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North Island Touring Essential Auckland to Rotorua 3 Nights from £247 Day 1: Arrive Auckland On arrival you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for your two-night stay. Standard: Mercure Windsor Superior: SkyCity Hotel Deluxe: Langham Hotel Day 2: Auckland Sightseeing & Harbour Cruise This morning's sightseeing tour is of the city and the waterfront. Travel across the Harbour Bridge for views of Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour before heading to the summit and volcanic crater of Mount Eden. Visit the Auckland Domain and pass along the beautiful waterfront of Tamaki Drive. The `Pride of Auckland' operates purpose-built yachts and guarantees an unforgettable experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Whilst on board you will have the opportunity to take the helm, learn about sailing or simply relax. Day 3: Auckland ­ Waitomo ­ Rotorua Today, head south to Waitomo to take a tour of the famous Glowworm Caves, view the magnificent network of limestone formations and caverns sculpted by water over 30 million years ago. Following a buffet lunch, continue to Rotorua for your one-night stay. Standard: Princes Gate Superior: Millennium Rotorua Deluxe: Peppers on the Point, Lake Rotorua Day 4: Depart Rotorua Transfer from your hotel to Rotorua Airport for your onward flight. Waitomo Caves Tour Prices Prices per person, in £'s from Mercure Windsor Twin & Princes Gate 01Jan08-31Mar08 259 01Apr08-30Sep08 247 01Oct08-31Mar09 265 Sky City & Millennium Rotorua 01Jan08-31Jan08 267 01Feb08-31Mar08 272 01Apr08-30Sep08 264 01Oct08-31Oct08 279 Single 364 339 369 381 390 373 399 01Nov08-30Nov08 01Dec08-31Jan09 01Feb09-31Mar09 Langham Hotel & Peppers on the Point 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Twin 284 279 284 Single 407 399 407 Prices Include · Three nights accommodation at your chosen hotels · Return airport transfers · Sightseeing as shown 523 508 528 755 723 763 Supplements & minimum stays apply during special events & peak holiday periods, please call for details. 5 Day Islands and Thermal Country 4 Nights from £525 Tour RC03 Day 1: Auckland Welcome to Auckland, the `City of Sails'. We recommend a visit to Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World or perhaps take a walk around the exciting marina and waterfront. Quality: SkyCity Hotel Superior: Heritage Hotel Auckland Day 2: Auckland ­ Bay of Islands Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge and travel north to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arrive in Paihia and enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's most important document of state was signed. The rest of your day is at leisure. Quality: Scenic Circle Bay of Islands Hotel Superior: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands Day 3: Bay of Islands - Auckland Today, cruise to Cape Brett and the famous `Hole in the Rock'. On your return journey stop at Otehei Bay, where you will have a chance to walk, swim or just relax. Quality: SkyCity Hotel Superior: Heritage Hotel Auckland Day 4: Auckland, Waitomo - Rotorua Travel south to Rotorua via the rich pastoral province of Waikato then on to the fascinating Waitomo Caves for lunch. Experience a guided tour of the Glowworm Grotto and an underground boat ride. Continue via Lake Karapiro to Rotorua. In the evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Quality: Park Heritage Hotel Superior: Millennium Hotel Day 5: Rotorua - Auckland Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve and learn about traditional Maori crafts at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute before travelling to Rainbow Springs and Agrodome. Return to Auckland early evening. Bay of Islands Tour Prices Prices per person, in £'s from Tour Code Islands & Thermal Country RC03Q Quality Twin Single 525 708 588 796 RC03F Superior Twin Single 574 795 624 870 Prices Include · Four nights accommodation (room only) at your chosen hotels · All touring & sightseeing as shown 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09 Bay of Islands & Cape Reinga Adventure 1 night from £389 Day 1: Auckland - Bay of Islands You will be picked up first thing this morning to travel from your Auckland hotel to the airfield for your one hour scenic flight by light aircraft via Kaipara Harbour to the Bay of Islands. After a quick aircraft change, continue on the Cape Reinga half day adventure via the stunning 90 mile beach. Land at Cape Reinga to explore the area by comfortable air conditioned vehicle, you can experience the exhilaration of sand tobogganing and relax with a light refreshment. Then rejoin your aircraft and travel along the east coast to the Bay of Islands. The scenic flight takes an hour and en route enjoy a bird's eye view of the wonderful scenery, be sure to have your camera at the ready for some of the best views of the Northland. You will be transferred over to Paihia for your overnight stay; the rest of the day is free to enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer. Standard: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Waitangi Superior: Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Day 2: Bay of Islands - Auckland The morning is at leisure to make the most of this wonderful historic area. At a pre-arranged time you will be transferred to your aircraft for the one hour return scenic flight to Auckland, follow the beautiful East Coast as you fly back. When you land you will be transferred to your Auckland accommodation. This overnight trip is ideal for those with limited time who want to make the most of the North Island. Prices Include · 1 nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Transfers to and from your city centre Auckland hotel · Two one hour scenic flights over the beautiful Bay of Islands · 90 Mile Beach, Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay · Tour of Cape Reinga, including optional sand tobogganing · Refreshments as specified Cape Reinga Tour Prices Prices per person, in £'s from Bay of Islands Adventure Standard 01Jan08-30Apr08 01May08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Twin 411 389 437 Single 459 416 487 Superior Twin 438 438 463 Single 490 490 514 46