Page 3 of Self Drive Vacations, Car Rental, Motorhomes by Qantas Vacations

116 · self dr i v e vac at i o n auckland new zealand self-drive self-drive 9 days/8 nights price includes newzealand day 1 arrive auckland on arrival in auckland you ll be met and transferred to your hotel today is at leisure and you may wish to pursue one of the following activities own expense travel to many auckland attractions with a hop on hop off pass browse the shops in the viaduct basin area home to americas cup yachting take a 35-minute cruise to waiheke island where you can enjoy the beach tour the island or visit arts craft shops and vineyards overnight auckland skycity auckland standard skycity grand first class or mollies boutique hotel bay of islands cape reinga paihia north island auckland hamilton waitomo tongariro national park waiouru north island discovery rotorua taupo napier qantas vacations unique travel anywhere guide meet and greet transfer on arrival welcome gift 8 nights accommodation of your choice 7 days group d car rental with unlimited miles bay of islands catamaran cruise waitomo caves tour maori concert and hangi feast all local taxes 1 dinner d wellington overnight stopover day 2 auckland bay of islands 151 miles/3 hrs pick up your rental car around 9:00am from the central city depot and drive north to whangarei stop en route to see the whangarei falls and take a small detour to tutukaka and matapouri before continuing north via hikurangi and kawakawa to paihia overnight bay of islands scenic circle bay of islands hotel standard copthorne hotel resort bay of islands first class or crisdon castle boutique hotel for 2 nights day 7 rotorua napier 143 miles/3 hrs day 3 bay of islands hole in the rock cruise board your cruise at 8:45am for a 9:00am departure an informative commentary highlights maori legend historical features plus flora and fauna of the area dolphins seals whales and bird life are often encountered cruise included returning to paihia stop at urupukapuka island to walk or relax on the beach and take a nautilus subsea adventure optional tour concludes at 1:00pm the afternoon is at leisure travel south this morning via wairakei and taupo before turning east to napier today you may wish to explore one of the area s many vineyards offering quality wines or discover the art deco features of this seaside city for those interested in bird life a gannet colony at cape kidnappers is worth a visit and a 3-hour tour departs daily own expense overnight napier quality inn standard te pania hotel first class or mon logis boutique hotel day 8 napier wellington 199 miles/4 hrs day 4 paihia auckland 220 miles/41/2 hrs drive from paihia to auckland via the hokianga harbor and waipoua forest overnight auckland skycity auckland standard skycity grand first class or mollies boutique hotel the view over wellington city depart napier and travel south continue south via greytown an interesting town particularly known as slightly off-beat for its village atmosphere roadside fruit stalls craft and gift shops and galleries continue on to featherston and over the rimutaka hills into wellington if time permits we recommend you visit the very popular te papa museum take the 45-minute highlight tour drop off your rental car at the city depot this afternoon overnight wellington ibis hotel standard duxton hotel first class or ruby house boutique hotel day 5 auckland rotorua via waitomo caves 200 miles/41/2 hrs depart auckland and travel south through waikato and hamilton to otorohonga and the waitomo caves enter the caves and travel by boat through the darkness lit by thousands of tiny glowworms continue on via tirau to rotorua overnight rotorua lake plaza standard millennium rotorua first class or the springs b&b for 2 nights day 9 depart wellington depart wellington for your flight to your next destination make your own way to the airport departs daily north island discovery self-drive 9 days/8 nights price per person us persons in room 1 apr 06­31 mar 07 standard first class b&b/boutique hotel double $1039 $1219 $1839 single $1899 $2259 $3327 day 6 rotorua at leisure maori concert see sheep shearing at the new zealand farm show or boiling mud pools geysers and traditional arts and crafts at te puia thermal reserve/maori arts crafts institute or visit the polynesian spa new zealand s leading thermal bathing complex activities own expense tonight is an evening of fun and entertainment as you take a trip back in time through a maori village concert and hangi feast included d dining out in new zealand note all accommodation listed in these itineraries is subject to availability at time of booking alternatives will be offered if necessary for b&b and boutique hotels you must pick up drop off your own car minimum driver s age is 21 years vehicle types given are subject to availability other conditions and cancellation fees apply prices are from and seasonal surcharges apply b&b and boutique hotel options mollies boutique hotel in the heart of auckland offers a unique experience in an idyllic setting mollies reflects the successful marriage of history and modern state-of-the-art crisdon castle is surrounded by sub-tropical gardens and trees enjoying the most spectacular views of waitangi the bay of islands and the shipping channel to opua nestled in a residential neighborhood in the heart of rotorua lies the springs where a warm new zealand welcome awaits you feel the spirit of this amazing lakeside town originally an english terrace house in the 1860 s mon logis my dwelling was remodeled as a boutique french hotel in 1991 with balconies overlooking the pacific ocean and a short walk to napier city center ruby house a quaint bed and breakfast in downtown wellington is close to the cable car traditional maori concert rotorua www.qantasvacations.com

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