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New Zealand Northern Highlights for 18 - 35 Year Young
Professionals and College Students
Itinerary
Day 1 & 2 Depart for New
Zealand Fly over the international date line on your way to New
Zealand.
Day 3 Auckland
to Bay of Islands Today will be the day for awesome scenery, great fun and
extreme adventure that take on new meanings! Meet your Contiki crew and
view the beauty of Auckland's famous harbour as we cross the Auckland
Harbour Bridge. Heading towards the subtropical region of Northland,
we'll explore Parry Kauri Park before checking into our Resort in Paihia.
In the evening get to know your fellow travellers during dinner. Resort
(D)
Day 4 Bay of
Islands A day of adventure and fun. The day is yours to enjoy the
overwhelming beauty of the Bay of Islands. How about a Catamaran cruise
through the "Hole-in-the-Rock", maybe sail to a deserted island for
lunch, perhaps travel along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga at "lands
end". Resort (B)
Day 5 Bay
of Islands to Waitomo We head south, stopping in Auckland for lunch before
travelling through the lush Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home of
magical limestone formations and sparkling Glow-worms. Tonight there's
the chance to meet the local characters. Lodge (B,D)
Day 6 Waitomo
to Rotorua There will be time today, if you wish, to visit the
Glow-worm grotto or try underground cave rafting. Then we'll visit the
Agrodome farm show, on our way to the thermal area of Rotorua. Maybe try
the Zorb or end the day by relaxing in a Polynesian thermal pool, before
taking in an optional Maori Hangi meal and concert. Hotel (B)
Day 7 Rotorua
to Taupo What a day for your travel diary, along the steaming
Wairakei Valley to the raging Huka Falls before continuing to our
exclusive resort beside New Zealand's largest lake - Taupo. This
afternoon you're free to wander the shops, enjoy a parasail high over the
lake or challenge gravity on the Rock n' Ropes. Tonight maybe try fishing
and later enjoy the famous local nightlife. Resort (B)
Day 8 Taupo to
Wellington The mountains of Tongariro National Park provide a
spectacular sight on the way to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. A
scenic waterfront drive to the top of Mt Victoria acts as the perfect
introduction to this cosmopolitan city famed for its cafes, restaurants
and trendy bars. Hotel (B)
Day 9 Wellington A full day to explore the city and its surrounding area.
Take your time to enjoy the amazing Museum of New Zealand, known as Te
Papa 'Our House'. Maybe do some shopping or see the sights of the Lord of
the Rings trilogy or just relax in one of the city's many cafes. Later
this evening join us for a walkabout dinner. Hotel (B)
Day 10 Wellington to
Christchurch Board the Inter-Island ferry and do the north to south
island hop through Marlborough Sound and Cook Strait to Picton. Then make
sure your camera ready for the spectacular views along the Kaikoura
Coastline. If we're lucky, we'll spot one of the many seal colonies in
this area. Later enjoy free time in Christchurch. Hotel (B)
Day 11 Christchurch Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends
this morning after breakfast. (B)
Dates &
Prices
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17 Nov
2011 |
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Important Trip Details
- Tour starts in Auckland and ends in
Christchurch
- Depart 12:00 noon and finish 8am
Single supplement: $355
- Quad share reduction: $105
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on
request
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Only
a
$200 deposit
required to
book. Full
payment not due until 45
days prior to
departure. (So
if paying within 45 days
please pay full
amount).
You are booking a shared room
if you would like a single room
please call 877
848-7477.
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Best Single Travel
877 848-7477
18to35@bestsingletravel.com
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included
in your tour price!
Included
- Auckland: Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge; See the
impressive city skyline & Sky Tower; See the 'City of Sails' harbor
made famous by the America's Cup
- Parry Kauri Park: Walk through native Kauri
Forest
- Bay of Islands: Paihia & Waitangi sightseeing tour;
See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori
- Waitomo: Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand
country pub; Enjoy a pizza party
- Rotorua: City sightseeing tour; Visit the Agrodome farm to
see the World renown sheep show
- Huka Falls: Visit the mighty falls
- Taupo: View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake; Walk
through the Wairakei 'Craters of the Moon'
- Tongariro National Park: See the active volcano Mt.
