DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', you will be met by our local representative for either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental car.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS
Travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. There is the opportunity to view mighty Kauri Trees en route. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. (B)
DAY 3 - BAY OF ISLANDS
Today we have included Fuller's Bay of Islands ‘Flexi-choice ticket’. This ticket allows you the choice of one of the following tours: Supercruise, Dolphin Adventures, Hole in the Rock, Cape Brett Cruise or Cape Reinga Wanderer. As an added bonus, this ticket also includes a free return ferry journey to Russell! (B)
DAY 4 - BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND
At leisure this morning to further explore this beautiful region. You might like to take an optional guided tour of the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, where the famous Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the British Crown and local Maori chieftains. Optional activities not included in tour price. Later this afternoon return to Auckland. (B)
DAY 5 - AUCKLAND - ROTORUA
Travel south via Hamilton, New Zealand's fourth largest city and the fertile Waikato region to the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. (B)
DAY 6 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Paradise Valley 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 the Polynesian Pools to relax in the healing thermal waters, sourced directly from the local geysers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. (B,D)
DAY 7 - 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 8 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Natural Wonders of the North vacation! (B)
