New Zealand North island Interlude

Independent Touring

Auckland, Waiheke Island, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington

$1210 per person

Package includes:

  • 2 nights in Auckland
  • Harbour Cruise to Waiheke Island and vineyard tour
  • 4 day car rental/compact automatic with unlimited kilometers
  • 1 night in Rotorua
  • Evening Maori cultural performance and hangi dinner
  • 1 night in Napier
  • Evening Art Deco walking tour of Napier
  • 2 nights in Wellington
  • A guided tour of Wellington
  • Airport transfers in Auckland
  • 3 star centrally located hotel accommodation
  • GST (local taxes)

Price is per person based on 2 adults traveling together, twin share

Subject to availability

Land only - does not include airfares

Add $172 for travel 01 October 2010 to 31 March 2011

Package code 71220NZ01

 

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An independent journey across New Zealand's North Island

North Island InterludeYour New Zealand vacation begins in Auckland, where you'll spend 2 nights in a 3-star downtown hotel, close to all the shopping, the Harbour and nightlife.

On day two, you'll discover Waiheke Island. This stunning island just off the Auckland coast boasts 35 square miles of beautiful beaches, vineyards, olive groves, native bush and laid back seaside villages. Sample some of the best vineyards Waiheke has to offer on this vineyard tour. A light lunch will be served at picturesque Stonyridge.

You'll pick up your compact automatic car rental on day three and head to Rotorua - center of the Maori culture in New Zealand, and a geothermal wonderland. Tonight you will witness an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe with a cultural performance and a traditionally cooked hangi feast.

Maori cultural performanceFrom Rotorua you head to Napier, on the North Island's east coast. Napier is considered the Art Deco Capital of the world, surrounded by the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay. You'll enjoy a 1.5 hour guided evening walking tour through the Art Deco quarter. The next day you'll drive to Wellington - New Zealand's capital, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

On day six take an unforgettable guided journey around the city's dramatic highlights. You will travel around the earthquake-scarred South Coast to see the site of the Wahine Ferry disaster and the distant ranges of the South Island. Enjoy views of the harbor from the top of Mount Victoria and ride the steep cable car up to an incredible, far-reaching panorama. Visit the Parliament Buildings and the famous Beehive and see the gorgeous, timber-built Old St Paul's Cathedral. Next up you will visit the national museum Te Papa and experience the mix of Maori and European history amid the nation's natural and cultural treasures before returning to your central city hotel.

WellingtonOn your last day in the North Island, return your rental car to Wellington Airport.

 

 

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