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and activity operators in each New Zealand area.
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14
Day North Island Discovery Tour
Auckland
- Northland OR Bay of Islands - Coromandel - Rotorua - Central Plateau
OR Lake Taupo - Waikato - Auckland
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For
rental car options we recommend:
Day
1 - Auckland/North
Auckland
Accommodation
Options:
Auckland
Districts
Hibiscus
Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland
(inc Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellsford
& Warkworth)
- Ngapeka
House, Pakiri Beach, North Auckland (*POA)
- Takatu
Vineyard & 5 Star Lodge, Matakana (*from
NZ$490 B&B)
- Wilson
House Bed & Breakfast, Warkworth (*from
NZ$110 B&B)
- Snells
Beach Motel, Snells Beach, Warkworth (*from
NZ$90)
- Gifford
Lodge, Matakana (*from
NZ$290 B&B)
- Matakana
House Motel, Matakana
(*from NZ$100)
- Walton
Park Motor Lodge, Warkworth (*from
NZ$105)
- Orewa
Beach Top 10 Holiday Park, Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast
(*from NZ$15pp to NZ$65pp)
- Mineral
Park Motel, Parakai, North Auckland (*from
NZ$110)
- The
Ambers Bed & Breakfast, Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast
(*from NZ$120 B&B)
- Hibiscus
Palms Motel, Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast (*from
NZ$78)
- The
Nautilus Luxury Apartments, Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast (*from
NZ$130)
- Leigh
Fishing Lodge, Leigh, Matakana Coast (*from
NZ$35pp/pn)
- Waimana
Point Luxury Accommodation, Warkworth, North Auckland (*from
NZ$450)
- The
Shanty Self-Catering Beachfront Apartment, Warkworth, North Auckland
(*from
NZ$295)
- Panorama
View Bed & Breakfast and Self-Contained Apartment, Tindalls Bay, Whangaparaoa
Peninsula (*POA)
- Castle
Court Motel, Wellsford, North Auckland (*from NZ$80)
- The
Salty Dog Inn Luxury Accommodation, Snells Beach, Warkworth
(*from NZ$105)
Auckland
Activity Options:
Auckland
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Coast
to Coast Tours -
Experience the culture and nature of West Auckland, visit wineries, Muriwai
Beach gannets, taste NZ honey plus more.
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Supa
Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle
transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised
tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
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Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle
service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane
& and Rotorua. Tours also available.
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Tall
Ship Soren Larsen - Adventure sail training cruises
in the tropical islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand’s Hauraki
Gulf and the Bay of Islands.
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Skydive
Auckland -
Situated
40 minutes south of Auckland, enabling both first time and experienced skydivers
to enjoy the 'ultimate high' in a safe, yet fun-filled environment.
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Sail
NZ -
Operating in Auckland and the Bay of Islands offering unique sailing adventures,
including the America's Cup Sailing Experience.
Hibiscus
Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland
(inc Orewa, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellford & Warkworth)
- Matakana
Country Park, Matakana
- Surrounded by lush valleys in one of the most beautiful areas of the North
Island, the Park hosts a wide range of activities for adults and families.
- Warkworth
Taxi & Mini Bus Charters, Warkworth
- Customised tours and charters for individuals and groups. Airport shuttle
between Auckland Airport & Warkworth.
- SheepWorld
Farm & Nature Park, Warkworth - Experience
natural New Zealand at this beautiful farm and nature park. Informative
& fun - whatever your age, whatever the weather.
- Reubens
Water Taxis & Excursions, Warkworth - Sandspit
to Kawau Island servicing all jetties, Bays and close Islands. Approximately
a 15 minute trip from Sandspit. Kawau Island, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, picnics,
diving and fishing excursions.
- Goat
Island Dive, Leigh, Matakana Coast
- Explore New Zealand's famous coastal aquarium Goat Island. Goat Island
Dive offer a variety of scuba diving, snorkelling and/or kayaking options
in a safe and protected environment
- Glass
Bottom Boat, Leigh, Matakana Coast -
Regular trips at the world renowned Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh, 90km's
north of Auckland.
- Leigh
Fishing Lodge & Charters, Leigh, Matakana Coast
- Fishing & diving charters available, as well as luxury chalet accommodation
in the beautiful town of Leigh.
