Geyserland

Only have 5 days for New Zealand? Spend 3 nights in Auckland, the City of Sails, and 1 night in Rotorua, return private airport transfers, breakfast daily, seat in coach transport to and from Rotorua and city sightseeing for both cities. You will have experienced some of New Zealand's urban and Maori Culture along with the Geothermal activity Rotorua is famous for.

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand. On arrival to Auckland International Airport you will be met by Hallmark Limousines and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel.

Included in your documentation is a voucher for entry to the Sky Tower.

The Sky Tower which at 328 metres high offers a clear view towards the Pacific Ocean as well as of the city of Auckland.

AUCKLAND - an exciting, sporting and cultural city, sprawled on a narrow isthmus, between two harbours. The Waitemata and Manukau Harbours, are a main feature of the city, along with numerous volcanic cones such as Mount Eden and Rangitoto Island. The city's many beaches, marinas and parks, make it ideal for outdoor pursuits such as yachting, rugby, cricket or a day at the beach.  The Auckland metropolitan area is New Zealand's biggest city, and the population mix of European, Maori, and Pacific Islander, make Auckland the largest Polynesian city in the World.

Tourist Accommodation: The Quadrant, Studio Apartment, 2 nights
Deluxe Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Superior Room 3rd-8th Floor, 2 Nights

Day 2: Auckland

This morning you will be collected from your hotel by TIME Unlimited tours for a full day tour of Auckland (1000-1800). Picnic lunch is included.

Auckland Sightseeing Tour FULL Day Highlights include…

In Auckland City and Devonport:

• Mount Eden, Auckland’s most famous volcano, with magnificent 360 degree views of Auckland City.
• Drive through Auckland Domain with Auckland Museum, one of New Zealand’s architectural icons;
• Continue with a drive through the suburb of Parnell, restored in the old colonial style and with many beautiful mansions. From here, drive along the waterfront of Tamaki Drive to see several of the stunning beaches alonng Auckland's shoreline.
• Tamaki Drive, one of the world’s most beautiful city drives;
• Mission Bay, arguably Auckland’s most well-known beach with lovely golden sand;
• Great views of the famous Hauraki Gulf and the mystical island volcano Rangitoto Island;
• The best viewpoints over the dramatic Hauraki Gulf and the mystical island volcano, Rangitoto;
• The Harbour Bridge, spanning sparkling blue waters dotted with white sails.
• Devonport, the picturesque old North Shore marine village nestled in the shadow of historic Mount Victoria with great cafes and boutiques and blessed with a wonderful view back across to Auckland city.
• Leisurely return cruise from Devonport across the harbour to downtown Auckland (optional at own cost)

Auckland's West Coast and Waitakere Ranges:

• Titirangi (Maori for Fringe of Heaven), the artists’ enclave on the Manukau Harbour;
• The Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Auckland's famous West Coast with its very interesting displays and magnificent views over the Manukau Harbour;
• Spectacular ocean vistas along Auckland’s wild West Coast in our famous Waitakere Ranges;
• Unique indigenous flora and fauna;
• Soaring cliffs, roaring surf and spectacular, volcanic black sand beaches;
• We visit the most stunning of all the black sand beaches on Auckland's famous West Coast!
• Ancient native rainforest including our New Zealand Christmas Trees (Pohutukawa Trees) and our amazing Kauri Trees.

Tourist Accommodation: The Quadrant, Studio Apartment, 2 nights
Deluxe Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Superior Room 3rd-8th Floor, 2 Nights

Day 3: Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua

This morning you will be collected from your hotel by Grayline NZ for your tour to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves (0730-1700)

