Driver/guide
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected...
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guaranteed Accommodation (Paid for on...
Guaranteed Accommodation (Paid for on arrival at accommodation)
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Guaranteed bookings on activities (Activities not included in price, can be booked on bus with driver guide)
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Daily walks and photo stops
Daily cafe/supermarket breaks
Daily cafe/supermarket breaks
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Food and drinks
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ยAbout experience
The Oakleys shop at 99 Queen Street, Auckland 8:50am
Includes pick up for Nomads, Queen Street Backpackers and Fat Camel
AUCKLAND TO HOT WATER BEACHย We head out of the City of Sails towards the Coromandel Peninsula and spend the afternoon at Cathedral Cove.ย We then carry on to Hot Water Beach where you can hit the beach with your shovel at low tide to dig your own hot pool in the sand.ย
HOT WATER BEACH TO WAITOMO Next itโs onto Waitomo where you will get the chance to visit the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Here is your chance to go underground and experience one of our top rated NZ activities with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
WAITOMO TO ROTORUA We start the day heading off toward Rotorua, the Maori culture capital of New Zealand. Along the way we will stop at The Shires Rest where you can take a tour through the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set. Tonight, donโt miss the chance to stay overnight at Tamaki Marae. You will experience a traditional Maori hangi (feast) and concert.
ROTORUA TO TAUPOย Taupo is rightly known as the adventure capital of the North Island. Sign up here for the Tongariro Crossing and Barbary Sailing on the stunning Great Lake Taupo (New Zealandโs largest lake).
FREE DAY IN TAUPO Get up before the sun and hike one of New Zealandโs great walks. The Tongariro Crossing is an experience not to be missed! Home to Mt Doom in Tolkienโs world, the scenery is sure to blow you away on this 8 hour hike. Alternatively, enjoy a sleep-in and experience one of the many activities on offer.
TAUPO TO RIVER VALLEY Today we head south around the โgreat lakeโ. In the afternoon we travel through to River Valley, situated amongst towering cliffs and bush- clad hills. The lodge offers grade five rafting on the Rangitikei River, scenic horse riding, and stunning surroundings. Spend the evening enjoying a delicious roast dinner and relaxing by the open fire.ย
RIVER VALLEY TO WELLINGTON We head away late after a morning of white water rafting or horse riding, and head through the rolling hills full of deer, cattle and sheep. We arrive into New Zealandโs capital city, Wellington, in the early evening. This city is New Zealandโs undisputed capital of culture, the arts, restaurants, fashion and nightlife.
WELLINGTON TO TAUPO The drive today has beautiful rivers and lakes as well as Lord of the Rings landscapes!
TAUPO TO AUCKLAND (VIA ROTORUA) This morning we head further north to Rotorua, renowned for its Maori heritage and thermal activity. We stop at Kiwi Encounter, where you can get up close and personal with our national icon โ the Kiwi bird.Then itโs onwards through the rolling countryside to Auckland, otherwise known as the โCity of Sailsโ.ย
Tour leaving from Auckland
Auckland is a city in the North Island of New Zealand. You can find the largest Polynesian population in the world in this city. Its diverse, multicultural and cosmopolitan features make it a popular place to visit and live in.
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