Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Northern Express
From Auckland to Auckland Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
From $1,889.00
This tour of the north has it all; stunning scenery, Overlander Train journey, cultural experiences and wine tasting.
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Auckland - Wellington

Board the Overlander train for a full-day journey from Auckland to Wellington*.  Follow the Waikato River southwards through dairy farmland around Hamilton, negotiate the Raurimu Spiral, skirt around Mt Ruapehu and then descend from the central plateau to the Kapiti Coast and Wellington.  Stay 2 nights in Wellington.  *Please note, over winter the Overlander train schedule is decreased - in this situation an express coach will replace the train.

2

At Wellington

This morning a half-day tour of the city will take in the Parliament Buildings and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, panoramic views of the harbour and city from Mt Victoria and an optional ride on the cable car. This afternoon enjoy your guided tour of Te Papa.

3

Wellington - Napier

Board your coach and travel via Palmerston North and Manawatu to the vineyards of the Hawkes Bay.  You will be met and taken on a tour of the vineyards and the Napier district.  Stay 1 night in Napier.

4

Napier - Rotorua

This morning is free to explore the Art Deco city.  Continue you cross the plains to Lake Taupo then north past the steam fields of Wairaki Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture an history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

5

At Rotorua

This morning see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools at the Te Puia thermal area, tame trout and Kiwi at Rainbow Springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Your afternoon is free, there are many activities to enjoy.

6

Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland

Travel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves.  Cruise below a galaxy of glowworms. Continue north alongside the Waikato River to Auckland, arriving late afternoon.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $2,009.00 $2,589.00 $1,889.00 $150.00
Silver $2,109.00 $2,929.00 $1,989.00 $175.00
Gold $2,319.00 $3,259.00 $2,129.00 $195.00

Prices valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 01 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application. Please click here for Self-Drive option

Inclusions

5 nights accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers

Overlander Train Journey*

Wellington City Tour

Maori Hangi & Concert

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Hawkes Bay Wine Tour

Te Puia Geothermal Experience

Rainbow Springs Nature Park

Agrodome Farm Show

Bonus is on day 2 an Free 'Introducing Te Papa' guided tour of the Museum of New Zealand