Highlights

• DEPART AUCKLAND: Travel the main Southern Highway through small rural townships steeped in early pioneer history. Your host serves morning tea during this sector.
• WAIKATO: Travel through New Zealand's largest dairy and sheep farming province. Travel the outskirts of Hamilton City via the small farming settlements towards the King Country, birthplace of the Maori Monarchy.
• WAITOMO GLOW WORM CAVES: Join a guided tour through this world-famous cave formation, climaxed by drifting silently in a boat through a glow worm cavern lit up with thousands of tiny glow worm lights.
• LIGHT LUNCH: Served on-board as we make our way to Rotorua through magnificent rural farmland with its vast numbers of grazing animals.*
• ROTORUA: New Zealand's highest city, 305 meters (1000 feet) above sea level, located inside the rim of a volcanic crater. An area of great geothermal activity. We visit the following attractions:
• AGRODOME FARM TOUR: An introduction to New Zealand farming, with a 45-minute tour of an authentic working farm in all-weather, all-terrain vehicles. Watch a sheep being shorn, hand-feed the animals and finish with a sheep dog trial.
• ROTORUA LAKE FRONT: Drive through the foreshore park past the hundreds of ducks and swans. Then through the beautiful and historic Government Gardens.
• TE PUIA CULTURAL PERFORMANCE: A 45 minute show of Maori song and dance inside Te Puia's sacred meeting house.
• TE PUIA INSTITUTE (MAORI ARTS & CRAFTS AND WHAKAREWAREWA THERMAL RESERVE): One of Rotorua's most famous attractions. See woodcarving, weaving displays, Maori village and the thermal valley with the famous Pohutu Geyser, fumaroles, colourful silica deposits and boiling mud pools.

This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi & Concert experience on a local Marae

Tourist Accommodation: Ibis Rotorua, Standard Room, 1 night
Deluxe Accommodation: Rotorua Millennium, Superior Room, 1 night

Day 4: Rotorua/Auckland

Today is at your leisure in Rotorua. An opportunity to continue exploring the region.

Optional activities:

VOLCANIC AIR SAFARIS - MOUNT TARAWERA    

Duration : Approx 50mins     

The Flight : Mt Tarawera Volcano - Helicopter: From Rotorua via the Crater Lakes to the summit of Mt Tarawera to view the volcanic crater rift. Continue via Lake Okataina, to an exclusive landing and 20 minute guided walk at Hell`s Gate, - Rotorua`s hottest geothermal park. Return across Lake Rotorua.     

Note : Minimum 2 adult pax to operate the tour.

30 Sep 11 NZD302.00 per person
01 Oct 11– 30 Sep 12 NZD302.00 per person

POLYNESIAN SPA - LAKE SPA ADMISSION

Includes : Admission to Lake Spa Retreat - Lake Spa offers unique bathing in four hot mineral natural rock pools. Includes provision of towels and security lockers.

01 Apr 11– 30 Sep 11 NZD41.00 per person
01 Oct 11 – 30 Sep 12 NZD42.00 per person

This afternoon (approx 5pm) Grayline NZ will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Auckland.

Tourist Accommodation: The Quadrant, Studio Apartment, 1 night
Deluxe Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Superior Room 3rd-8th Floor, 1 Night

Day 5: Depart Auckland

Today you will be collected from your hotel by Hallmark Limousines and transferred to Auckland Airport by private vehicle.

Rates are Nett per person (includes 15% GST)

3 Star Rates

4 Star Rates

Travel is to be completed within the season.  Any travel that falls over both seasons will be priced on application.

All packages travelling in September and October during the Rugby World Cup will be quoted on application.

Costs include

• Accommodation in hotels as specified, share twin subject to availability.
• Goods & Services Tax 15%
• Private Airport transfers
• Seat in coach city to city a local sightseeing tours
• Welcome documentation
• Breakfast daily
• 2 Lunches

Costs exclude

• Airfares National or International
• Airport Tax
• Personal expenses & tips
• Drinks during meals (except water/tea/coffee)
• Any items of personal nature
• Optional activities
• Foreign speaking assistance

Subject to

• Subject to surcharges beyond our control
• Accommodation subject to availability
• Minimum 2 pax travelling
• Hotel surcharges as per our on line tariff