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 North Island tour departing from Auckland

Daily departures - Self drive and coach options

See the best of New Zealand’s North Island. From the golden sand beaches of the Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga, to the thermal wonders of Rotorua, beautiful Lake Taupo and the rugged volcanic plateau to the cosmopolitan capital of Wellington city.

You have the choice of New Zealand full service hotel accommodation, self-catering motel accommodation or New Zealand budget hostel accommodation. Choose what suits your holiday budget and style.

You can self drive with your own New Zealand rental car (choice of 3 car types) or opt to travel by first class scheduled coach services. Select the New Zealand transport that you prefer.

Simply refer to the price panels to see the accommodation and transport price options and sightseeing inclusions.

 

Duration 5 Days
Tour code TR A3

Itinerary

   Day 1: Auckland - Paihia
optional sightseeing 
  • seaside villages on the Hibiscus Coast en route to Paihia
  • rich Maori & European history, sandy beaches & coves
  • afternoon Hole in the Rock dolphin scenic cruise

   Day 2: In Paihia
optional sightseeing 
  • optional day trip to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach, with sand tobogganing, or day at leisure
 
   Day 3: Paihia - Auckland
optional sightseeing 
  • morning at leisure – relax on the beach or visit historic Russell
  • return to Auckland this afternoon

   Day 4: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
optional sightseeing 
  • southern suburbs of Auckland, over the Bombay Hills
  • Hamilton on the banks of the mighty Waikato River
  • Tirau for artwork creations made of corrugated iron
  • sparking Rotorua by the lake, natural geothermal wonders, adventure and Maori legends
 
   Day 5: Rotorua - Wellington
optional sightseeing 
  • optional sightseeing in Rotorua or morning at leisure
  • return to Auckland or travel south via Lake Taupo to Wellington

Extra days available on request. Can be travelled in reverse. 

Fares and Pricing:

Tour Code: TR A3  
Hotel
Motel
Hostel
Seat-in-Coach
Share Twin
$879
$778
$612
 
Single
$1380
$1179
$845
Self Drive - Small
Share Twin
$815
$714
$547
 
Single
$1547
$1345
$1012
Self Drive - Medium
Share Twin
$844
$743
$576
 
Single
$1606
$1404
$1070

Self Drive - Large 

Share Twin
$897
$796
$629
 
Single
$1711
$1509
$1176
(10% discount for travel completed between 01 May - 30 Sept )
Prices valid from 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008 and are priced per person

 

Includes:

  • coach or rental car travel as per itinerary
  • rental car option - 5 days' hire, unlimited kms & insurance
  • coach option - transfers within itinerary
  • 4 nights' accommodation as selected
  • Hole in the Rock dolphin cruise

 

Accommodation Directory

  Location - Paihia   Location - Auckland
  Hotel Scenic Circle Bay of Islands or similar   Hotel Rydges Hotel or similar
  Motel Outrigger Motel or similar   Motel Airedale or similar
  Hostel Pipi Patch Lodge or similar   Hostel Auckland Central Backpackers or similar
  Location - Rotorua    
  Hotel Rydges Hotel or similar    
  Motel Ventura Inn Motel or similar    
  Hostel KiwiPaka YHA or similar    

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