- Slipray
Fishing Charters, Ti Point, Leigh, Matakana Coast
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50ft power catamaran specifically designed for line fishing & diving
charters, available for overnight and day trips.
- Pakiri
Beach Horse Rides, Pakiri Beach (near Wellsford),
North Auckland
- Horse trekking along breathtaking Pakiri Beach with guides with a local
history who will share tales of their ancestors.
Day
2 & 3 - Northland OR Bay of Islands
Northland
Accommodation
Northland
Activities
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- Kotuku
Adventure Tours - Guided
tours to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and the Far North from the Bay of Islands.
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Dive!
Tutukaka -
Dive the Poor Knights Islands and the wrecks Tui and Waikato with Dive!
Tutukaka.
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Sand
Safaris Cape Reinga Tours, Kaitaia
- Experience the wonders of the Far North, and visit some of the most popular
attractions such as 90 Mile Beach, Cape Reinga and Gumdiggers Park &
Ancient Buried Kauri Forest.
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Archibald
Rentals
- Based in Kaitaia in the Winterless North, specialising in providing auto
rentals that cater for long or short term visitors to New Zealand
Bay
of Islands Accommodation
Bay
of Islands Activities
- Go
Birdz - Campervan,
rental car and scooter hire in the Bay of Islands
- Kotuku
Adventure Tours - Guided
tours to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and the Far North from the Bay of Islands.
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Paihia
Dive HQ - Experts
at taking divers to the Bay of Islands and Rainbow Warrior safely but with
a sense of adventure.
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Dive
HQ Bay of Islands
- Enjoy the wonders of the underwater diving shipwrecks and viewing stunning
underwater scenery.
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Adventure
Company - Horseback
riding, ATV quad bike tours and off road Go-Kart trails for family holiday
adventures in the scenic Bay of Islands.
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Waka
Taia-Mai Tours -
Experience the spirituality of a Maori canoe journey in the Bay of Islands
and be part of an unforgettable cultural experience. Tours to Ngawha Mineral
Hot Springs also available.
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Skydive
Bay of Islands - Experience
the thrill of a tandem skydive in the scenic Bay of Islands, Northland's
adventure playground.
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Sail
NZ -
Operating in Auckland and the Bay of Islands offering unique sailing adventures,
including the America's Cup Sailing Experience.
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Tall
Ship Soren Larsen
- Adventure sail training cruises in the tropical islands of the South Pacific
and New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands.
Day
4, 5 & 6 - Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel
Accommodation
Options
- Dive
HQ Whitianga - Dive
the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. From shore, from dive kayak and from boat,
there is diving to suit the beginner through to the advanced.
- Beach
Bush & Heritage Walks - personalised
daily guided tours that include everything you’re looking for in the
Waihi/Karangahake area
- Aotearoa
Tours -
Personalised tours around the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
- Coromandel
Town Activities
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Mussel Barge Snapper
Safaris, Strongman Coachlines Ltd, Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel Goldfield
Centre & Stamper Battery.
- Mercury
Bay Seafaris - Glass
Bottom Boat trips. Enjoy Cathedral Cove, marine wildlife and stunning coastal
scenery.
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Go
Kiwi Shuttles, Transfers & Tours
- Providing personal friendly travel in small modern coaches servicing Auckland
& Airports, Rotorua, Tauranga, Hamilton & Waitomo to & from
THE COROMANDEL PENINSUA.
Day
7, 8 & 9 - Rotorua
Rotorua
Accommodation options:
Rotorua
Activity options:
- Tribal
Lights Cultural Theatre - Enjoy
a traditional NZ dinner and unforgettable experiences where the theatre
brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life.
- New
Zealand Caterpillar Experience - View vintage Caterpillar®
earthmovers and machinery and enjoy an insight into how New Zealand's land
was changed by man and Caterpillar® machinery from the mid 19th century
through to today.
- Off
Road NZ - Your
one stop adventure centre - U Drive 4WD, Sprint Cars, Monster 4X4 thrillride,
calybird shooting, golf, archery.
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- Agroventures,
Rotorua -
Adventure activities in one location - Rotorua Bungy, Rotorua Swoop, Agrojet,
Freefall Xtreme, Shweeb.
