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NEW ZEALAND
Scenic North
Detailed Tour Itinerary
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The cruise and/or tour map shown is provided as a guide only.
The actual route of the cruise or tour may vary.
Tour Summary
Tour name: Scenic North
Tour code: EZNI  
Days: 9  
Overview:

  
Varied Itinerary
Christmas Tour  Tour code: EZNI.4
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Auckland (D)
“Haere Mai” (welcome) to New Zealand! You will be met upon arrival and transferred* to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city of sails before meeting your Evergreen Tours’ Tour director and fellow travelling companions for a welcome reception and dinner.
Two Night Stay: Auckland
Day 2Auckland Sightseeing (B)
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city including the Domain, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Museum, Parnell and Devonport. This afternoon is at leisure or you may choose to pre-purchase one of the extra sightseeing activities to enhance your Auckland experience.
Day 3Kauri Museum – Bay of Islands (B,D)
Journey north to view the imposing Kauri Tree before continuing on to the Kauri Pioneer Museum. Arrive at the magnificent Bay of Islands and enjoy a guided tour of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, home to New Zealand’s founding document as a nation. 
Two Night Stay: Bay of Islands
Day 4Bay of Islands at leisure (B)
Today is free to relax or to explore this picturesque and historical area at your own pace. You may choose to pre-purchase one of the extra sightseeing activities.  This evening is at leisure and there is an opportunity to enjoy a Culture North Night Show.
Day 5“Hole in the Rock Cruise” – Auckland (B)
This morning cruise through the scenic waters of the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett Lighthouse and through the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ (weather permitting). Rejoin the coach and enjoy the scenic return journey to Auckland.
Overnight Stay: Auckland
Day 6Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tour – Rotorua (B,HL)
This morning journey through some of New Zealand’s most fertile farmland to the township of Matamata. Visit the remnants of the original Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings, experience an authentic sheep and dairy farm, and indulge in a traditional kiwi barbeque lunch. Arrive in Rotorua, the heartland of New Zealand’s Maori culture.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua
Day 7Gondola Ride – Rainbow Springs – Thermal Reserve (HB,HD)
Today begins with a Gondola ride to Skyrides Restaurant where we indulge in a champagne buffet breakfast whilst enjoying spectacular views of the lakes and countryside. Visit Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park, a native wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout, and Kiwi Encounter, dedicated to the conservation of the National Kiwi bird. Enjoy a guided tour of the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. See the mud pools, thermal valley and the Pohutu Geyser which explodes from the ground shooting boiling water up to 30 metres into the air. This afternoon is at leisure giving you time to either soak in the thermal hot springs or explore more of Rotorua (a range of exclusive activities can be pre-purchased). Tonight we journey out to Tamaki Maori Village to experience the “Journey of Ages”. You will be welcomed by a Maori Warrior and then entertained with a traditional Maori cultural performance including the ‘Haka’, followed by a sumptuous Hangi feast.
Day 8Huka Falls – Wellington (B)
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway before arriving at the geothermal power station at the Wairakei Steam Valley. Then it’s on to see spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo where some free time is available to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. This afternoon travel via the Tongariro National Park and see the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro. Finally we arrive at our destination, Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. On arrival enjoy a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum. This evening is at leisure for you to explore Wellington.
Overnight Stay: Wellington
Day 9Depart Wellington (B)

After breakfast transfer* to the airport for your flight home (flight at own expense, please pre-book with Travel Agent). It’s “haere ra” (goodbye) to New Zealand.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary. 
Tour itinerary is valid from 01/06/2010 to 31/05/2011 and is subject to change. Enquire for itinerary details that fall outside of these dates. If you have booked on a tour please refer to the itinerary provided in your tour documentation or on Tour Personaliser for any changes that have been made.


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