Geyserland

 

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand.  On arrival to Auckland International Airport collect your Budget rental car and make your way to your hotel.

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.

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Superior Room, 2 nights

 

Day 2: Auckland

Today is at your leisure to explore Auckland City.  Within your documentation there are vouchers for admission to the Sky Tower and Auckland Museum.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Spend time experiencing this unique tribute to New Zealand's natural, Maori and European history. A recommended alternative within a short walking distance is 'The Winter Garden' Pavilion. See rare indoor plants and a spectacular fern display.
The Sky Tower which at 328 metres high offers a clear view towards the Pacific Ocean as well as of the city of Auckland.

Today is at your leisure to explore Auckland City.  Within your documentation there are vouchers for admission to the Sky Tower and Auckland Museum. 

Auckland War Memorial Museum: Spend time experiencing this unique tribute to New Zealand's natural, Maori and European history. A recommended alternative within a short walking distance is 'The Winter Garden' Pavilion. See rare indoor plants and a spectacular fern display. 

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

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Superior Room

 

Day 3: Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua (Approx. 367km)

Depart Auckland city and begin your journey through the rural townships of the Waikato to Waitomo, where you will join a boat tour through the Glow worm caves.

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.

Continue to Rotorua, known as 'Sulphur City', centre of Thermal activity and Maori culture, and visit Te Puia (ex Whakarewarewa) where we will enjoy a guided tour through the thermal valley, including visits to the Kiwi House and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

This evening enjoy a Maori Cultural experience called Te Po with Te Puia.  Te Pō is Te Puia’s new evening cultural experience. It is a feast of cultural storytelling, entertainment and Māori kai (indigenous food). Feel the spirit of Te Puia at night and experience our heritage - a living legacy of people, culture and place.  Includes shuttles to/from Te Puia.

Accommodation: Millennium Rotorua, Superior Room

 

Day 4: Rotorua/Auckland (Approx. 234km)

This morning visit one of the most important thermal valleys in the area, Waimangu, where you will clearly see the effects of the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera, which changed the landscape of the entire region.  Return to Auckland city at your leisure.  As an alternative route you may wish to travel through the farming settlement of Matamata, famous for breeding world class thoroughbred horses.

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Superior Room

 

Day 5: Depart Auckland

Today return your rental vehicle to the Budget Rental Car representative at Auckland Airport before your departure flight.

 

Rates are per person (includes 15% GST, subject to change)


 01 May – 30 Sep 2012 01 Oct 2012 – 30 Apr 2013
Based on 2 people NZD816.00pp NZD981.00pp
Based on 4 people NZD751.00pp NZD883.00pp
Breakfast Supplement Included Included

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

NZD10.00 per person documentation fee to be applied to the above rates.

Costs include

  • Accommodation in hotels as specified, share twin subject to availability.
  • Package price based on 4 people is based on 2x Share twin rooms in each location unless otherwise specified.
  • Goods & Services Tax 15%
  • Budget rental car throughout (CDAR for 2 pax / FDAR for 4 pax) – full terms & conditions of rental car hire will be included in your documentation.
  • Basic vehicle insurance (subject to insurance excess)
  • Admissions to: Auckland Museum, Sky tower, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Te Puia & Waimangu
  • BBQ lunch in Waitomo
  • Hangi dinner at Te Puia

 

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
  • Fuel for car
  • Additional rental car charges
  • Insurance excess

 

Subject to

  • Subject to surcharges beyond our control
  • Accommodation subject to availability
  • Minimum 2 pax travelling
  • Hotel surcharges as per our on line tariff
  • Increase in Goods & Services Tax, currently 15% (subject to change)
  • Special Event / Holiday surcharges