Beaches and Geysers – 7 nights / 8 days (Departs daily)

 
Includes: Beautiful Bay of Islands • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Fascinating Geothermal Rotorua.
 
Arrive: Auckland

Depart: Auckland

If no activities are listed, this means there is time to wonder and explore on your own until your assigned departure time. If there are optional sites and activities to see your tour operator will inform you of these.
 
The itinerary below can be made longer / shorter / cities and destinations added etc, for a complete custom itinerary please contact me anytime
 
DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', you will be met by our local representative for either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental car.
 
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS Travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. There is the opportunity to view mighty Kauri Trees enroute. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. (B)
 
DAY 3 - BAY OF ISLANDS Today we have included Fuller's Bay of Islands ‘Flexi-choice ticket’. This ticket allows you the choice of one of the following tours; the Supercruise, Dolphin Adventures,Hole in the Rock, Cape Brett Cruise or Cape Reinga Wanderer. As an added bonus, this ticket also includes a free return ferry journey to Russell! (B)
 
DAY 4 - BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND At leisure this morning to further explore this beautiful region. You might like to take an optional guided tour of the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, where the famous Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the British Crown and local Maori chieftains. Optional activities not included in tour price. Later this afternoon return to Auckland. (B)
 
DAY 5 - AUCKLAND - ROTORUA Travel south via Hamilton, New Zealand's fourth largest city and the fertile Waikato region to the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. (B)
 
DAY 6 - ROTORUA Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. You may like to visit the Polynesian Pools for a relax in the healing thermal waters, sourced directly from the local geysers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. (B,D)

DAY 7 - ROTORUA - WAITOMO - AUCKLAND Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue through the fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland . (B)
 
DAY 8 - DEPARTURE DAY Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Travel-the-Real-NZ Vacation! (B)

Travel-the-Real-NZ recommendations

Visit the award-winning Kauri Museum as you self-drive north – a perfect half-way stop for lunch between Auckland and the Bay of Islands (ask your Kiwiway consultant).