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Auckland - Waitomo - RotoruaTravel south to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 1 night in Rotorua. |
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Rotorua - Taupo - NapierThis morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal areas, tame trout at the springs and see performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon travel to the picturesque lakeside town of Taupo, and continue onto the art deco city of Napier. Tonight enjoy the Big Picture Wine experience. |
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At NapierToday Grape Escape Tours will take you on an afternoon tour of 4 - 5 local wineries with tastings of Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and some of New Zealand's finest cheeses matched with complimentary wines. |
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Napier - WellingtonToday we journey south from Napier, to the capital city of Wellington, arriving early afternoon. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure. Stay 3 nights in Wellington. |
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At WellingtonToday you set off on the Wairapa Gourmet Wine Escape. Travelling by train to the Wairapa Region, including lunch at a vineyard or cafe. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon. |
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At WellingtonToday enjoy the Zest Walking Gourmet Tour the best of the capital's specialist food stores, including tasting coffee, chocolate, cheeses and regional produce. Take a seat in a top Wellington restaurant or café and indulge in a light three course tasting lunch and matching New Zealand wines. |
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Wellington - Picton - BlenheimCross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. Upon arrival into Picton board the coach to travel onto Blenheim. |
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At BlenheimToday take an in-depth look at this wine region. Interact with winemakers and a wine and food matched lunch at Allan Scott Winery. Visits include several wineries and the Makana Chocolate factory, which specialises in handmade chocolate. Lunch is included. |
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Blenheim - KaikouraThis morning board the TranzCoastal train , which skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific Ocean This afternoon enjoy a Whale Watch excursion, the rest of your day is at leisure. |
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Kaikoura - ChristchurchThis morning enjoy a Whale Watch excursion, on completion head south to Christchurch City, arriving early evening. Upon arrival into Christchurch your tour will conclude. |
