Northern Experience - 8 Days (trip)
Northern Experience - 8 Days
- Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand
- Active & Adventure
| from $2,369* per person | 8 Days | June-September |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: First Light Travel New Zealand | 12 people max | |
Tour Directors rich in cultural and historical knowledge. Experienced drivers focused on getting you where you’re going safely. Quality accommodation. Hearty breakfasts, delicious three course dinners and delectable buffets. The opportunity to strike up friendships with like-minded holiday makers from New Zealand, Australia and overseas. A flexible itinerary that ensures you see all the sights, as well as providing you with all the free time you need to make your holiday yours alone. That’s the First Light Travel difference.
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Locations visited/nearby
New Zealand, Australia and Pacific
Special information
- Family oriented trip.
Itinerary
DAY 1Arrive Auckland
‘Haere Mai’ … welcome to New Zealand
After we meet and transfer you from the airport, settle into your hotel, then see Auckland your way − visit the Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour or explore the Waitemata Harbour by ferry. A Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and travel companions ends the day.
DAY 2
Auckland − Bay of Islands
Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through Orewa and the gorgeously scenic Hibiscus Coast. Walk amongst the Kauri trees at Parry Kauri park. We have time to explore Whangarei, the northern-most city in New Zealand then it’s off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Optional we’ll visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed. You’ll have time on your own to take in highlights such as the magnificent Maori War Canoe (Waka) and Marae (Meeting House). Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort (Water View), Bay of Islands, 2 nights.
DAY 3
Bay of Islands ‘Free Time’
The day is yours to explore the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watch, catch a ferry to Russell, take a coach ride along the Ninety Mile Beach, sail or sea kayak - whatever takes your fancy. Top off your day with a night on the town.
DAY 4
Bay of Islands − Auckland
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the sensational Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. We’ll explore Urupukapuka Island on our way back then return to Auckland.
DAY 5
Auckland − Rotorua
After an Auckland City Sights Tour, we trace New Zealand’s longest river − the Waikato − to Waitomo Caves. We’ll see the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk the Limestone caves. On arrival in Rotorua an orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. Optional tonight The Realm of Tãne, including a Maori Hangi feast and Concert.
DAY 6
Rotorua
Breakfast cruise, with sparkling wine, on Lake Rotorua onboard the historic Lakeland Queen. We then head to the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. Optional visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. An afternoon of ‘Free Time’.
DAY 7
Rotorua − Wellington
From the mountains to the sea. View the Huka Falls. Visit Taupo and drive along the shores of its lake. Travel through the alpine scenery of Mt. Ruapehu. Tongariro National Park. Manawatu. The Kapiti Coast. On arrival in Wellington a city sights tour, with views of the city from Mt. Victoria.
DAY 8
Depart Wellington
Time this morning to explore Wellington your way. optional Then we’ll see Parliament House and visit Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with time to discover it yourself. Later we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight.
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