6 DAY NORTHERN EXPLORER                                  

   COMMENCING WELLINGTON, WEDNESDAYS
   TERMINATING AUCKLAND, MONDAYS

WED: WELLINGTON/TAUPO/ROTORUA

Your tour departs from the Bay Plaza hotel, 40 Oriental Parade, Wellington at 7.45am. Drive to Paekakariki with views of
Kapiti Island and on a clear day, the South Island. Cross the Himitangi Plains, through the towns of Levin and Foxton to
Bulls. Across rolling farmland to the central North Island National Park, dominated by the volcanic cone of Mt Ruapehu.
Follow the Desert Road to Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake and famous for trout fishing. Stop at Huka Falls where the
Waikato River pours through a narrow chasm then skirt massive man-made pine forests to reach Rotorua, centre of Maori
culture. Your overnight accommodation will be at the Lake Plaza Hotel.

THU: ROTORUA

A sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a display featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds with a shearing
demonstration. Whilst at the Agrodome, be sure to visit the Bliss Confectionery factory & shop for a complimentary treat
and tempting sweet delights. See pools of brown and rainbow trout at Rainbow Springs Park and native birds including the
Kiwi. Visit Whakarewarewa, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve, with boiling mud, silica terraces and
Pohutu Geyser. The spectacular Skyline Gondola offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and for a little
excitement, try a Luge ride with our compliments. Time for optional activities this afternoon before a Maori hangi (meal)
with a selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a concert featuring
Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka. Your overnight accommodation is at the Lake Plaza Hotel.

FRI: ROTORUA/WAITOMO/AUCKLAND

Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the Waikato region, noted for dairy farming and world famous horse studs. At Waitomo, a guide
will escort your group underground to the limestone caverns and glow worm grotto. On through Hamilton to Ngaruawahia,
centre for the region’s Maori people, then alongside the Waikato River before crossing the Bombay Hills to reach New
Zealand’s largest city - Auckland. A city tour will visit the summit of Skytower, at 328metres the tallest building in the
Southern Hemisphere, for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the Domain, the city area, the Waterfront
Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Your overnight accommodation will be at the Rydges
Auckland Hotel.

SAT: AUCKLAND/BAY OF ISLANDS

Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast and on to Matakohe and the Kauri museum telling the
story of the Kauri tree and the region’s early settlement, the displays are superb and their story fascinating. Continue
north through Kawakawa to Paihia and visit New Zealand’s birthplace, Waitangi. Visit the famous Treaty House, the Maori
Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay. Your overnight accommodation is at
the Paihia Holiday Motor Inn.

SUN: BAY OF ISLANDS

A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many 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. Your overnight accommodation is at the
Paihia Holiday Motor Inn.

MON: BAY OF ISLANDS/AUCKLAND

A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds made famous by Zane Grey, to Cape Brett
and the spectacular "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 with a late afternoon
arrival and your tour concluding at approximately 5.30pm.

For your departure tax, please do not forget to keep aside NZ$25 per person

Departures weekly: September 2003 through September 2004, please inquire.

Prices and booking conditions.

SINGLE TRAVELERS:
Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.

Bookings and Information: (or BOOK ONLINE)

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