Holiday Schedule

Auckland - Paihia via the West Coast

Day 01

Your tour begins by travelling north from Auckland, stopping at the Art of Cheese in Puhoi, before travelling onto visit to the Kauri Museum, at Matakohe. Lunch follows at the mouth of Hokianga Harbour with a short trip onto the day’s destination; the Bay of Islands. In the evening you will enjoy a cruise to Russell and dinner in a 5 star restaurant.

Bay of Islands

Day 02

Today is an open day to experience the pleasures of the Bay of Islands. A tour of Kerikeri, a Cape Brett hole in the Rock or Dolphin Encounter cruise, golf at Kauri Cliffs or Carrington Golf courses are some of the many optional activities on offer. There are an abundance of cafés and restaurants in Pahia, Russell and Keri Keri for you to choose from.

Bay of Islands – Matakana – Mangatawhiri Valley

Day 03

Today you will travel south down the Pacific Coast highway through small towns to Warkworth and Ascension Winery in the renowned Matakana region. Wine tasting accompanies lunch before you travel onto the Mangatawhiri Valley where you will be greeted with canapés and wine at Hotel & Spa du Vin. A full dinner follows in the hotels restaurant.

Mangatawhiri Valley – Waitomo – Rotorua

Day 04

Travelling south you will encounter the remarkable Waitomo and Ruakuri Caves. Lunch today is at country home and farm. You then travel onto to the geothermal region of Rotorua, with dinner at superb Peppers on the Point.

Rotorua

Day 05

Today is at your leisure to enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer. The Kawarau Jet boat experience, farm show at the Agrodome or the Polynesian Lake Spa are just a few of many optional activities to try. This evening you will experience A unique meal and unforgettable Maori cultural evening at Te Puia.

Rotorua – Taupo - Napier

Day 06

Leaving Rotorua you travel west to view the magnificent Huka Falls before boarding your vessel for a luncheon cruise on Lake Taupo. The scenic trip to Napier in the Hawkes Bay is the ideal relaxation before the gastronomic delights of the Seleni Wine Estate to round off the day.

Napier – Martinborough – Wellington

Day 07

Napier’s art deco town centre tour starts the day, after which you travel to the picturesque Wairarapa district, for lunch, and wine tasting in Martinborough. Your day’s journey finishes in Wellington; New Zealand’s capital city where you will enjoy a meal in the striking settings of a centrally located 5 star restaurant.

Depart Wellington

Day 08

After waking to your continental style or cooked breakfast you will be transferred at your leisure to the Wellington International Airport.