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As this Short Break departs at 6.45am , accommodations will need to be pre-booked for the previous night .
Day 1 : Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Rotorua
Travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions . Enjoy a morning snack as you drive past Rangiriri , the location of a historic Maori Land Wars site . On arrival in the small town of Waitomo , tour with a local guide through the worldfamous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing stalactites , stalagmites and other limestone formations . Finish with a silent boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto , a subterranean cavern lit by thousands of tiny glowworms . Later , travel on to Rotorua , the cultural centre of New Zealand . Hotel : Copthorne Hotel ( R ) or Millennium Hotel ( S ), Rotorua , 2 nights .
Day 2 : Rotorua Sightseeing Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour around three of Rotorua ’ s iconic visitor attractions . Experience Te Puia , a place of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools . Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park . Here you ’ ll discover the beauty of the native bush , ferns and trees that grow around the crystal clear mineral springs and take a ‘ behind the scenes ’ tour through a working kiwi nursery and hatchery . Then
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enjoy a demonstration of New Zealand ’ s agricultural industry with a sheep shearing display and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome Farm Show . Tonight an evening of culture , history and scrumptious food awaits you at a local marae . Learn about Maori art forms and traditions , followed by a concert featuring local performers . Then experience an authentic Maori Hangi meal , steamed underground in the traditional way . B D
Day 3 : Rotorua – Auckland Spend a day at leisure in Rotorua . Late this afternoon travel through forests and lush Waikato farmlands on your way to Auckland . Hotel : Scenic Hotel ( R ) or The Langham ( S ), Auckland . B
Day 4 : Auckland Your short break concludes this morning after breakfast . You ’ ll be transferred to Auckland Airport to connect with your onward flight ( flights anytime ). B
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As this Short Break departs at 6.45am , accommodations will need to be pre-booked for the previous night .
Day 1 : Auckland – Bay of Islands
Travel to the Bay of Islands and visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve to learn about New Zealand ’ s early Maori and European history . Then board the Dolphin Seeker , a purpose-built catamaran , and meet your skipper for a cruise through the beautiful clear waters . Watch for bottlenose dolphins , whales and other marine life as you get up close to the action . Cruise past Cape Brett Lighthouse to the famous ‘ Hole in the Rock ’. Hotel : Copthorne Resort , Garden View ( R ) or Copthorne Resort , Water View ( S ), Bay of Islands , 2 nights . D
Day 2 : Bay of Islands ‘ Free Time ’
The day is at leisure for you to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands . Perhaps take a coach trip to Cape Reinga , the northern-most point of New Zealand , via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach , a day of sailing on a tall ship or play a round of golf . Tonight , you can choose to dine at one of the local cafés or restaurants on the waterfront . B
Day 3 : Bay of Islands – Auckland
This morning why not spend time in a local café or perhaps take a ferry to Russell , the first capital
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of New Zealand . This afternoon enjoy the lush green farmland scenery as you return to Auckland . Hotel : Scenic Hotel ( R ) or The Langham ( S ), Auckland . B
Day 4 : Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Rotorua
Travel to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves , to tour its amazing limestone formations . Take a silent boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto , a cavern lit by thousands of tiny Glowworms . Later , travel to the Maori heartland of Rotorua . Hotel : Copthorne Hotel ( R ) or Millennium Hotel ( S ), Rotorua , 2 nights . B
Day 5 : Rotorua Sightseeing Experience Te Puia , Maori cultural center and a thermal wonderland of geysers and mud pools . Discover Rainbow Springs Nature Park ’ s native flora and fauna . Then at Agrodome Sheep Show see a sheep shearing display and dog trials . Tonight enjoy a unique Maori Hangi dinner and concert on a local Marae . B D
Day 6 : Rotorua – Auckland Spend a day at leisure , then we return to Auckland through lush farmlands . Hotel : Scenic Hotel ( R ) or The Langham ( S ), Auckland . B
Day 7 : Auckland You ’ ll be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight ( flights anytime ). B
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
• Explore Maori culture at Te Puia
• Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show
• Enjoy a Maori Hangi & Concert
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DEPARTS
Daily 6.45am ( Apr-Mar )
CONCLUDES
Morning of day 4
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise in the Bay of Islands
• Day at leisure in the Bay of Islands
• Visit Waitangi Treaty Reserve
• Visit Waitomo Glowworm Grotto
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DEPARTS
Daily 6.45am ( Apr-Mar )
CONCLUDES
Morning of day 7
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PRICES |
$ Adult Twin |
$ Adult Single * |
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2018 / 1 2018 / 2 2018 / 19
2019
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2018 / 1 2018 / 2 2018 / 19
2019
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Standard R |
1480 |
1440 |
1555 |
1510 |
1775 |
1705 |
1860 |
1785 |
Superior S |
1625 |
1575 |
1765 |
1700 |
2050 |
1945 |
2275 |
2170 |
PRICES |
$ Adult Twin |
$ Adult Single * |
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2018 / 1 2018 / 2 2018 / 19
2019
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2018 / 1 2018 / 2 2018 / 19
2019
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Standard R |
2540 |
2465 |
2665 |
2655 |
3135 |
3005 |
3260 |
3195 |
Superior S |
2775 |
2625 |
3240 |
3100 |
3580 |
3340 |
4295 |
4055 |