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Day 1 Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua Journey south to the farms of the Waikato. Follow the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest, to Hamilton before continuing on to the Waitomo Caves. Visit the Glow Worm Caves with their millions of fairy lights. (Included) Reboarding the coach traverse the Mamaku Ranges before descending to Lake Rotorua and the City. Day 2 Rotorua This morning’s half day tour first visits
geysers, steaming pools and boiling mud. The excitement continues
at the Agrodome where the stars of the show are nearly all sheep.
After learning of New Zealand's farming heritage relax amongst the
native bush and crystal clear pools teaming with Brown and Rainbow
trout. Day 3 Rotorua - Taupo - Napier Travel south through the massive man made forests and view the geothermal power stations prior to arriving in Taupo. Traverse the rugged Kaimanawa Ranges to reach the Hawkes Bay and Napier - famous for its Art Deco buildings built after the destructive 1931 earthquake. Hawkes Bay is also well known for quality vineyards and orchards. Day 4 Napier - Wellington This morning enjoy a tour of the Napier City and environs. This afternoon travel across the Takapau Plains and through the Scandinavian settlements of Norsewood and Danevirke to reach Woodville. Enter the Manawatu Gorge with its surging river and journey below the Tararua Ranges. Pass through the market garden towns of Levin and Otaki to arrive in Wellington, the Nation’s Capital. Day 5 Wellington Commence with a morning tour, highlights include the Beehive, Parliament Buildings, the Cable Car, Mt. Victoria, Te Papa Museum of New Zealand and the wild southern coastline. This afternoon will be free. In addition to the Nation’s Capital the city is the country’s food and entertainment capital, with its limitless dining options, theatre and art galleries. Day 6 Wellington - Mount Ruapehu The Overlander train travels north to the Kapiti Coast and its famous Kapiti Island bird reserve. Follow the base of the Tararua Ranges and over the Manawatu River prior to commencing the climb to the Volcanic Plateau with its 9000 ft. volcanic peak Mt. Ruapehu. Hug the base of the mountain to National Park and your transfer to the Whakapapa Village located on slopes of Mt. Ruapehu. Day 7 Mount Raupehu - Auckland Travel up the mountain road and ride the chairlifts to the Knoll Ridge Chalet, ( optional ) New Zealand’s highest restaurant, with its panoramic views over the Central North Island. Time allows for a brief alpine walk before returning to your accommodation. This afternoon reboard the Overlander Train and travel over the famous Raurimu Spiral and through the hilly King Country district to reach the Waikato Countryside and Hamilton, Depart the city and retrace your route to Auckland.
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Whakarewarewa Geysers - Rotorua
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Prices are valid until 30 September 2008
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