Northern Roundup

Tour Code: T9A

4 Days/ 3 Nights from $899

Down the North Island in 4 days, including Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Wellington, then back on the train ...
Reporting time 7.45 am. Departs from Sky City Coach Terminal at 8.15 am EVERY DAY !

Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
The Bombay Hills signal the end of sprawling Auckland city as the lush Waikato pasture lands take you past Hamilton and on to Waitomo caves. Enjoy a subterranean boat ride under an eerie canopy of glow worm lights. On across the Waikato and Mamaku Hills to fiery Rotorua. We recommend you attend a delicious Maori hangi (feast) and concert tonight (optional). Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

Day 2: At Rotorua
The half day sightseeing tour is included - see roaring geysers, boiling mud and steaming pools at the thermal area, tame trout and Kiwi at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon is free - there are many activities to attract you - such as bathing in the thermal waters. For a small additional cost you could stay on a farm tonight. Overnight in Rotorua.

Day 3: Rotorua - Wellington
Drive south through exotic pine forests, past Wairakei's permanent cover of steam, to Lake Taupo. The majestic snow covered peaks of Tongariro, Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu mountains line your journey over the Desert Road plateau. After Waiouru, drop down through the steep valleys of the Rangitikei district then the fertile plains of the Manawatu river. Coastal villages, orchards and rocky seascapes bring you to Wellington at 4.10 pm. We have included an evening tour of some of the Capital's highlights - the unusual parliament buildings 'The Beehive', a cable car ride through the Botanic Gardens and some spectacular harbour and city views. Overnight in Wellington.

Day 4: Wellington - Auckland
Board your express coach* for a full day journey from Wellington to Auckland. Travel up to the central plateau, skirting around Mt Ruapehu and along the Desert Road to Lake Taupo. Follow the Waikato River through Hamilton farmland to Auckland.

* If you wish to replace the coach journey from Auckland to Wellington [or vice versa] with the popular Tranz Scenic train journey at no extra cost, please advise at the time of booking. The Overlander train operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and departs every day during the summer months.

  Tour Inclusions:

Northern Roundupl ( Independent Coach Tour )
Tour Pricing	Bronze	Silver	Gold
Share Twin	$929	$1,079	$1,179
Single	$1,209	$1,469	$1,619
Triple	$899	$1,049	$1,119
BreakFast (optional)	$81	$96	$108
Prices valid until 30 September 2008. Quoted per person. Please contact us for Self-Drive option prices.

Northern Roundup ( Independent Coach Tour )
Tour Pricing	Bronze	Silver	Gold
Share Twin	$1,019	$1,169	$1,259
Single	$1,329	$1,609	$1,769
Triple	$989	$1,099	$1,159
BreakFast (optional)	$81	$96	$108
Prices valid for travel between 01 October 2008 - 30 September 2009. Quoted per person.

*Departs from Sky City Coach Terminal, Hobson Street EVERY DAY.
*All tours are flexible. Extra nights and pre and post tour accommodation available.