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Northern Express
(Tour Code : T14)
Auckland - Wellington - Napier - Rotorua - Auckland
Six Day Tour.
A relaxing 6 day train tour of the North Island from Auckland south, including tours of Wellington, Napier wine district and Rotorua
Reports to Auckland Railway Station at 8.00 am. Departs at 8.30 am EVERY DAY !
DAY 1: Auckland - Wellington
Board the Overlander train for a full-day journey from Auckland to Wellington.
Follow the Waikato River southwards through dairy farmland around Hamilton, negotiate the
Raurimu Spiral, skirt around Mt Ruapehu and then descend from the
central plateau to the Kapiti Coast and Wellington. Stay 2 nights in
Wellington.
DAY 2: In Wellington
This morning a half-day tour of the city will take in the Parliament Buildings
and 'Beehive', Old St Paul's Cathedral, panoramic views of the harbour and
city from Mt Victoria and a ride on the cable car. This afternoon is free, perhaps to
visit Te Papa Museum or the Museum of City and Sea.
DAY 3: Wellington - Napier
Board your coach and travel via Palmerston North and Manawatu to the vineyards of the
Hawkes Bay. You will be met and taken on a tour of the vineyards and the the Napier
district. Overnight in Napier
DAY 4: Napier - Rotorua
This morning is free to explore the Art Deco city we can recommend a guided walk.
At midday you cross the Rangitaiki Plains to Lake Taupo and o through exotic forest
to fiery Rotorua. Stay two nights in Rotorua.
DAY 5: At Rotorua
A half day sightseeing Tour is included, you will see roaring geysers, boiling mud
pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and perfoming sheep and dogs at the
Agrodome. This afternoon is free and there are many activities to enjoy.
DAY 6: Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland
After leaving fiery Rotorua, you travel to Waitomo for a tour of the limestone caves.
Board an underground punt to cruise in awe below a galaxy of glow worms. Continue via
Hamilton and the Waikato River to Auckland once more. You arrive at approximately 5.10 pm.
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $1,399.00 | $1,859.00 | $1,319.00 | $135.00 |
| Silver | $1,549.00 | $2,219.00 | $1,469.00 | $160.00 |
| Gold | $1,739.00 | $2,529.00 | $1,589.00 | $180.00 |
Farmstay Option
| 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
| 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 | |||
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AUCKLAND |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$139.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $289.00 $139.00 |
$179.00 $329.00 $159.00 |
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WELLINGTON |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $229.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $249.00 $129.00 |
$189.00 $339.00 $159.00 |
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CHRISTCHURCH |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $199.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $279.00 $149.00 |
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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.
