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New Zealand's Adventure Sun and Steam for 18 - 35 Year Young Professionals and College Students

Itinerary

Day 1&2 Depart for 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 Auckland
This morning you'll be picked up by a transfer coach, which will take you back to Auckland. Arriving later in the afternoon. NB: This transfer from Rotorua to Auckland is not operated by Contiki, but by a third party operator. Hotel (B)

Day 8 Auckland
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning after breakfast. (B)
 

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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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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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve & see the geysers; Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show
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

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
Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides 
Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds first commercial luging track.
Rainbow Springs
Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara.
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

Excitor
'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.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
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
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
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
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
Horse Trek'n
Horse riding for the beginner or the experienced in the beautiful Bay of Islands and surrounds. www.horsetrekn.co.nz

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
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
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