- Kaitiaki
Adventures, Rotorua -
White water sledging and white water rafting adventure tours on many Rotorua
rivers including Kaituna, Rangitaiti & Wairoa.
- Rotorua
5 Star Travel Ltd - The only dedicated tourism
company specialising in combined sightseeing of attractions based in Rotorua.
- Hot
Spotz Luxury Shuttle - Day tours to all destinations,
airport pick-ups, charters for weddings, special occasions and corporate
functions.
- Waimangu
Volcanic Valley - Walk through craters and take a boat
cruise on the volcanic crater Lake Rotomahana to view amazing geothermal
activity.
- Wet
n Wild Rafting - Specialising in white water rafting
day trips on the Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Lower Rangitaiki and
Wairoa rivers, and in multi-day rafting expeditions, that include a range
of overnight to five day expeditions on the Motu and Upper and Lower Mohaka
Rivers.
- Rainbow
Springs Nature Park & Kiwi Encounter - View
NZ wildlife and the native Kiwi bird in a native bush setting
- Hells
Gate & Wai Ora Spa - New Zealand's only mud bath
spa complex
- Mitai
Maori Experience - A close up and personal Maori cultural
experience
- NZONE
Skydiving - Experience the thrill and excitement of a
parachute jump above Rotorua
- Pure
Dirt Bike Tours - Half, full days and multi day
dirt biking tours through unique forest areas which are closed to the public.
- The
Buried Village - New Zealand's 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption,
Excavation, History and Gallery Museum
- Planet
Bike - Mountain bike hire, tours and adventure
combos in the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest.
- Helipro
- Offering
a selection of exciting and innovative scenic flight and charter options
by helicopter in Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
- Agrojet
- New Zealand's Fastest jetboating experience! Experience G-Forces not unlike
Formula ONE Race Cars!
- Volcanic
Air Safaris - Scenic air tours by float plane or helicopter,
providing the opportunity to overview the spectacular natural features of
Rotorua
- Walking
Legends Guided Walks - Day tours and 3 & 4
day guided walking tours through Te Urewera National Park & the Lake
Waikaremoana Track.
- Tarawera
Landing Cafe & Launch Cruises - Fully licensed
cafe nestled on the shores of the majestic Lake Tarawera with scenic Lake
Tarawera cruises departing on-site. BBQ and charter cruises for private
functions available.
- Mountain
Action -
4x4 quad bike tours and horse riding through breathtaking native bush along
the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha.
- Adventure
Kayaking -
offering quality wilderness excursions on Rotorua’s most spectacular
scenic lakes.
- Realm
of Tane - Taking you on an extraordinary journey
through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation.
- Supa
Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle
transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised
tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
- Tamaki
Maori Village - The cultural experience the world
is talking about. Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience
of customs and traditions.
- Action
New Zealand - All weather action attraction plus
many team building activities.
- Orakei
Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Located between
Taupo & Rotorua. Often described as the most interesting and picturesque
geothermal area in NZ.
- New
Zealand Riverjet - New Zealand's premier, and
ONLY thermal eco safari! Conveniently
sited between Taupo & Rotorua.
- Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle
service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane
& and Rotorua. Tours also available.
- Whakarewarewa
Volcanic Valley - New Zealand's premier Maori culture
and geothermal visitor experience
- Longridge
Fun Park
- Excitement, action & laughter with adventure jet boating, U-Drive
four wheel drives, Zespri kiwifruit and farm tours, and conference team
building activities.
- Rotoiti
Tours - World of Maori - Share the warmth, the emotion,
the spirituality that is Maori
- Agrodome
Farm Park - - The unique Rotorua experience! Sheep show
and dog trial demonstrations, organic farm tours.
- Te
Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute - New Zealand's
premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience
- Rotorua
Duck Tours - A sightseeing adventure onboard a WWII amphibious
vehicle able to travel on land and water!
- Rotorua
Museum - discover the essence of Rotorua; its people,
culture and volcanic landscape
- Kawarau
Jet - An endless range of jetboating combo's and adventures
Day
10 & 11 - Lake
Taupo OR Central Plateau region
Taupo
Accommodation options:
Taupo
Activity options:
- Taupo
Bungy - Considered
one of the world’s most spectacular bungy sites with NZ's highest water
touch bungy.
