DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', you will
be met by our local representative and privately
transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - ROTORUA
Farewell the 'City of Sails' as you travel south to
reach the market garden area of Pukekohe. Continue
through Hamilton - New Zealand's fourth largest city
and the fertile Waikato region to the 'Thermal City'
of Rotorua. (B)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling
mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit
Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds
and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a
New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog
demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to
the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at
leisure. You may like to visit Polynesian Pools to
relax in the healing thermal waters. Optional
activities not included in the tour price. This
evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and
Concert. (B,D)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA - WAITOMO - AUCKLAND
Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach
Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous
Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat
ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the
cavern roof. On completion continue through the
fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland. (B)
DAY 5 - DEPARTURE AUCKLAND
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure
transfer to the airport. We trust you enjoyed your
Thermal Wonders Vacation! (B)