8 Day Affordable North Island
Explore the North Island's iconic attractions and geothermal hotspots
Members from: $3,008 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $3,394 P.P Twin ShareSolo traveller from: $3,938
Type
Escorted Touring
Destination
New Zealand South Pacific
Supplier
Grand Pacific Tours
Booking Code
CGPN8
Departs
20 September 2022
15 October 2022
26 October 2022
11 November 2022
21 November 2022
12 February 2023
22 February 2023
5 March 2023
12 March 2023
4 April 2023
11 April 2023
18 April 2023
10 May 2023
48 seats on a Classic touring coach
- 2 door access; overhead travel bag storage
- Restroom; panoramic viewingReturn airfares from your homeport
Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Professional Coach Captain
Tour Leader
7 nights 3.5 star accommodation
3 two night stays
Hotel porterage
1 cruise
All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Extensive Optional Tours Programme
Classic Documentation Pack
7 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
5 sumptuous dinners including 1 specialty dinner: Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua.
Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Day 1 Arrive Wellington (D)
On arrival into Wellington, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions. (2 night stay)
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 2 Wellington (B)
A highlight this morning 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. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also free to choose your own dining arrangements.
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 3 Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D)
Depart Wellington and view the snowcapped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland and cultural capital of New Zealand, Rotorua. (2 night stay)
Hotel Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. 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. Visit Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. This evening experience an entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert.
Hotel Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 5 Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)
This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location of the signing of the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the British. (2 night stay).
Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge
Day 6 Bay of Islands (B)
Today you will explore the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. Return to Paihia for a free afternoon where a range of optional activities are available, or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening is also free, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge
Day 7 Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour. This evening enjoy a final dinner with your newfound friends.
Hotel Rydges Auckland
Day 8 Depart Auckland (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.
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All holiday prices are based on schedules, fares and tariffs current at the time of printing. GPT reserves the right to vary the cost of tours, if necessary, by reason of currency fluctuation, or component cost increase or airfare cost. Tour costing will be guaranteed at the price prevailing at the date of final payment. In the case of computer or human error, we reserve the right to re-invoice the Travel Agent with correct billing as per the published rates in the GPT brochure.