Day 1 Auckland/Bay of Islands - Depart Auckland early morning by coach for Paihia in the Bay of Islands. Visit Parry Kauri Park on the way. On arrival in Paihia enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Paihia Waterfront and a visit to the historic Waitangi Treaty House. Drop off at your hotel.
STAY: Copthorne Hotel & Resort / Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia / Bay of Islands Resort

Day 2 Bay of Islands - Full day at your leisure - time available for swimming with the dolphins, golfing at scenic Waitangi or exploring this historic area.
STAY: Copthorne Hotel and Resort / Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia / Bay of Islands Resort

Day 3 Bay of Islands/Auckland - This morning enjoy the famous Cape Brett "hole in the rock" cruise. Afternoon at leisure. This afternoon depart for return journey to Auckland via Whangarei. Tour ends late evening.

Discover the geo-thermal beauty of Rotorua with this tour which features all its highlights. Includes the native garden setting of Rainbow Springs, the entertaining and informative Farm Show and Te Puia where you will see gushing geysers, boiling mud pools and steaming underground rivers.

A must on any itinerary, you are invited to participate in a Hangi & Maori Concert while in Rotorua. This unique cultural experience provides a fascinating insight into Maori culture. Enjoy a host of activities performed within the village setting before sitting down to a delicious buffet of selected foods cooked the traditional way on hot rocks in an earthen oven. This is followed by a Maori Concert performance of local song and dance.

Enjoy an exciting underground adventure in Waitomo. Walking, wading, swimming & tubing underground. Also see the fantastic Waitomo glowworms. All equipment including footwear is supplied, only swimsuit & towel are required. Minimum age 12 years.

Discover the rare and wonderful beauty of Tongariro National Park with this deluxe 2 night package, featuring the famous “Tongaririo Crossing” walk & accommodation in the acclaimed Bayview Chateau Tongariro.
This renowned walk is known as the finest 1-day walk in New Zealand & takes in some truly spectacular volcanic scenery over the 17km course. Highly recommended.

This personal tour visits, in comfort and style, a number of award winning boutique wineries in the world-famous Martinborough region. There is the opportunity to enjoy tastings, to talk with local winemakers, savour a delicious bistro lunch and the option of visiting a boutique brewery or olive processing estate.

From Wellington you will be transported to “Middle Earth” to visit numerous scenic Lord of The Rings film sites, as well as experiencing wine tasting at a top Martinborough winery. Visit pristine and rugged Cape Palliser Bay for stunning coastal scenery and unique and special encounters with the largest fur seal colony in the North Island.