File - Leisure Time Tours

Thermal North Island
Self Drive, Independent Coach, Private Car or Group Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights
The Thermal North itinerary offers a glimpse of what you can see and do in a short space of time during your visit
to the North Island. In the short space of just five days, you’ll be introduced to vibrant Auckland City with its
beautiful natural environment and cultural melting pot; to the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and
culturally rich Rotorua – the ‘Geothermal Wonderland’ of New Zealand.
Day 4
ROTORUA
With a unique thermal and volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural
hot springs and bubbling mud pools, Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s best
known and most popular destinations.
This morning enjoy a half day city tour of Rotorua. Included in your
sightseeing tour are visits to Te Puia and the New Zealand Maori Arts &
Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers, boiling mud pools,
and the traditional arts & culture of the Maori People; Rainbow Springs - a
unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna including New
Zealand's national icon, a kiwi bird; and the Agrodome Sheep Show – an
entertaining and animated insight into New Zealand's farming history. This
afternoon depart Rotorua touring through the rich farmland of the Waikato
region back into Auckland.
Day 5
DEPART AUCKLAND
Haere ra - farewell from New Zealand. Today transfer from your hotel to
Auckland International Airport for your flight home.
Day 1
ARRIVE AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Haere mai - welcome to New Zealand! After being met at Auckland
International Airport, transfer to your accommodation,
Remainder of day at leisure to explore New Zealand’s largest and most
cosmopolitan city set around Auckland Harbour.
Day 2
AUCKLAND
With a warm sunny climate and the rhythm of the South Pacific, Auckland’s
beautiful natural environment means it is a superb holiday destination with
outstanding outdoor adventures, art and culture experiences to
sophisticated cuisine, wine and shopping. New Zealand’s largest city,
Auckland is a melting pot of cultures, with large Polynesian and Asian
populations.
This morning enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Auckland – the ‘City
of Sails’. Your tour explores the lively Viaduct Basin then travels along
Tamaki Drive, which runs east past peaceful sheltered bays to Auckland's
most expensive real estate. Enjoy the panoramic city and harbour views
from Bastion Point, home to the Sir Michael Savage Memorial and visit
the Auckland Domain. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3
AUCKLAND / WAITOMO / ROTORUA
Today travel south from Auckland to Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour through
the long galleries and lofty chambers of the world famous Waitomo
Glowworm Caves. A highlight will be the boat ride through the Glowworm
Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms
suspended from the cave ceiling. From Waitomo continue to the thermal
wonderland of Rotorua. Set on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this popular
tourist town has the most energetic thermal activity in the country with
bubbling mud pools, gushing geysers, beautiful coloured hot springs and
terrace formations created by mineral water. Rotorua also has a large
Maori population whose cultural activities world-renowned. The region is
also renowned for Maori cultural activities, adrenalin charged pursuits and
a variety of family friendly attractions.