Freedom Holidays New Zealand

Freedom Holidays
Volcanic Venture
From Auckland to Auckland Duration: 4 days | 3 nights
From $1,419.00
Trace the wonders of our volcanic plateau from boiling mud to active volcanoes.
Holiday type: Coach & Rail Holidays
Departures: Daily
1

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Travel south through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert tonight. Stay 1 night Rotorua

2

Rotorua - Taupo

This morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon drive south past the steam fields of Wairakei to Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island. Stay 1 night in Taupo.

3

Taupo - Tongariro National Park

A guided tour will take you to the mighty Huka Falls, Wairakei, the Aratiatia Rapids and the Craters of the Moon. In the afternoon you skirt the lake and drive up the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, an active volcano. Consider staying an extra day at Tongariro National Park to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand's best one day hike.  Stay 1 night in Tongariro National Park.

4

Tongariro National Park - Auckland or Wellington

The morning is free to explore one of the many short walks available. The park headquarters will advise on routes. In the afternoon board the Overlander train to journey to either Auckland or Wellington (advise when booking), arriving in the evening. *Please note, over winter the Overlander train schedule is decreased - in this situation and express coach will replace the train.

Holiday Pricing Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast
Bronze $1,479.00 $1,789.00 $1,419.00 $90.00
Silver $1,569.00 $1,969.00 $1,489.00 $105.00
Gold $1,679.00 $2,189.00 $1,579.00 $117.00

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

3 nights Accommodation

Coach Transport

Transfers within journeys

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Maori Hangi & Concert

Te Puia Geothermal Experience

Rainbow Springs Nature Park

Agrodome Sheep Show

Taupo Highlights Tour

Tongariro National Park

Overlander Train Journey*