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Lakes Discovery

(Tour Code : T10)

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Auckland
Three Day Tour.

Details

Waitomo Caves tour - Whakarewarewa Thermal reserve - Paradise Valley Trout Springs - Agrodome Farm Show -Taupo Highlights Tour - Tongariro National Park

DEPARTS: 8.15am Daily

Reporting time 7.45 am. Daily departures from the Sky City Coach Terminal at 8.15 am.

DAY 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
The Bombay Hills signal the end of sprawling Auckland city as the lush Waikato pasture lands take you past Hamilton and on to Waitomo caves. Enjoy a subterranean boat ride under an eerie canopy of glow worm lights. On across the Waikato and Mamaku Hills to fiery Rotorua. We recommend you attend a delicious Maori hangi (feast) and concert tonight (optional). Overnight in Rotorua

DAY 2: Rotorua - Lake Taupo
The half day sightseeing tour is included - see roaring geysers, boiling mud and steaming pools at the thermal area, tame trout and Kiwi at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. Drive south past Waiotapu and through pine forests until you reach Wairakei where thermal steam billows across the road. Soon you arrive at deep blue Lake Taupo, a giant volcanic crater. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore this wonderful scenic area. Overnight at Lake Taupo

DAY 3: Taupo - Auckland
This morning a guided tour will take you to the mighty Huka Falls, Wairakei, the Aratiatia River Rapids and the Craters of the Moon. In the afternoon you drive via Cambridge and Hamilton to return to Auckland, arriving at aproximately 7:00 pm.

Tour Bonus

Free Kiwiana goodie bag.

Tour Costs

Valid 01 October 2007 - 30 September 2008
All Prices in New Zealand Dollars
Cost Per Person Share Twin Single Triple Breakfast option
Bronze $729.00 $919.00 $689.00 $54.00
Silver $769.00 $1,029.00 $749.00 $64.00
Gold $869.00 $1,129.00 $829.00 $72.00

Farmstay Option

Valid 01 October 2007  - 30 September 2008
Replace a night in Rotorua or Dunedin with a night in a rural environment. Enjoy dinner and breakfast with your host family and experience a country lifestyle. Triple share may not be available- on request only. (All prices in NZ Dollars)
Cost Per Person Standard
Share Twin $76.00

Meeting and Departure Services

Valid to 30 September 2008
For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars)
Cost Per Person Bronze Silver Gold

AUCKLAND

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$139.00
$259.00
$129.00
$159.00
$289.00
$139.00
$179.00
$329.00
$159.00

WELLINGTON

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$129.00
$229.00
$109.00
$149.00
$249.00
$129.00
$189.00
$339.00
$159.00

CHRISTCHURCH

Share Twin
Single
Triple
$129.00
$199.00
$109.00
$149.00
$259.00
$129.00
$159.00
$279.00
$149.00

Additional nights available an any destination

Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.


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