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City Transfer Services Ltd Operates Nationwide! Specialising in Bus & Coach travel throughout the North & South Island's of New Zealand, offering Bus Hire NZ, Coach Hire, VANS, Mini Bus, BUDGET Charter Bus Luxury Tour Coaches, Bus Services. For all of your Group Travel needs!
6-day tour joining the major highlights of New Zealand’s North Island. The itinerary includes the stunning Bay of Islands and day trip of Cape Reinga, Maori hangi (meal) and concert, Rotorua’s Thermal Wonderland, sightseeing tour of Auckland, art deco city of Napier, wonderful Lake Taupo and New Zealand’s capital – Wellington. Day1: Auckland / Bay of Islands Your tour departs from Auckland City at 7.30am.
Cross Auckland’s distinctive Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast, through Kawakawa to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. http://www.bay-of-islands.co.nz/ Here we meet our local Maori guide, a descendant of the original settlers to 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. This afternoon enjoy a launch cruise on the Bay crossing the areas world renowned game fishing grounds to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and famous “Hole in the Rock”. http://www.dolphincruises.co.nz/hole-in-the-rock-cruise/ Return through the inner islands with their beautiful sandy beaches, sparkling waters and marine life. Hotel Paihia (2 nights) Day2: Bay of Islands
A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional 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 is extremely popular or alternatively, visit historic Russell, http://www.russellnz.co.nz/ New Zealand’s first settlement and visit its original Church, Mission House and Museum.
Day3: Bay of Islands / Rotorua South through the city of Whangarei to Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Auckland and its majestic harbour soon comes into view and a tour will visit the summit of Sky Tower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the Domain, the central city area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Cross the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands of the Waikato noted for its horse studs and the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua. Rotorua (2 nights)
Day4: Rotorua A sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a display featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration. See pools of rainbow and brown trout at Rainbow Springs Park and even native birds including the Kiwi. 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 selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring haka (entire group).
Day5: Rotorua / Taupo / Napier / Hastings
Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve with its boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Skirt some of the worlds largest pine forest to Wairakei where natural steam is harnessed to generate electricity, view the Huka Falls where the Waikato River pours through a narrow chasm and pause at Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. Continue across the Central Plateau to the Hawkes Bay region and Napier, claimed to be the world’s art deco capital. A city tour will encompass the Marine Parade and foreshore area plus many of the city’s art deco buildings. A visit to Hawkes Bay Museum is included. A few minutes drive to Hastings, the fruit bowl of New Zealand. (1 night)
Day6: Hastings / Wellington Orchards and vineyards give way to lush farmlands as you pass through Hastings then to Dannevirke and Woodville for an early afternoon arrival in the Capital city Wellington. A city tour includes the summit of Mount Victoria for views over the city and its Harbour, the Houses of Parliament and distinctive “Beehive”, Wellington Cathedral, the central city and business area and Oriental Bay. Also explore the city yourself. Don’t miss Te Papa, the “Museum of New Zealand” or take a ride on the famous Cable Car.
City Transfer Services Ltd operates Nationwide; we travel the length and breadth of the North & South Island's offering BUS, COACH, VANS, MINI BUS, BUDGET CHARTER BUS, and LUXURY TOUR COACHES
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