Ruapehu; Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the
'Lord of the Rings'
- Wellington: Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic
views; City sightseeing tour; See more of the sights made famous in the
'Lord of the Rings'
- Cook Strait: Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen
Charlotte Sounds
- Picton: Drive through New Zealand's largest wine growing
region
- Kaikoura Coast: Spectacular coastal drive & visit a
seal colony
Accommodations
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per
itinerary
- Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers
- Modern air-conditioned coach
- Free Travellers Guide information book
Optional Excursions
Rotorua
- Rainbow Springs
- Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout
filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara.
- Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides
- Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds
first commercial luging track.
- Zorbing
- Become a zorbonaut as you travel in a large
transparent ball down a hillside, either on your own, with a friend
(or two) or with a bucket of water. Prices range from $44 depending
on dry, wet, multiple, with Zorb Pak / without etc. www.zorb.com
- Hangi And Concert
- Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at
the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours.
- Te Puia
- Enter the world of the Maori at the epicentre of
native culture in NZ, and discover what makes this area and it’s
people unique. www.tepuia.com
Bay of Islands
- Awesome Adventures
- A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to
Cape Reinga (NZ's northern most point) via 'Ninety Mile Beach'.
Offroading, sand dune 'surfing', great scenery, fish'n'chips. 0730am
- 1930pm www.awesomenz.com
- Cape Brett Cruise
- Half day launch trip out to the famous 'Hole in the
Rock' with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also,
potentially, the chance to spot dolphins. www.fullers-bay-of-islands.co.nz
- Carino Day Sailing
- Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins. 10am –
1630pm. www.sailingdolphins.co.nz
- Coastal Kayaks
- 4 hour kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through
the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of
fitness required. www.coastalkayakers.co.nz
- Dolphin Adventures
- Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins
although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the
opportunity to swim with them. Half-day tour. www.awesomenz.com
- Excitor
- 'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the
Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.co.nz
- Horse Trek'n
- Horse riding for the beginner or the experienced in
the beautiful Bay of Islands and surrounds. www.horsetrekn.co.nz
- Sail NZ
- Full day exploring in the Bay. First, you’re off by
launch ‘hunting’ for dolphins and then, after a relaxing sojourn with
lunch on an island, you’re ‘blasting’ for the afternoon on ‘The Edge’
– a huge catamaran under full sail. www.explorenz.co.nz
Taupo
- Parasailing
- On Lake Taupo, winch system so you don't get
wet.
- Rock'N'Ropes
- Adventure 'confidence' course with series of trapezes,
high wires, tight ropes etc. Allow 3 hours.
- Contiki Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic
Flight
- 40 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka
Falls. Includes 360 degree turns plus 7 minute scenic helicopter
flight.
- Dinner / Party Cruise
- Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity
to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. 4 hours (6pm - 10pm).
- Huka Jet
- 30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka
Falls. Includes 360 degree turns.
Waitomo
- Ruakuri Caves Tour
- Newly opened caves with a tour that gives you a more
extensive insight into cave formations and glowworm activity. 3
hour. www.tradeinfo-thlonline.com
- Waitomo Caves Tour
- One hour guided tour of the famous glowworm caves at
Waitomo. Fully guided, walking tour with exit by boat. www.waitomocaves.co.nz
- Black Water Rafting
- Following a cave system underground whilst sitting in
a tyre inner tube (rubber ring). Some walking, some floating, some
glowworm spotting. 3.5 hour tour. www.blackwaterrafting.co.nz
Wellington
- Seal Coast Safaris
- Eco-touring in a 4WD vehicle along DOC (Department of
Conservation) coast line, viewing unusual rock formations, seal
colonies and other native bird and animal life. Duration 2
hours.
- Wellington Rover
- An extended Wellington sightseeing tour with the
opportunity to 'hop on / hop off' along the way. Or you can also book
the 'Rover Rings Tour' which is an all day tour to LOTR locations
incl. lunch.
- Optional Dinner
- At 'Blend' restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for
dining and socialising with 'special' menu and welcome
drink.
- Kapiti Quad Bikes
- Hotel pick up, than along the Kapiti Coast to rugged
bushland for an hour and a half long quad bike experience in the
bush. Includes morning / a'noon tea.
- Wairarapr Wine Trail
- A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach
and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa 'wine country'. Includes
hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some
sampling.
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