DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 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 COROMANDEL
Depart Auckland and travel the scenic route south to the Coromandel Peninsula. Visit the historic township of Thames, famous for its goldmining in the 1900's, then continue over the spectacular, semi-tropical bush clad mountains to Pauanui. (B)
DAY 3 - COROMANDEL
Visit the world famous Hot Water Beach where the hot water bubbles out of the sand so hot it can burn your feet! Then take a gentle farmland walk to visit the beautiful Cathedral Cove for a walk or a swim (optional boat transfer into Cathedral Cove can be arranged at own expense). After lunch (at own expense), take a tour of the Whitianga Harbour by glass bottomed boat before returning to your accommodation for the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B)
DAY 4 - COROMANDEL ROTORUA
Today you travel the scenic route through the Karangahake Gorge, a spectacular area with large cliffs covered in the world's largest tree ferns and native forest. Continue on to Rotorua, the ‘Thermal Resort', where this evening you will enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)
DAY 5 - ROTORUA
This morning visit Te Puia 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. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)
DAY 6 - 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 millions of tiny glowworms on the cavern roof. On completion continue through the fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland. (B)
DAY 7 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your North Island Indulgence vacation!
