8 Day Premium Touring - Northern Experience



	Spectacular sightseeing experiences
	– Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ – Parry Kauri Park – Waitangi Treaty Reserve – Beautiful Bay of Islands – Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ – Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto – Maori Hangi and Concert – Experience The Realm of Ta–ne	– Breakfast on Lake Rotorua – The Agrodome’s Sheep Show – Thermal Reserve Rotorua – Tour of Wellington – Visit Te Papa – INCLUDED Maori Cultural Experience

	Premium holiday inclusions
	Transportation – Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows Professionally Escorted – Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) – Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) – Hotel Dinners (3) YOUR CHOICE	Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels Plus – Welcome Drink – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day 1 Auckland Airport to hotel - flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 8 to Wellington Airport - flights to depart after 2.00pm) – Hotel porterage included

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Auckland 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 Waitamata Harbour by ferry. A Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and travel companions ends the day. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. 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 northernmost city in New Zealand then it’s off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. 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, 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. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, 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. Tonight The Realm of T–ane, including a Maori Hangi feast and Concert. Hotel: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights.	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. Visit Te Puia and be accompanied by a local Maori guide for a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. An afternoon of ‘Free Time’ – relax, explore or take a tour. 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. Hotel: Novotel Capital, Wellington. Day 8: Depart Wellington Time this morning to explore Wellington your way. 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.

8 days, Priced from $1895
Premium Escorted, Departs from Auckland, finishes at Wellington
Tour code ZABW

Tour Dates

Departs on	Returns on
2009
$2120
Sat 10 Jan	Sat 17 Jan
Sat 24 Jan	Sat 31 Jan
Sat 07 Feb	Sat 14 Feb
Sat 14 Feb	Sat 21 Feb
Sat 28 Feb	Sat 07 Mar
Sat 14 Mar	Sat 21 Mar
$1895
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Sat 13 Jun	Sat 20 Jun
Sat 11 Jul	Sat 18 Jul
Sat 08 Aug	Sat 15 Aug
Sat 22 Aug	Sat 29 Aug
Sat 05 Sep	Sat 12 Sep
Sat 19 Sep	Sat 26 Sep
Sat 26 Sep	Sat 03 Oct
$2225
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Sat 31 Oct	Sat 07 Nov
Sat 07 Nov	Sat 14 Nov
Sat 21 Nov	Sat 28 Nov
Sat 28 Nov	Sat 05 Dec
Sat 12 Dec	Sat 19 Dec
Sat 19 Dec	Sat 26 Dec
Sat 26 Dec	Sat 02 Jan

Departs on	Returns on
2010
$2225
Sat 09 Jan	Sat 16 Jan
Sat 16 Jan	Sat 23 Jan
Sat 23 Jan	Sat 30 Jan
Sat 06 Feb	Sat 13 Feb
Sat 13 Feb	Sat 20 Feb
Sat 27 Feb	Sat 06 Mar
Sat 06 Mar	Sat 13 Mar
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Sat 03 Apr	Sat 10 Apr
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$TBA
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Sat 06 Nov	Sat 13 Nov
Sat 20 Nov	Sat 27 Nov
Sat 27 Nov	Sat 04 Dec
Sat 11 Dec	Sat 18 Dec
Sat 18 Dec	Sat 25 Dec
Sat 25 Dec	Sat 01 Jan

Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures

8 days, Priced from $1895
Premium Escorted, Departs from Wellington, finishes at Auckland
Tour code ZWBA

Tour Dates

Departs on	Returns on
2009
$2120
Wed 14 Jan	Wed 21 Jan
Wed 21 Jan	Wed 28 Jan
Wed 04 Feb	Wed 11 Feb
Wed 11 Feb	Wed 18 Feb
Sat 14 Feb	Sat 21 Feb
Wed 18 Feb	Wed 25 Feb
Wed 04 Mar	Wed 11 Mar
Wed 11 Mar	Wed 18 Mar
Wed 18 Mar	Wed 25 Mar
Sat 21 Mar	Sat 28 Mar
Sat 04 Apr	Sat 11 Apr
Wed 08 Apr	Wed 15 Apr
Wed 29 Apr	Wed 06 May
$1895
Wed 06 May	Wed 13 May
Wed 27 May	Wed 03 Jun
Wed 08 Jul	Wed 15 Jul
Wed 05 Aug	Wed 12 Aug
Wed 02 Sep	Wed 09 Sep
Wed 16 Sep	Wed 23 Sep
Wed 23 Sep	Wed 30 Sep
Wed 30 Sep	Wed 07 Oct
$2225
Wed 07 Oct	Wed 14 Oct
Wed 14 Oct	Wed 21 Oct
Wed 21 Oct	Wed 28 Oct
Wed 28 Oct	Wed 04 Nov
Wed 04 Nov	Wed 11 Nov
Wed 11 Nov	Wed 18 Nov
Wed 18 Nov	Wed 25 Nov
Wed 25 Nov	Wed 02 Dec
Wed 02 Dec	Wed 09 Dec
Wed 16 Dec	Wed 23 Dec
Wed 23 Dec	Wed 30 Dec
Wed 30 Dec	Wed 06 Jan

Departs on	Returns on
2010
$2225
Wed 13 Jan	Wed 20 Jan
Wed 20 Jan	Wed 27 Jan
Wed 03 Feb	Wed 10 Feb
Wed 10 Feb	Wed 17 Feb
Sat 13 Feb	Sat 20 Feb
Wed 17 Feb	Wed 24 Feb
Sat 20 Feb	Sat 27 Feb
Wed 03 Mar	Wed 10 Mar
Sat 06 Mar	Sat 13 Mar
Wed 10 Mar	Wed 17 Mar
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Wed 17 Mar	Wed 24 Mar
Sat 20 Mar	Sat 27 Mar
Wed 24 Mar	Wed 31 Mar
Sat 27 Mar	Sat 03 Apr
Wed 31 Mar	Wed 07 Apr
Sat 03 Apr	Sat 10 Apr
Wed 07 Apr	Wed 14 Apr
Sat 10 Apr	Sat 17 Apr
Wed 28 Apr	Wed 05 May
$TBA
Wed 05 May	Wed 12 May
Wed 26 May	Wed 02 Jun
Wed 02 Jun	Wed 09 Jun
Wed 07 Jul	Sat 14 Aug
Wed 04 Aug	Wed 11 Aug
Wed 01 Sep	Wed 08 Sep
Wed 15 Sep	Wed 22 Sep
Wed 22 Sep	Wed 29 Sep
Wed 29 Sep	Wed 06 Oct
Wed 06 Oct	Wed 13 Oct
Wed 13 Oct	Wed 20 Oct
Wed 20 Oct	Wed 27 Oct
Wed 27 Oct	Wed 03 Nov
Wed 03 Nov	Wed 10 Nov
Wed 10 Nov	Wed 17 Nov
Wed 17 Nov	Wed 24 Nov
Wed 24 Nov	Wed 01 Dec
Wed 01 Dec	Wed 08 Dec
Wed 15 Dec	Wed 22 Dec
Wed 22 Dec	Wed 29 Dec
Wed 29 Dec	Wed 05 Jan

Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures


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Single Supplement (Oct - Apr)		$660
Child 15 years and under	Save	$425
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Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit.

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