Twin Coast Bay of Islands Discovery - 7 days From $1429 per person
Day 1 - Auckland
Arrive Auckland Meeting service and pickup your rental car at the airport depot. Drive to your hotel for the night. Stay: The Esplanade Hotel Day
Day 2 - Auckland to Opua
(Breakfast included)
Make your way to the beautiful Bay of Islands approximately 260kms). Perhaps visit the Parry Kauri Park Museum or the Clapham Clocks Museum in Whangarei along the way. Another option is to turn off at Te Hana on the way north and travel via the beautiful Langs Beach and historic Waipu.
Stay: Cliff Edge by the Sea
Day 3 - Day at
Leisure
(Breakfast included) Northland is the Birthplace of a Nation and while visiting Paihia, a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds or a performance of the ‘Sound and Light Show’ is highly recommended. Today is a full day at leisure in the Bay of Islands with time to try one of the many options available with the Fullers Northland Flexichoice ticket. This ticket provides options like the Cape Brett cruise or Dolphin Adventure.
Stay: Cliff Edge by the Sea
Day 4 - Opua to Awanui
(Breakfast and Dinner included) Enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery as you drive north. Follow the scenic drive towards Matauri Bay. Perhaps a round of golf at the magnificent Kauri Cliffs Golf Resort, before driving further to the base of Ninety Mile Beach and your accommodation on the West Coast (approximately 190kms).
Stay: Taharangi Marie Lodge
Day 5 - Day at Leisure
(Breakfast included) Options are available today for a full day guided excursion to Cape Reinga or a half day safari on the mighty sand dunes of Ninety Mile Beach.
Stay: Taharangi Marie Lodge
Day 6 - Awanui to Waipoua Forest
(Breakfast included) Head south today and cross the Hokianga Harbour by car ferry (cost not included). An exciting option is to stop off at Opononi and take the boat across the harbour to the giant sand dunes and ride a boogey board to the bottom. Travel on to the Waipoua Forest to see “Tane Mahuta” the biggest kauri tree in New Zealand. Take a walk and view native New Zealand forest and bush, before travelling on to your accommodation for the night.
Stay: Waipoua Lodge
Day 7 - Waipoua Forest to Auckland
(Breakfast included)
One hour into your journey today visit the Matakohe Kauri Museum. Travel via Wellsford and then take the route via Helensville and view one of the black iron sand beaches on the West Coast of Auckland. The tour concludes with returning your rental car to the city or airport depot.
Self Drive Car Rental
Experience the freedom of discovering New Zealand at your own pace in a well maintained rental car from Maui
or Avis car Rental. The above itinerary features an Intermediate car, however you may want to consider a larger car for added comfort. Insurance is not included and must be paid upon commencement of your hire. For more information on car hire details
Validity
Share Twin
Single traveling alone
3 persons in a car (twin/single room)
4 persons in a car (x2 twin rooms)
1 April - 30 Sept 2007
$1549
$2799
$1779
$1429
1 Oct 2007 - 31 Mar 2008
$1789
$3249
$2039
$1629
Above prices are for land package only - For airfares to New Zealand
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