General Information:

DEPART: Auckland
FINISH : Wellington
NO OF DAYS : 6
TOUR CODE: CONADV
ACCOMMODATION: Dorm
AGE: 18 - 35
GROUP SIZE: 30 max

The North Island from Auckland to Wellington See all that the cultural North Island has to offer Be blown away by Rotorua

Highlights:

• Drinks on the beach in the Bay of Islands
• Kodak Moment Moari Village in Rotorua
• Exploring the Bay of Islands
• Walk through Parry's Kauri Park
• Marvel at Whangarei Falls
• Explore cultural Rotorua
• Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi
• Sightseeing in the Capital, Wellington
• Visit Huka Falls
• Budget quad share accommodation
• Applicable park entry fees
• Meals as indicated

Itinerary

DAY 1: Auckland to Paihia, Bay of Islands

Our journey begins as we head across Auckland's scenic harbour and travel north. We will break our journey at Parry's Kauri Park to check out a magnificent Kauri tree. Continuing north we reach the seaside town of Paihia in the beautiful Bay of Islands, home to 144 islands. A good opportunity tonight to get to know our fellow travellers as we share a sunset drink on the beach. Waitangi Motel (D)

Today is ours to explore this fascinating region by way of a range of optional activities. If chilling on the beach is your scene then relax, the day is yours!! and we'll gather for dinner and swap stories about our day in the Bay!
Waitangi Motel (B,D)

This morning we start our journey southwards to visit the impressive site of the Sky City Tower. At 328 metres Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll have the opportunity to take the plunge off the edge! before we make tracks on the road again towards the well known city of Rotorua. We'll drive by the picturesque Lake Rotorua and take a tour of the town before settling into our motel. Alpin Motel (B,D)

You will have time for an optional day trip* to the small township of Waitomo or a day trip to White Island and walk on a live Volcano?* Perhaps take a raft on the local Kaituna River or relax with a soothing massage or mud bath*! After dinner you have the chance to relax under the stars as you soak in the natural thermally heated waters of the motel hot pools.Alpin Motel (B,D)

DAY 5: Rotorua to Lake Taupo

Rotorua is truly alive as we'll see with our morning visit to Whakarewarewa Maori Village and Thermal Reserve. We'll also have time to enjoy a Maori concert followed by a traditional Maori "hangi" meal. We'll journey past Wairakei Geo-thermal area and visit the raging waters of Huka Falls before reaching Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. An adrenalin packed day!
Silver Fern Lodge (B,L,D)

On the road again, we head around the beautiful Lake Taupo and travel past the very active Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe – the classical conical volcano most commonly recognised as Mt Doom from the epic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. We reach the nation's capital and go for a drive along the harbour and up Mt Victoria for a 360-degree view of Wellington and surrounds. Time to hang up our travellin' shoes and end our journey here in the Capital. (B)