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New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (commonly called the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation: it is situated about 2000 km (1250 miles) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga.
The capital city is Wellington, near the southern tip of the North Island. Wellington's central geographical position was the major deciding factor in the transfer of the seat of government from Auckland, in 1865.
Auckland is the largest city with a population having just reached one million. Over 200 000 inhabitants of Auckland are from the Pacific islands, which makes Auckland the largest Polynesian city in the world.
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7 Nights / 8 Days: Northern Spectacular |
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Day 01
Arrive Auckland |
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 02
Auckland – Hamilton - Rotorua |
Join a scheduled coach this morning for the drive to Rotorua. Depart New Zealand's largest city, through lush farmlands of Waikato, to Hamilton and the Mamaku Ranges to reach Rotorua, centre of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland. Transfer to your hotel on arrival with the afternoon at leisure and you will meet your tour group this evening. Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights) |
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Day 03
Rotorua |
Todays’ sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a show featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. See brown and rainbow trout and also the native kiwi bird at Rainbow Springs Park. Continue to the Skyline Gondola park for spectacular views over Rotorua (including a complimentary luge ride). Time for optional activities this afternoon before a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and concert this evening. |
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Day 04
Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland |
Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the dairy and farming areas of the Waikato. At Waitomo, you will have a guided tour of the limestone caverns and glowworm grotto. Continue through to Auckland, where you will take a short city tour, including the downtown area, Waterfront Drive and a visit to the top of Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night)
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Day 05
Auckland - Bay of Islands |
Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe and the Kauri Museum telling the story of the Kauri tree and the regions' early settlement. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia, where we meet our local Maori guide, a descendant of the original settlers of the region, who will provide a comprehensive insight and history of the Bay of Islands before a visit to New Zealand's birthplace Waitangi. A self guided tour through the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay. Stay: Hotel Paihia (2 nights) |
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Day 06
Bay Of Islands |
A day free for you to relax and enjoy tge many optional activities available. Your Coach Captain will happily assist you with the details. A full day tour to Cape Reingam 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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Day 07
Bay Of Islands - Auckland |
A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. 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. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 08
Depart Auckland |
Today is at your leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight home. |
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11 Nights / 12 Days: Newzealand Spectacular |
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Day 01
Arrive Auckland |
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 02
Auckland - Rotorua |
Today starts with a city tour of Auckland, including a visit to the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Depart Auckland and travel south through the lush farmlands of Waikato, across the forested Mamaku Ranges to the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights) |
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Day 03
Rotorua |
Todays’ sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a show featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. See brown and rainbow trout and also the native kiwi bird at Rainbow Springs Park. Continue to the Skyline Gondola park for spectacular views over Rotorua (including a complimentary luge ride). Time for optional activities this afternoon before a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and concert this evening. |
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Day 04
Rotorua - Christchurch |
Visit Te Puia this morning with boiling mud, silica terraces and the Pohutu Geyser. Transfer to Rotorua Airport for your fl ight to Christchurch today (flight not included). You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Christchurch, where the afternoon is at your leisure. Stay: Pavillions Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 05
Christchurch - MT Cook - Omarama |
A city sights tour this morning shows you the main attractions of Christchurch before traveling across the Canterbury Plains and to Tekapo, to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. You will have a chance to take an optional scenic flight over the Southern Alps before continuing to Mt Cook National Park. Finally you will continue from Mt Cook to Omarama this afternoon. Stay: Heritage Gateway Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 06
Omarama - Dunedin |
Depart Omarama this morning and continue to the ‘Scottish City’ of Dunedin. An early arrival allows for a choice of excellent optional activities, such as tours to visit the Albatross Centre, penguin and seal colonies, take a train journey on the Taieri Gorge Railway or explore the city itself. This evening you will be treated to a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony complete with piper, ‘address to the haggis’ and gift. Stay: Cargills Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 07
Dunedin - Lake Manapouri - Te Anau |
Visit historic Olveston House before crossing rich farmlands to the agricultural towns of Gore and Lumsden. Visit Lake Manapouri before arriving at Lake Te Anau. Stay: Fiordland National Park Hotel (1 night)
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Day 08
Te Anau – Milford Sound – Queenstown
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Follow the Eglinton Valley, through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak before returning to Te Anau by coach and on to Queenstown. Dinner tonight is at the Skyline Restaurant where both the dining and the views are unsurpassed. Stay: Rydges Hotel (2 nights) |
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Day 09
Queenstown |
An opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions and activities available in Queenstown, the ‘adventure capital of the world’. Your coach captain will be happy to give you some suggestions. |
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Day 10
Queenstown – Haast Pass – Fox Glacier |
Pass through a region rich in gold mining history on your way to Lake Wanaka this morning. Continue across the Haast Pass into Mt Aspiring and Westland National Parks. Continue up the dramatic West Coast to visit the National Park Headquarters, or take an optional guided walk to the glacier’s terminal face. Stay: Fox Glacier Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 11
Fox Glacier - Greymouth - Christchurch |
Time this morning to take an optional helicopter fl ight over the glacier. Continue up the West Coast, visiting a greenstone (jade) factory before arriving in Greymouth to board the Tranz Alpine train. This journey is reputed to be one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. Arriving in Christchurch this evening, you will be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Stay: Pavillions Hotel (1 night) |
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Day 12
Depart Christchurch |
Today is at your leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight home. |
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