On arrival, meet & greet by our representative, who shall assist you to the hotel. Check in & rest day at leisure. By the evening, proceed by own to visit The Sky Tower, which stands 328 meters tall as an icon of Auckland's sky line for almost 20 years. It's an exciting hub of adrenaline activities, superb dining and breathtaking views. Entry to Sky Tower (Sky Deck viewing platform) in included. Overnight at Auckland.
Experience the best selection of island activities bundled into one stunning deal. After a morning adrenaline rush at EcoZip Adventures, spend a relaxing afternoon sampling the island's best wine and local fare on the Taste of Waiheke Tour. The Tour: You board the ferry at Auckland ferry terminal and enjoy a pleasant cruise through the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island. On arrival at the island you will be greeted at Matiatia Wharf by an EcoZip Adventures driver, who will take you past beautiful beaches and vineyards to the state-of-the-art flying fox zip lines. Enjoy the bird's eye view as you fly smoothly through a stunning tract of original and regenerating native bush. After you work up an appetite, your diver will take you to meet the Taste of Waiheke tour. Arrive at Stonyridge Vineyard in time for a delicious lunch, followed by stops at Rangihoua Estate for olive oil tasting and Casita Miro for a wine and food pairing. Finally, sip on tastings at the beautiful Mudbrick Vineyard, which offers stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf. Includes: Return ferry to Waiheke Island from downtown Auckland, Pickup and drop off from Matiatia Wharf, Zipline experience on three 200m dual flying fox ziplines, guided native bush walk, Light lunch and wine tastings at Stonyridge Vineyard, Wine tastings at Casita Miro and Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant, Olive oil tastings at Rangihoua Estate. Complimentary All Day Bus Pass to further explore.
Have early morning breakfast & proceed for Visit the home of hobbits and glowworms on a magical full day tour from Auckland. (Duration of tour: 11 hours) The Tour: Enjoy guided tours of the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a full-day sightseeing tour from Auckland. Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you'll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch at the Green Dragon Inn. At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead. After visiting Waitomo and Hobbiton, return to Auckland. Includes: Scenic coach travel and commentary, Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie set, Lunch at the Green Dragon Inn, Guided tour of Waitomo Caves. Free WiFi is available on this tour
An outstanding sightseeing to the Bay of Islands, a stunning marine playground, and cruise its sheltered waters in search of dolphins, whales and other sea life. (Duration of tour: 12 hours 30 mins) The Tour: Sit back, relax and enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic Harbour Bridge, and soak up New Zealand's spectacular scenery of rural countryside and sub-tropical bush en route to the beautiful Bay of Islands. After arriving in Paihia, you'll board the Dolphin Seeker, our purpose built catamaran licensed by the Department of Conservation for dolphin and whale viewing. Enjoy the large outdoor viewing decks as we cruise past the islands of the Bay. Keep a look out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life as our experienced local skippers get you up close to the action. Cruise past the Cape Brett Lighthouse, before arriving at the majestic Hole in the Rock. Admire the rock walls towering above you as the skipper navigates right through the narrow space (conditions permitting) before heading back into the inner islands of the Bay. A guided tour of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between Maori and the British Crown. Explore the original Treaty House, one of New Zealand's oldest and most visited historic homes and the Te Whare Runanga, a fully carved Maori meeting house, which is representative of all iwi (regional tribes) in New Zealand. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer a truly unique insight into New Zealand's early history. A picnic lunch is included on this tour. Includes: Coach transportation, Informative driver commentary in English, Hole In the Rock Dolphine Cruise, Picnic Lunch, Waitangi Treaty Grounds guided tour. Free WiFi available on board coach.
post breakfast, proceed to Explore Auckland's highlights plus one of its most famous attractions - the underwater world of Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium. Duration of tour: 4 hours The Tour: Discover Auckland's charms on a half-day tour of its scenic highlights. Travel through the city centre, along fascinating Karangahape Road and past fashionable Ponsonby, and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the Viaduct Harbour and Auckland's famous Queen Street before continuing to the Auckland Domain, the citys oldest park. Continue to Parnell Village and explore the boutique shops and specialty stores of this historic suburb during a morning tea break (own expense). Then travel along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive enroute to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, above Mission Bay. This tranquil park offers a panoramic outlook over Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Included a visit to Kelly Tarltons SEA LIFE Aquarium to your city sightseeing experience and get up close to New Zealand's abundant marine life, including sharks, stingrays and seahorses. Glide through the underwater viewing tunnel, and visit a colony of King and Gentoo penguins as they waddle on the ice and play underwater. Visit Captain Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctichut and find out what life was like 100 years ago in the coldest place on earth. Tour return to Auckland Downtown. Includes: Coach transportation, English commentary by the drive guide, entrance to Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium. Free WiFi is available on this tour. Later on, check out & get transfer to the airport to catch flight back home or for onwards journey. We hope that you would have loved your North Island Holidays with us.
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