Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Northern Express
From Auckland to Auckland Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
From $1,129.00
This tour has it all, stunning scenery, cultural experience and wine tasting.
Holiday type: Hotel Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Auckland - Wellington

Head out from Auckland to Wellington.  Follow the Waikato River southwards through dairy farmland around Hamilton, on to Lake Taupo, along the Desert Road through Tongariro National Park and then descend from the central plateau to the Kapiti Coast and Wellington.  Stay 2 nights in Wellington. 

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 a ride on the cable car. This afternoon is free, perhaps to visit Te Papa Museum or the Museum of City and Sea.  This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Te Papa, the museum of New Zealand.

3

Wellington - Napier

This morning 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  we can recommend a guided walk.  At midday you cross the Rangitaiki Plains to Lake Taupo and through exotic forest to fiery Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 2 nights in Rotorua

5

At Rotorua

A half day sightseeing Tour is included, you will see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome.  This afternoon is free and there are many activities to enjoy.

6

Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland

After leaving fiery Rotorua, you travel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves.  Board an underground punt to cruise in awe below a galaxy of glow worms.  Continue via Hamilton and the Waikato River to Auckland once more.  You arrive late afternoon.

 

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,329.00 $2,179.00 $1,129.00 $150.00
Silver $1,539.00 $2,599.00 $1,289.00 $175.00
Gold $1,709.00 $2,939.00 $1,409.00 $195.00

Rates valid until 30 September 2012. Rates from 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011 are available on application.

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Inclusions

5 nights accommodation

6 days car hire

Transfers within journey

Wellington City Tour

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Maori Hangi & Concert

Napier Wine Tour

Te Puia Geothermal Experience

Rainbow Springs Nature Park

Agrodome Sheep Show

Bonus is a Free 'Introducing Te Papa' guided tour