7D6N NEW ZEALAND NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE TOUR FOR 2024
ROTORUA LAKE CRUISE (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Fine dining with an ever changing vista. The elegance of a Mississippi paddle steamer combined with a scenic journey on the historically fascinating Lake Rotorua.
Join the fabulous Lakeland Queen at the Rotorua lakefront on any one of our voyages from breakfst, lunch and dinner.
A superb dining experience while you delve into Lake Rotorua's historic past. Bookings essential.
Contact Details : Lakeland Queen, Memorial Drive, Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand
7 Day New Zealand Northern Highlights Package Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Auckland
On arrival at Auckland Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Included in your itinerary today is a visit to the Sky Tower for a bird's eye view of the city.
Self drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use
Day 2 : Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua (370 km)
This coach tour travels over the rugged volcanic terrain of the Mamaku Ranges and through the picturesque Fitzgerald Glade.
The highlight is the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and the visit is climaxed by drifting silently in a boat on the underground river under the milky way of millions of glow worms on the cavern roof above you.
This evening enjoy a night of truly authentic, traditional culture and entertainment.
Join in a time of sharing and feasting to a selection of foods cooked the traditional Maori way on hot stones in an authentic earthen oven.
Day 3 : Rotorua
Today's tour includes Te Puia - Thermal Reserve to see roaring geysers, steaming rivers and boiling mud pools.
Following this, you will travel to Rainbow Springs to view trout and other wildlife and the famous Agrodome Sheep Show.
A ride on the Gondola up to Mt Ngongataha for a buffet lunch and for the more courageous ones a ride on the "Luge".
Self drive passengers have the flexibility to explore the many other interesting activities in an around Rotorua.
Day 4 : Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (550 km)
We depart this morning to Auckland and travel north to the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Upon arrival, the balance of the day is free at leisure.
Self drive passengers are free to explore the many different places of interest in and around the bays.
Day 5 : Excursion to Cape Reinga
Depart by coach on your full day excursion to Cape Reinga.
Travel along Ninety Mile Beach through the Te Paki Quicksand Stream to the tip of New Zealand - Cape Reinga.
We return to Paihia early evening.
Day 6 : Bay of Islands - Auckland (250 km)
This morning we recommend a mini tour of Russell before returning to Auckland.
Day 7 : Depart Auckland
Transfer to the airport is included for your departure flight.
Self drive passengers return your car directly at the airport.
New Zealand Northern Highlights Package Includes
6 nights accommodation
Admission to Sky Tower
Entrance to Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome
Gondola and Luge rides with a buffet lunch at Skyline.
Maori Hangi Dinner and Concert
Day excursion to Reinga
Document Wallet
12.5% GST
All transfers and coaching as per itinerary (seat-in-coach)
6 days rental car with basic insurance, unlimited mileage and road maps (self drive)