Small Group Tour - Ultimate North Island Escape (09 days)
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Napier, Hawkes Bay, Wellington
Tour Dates: 2019 01st Sep / 09th Dec
Tour Dates: 2020 02nd Jan / 30th Jan / 18th Apr / 16th May
Maximum Guests: 20
Tour Cost: NZ $4,799 twin share
NZ $6,189 Single room
DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D)
On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
Day 2 Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach, depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then 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 Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach, depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then 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 Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
Day 3 Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B)
Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach, a tour of historic Russell, a classic sail on a tall ship or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel 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, a tour of historic Russell, a classic sail on a tall ship or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Day 4 Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning to Paihia. Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning to Paihia. Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
Day 5 Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D)
This morning enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland before travelling to the Zealong Tea Estate, New Zealand’s only tea plantation for a tour & tasting. Continue through the picturesque countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant to enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family.
This afternoon travel to Hobbiton and discover the real Middle-earth when you visit the Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy on a fascinating guided tour. The next two nights will be spent in the geothermal capital of Rotorua.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights)
This morning enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland before travelling to the Zealong Tea Estate, New Zealand’s only tea plantation for a tour & tasting. Continue through the picturesque countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant to enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family.
This afternoon travel to Hobbiton and discover the real Middle-earth when you visit the Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy on a fascinating guided tour. The next two nights will be spent in the geothermal capital of Rotorua.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights)
Day 6 Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a Gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua for breakfast with champagne, spectacular views and also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s 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 you will experience an entertaining Maori cultural performance which features the graceful poi dance or ferocious haka. This is followed by a Hangi feast prepared in the traditional way, over hot coals & buried in the ground. The evening is rounded off by visiting the Pohutu Geyser, illuminated beneath a starry sky.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua.
Today begins with a Gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua for breakfast with champagne, spectacular views and also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s 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 you will experience an entertaining Maori cultural performance which features the graceful poi dance or ferocious haka. This is followed by a Hangi feast prepared in the traditional way, over hot coals & buried in the ground. The evening is rounded off by visiting the Pohutu Geyser, illuminated beneath a starry sky.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua.
Day 7 Rotorua - Napier (B,D)
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 a city tour will showcase the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world.
Board the Hawke’s Bay Express, a modern road train that will take you on a journey in style and provide informative commentary on the city’s fascinating history.
Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the MTG Hawkes Bay, a place proudly dedicated to preserving Napier’s legacy (optional) or to take a guided walk at your leisure (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania
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 a city tour will showcase the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world.
Board the Hawke’s Bay Express, a modern road train that will take you on a journey in style and provide informative commentary on the city’s fascinating history.
Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the MTG Hawkes Bay, a place proudly dedicated to preserving Napier’s legacy (optional) or to take a guided walk at your leisure (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Day 8 Napier - Wellington (B,SD)
Travel south this morning into Wellington for a city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington
Travel south this morning into Wellington for a city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington
Day 9 Depart Wellington
Sadly, your holiday ends today and you will be transferred to Wellington airport to connect with your onward flight home. (B)
Sadly, your holiday ends today and you will be transferred to Wellington airport to connect with your onward flight home. (B)
Included Attractions
• Kauri Museum*
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Zealong Tea Estate
• Longlands Farm & Restaurant
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride
• Agrodome
• Thermal mud pools & geysers*
• Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert
• Hawkes Bay Napier Express
• City sights tour of Auckland, Napier & Wellington
Ultimate Small Group Touring
• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival
• Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• 8 nights premium hotel accommodation
• 2 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 1 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)
• Comprehensive documentation pack
• BONUS Group photo
Meals
• 8 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
• 7 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Wellington
• 1 specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata
Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
• Kauri Museum*
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Zealong Tea Estate
• Longlands Farm & Restaurant
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride
• Agrodome
• Thermal mud pools & geysers*
• Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert
• Hawkes Bay Napier Express
• City sights tour of Auckland, Napier & Wellington
Ultimate Small Group Touring
• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival
• Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• 8 nights premium hotel accommodation
• 2 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 1 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)
• Comprehensive documentation pack
• BONUS Group photo
Meals
• 8 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
• 7 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Wellington
• 1 specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata
Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.