Naturally New Zealand Holidays: NZ Tours for Travellers from India

6 nights Naturally North Island

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Meet and greet by your driver and transfer to your hotel for tonight's accommodation including breakfast.
Ride the Sky Tower at your leisure and enjoy the 360 degree views of Auckland then spend the evening in the Casino or exploring the "city of sails".
Accommodation: SkyCity Auckland Hotel and Casino / New President Auckland Hotel

Day 2: Auckland City Tour and then to Paihia
This morning's city tour begins at 9.00am, you will be met at your hotel and will cross the Harbour Bridge, travel to the summit of Mount Eden and enjoy the panoramic views of Auckland from Mount Eden. Visit to the War Memorial Museum where you can experience some of New Zealand's natural, Maori and European history. Also included is a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World, one of the most entertaining and exciting attractions with its live penguins, sharks and much more.This afternoon you travel by coach to Paihia in the beautiful Bay of Islands. As you leave Auckland you pass though the northern suburbs travel along the Hibiscus Coast a popular holiday spot. Travel though Whangarei, Northlands only city and largest port. Upon arrival in Paihia you will be delivered to your hotel for two nights including daily breakfast.
Accommodation: Copthorne Waitangi Resort Hotel / Quality Autolodge Paihia Hotel

Day 3: Morning Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise with free afternoon
This morning your hotel will deliver you to the wharf to board the luxury catamaran for this popular cruise. The boat passes through (if weather permits) the Hole, and into the magnificent Grand Cathedral Cave. On the return journey time is taken to meander through the islands and we will stop at Urupukapuka Island briefly where you can enjoy one of the many short walks or stroll along the sandy beach. After this mornings cruise the rest of today is free to relax and enjoy the Bay of Islands area.

Day 4: Paihia / Auckland / Rotorua
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for your return to Auckland. Upon arriving in Auckland you change your coach, then during the afternoon travel through the horticultural farmland and into the lush dairy farming area of Rangariri. After this continue through the ever changing scenery through Hamilton continue past Lake Karapiro and picturesque Fitzgerald Glade to arrive at Rotorua 'the cultural and thermal capital' of New Zealand late afternoon. On arrival you will be delivered to your hotel for two nights including daily breakfast.
Accommodation: Royal Lakeside Novotel Hotel / Lake Plaza Rotorua Hotel

Day 5: Free morning, afternoon tour followed by K-Jet Boat Ride
This morning after breakfast we recommend a walk along the lakefront esplanade and a soak in the thermal pools at your hotel. In the afternoon be taken for tour which includes guided tour of the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which also incorporated the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Here close up you will see the bubbling mud and thermal springs and water spouts which make Rotorua so mystical along with display of local arts and crafts made by traditional methods. You will also be entertained at the Rainbow Farmshow where you will learn more about NZ's farming industries, see sheep being shorn, the working dogs at work and have chance to hand feed the farm animals. Afterwards visit the Rainbow Springs Nature Reserve to see thousands of trout swimming through the fresh water springs in sparkling clear water and also see the nocturnal 'kiwi' bird NZ's national icon. From here be delivered to the lake front for some excitement to end a perfect afternoon. On board an exciting K-Jet ride on Lake Rotorua for 25 minutesof fast paced action as you speed across the lake in a jet boat powered by twin 700 hp V8 Chev motors. You'll need to hold on during the 360° K-Jet spins and as you reach speed of up to 85 kph. Return to your hotel at leisure along the lake esplanade or through the central city shopping mall.

Day 6: Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo inc Guided Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
The coach will pick up from your Hotel and you will enjoy the trip through the Mamakua Ranges to Auckland via Waitomo. At Waitomo enjoy a guided walk though the amazing Waitomo Caves which have been attracting visitors for over 100 years. As well as the amazing limestone formations you will enjoy the short boat ride to view the millions of glow worms which live on the cave ceiling. At the conclusion of this tour continue on to Auckland where on arrival your driver will deliver you to your hotel for tonight including breakfast.
Accommodation: SkyCity Auckland Hotel and Casino / New President Auckland Hotel

Day 7: Depart Auckland
You will be picked up from your hotel for a transfer to Auckland Airport in time for today's flight.

Inclusions on the 6 night Naturally North Island Itinerary
· Greet and private transfer to hotel on arrival in Auckland
· One nights hotel accommodation in Auckland on bed and cooked breakfast basis
· Ride up the Auckland Sky Tower
· Auckland City Highlights Tour including
· Entry to Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter
· Coach from Auckland to Paihia in the Bay of Islands
· Two nights hotel accommodation in Paihia on bed and cooked breakfast basis
· Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise
· Coach from Paihia to Auckland connecting with
· Coach from Auckland to Rotorua
· Two nights hotel accommodation in Rotorua on bed and cooked breakfast basis
· Afternoon Rotorua City tour including
· Guided tour of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve & NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute
· Entry to the Rainbow Farm Show
· Entry to Rainbow Springs Nature Reserve
· K-Jet boat ride on Lake Rotorua
· Coach tour from Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo including
· Guided tour of the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
· One night's hotel accommodation in Auckland on bed and cooked breakfast basis
· Transfer from hotel to Auckland Airport

Nett Quote Per Person in NZ$ fo period 1 October 2006 to 30 April 2007 - currently updating
** please apply for pricing for more than 6 pax traveling together

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