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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
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Enjoy relaxed starts and two leisurely two-night stops Take in local farm life over lunch in Waikato
Experience New Zealand's best beach at Mount Maunganui Visit fascinating Tamaki Māori Village and Te Puia
Welcome to Auckland
Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand’s ‘City of
Sails’. You will be transferred to your Auckland
hotel by private car. After you check in, you
can head out and explore Auckland. This
evening, meet your fellow travelers and your
Travel Director at a Welcome Reception and
dinner. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, 2 nights. DW
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Auckland
A city sights tour will start your morning
in Auckland. Travel around the waterfront
from central city out to Mission Bay. Prepare
your camera for the stop at Bastion Point
and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial,
as you will get stunning shots of Auckland,
the North Shore and the Waitemata. B
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Auckland – Tauranga
You’re invited to a Be My Guest lunch at
the home of Lance and Bridgette O’Sullivan,
New Zealand horse racing royalty. Enjoy a
sumptuous country-style lunch at the Red
Barn on their beautiful Waikato farm. Later,
travel to the harborside city of Tauranga,
located in the Bay of Plenty region. A bridge
over the Harbor connects Tauranga to Mount
Maunganui, where you’ll have an afternoon at
leisure. Why not walk up the extinct namesake
volcano with winding walking paths or relax
on the main beach, this glorious stretch of
golden sand has been voted the best in the
country. Hotel: Trinity Wharf. B BG DW
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Tauranga – Rotorua
Travel through Te Puke, known as the
kiwifruit capital of New Zealand with around
80% of all kiwifruit grown in New Zealand,
grown here. You’ll stop at Kiwifruit Country, a
family owned business that is set amongst a
60-hectare orchard. Later, it’s on to Rotorua
for an orientation tour that takes in views of
Lake Rotorua.
This afternoon you’ll visit Te
Puia and tour through the Whakarewarewa
Thermal Reserve.
Tonight, an evening of
culture, history and scrumptious food awaits
you at the Tamaki Māori Village. Wander
through the ancient forest village and learn
about Māori art forms and traditions, followed
by a concert featuring local performers.
Experience an authentic Māori Hangi Highlight
Dinner, steamed underground in the traditional
way. Hotel: Millennium, 2 nights. B HD
Te Puia Thermal Reserve
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Rotorua Included Choice
Today choose from a range of Included Choice
sightseeing experiences. You could take a
fascinating tour of the Hobbiton movie set, enjoy
a guided tour through the long galleries and
lofty chambers of the world-famous Waitomo
Glowworm Caves or explore Rotorua and its
lakes in an amphibious WWII era Duck. B
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Rotorua – Wellington
Say Haere Ra (goodbye) to Rotorua this morning
and journey out through pine forests and
farmland to a little hidden spot, the turquoise
torrent of rapids known as Huka Falls. The
road ahead unfolds in a broad panorama of
Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. The
stunningly blue fresh water of Lake Taupo
is home to some of the best trout fishing in
the world. You will then journey south over
the Central Plateau, New Zealand’s main
volcanic area, and along the Kapiti Coast
to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington.
Tonight, you are free to dine as you wish.
Hotel: James Cook Grand Chancellor. B
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Farewell from Wellington
Discover more of Wellington this morning.
There’s time to explore the Parliament buildings
and the ‘Beehive’, home to New Zealand’s
politicians, as well as the many fascinating
exhibits at
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.
Say farewell to your fellow travelers before you
are transferred by private car to Wellington
Airport for your onward flight. B
BAY OF ISLANDS ADD-ON
From $ 2525
per person twin
share land only
DEPARTURES AND PRICES
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2021
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Apr 14
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Jun 02
Jun 30
Jul 28
Aug 11
Aug 25
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Oct 06
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Oct 27
Nov 03
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Dec 08
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Dec 22
Dec 29 Apr 13
Apr 20
Apr 27
May 04
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Aug 03
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Aug 31
Sep 07
Sep 14
Sep 21
Sep 28
Oct 12
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 02
Nov 09
Nov 16
Nov 23
Nov 30
Dec 07
Dec 14
Dec 21
Dec 28
Jan 04
Twin Share
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2795
2795
2795
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Jan 12
Jan 19
Jan 26
Feb 02
Feb 09
Feb 16
Feb 23
Mar 02
Mar 09
Mar 16
Mar 23
Mar 30
Apr 06
Apr 13
Apr 20
Apr 27
Jun 08
Jul 27
Aug 24
Sep 07
Sep 14
Sep 21 Jan 11
Jan 18
Jan 25
Feb 01
Feb 08
Feb 15
Feb 22
Mar 01
Mar 08
Mar 15
Mar 22
Mar 29
Apr 05
Apr 12
Apr 19
Apr 26
May 03
Jun 14
Aug 02
Aug 30
Sep 13
Sep 20
Sep 27
Twin Share
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2795
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
2525
Single Supplement (add to price above): $880pp
Exceptions 06/10/20 to 30/03/21: $955pp
Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
Early bird savings
Save up to $275pp
See page 5 for more great savings <
Jewels of the Bay
If you wish to make the most of your time
in the North Island, time in the beautiful
Bay of Islands will perfectly complement
this vacation.
See full details on page 51.
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
DINING
6 Full buffet breakfasts B
1 Be My Guest lunch BG
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $275pp
Save up to $135pp
1 Highlight Dinner HD
2 Dinners with wine DW
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport
Day 7 – flights to depart after 2.00pm from Wellington Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price