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)
Dates & Prices
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| July 1 |
$535 |
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August 6 |
$535 |
| July 13 |
$535 |
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August 18 |
$535 |
| July 25 |
$535 |
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August 30 |
$535 |
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| September 11 |
$535 |
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October 5 |
$539 |
September
23 |
$535 |
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October 17 |
$539 |
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October 25 |
$539 |
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| November 2 |
$539 |
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December 4 |
$555 |
| November 10 |
$539 |
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December 8 |
$555 |
| November 18 |
$555 |
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December 12 |
$555 |
| November 26 |
$555 |
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December 16 |
$555 |
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December 20 |
$555 |
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December 24 |
$555 |
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December 28 |
$555 |
| January 1 |
$555 |
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| January 5 |
$555 |
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February 2 |
$555 |
| January 9 |
$555 |
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February 4 |
$555 |
| January 13 |
$555 |
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February 10 |
$555 |
| January 17 |
$555 |
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February 14 |
$555 |
| January 21 |
$555 |
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February 18 |
$555 |
| January 25 |
$555 |
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February 22 |
$555 |
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February 26 |
$555 |
| March 2 |
$555 |
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| March 14 |
$555 |
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| March 26 |
$555 |
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*Prices are not guaranteed until time of
booking
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
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