Holidays In New Zealand.
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The Bay of Islands is a popular holiday destination

in New Zealand.

North Island.

Bay of Islands
3 Days / 2 Nights
code:SB1
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Holiday in New Zealand Highlights:

• 2 nights in beautiful Bay of Islands — a holiday paradise in the north of New Zealand
• Waitangi Treaty House - the birth place of New Zealand
• Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock’ Cruise

Bay Of Islands Holiday in New Zealand

DAY 1: AUCKLAND / BAY OF ISLANDS
Cross the Auckland Harbour bridge and travel north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arrive in Paihia and visit the Waitangi Treaty House where New Zealand’s most important document of state was signed on February 6th 1840. The rest of your day is at leisure.

DAY 2: BAY OF ISLANDS back to top
A day to enjoy the many leisure activities available —perhaps a day excursion along ninety mile beach to Cape Reinga, deep sea fishing or perhaps visit historic Russell or Kerikeri.

Another popular excursion is the famous ‘Cream Trip’ which departs from Paihia (own expense).

DAY 3: BAY OF ISLANDS / AUCKLAND
Today cruise to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock'. On your return journey stop at Otehei Bay, where you will have a chance to walk, swim or just relax. Your return coach trip will have you back in downtown Auckland at approximately 8.15pm. Why not combine this New Zealand holiday with some of our other itineraries.

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See the famous Rotorua Geysers on your New Zealand holiday.

Rotorua
3 Days / 2 Nights Holiday
code: SB2 & SB2W
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New Zealand Holiday Highlights

• Spectacular Waitomo Glow worm Caves
• 2 nights in unique geothermal Rotorua region of New Zealand. No holiday would be complete without a visit
• BBQ lunch at a Country Home

Rotorua Holiday in New Zealand

DAY 1: AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA (L,D)
Today, travel south to Rotorua via the rich pastoral province of Waikato. Enjoy a barbecue lunch in the rural surrounds of the King Country then travel on to the fascinating Waitomo Caves. Here you will experience a guided tour of the famous Glow Worm Grotto featuring an underground boat ride. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to arrive in Rotorua. In the evening enjoy a unique Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert on a Marae (Village).

DAY 2: ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING back to top
Today you will experience the many varied sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit the wildlife at Paradise Valley Springs,a performing sheep show at the Agrodome and the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Learn about traditional Maori crafts at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and then enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take a tour to Mt Tarawera or the Buried Village or enjoy a swim at the Polynesian Spa (own expense).

DAY 3: ROTORUA / AUCKLAND
This morning is at leisure until you board the Geyserland Express train which will return you to Auckland through forests and farmlands. Arrive in downtown Auckland at approximately 5.45pm.

OR CODE: SB2W

DAY 3: ROTORUA / WELLINGTON back to top
This morning travel by coach to Otorohanga before joining the Overlander train to the Capital city of Wellington.

When you are on holiday in New Zealand a boat trip to to the Hole in the Rock is one of the most popular day trips in the Bay Of Islands... The boat passes right through this rock. It's bigger than it looks !

The Maori Arts and Crafts Institute is a 'must see' on any holiday to New Zealand. Learn about the New Zealand Maori and his way of life. No holiday is complete without a visit to this fascinating  area of New Zealand.

Bay of Islands & Rotorua
4 Days / 3 Nights
code: SB3
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Holiday Highlights

• Stopover in beautiful Bay of Islands
• Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
• Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua

DAY 1: AUCKLAND / BAY OF ISLANDS
Cross the Auckland Harbour bridge and travel north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arrive in Paihia and visit the Waitangi Treaty House where New Zealand’s most important document of state was signed. The rest of your day is at leisure.

DAY 2: BAY OF ISLANDS / AUCKLAND back to top
Today, cruise to Cape Brett and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock'.On your return journey stop at Otehei Bay, where you will have a chance to walk, swim or just relax. Your return coach trip will have you back in downtown Auckland at approximately 8.15pm.

DAY 3: AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA (L, D)
Today travel south to Rotorua via the rich pastoral province of Waikato. Enjoy a barbecue lunch in the rural King Country then travel on to the fascinating Waitomo Caves. Here you will experience a guided tour of the famous Glow Worm Grotto including an underground boat ride. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to Rotorua. In the evening enjoy a unique Maori Hangi(feast) and Concert on a Marae (Village).

DAY 4: ROTORUA / AUCKLAND back to top
Today you will experience the many varied sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit the wildlife at Paradise Valley Springs, a performing sheep show at the Agrodome and the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Learn about traditional Maori crafts at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and then board the Geyserland Express train which will return you to Auckland through forests and farmlands. Arrive in downtown Auckland at approx. 5.45 pm. Rotorua is one of the most popular areas for tourists on  holiday in New Zealand.