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11 Days/8 nights North Island Classic
from $2990 per
person
Day 1 - Depart US
Day 2 - Cross International Date Line
Day 3 - Arrive Auckland
Arrival into Auckland Meeting service and
pickup your rental car. Drive South of Auckland for about 45 minutes
to the Mangatawhiri Valley, where your accommodation is nestled in a
tree filled valley.
Stay: Peppers Hotel Du Vin & Firstlands
Vineyards
Day 4 - Auckland/Rotorua
(Breakfast included) Continue the drive South
through the country towns of the Thames and Matamata areas before
arriving in the thermal wonderland of Rotorua (approximately
200kms).
Stay: The Springs
Day 5 - Rotorua
(Breakfast included)
Full day free at leisure to explore the sights in this famous
thermal area. We recommend a traditional Maori 'Hangi' (feast) and
concert tonight (optional).
Stay: The Springs
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Day 6 - Rotorua/Napier
(Breakfast included)
Make your way to Napier - the art deco capital of New Zealand. (approximately 218 kms). Stay: Cobden Villa
Day 7 - Napier/Wairarapa
(Breakfast
included)
Continue travelling South to reach Martinborough – a major wine producing area in the North Island. (approximately 286kms).
Stay: The Martinborough Hotel
Day 8 - Wairarapa (Breakfast included)
Full day free at leisure to visit the local wineries or just enjoy a day to relax.
Stay: The Martinborough Hotel
Day 9 - Wairarapa/Tongariro (Breakfast included)
Make your way up through the Island via the 'desert' road to your accommodation at the foot of Mt Ruapehu (approximately 360kms).
Stay: Bayview Chateau Tongariro
Day 10 - Tongariro/Auckland (Breakfast
included)
Leave the Chateau and travel via Lake Taupo, King country and Waikato areas back to New Zealand’s largest city Auckland (approximately 375kms).
Stay: Aachen House A Boutique Hotel - Excellence in Hospitality
Day 11 - Auckland (Breakfast
included)
Tour concludes with returning your rental car to the city or airport depot.
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rentals car. For more information
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Valid for departures until 31 Mar 11. Prices are per person based on double occupancy for departures from Los Angeles. Add-on fares available from other cities. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees/fuel surcharges of approximately $300pp, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. All prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made by cash/check. There are no discounts for payment made by credit cards. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply
