9 Day North Island Experience

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Starting in Auckland and ending in Wellington, this tour combines the best of the north island coastline from west to east, north to south. Embark on a journey that starts at the beginning with a kauri forest adventure, Birth of the Nation tour, Waitangi Treaty House tour, Dolphin Cruise and sensational Crayfish dinner. Enjoy the cultural and theothermal wonders of Rotorua, the Art Deco town of Napier and the capital city of Wellington. Rejuvinate and relax as you discover the North Island wonders in comfort and style.

Itinerary
	1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND “Haere Mai” – Welcome to New Zealand! Arrive in Auckland and transfer (included) to your waterfront hotel.... Details »

	2: AUCKLAND / HOKIANGA COAST Travel North from Auckland to the fascinating Kauri Museum at Matakohe before continuing to the Waipoua Forest for a Footprints in the Forest tour.... Details »

	3: HOKIANGA COAST / PAIHIA (BAY OF ISLANDS) Farewell the Hokianga coast and travel to the Bay of Islands, enjoying a Birth of the Nation tour and walk along 90 Mile Beach on the way.... Details »

	4: PAIHIA / AUCKLAND Today you will experience a sensational Dolphin Discovery 'Hole in the Rock' tour as you cruise the clear waters of the Bay of Islands. Visit Cape Brett and Urapukapuka Island, viewing whales and dolphins. Return to the jetty and travel back down to Auckland, stopping at the Whanagrei Boat Harbour for some gift shopping on the way.... Details »

	5: AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Auckland, the world’s largest Polynesian city, before travelling south through Ngaruawahia to the magnificent Waitomo Caves. After exploring the world famous caves you will continue to Rotorua, New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland and centre of Maoridom.... Details »

	6: ROTORUA This morning you will travel out to the Agrodome (the world’s longest running farm show) and visit the Whakarewarewa Maori Village and the Pohutu Geyser. This afternoon is at leisure to relax or to take one of the many optional tours (own cost) available. Tonight you will experience New Zealand’s award winning cultural show at the Tamaki Maori Village.... Details »

	7: ROTORUA / TAUPO / NAPIER / MASTERTON Travel south from Rotorua to Taupo, viewing the Geothermal Power Plant along the way and stopping at the thunderous Huka Falls. Continue to Napier, the art deco capital of the world and enjoy some free time discovering this unique city. Travel through the orchards and vineyards of Hastings, finishing your day in Masterton at the sensational Solway Park Resort.... Details »

	8: MASTERTON / WELLINGTON Enjoy a morning stroll through Await Gardens, then visit Paua World and marvel at this magnificent New Zealand sea shell being turned into beautiful, low cost jewellery. Continue on to the wine centre of Martinborough and the award winning Tirohana Estate. From there head to Wellington - the capital of New Zealand. You will enjoy a brief sightseeing tour before visiting Te Papa Museum for an exclusive guided tour.... Details »

	9: WELLINGTON / TOUR END Your tour ends in Wellington and transfers to the airport are included. You must check out of your hotel by 10am and if post tour arrangments are required, please talk to your tour consultant.

9 Day North Island Experience

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