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Rock'
n Ropes - Choose from a selection of unbelieveably high
rope course activites and adventure packages suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Taupo
Horse Treks -
Leisurely guided horse treks through the tranquil Wairakei Forest, with
views over the Craters of the Moon and the Waikato River. Suitable for all
ages.
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Taupo
Air Services - Stunning Flight Seeing Adventures around the beautiful
volcanic landscape of the North Island.
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Kiwi
River Safaris - Dedicated to showing you an excellent
day on the river, offering whitewater rafting, scenic rafting and kayaking
trips.
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Volcanic
Activity Centre
- Experience the power of the planet - an educational centre dedicated to
the Taupo Volcanic Zone with fun activities for all ages.
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Rapids
Jet -
Jet boat the rapids. Experience the thrill of jetboating the biggest rapids
for commercial Jet Boating in New Zealand
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Skydive
Taupo - Skydive thousands of feet above Taupo’s
volcanic crater in New Zealand. FREE limousine transfers available.
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New
Zealand Riverjet - New Zealand's premier, and
ONLY thermal eco safari! Conveniently
sited between Taupo & Rotorua.
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Limo
2 U Limousine Services - Stretched Limousines,
Sedans and Luxury mini Coaches specialising around the Taupo/Bay of Plenty
area for tours & charters.
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Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle
service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane
& and Rotorua. Tours also available.
Central
Plateau
Accommodation options:
This
area is ideally located for visitors to do the Tongariro Trek and for skiing
the Whakapapa & Turoa skifields.
Central
Plateau
Activity options:
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Taupo
Air Services - Stunning Flight Seeing Adventures around the
beautiful volcanic landscape of the North Island.
- Blazing
Paddles Canoe Hire
1-5 day canoe adventures along the scenic Whanganui River
- Tongariro
Volcanic Adventures
- a new transport service based at National Park transporting persons to
and from the ski field at the Top of the Bruce road.
- Bridge
to Nowhere Tours - For
your total “adventure on the Whanganui River" let us show you
the natural and cultural heritage of the Whanganui National Park.
Day
12 & 13 - Waikato
Waikato
Accommodation Options:
- Adventure
Waikato, Ngaruawahia (*POA)
- Castle
Rock Adventure Lodge, Te Awamutu
(*from NZ$25pp)
- Waitomo
Caves Hotel, Waitomo Caves (*from
NZ$25-NZ$200)
- Solitude
Chalets, Raglan (*from NZ$145)
- Juno
Hall Backpackers, Waitomo (*POA)
- Lenvor
Bed & Breakfast, Hamilton
(*from NZ$65 B&B)
- Marriott
Haven Homestay, Hamilton (*from
NZ$130 B&B)
- Mokena
Restaurant & Boutique Spa Hotel, Te Aroha (*POA)
- Hillside
Hotel and Nature Resort, Taupiri Ranges (*from
NZ$145)
- Brooklands
Country Estate, Ngaruawahia (*from NZ$400+GST per person
DBB)
- Oraka
Deer Park & Restaurant, Tirau (*from
NZ$90)
Waikato
Activity options:
- Castle
Rock Adventure Lodge, Te Awamutu
- The perfect stopover between Rotorua & Waitomo Caves. An adventure lodge
for groups, families and individuals offering accommodation and adventure
activities in a unique rural environment.
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Luxury
Airport Shuttles & Tours -
Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding
areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
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Supa
Travel Express -
Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton -
Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
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Adventure
Waikato -For
adventure and leisure activitites, accommodation and conferencing. Perfect
for corporate team building, family groups
- Early
Museum of New Zealand & Honey Shop -
Wander through the museum at leisure and enjoy the unique surroundings of
a hobby that has developed into a huge collection of memorabilia. Also on
the site is a Honey Shop, and a Picnic & BBQ area.
- Weird
& Wonderful Antiques -
Browse through a vast collection of fine antiques, including Royal Doulton
and other fine quality China.
Day
14 - Auckland
Take
a scenic and leisurely drive back to Auckland staying overnight in one
of the above accommodation options.
IMPORTANT
NOTES
- NZ
Online does not arrange air flights or rail travel
- *All
accommodation prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars, are based on
1-2 people per night and are indicative only
- Seasonal
rates may apply
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