Bay of Islands Extension
(10 days - 9 nights)
DAY 1:
- ETI representative will 'meet and greet' you at the international airport. Free assistance while the group is in NZ.
- New Zealand's "City of Sails" with more than 40 extinct or dormant volcanoes and the largest urban Polynesian population of any city in the world.
DAY 2:
- Sightseeing includes American Cup Village, One Tree Hill, etc
- Kelly Tarlton - the world famous original Underwater World, travel deep beneath the ocean on the moving walkway in a unique underwater tunnel. Come face to face with the ferocious sharks. All that and a whole lot more such as on board the heated Snow Cats and take a journey across the frozen landscape of Antarctica to see the colonies of King and Gentoo penguins play in the real snow and ice
- Including City sightseeing, Waitakere Ranges sightseeing and Arataki information Centre or
- Tiritiri Matangi Island - Bird sanctuary, see and hear the nine species of endangered rarest birds and their natural habitat. Then guided walk or picnic under the canopy of native bush.
- Sailing on a "Dining Afloat" cruise with Pride of Auckland. Set fresh seafood menu, or alternative prior arrangement. Your crew will weigh anchor before serve dinner and the sails will go up for an exhilarating after dinner sailing experience while watching the fairy-tale lights of Auckland city pass by!
DAY 3:
- Transfer by coach via the Matakohe Kauri and Pioneer Museum to Waipoua Forest to see one of the largest tracts of native rain forest and giant 2,000 years old Kauri Trees, then on via Hokianga Harbour to the Bay of Islands.
- Tours include Historic Treaty of Waitangi House and Museum the birthplace of modern New Zealand.
- Cruise to see 'Hole in the rock'. An informative commentary highlights Maori legend, historical features plus the flora and fauna of the area. Dolphins, seals, and whales and a variety of birds' life are often encountered.
DAY 4:
- Swim with dolphin - the ultimate marine adventure, you will get right up close to dolphins to watch their antics and get fantastic photos. Weather and conditions permitting, you will have a chance to swim with dolphins in the wild! Features bonus island stopover with hot showers at Otehei Bay.
DAY 5:
- Via Matamata - Lunch at Longlands Farm
DAY 6:
- To see Whakarewarewa Geyserland with natural thermal mud pools etc
- Rotorua - Lunch at Gondola Restaurant + Gondola ride + 5 luge rides
- Rainbow Springs - Trout, Bees World and Farm Show
- Whakarewarewa Thermal area plus visit Maori Arts and Craft Village
- Rotorua Museum with its exposition of the Mount Tarawera Eruption,
- And experience a Hangi dinner and Maori cultural show
DAY 7:
- Transfer by coach from Rotorua via Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake (the size of Singapore). And to view the scene of one of the World's largest volcanic explosions via Mount Ruapehu, an active volcano and Tongariro National Park to Wellington, New Zealand's Capital City for 2 nights
- At Taupo, you will experience 30 minutes of fun and exhilaration with 360 degrees spins with Huka Jet in a beautiful Waikato River environment and the trip highlight is the water level view of the world-renowned famous Huka Falls.
- Then of to have BBQ lunch at Prawn farm with the spectacular views of the Waikato River and enjoy the delicious BBQ prawns or other dishes including prawn less meals.
- Then travel further south to the capital city.
DAY 8:
- Full day tour of Wellington including the Harbour Oriental Parade and Te Papa, the National Museum, and a trip up Mount Victoria to see the South Island and Cook Strait and then catch the Wellington Cable Car for a ride to view the harbour and Hutt Valley then visit the Parliament Building.
DAY 9:
- Air transfer back to Auckland
DAY 10:
Full package in either youth hostel or standard hotel, included:
Accommodation in Youth Hostel or Hotel
- AUCKLAND
YHA or similar (Multi/twin share) - 2 nights with cooked breakfast
Hotel or similar (twin share) - 2 nights with cooked breakfast
- BAY OF ISLANDS
YHA or similar (Multi/twin share) - 2 nights with no meals
Hotel or similar (twin share) - 2 nights with cooked breakfast
- ROTORUA
YHA or similar (Multi/twin share) - 2 nights with cooked breakfast
Hotel or similar (twin share) - 2 nights with cooked breakfast
- WELLINGTON
YHA or similar (Multi/twin share) - 2 nights with no meals
Hotel or similar (twin share) - 2 nights with cooked breakfast
- AUCKLAND
YHA or similar (Multi/twin share) - 1 nights with cooked breakfast
Hotel or similar (twin share) - 1 nights with cooked breakfast
Meals
Youth Hostel
- Cooked or continental breaksfast - in Auckland and Rotorua only
Standard Hotel
- Cooked or Continental breakfast - in ALL cities
Both
- Auckland - Dinner cruise with Pride of Auckland
- Matamata - Lunch at Longlands Farm
- Rotorua - Lunch at Gondola Restaurant
- Rotorua - Hangi and Maori Concert
- Taupo - BBQ lunch at Prawn Farm
- Wellington - Light lunch at Te Papa
Events, Sightseeing and Attractions
Auckland
Sightseeing includes American Cup Village, One Tree Hill, Kelly Tarlton, Waitakere Ranges (Atakari) or Tiritiri Matangi Island,
Sailing on Pride of Auckland Yacht
Bay of Islands
Cruise to see the 'Hole in the rock', Swim with the dolphins
Rotorua
Gondola ride + 5 luge rides;
Rainbow Springs - Trout, Bees World and Farm Show,
Whakarewarewa Thermal area plus visit Maori Arts and Craft Village,
Rotorua Museum - with its exposition of the Mt Tarawera eruption.
Taupo
Jet boating with Huka Jet,
Visit and touring Prawn farm
Wellington
Visit the Nation Museum - Te Papa,
Ride on the famous Cable Car to view the harbour, Mt Victoria and Hutt Valley
Coach Bus
All transport by either on the 19 seats or 24 seats bus with a friendly and experience driver.
Meet and greet at the arrival
ETI representative will 'meet and greet' you at the international airport. Free assistance while the group is in NZ.
Optional Services
- Mobile phone rental from ETI
- Mobile Rental for the whole trip of 10 days in NZ with $50 time limit on the phone (call charge of NZD$1.00 per minute to anywhere in NZ, and to overseas at normal international phone rate). Once the $50 been used up, you can recharge your mobile with your credit card.
- Accommodation at Youth Hostel or Standard Hotel or similar is based on multi/twin share for all adults in standard rooms
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