Y46 |
| 13 May |
20 May |
Y47 |
| 20 May |
27 May |
Y48 |
| 27 May |
03 Jun |
Y49 |
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| Jun 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 03 Jun |
10 Jun |
Y50 |
| 24 Jun |
01 Jul |
Y53 |
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| Jul 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Jul |
08 Jul |
Y54 |
| 15 Jul |
22 Jul |
Y56 |
| 22 Jul |
29 Jul |
Y57 |
| 29 Jul |
05 Aug |
Y58 |
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| Aug 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 12 Aug |
19 Aug |
Y12 |
| 19 Aug |
26 Aug |
Y13 |
| 26 Aug |
02 Sep |
Y14 |
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| Sep 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Sep |
09 Sep |
Y15 |
| 09 Sep |
16 Sep |
Y16 |
| 14 Sep |
21 Sep |
Y162 |
| 16 Sep |
23 Sep |
Y17 |
| 21 Sep |
28 Sep |
Y172 |
| 23 Sep |
30 Sep |
Y18 |
| 28 Sep |
05 Oct |
Y182 |
| 30 Sep |
07 Oct |
Y19 |
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| Oct 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Oct |
14 Oct |
Y20 |
| 14 Oct |
21 Oct |
Y21 |
| 21 Oct |
28 Oct |
Y22 |
| 28 Oct |
04 Nov |
Y23 |
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| Nov 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Nov |
11 Nov |
Y24 |
| 11 Nov |
18 Nov |
Y25 |
| 18 Nov |
25 Nov |
Y26 |
| 25 Nov |
02 Dec |
Y27 |
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| Dec 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Dec |
09 Dec |
Y28 |
| 09 Dec |
16 Dec |
Y29 |
| 16 Dec |
23 Dec |
Y30 |
| 23 Dec |
30 Dec |
Y31 |
| 30 Dec |
06 Jan |
Y32 |
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| Jan 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 04 Jan |
11 Jan |
Y322 |
| 06 Jan |
13 Jan |
Y33 |
| 13 Jan |
20 Jan |
Y34 |
| 18 Jan |
25 Jan |
Y342 |
| 20 Jan |
27 Jan |
Y35 |
| 27 Jan |
03 Feb |
Y36 |
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| Feb 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Feb |
08 Feb |
Y362 |
| 03 Feb |
10 Feb |
Y37 |
| 08 Feb |
15 Feb |
Y372 |
| 10 Feb |
17 Feb |
Y38 |
| 17 Feb |
24 Feb |
Y39 |
| 22 Feb |
01 Mar |
Y392 |
| 24 Feb |
03 Mar |
Y40 |
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| Mar 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Mar |
08 Mar |
Y402 |
| 03 Mar |
10 Mar |
Y41 |
| 08 Mar |
15 Mar |
Y412 |
| 10 Mar |
17 Mar |
Y42 |
| 17 Mar |
24 Mar |
Y43 |
| 24 Mar |
31 Mar |
Y44 |
| 29 Mar |
05 Apr |
Y442 |
| 31 Mar |
07 Apr |
Y45 |
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| Apr 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 07 Apr |
14 Apr |
Y46 |
| 12 Apr |
19 Apr |
Y462 |
| 14 Apr |
21 Apr |
Y47 |
| 21 Apr |
28 Apr |
Y48 |
| 28 Apr |
05 May |
Y49 |
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| May 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 May |
12 May |
Y50 |
| 12 May |
19 May |
Y51 |
| 19 May |
26 May |
Y52 |
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| Jun 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 09 Jun |
16 Jun |
Y55 |
| 23 Jun |
30 Jun |
Y57 |
| 30 Jun |
07 Jul |
Y58 |
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| Jul 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 14 Jul |
21 Jul |
Y60 |
| 28 Jul |
04 Aug |
Y62 |
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| Aug 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 11 Aug |
18 Aug |
Y12 |
| 18 Aug |
25 Aug |
Y13 |
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| Sep 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 01 Sep |
08 Sep |
Y15 |
| 08 Sep |
15 Sep |
Y16 |
| 13 Sep |
20 Sep |
Y162 |
| 15 Sep |
22 Sep |
Y17 |
| 20 Sep |
27 Sep |
Y172 |
| 22 Sep |
29 Sep |
Y18 |
| 27 Sep |
04 Oct |
Y182 |
| 29 Sep |
06 Oct |
Y19 |
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Extend Your Tour with Pre/Post
Accommodation in Auckland 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.
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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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Christchurch
- Pavilions Hotel
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You will find our spacious studio units
located in the main hotel block that
also features the restaurant, reception
and bar. You will have use of tea and
coffee making facilities, a shower, hair
dryer, electric blankets, a mini bar,
television, in-house video, Sky TV and a
telephone for your convenience.
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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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