10 Day Family Tour

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Auckland to Auckland

Day one:
Auckland - The City of Sails
Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, pick up your rental vehicle. This day is free for you to relax and explore the city area.

Places to visit:

Viaduct Basin. This vibrant waterfront precinct was developed to provide a focus for America's Cup Yacht Race. Great also for nighttime entertainment with it's many cafes and bars.
Sky City. Towering at a height of 328 meters, this is one of New Zealand's most popular entertainment destinations. With 2 casinos, ten restaurants and bars, and from the Observation level the best view of Auckland City and surrounding areas.
Shopping. Queen Street, Vulcan Lane, High Street, O'Connell Street and Chancery.


Day two: Auckland - Rotorua
Drive south to Rotorua, a journey of approx 3.5 hours. Rotorua is one of the Pacific's most active thermal areas and is a place of vibrant Maori culture and great natural beauty. View magnificent examples of mud pools, geyers and steaming fumaroles. Some of the many geothermal areas are Wai-o-tapu, Waimangu or Hell's Gate. Surrounding Rotorua are 14 beautiful lakes offering fishing, water sports or try your hand at whitewater rafting, luging or tandem skydiving. Visit a marae, enjoy a concert and hangi (traditional Maori meal).


Day three: Rotorua
Take the ride up the Gondola and enjoy the views while kids experience the joy of luging. Make your way to the Agrodome where you will experience sheep shearing and basic farm life in New Zealand. The Buried Village, museum complex with displays depicting regional events from pre-European to present day add to attractions in the area.


Day four:
Rotorua - Taupo
On your way to Taupo from Rotorua experience Huka Falls and Huka Jets. Huka jets will make you feel the exhilaration and enjoy the incredible water view of the spectacular, foaming Huka Falls.


Day five: Taupo - Wellington
Drive south to the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington. Enjoy the great things Wellington has to offer.


Day six: Wellington
Visit Te Papa (New Zealand's famous museum) this will take
most of the day and is a lively and exciting museum, for adults and children
alike. Main entry is free of charge, specialty exhibitions may incur a fee.


Day seven: Waitomo Caves
Travel north to Waitomo caves. Here you can experience black water rafting, caving and glowwarms.


Day eight: Waitomo Caves - Auckland
Take in Auckland attractions you may of missed the first time.


Day nine: Auckland - Bay of Islands
Drive north to the Bay of Islands. Take a cruise in the Bay of Islands out to the famous 'Hole in the Rock'.

Day nine: Bay of Islands
Take in more of the magnificent Bay of Islands


Day ten: Bay of Islands - Auckland
Return your rental vehicle and meet your flight to return home.

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