Northern Spotlight (8 Days)

Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver

Meals

7 Full buffet breakfasts 2 Dinners 1 Highlight Dinner 1 Farewell Dinner

Others

Enjoy Auckland and Wellington Explore at your own pace in Rotorua. Life becomes all the more radiant at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a subterranean wonderland that replicates the night sky. 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Fiordland National Park Centrally located premium 3.5-star hotels

Transport

Travel by luxury coach Airport transfers (see flight information below)

Accommodation

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality hotel accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites Copthorne Resort Bay of Islands, Garden Rooms Ibis Rotorua Hotel Travelodge Wellington

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Discover Kerikeri (Bay of Islands) NZ$60 Adult NZ$30 Child Enjoy a relaxing tour of Kerikeri, showcasing the rich history of the North. This tour takes a look at the importance of wine-growing in the region and visits a small family-run boutique vineyard, Ake Ake to sample some of their organic wine. And then take a step back in time with visits to the Historic Stone Store and Kemp House. And then conclude the tour with a stop-off at the local chocolate factory – Makana – where you can watch the delicious chocolates being made, and of course, taste a few samples! Discover Russell - Mini Tour (Bay of Islands) NZ$30 Adult / NZ$15 Child This intimate one-hour coach tour visits many of Russell’s iconic locations that make it so significant in New Zealand’s early history. See Christ Church (the oldest church in New Zealand, famed for the bullet-holes in its walls); historic Pompallier House, home to Bishop Pompallier’s Catholic Mission and the oldest industrial building in New Zealand; and even the country's oldest licensed pub! Your tour will be led by an engaging guide whose combination of historical knowledge and local insight will bring the culture and history of the area to life. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (Bay of Islands) NZ$45 Adult, Under 18 years are free of charge Take a wander through the grounds of New Zealand’s most important historic site, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, rich in history and stories of the momentous events which shaped a nation. The grounds are where Maori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown – the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. Visit treasures such as the Treaty House, Meeting House, Flagstaff and Ceremonial War Canoe. Roam the grounds on your own, or enhance your visit with a guided tour. Many of the guides descend from signatories to the Treaty which will give your visit a personal connection to Waitangi. Fullers Cape Reinga Via 90 Mile Beach (Bay of Islands) NZ$155 Adult / NZ$110 Child Drive along the shores of Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Visit Cape Reinga and hear the stories of this significant site. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic lighthouse, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together. This trip includes lunch. Canopy Tours (Rotorua) NZ$149 Adult / NZ$119 Child Canopy tours zipline adventure activity is an experience of a lifetime. You’ll be transported to a long forgotten ancient forest just like the whole of New Zealand once was. Experience a low impact mode of transport to get you high in the ancient canopy! In total there are 6 ziplines totalling more than 650 metres, the highlight for most being the jawdropping 220 metre tui song zipline that departs from 22 metres up a 1000 year old tree. Beat that for a setting! There are numerous treetop platforms at varying heights above the forest floor where you can observe and take in the magic of the environment around you. Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Rotorua) NZ$119 Adult NZ$77 Child Discover the real Middle-earth on the most picturesque private farmland near Matamata in the North Island of New Zealand, where you can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy in a fascinating two-hour guided tour. Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park (Rotorua) From NZ$50 Adult NZ$30 Child Set in 22 acres of beautiful native trees and streams, Rainbow Springs is home to a huge variety of New Zealand’s most precious inhabitants. Experience the adrenalin rush of The Big Splash, explore the many free flight aviaries, come face to face with pre-history in the eyes of the tuatara, and experience the wonder of the bird show featuring some of the funniest feathered performers you will ever see. Includes Kiwi Encounter Tarawera and Lakes Tour on the Rotorua Duck (Rotorua) NZ$89 Adult NZ$55 Child Discover Rotorua’s spectacular lakes area from the comfort of a fully restored World War II amphibious vehicle, able to travel on land and water. A 90 minute fun-filled and scenic journey that ventures onto the three Rotorua lakes, and is accompanied by an entertaining and informative commentary. Te Puia (Rotorua) NZ$56 Adult NZ$28 Child Take a wander through Te Puia, New Zealand’s Maori Culture Centre, where you will have the opportunity to view the awesome power of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley… and much more!

Insurance

Insurance is not included