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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 Harbour Bridge for the
drive north along the scenic Hibiscus Coast
with its numerous beachfront holiday
settlements and on to Matakohe for a visit to
its museum that houses an exceptional display
highlighting the region’s early settlement
and kauri gum industry which was so important
to the region’s early development. Continue
to Paihia in the picturesque Bay of Islands
for visits to Waitangi with its famous Treaty
House and giant Maori war canoe. All set in
spectacular grounds overlooking the bay.
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 / Auckland
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This morning a
launch cruise will take you across the Bay and
some of its world acclaimed fishing grounds to
Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the
Rock", cruising amongst picturesque
islands with pristine sandy beaches and
sparkling clear water. 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 with a late afternoon
arrival.
Rydges Hotel (1 night) |
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5 - Auckland / Whangamata
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A tour of Auckland, to the
summit of Skytower, at 328 metres the tallest
building in the Southern Hemisphere, the
downtown city area and waterfront drive, then
experience the thrill of sailing aboard a 12m
yacht on Auckland Harbour and visiting the
Maritime Museum, all before driving to the
Coromandel Peninsula.
Breakers Motel. (2 nights) |
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- Coromandel Peninsula
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A day of fun and
entertainment with Kiwi Dundee Adventures.
Explore regenerating Kauri forest and lush
fern groves, the old roads to Puketui an
1890’s gold mining town and visit a gold
mine studded with glowworms. Walk on isolated
beaches and if conditions permit, a dip in the
springs at Hotwater Beach. |
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- Whangamata / Rotorua
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On to Rotorua and the Agrodome
to see New Zealand’s various sheep breeds
and a shearing demonstration. Stroll through
Rainbow Springs Park to see Rainbow and Brown
Trout plus native birds and animals including
the Kiwi. Take the spectacular Skyline Skyride
for superb views over the city, lake and
mountains and try a luge ride with our
compliments. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi
(meal), a selection of traditionally prepared
meats and vegetables plus more conventional
dishes, all followed by a concert featuring
Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka.
Lake Plaza Hotel. (1 night) |
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- Rotorua / Turangi
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Visit
Whakarewarewa, the Maori Arts and Crafts
Centre and Thermal Reserve with its boiling
mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Pass
massive pine forests, see the Wairakei
Geothermal Valley and Huka Falls to reach
Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Skirt its
shores to Turangi with time for trout fishing,
many picturesque walks or if you are daring,
white water rafting.
Bridge Tongariro Resort (1 night) |
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- Turangi / Wellington
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Cross the National Park with
its volcanic peaks to Bulls and Levin, then
along the Kapiti coast to the Capital City,
Wellington, a tour includes Mt Victoria, the
Houses of Parliament, Wellington Cathedral and
Oriental Bay with time to explore the city and
Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, or an
optional ride on the famous Cable Car.
Bay Plaza Hotel (1 night) |
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10 - Wellington
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Today is farewell to your
travelling companions. You will be transferred
to Wellington International Airport to join
your flight home. |
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Pricing
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Tour prices per Person
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Year round tour price
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£941.00 |
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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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£336.00 |
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General Information here
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Dates
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| Oct
2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 16
Oct |
25
Oct |
XP22 |
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| Nov 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 06 Nov |
15 Nov |
XP25 |
| 20 Nov |
29 Nov |
XP27 |
| 27 Nov |
06 Dec |
XP272 |
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| Dec 2009 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 25 Dec |
03 Jan |
XP32 |
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| Jan 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 08 Jan |
17 Jan |
XP34 |
| 15 Jan |
24 Jan |
XP342 |
| 22 Jan |
31 Jan |
XP36 |
| 31 Jan |
09 Feb |
XP362 |
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| Feb 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Feb |
14 Feb |
XP38 |
| 19 Feb |
28 Feb |
XP40 |
| 26 Feb |
07 Mar |
XP41 |
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| Mar 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 05 Mar |
14 Mar |
XP42 |
| 19 Mar |
28 Mar |
XP44 |
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| Apr 2010 |
| Start |
Finish |
Code |
| 02 Apr |
11 Apr |
XP46 |
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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
here
for more detail
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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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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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