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Explore the North Island’s history, culture and beautiful scenery on display. Visit Auckland, dubbed the "City of Sails", the sub-tropical region of the Bay of Islands, Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour and Lunch, the geothermal wonder of Rotorua including a traditional Māori Hangi and Concert, the art deco city of Napier, and the capital, Wellington.
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring
The Signature coach is beautifully crafted and designed for touring NZ with delivering excellence in mind. Travel in the Premium Economy Comfort of a full-size coach, touring with a mid-size group of up to 32 travellers. Stay in stylish 4 star accommodation and tour with an experienced Tour Leader, ensuring you a memorable Kiwi experience.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Kauri Museum
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour and Lunch
Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride
Agrodome
Thermal mud pools and geysers
Te Puia traditional Māori Hāngi and Concert
Hawke's Bay Express
Te Papa, NZ's National Museum
Auckland City Sights Tour
Napier City Sights Tour
Wellington City Sights Tour
Coach Features
32 Premium Economy Comfort seats on a full-size coach
2 door access; seat back tray table; cup holder
Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance
Experience
Return airfares from Adelaide*
Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Professional Coach Captain
Experienced Tour Leader
8 nights 4 star accommodation
2 two night stays
Hotel porterage
1 cruise
All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Extensive Optional Activities
Signature Documentation Pack
*Flights available from other Australian capital cities
Meals
8 cooked breakfasts
6 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners: Māori Hāngi and Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner including pre-dinner drink, Wellington
1 lunch: Hobbiton, Shire’s buffet
Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Pre and post-accommodation options available, enquire within for more information!
Itineraries
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland
On arrival into Auckland, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Auckland
Meals: Dinner
*Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
Day 2 - Auckland - Bay of Islands
Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe for a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Māori tribes and the British Government in 1840.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Bay of Islands
Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Bay of Islands - Auckland
This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island, or as it is popularly known, the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. Return to Paihia and travel south via Whangarei to Auckland. This evening is free to explore the local eateries surrounding your hotel.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Auckland
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Auckland - Rotorua
This morning, enjoy a city sights tour before departing Auckland. Journey through the picturesque countryside to Hobbiton for a buffet lunch. A guided tour of the 12-acre set, will take you past whimsical Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the Green Dragon Inn. You can now venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior for a fully immersive experience.
Hotel: Pullman Rotorua (2 nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Rotorua
Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening enjoy a Hāngi feast, prepared in the traditional way, over hot coals and buried in the ground. This is followed by an entertaining Māori cultural performance which features the graceful poi dance and ferocious haka.
Hotel: Pullman Rotorua
Meals: Breakfast, Specialty Dinner
Day 7 - Rotorua - Napier - Masterton
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier known as ‘The Art Deco Capital’, where the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world can be found. Board the Hawke’s Bay Express and hear informative commentary on the city’s fascinating history. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the city.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Napier - Wellington
This morning, travel south to Wellington. A highlight will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge technology brings these stories to life through the eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Enjoy a city tour of New Zealand’s capital, showcasing its rich history and vibrant culture. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink and reminisce on memories shared with your new friends at the farewell dinner.
Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Meals: Breakfast, Specialty Dinner
Day 9 - Depart Wellington
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
Dates/Prices
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
