Depart: 25 March 2019
Return: 01 April 2019
Join tour hosts Nicola & Nola as we explore some of the North Island's delightful treasures. We re-live some of the magic memories from previous trips, as well as discovering some wonderful new sights. Departing Taranaki by coach, we spend nights in Taupo, Rotorua, Tirau, Coromandel, Whitianga and the garden city of Hamilton.
There's also time plenty of time to stop and "smell the roses", it's a leisurely paced tour.
We'll prove that you don't have to head overseas to have a fabulous holiday - New Zealand has so much to offer, and we try to include famous landmarks, as well as little surprises.
Our New Zealand tours are limited to a maximum of 24 guests, which makes it very comfortable and easy to get to know each other. We travel by private coach and have plenty of comfort stops along the way. You may start this trip as strangers, but you will definitely be "family" by the end.
The proposed itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Monday 25 March 2019
Our coach departs Hawera, picking up in Stratford and Inglewood along the way, and takes us to Taupo for our first night. We'll stop in Te Kuiti with free time for lunch and then visit the Sir Colin Meads statue and explore the "Meadsville" museum.
Tonight we will have a group dinner in Taupo so that everyone can get to know each other.
Overnight accommodation in Taupo.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Tuesday 26 March
This morning we start the day with a special breakfast stop, and then head to Lava Glass at Wairakei for an amazing glass blowing demonstration and an enchanting wander through the spectacular Lava Glass Gardens. Onward to Rotorua - we have some free time and then a dinner cruise on Lake Rotorua aboard the Lakeland Queen.
Overnight accommodation in Rotorua
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Wednesday 27 March
Today we head into the water - on a WWII amphibious "Duck" exploring the lake and hearing the history and legends of Rotorua. Then it's on to the quaint township of Tirau for a lunch stop and wander through the shops. From there we head to Middle Earth and immerse ourselves in the world of Hobbits, touring Hobbiton.
Overnight accommodation near Tirau
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Thursday 28 March
We head north this morning at a leisurely pace to Coromandel. Lunch is at Waiau Waterworks - an absolutely delightful adventure playground for adults and children alike! You are guaranteed to have a ton of fun here. Then it is a short drive to Coromandel, and you may like to have a free afternoon to wander around the township - or take the (optional) Driving Creek Railway train trip.
Overnight accommodation in Coromandel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Friday 29 March
We board our coach and head to Whitianga - and visit the Whitianga Museum to learn all about the early settlement of this area. Free time for lunch and then this afternoon we are off on another adventure - boarding a glass bottom boat and exploring the marine reserve and spectacular Cathedral Cove. The crew will provide a factual commentary of the geology and history of the area.
Overnight accommodation in Whitianga
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Saturday 30 March
Heading south again this morning, weather permitting, we stop to paddle our feet at world famous Hot Water Beach before then heading to Thames where you will have free time for lunch and a wander. This afternoon we stop at the Zealong Tea Estate - New Zealand's only commercial tea plantation producing 100% organic tea. You will enjoy hearing the story of tea, how it came to be grown in the Waikato, and be able to sample the produce afterwards. Then its just a short drive to Hamilton where we will spend the next two nights.
Accommodation for 2 nights in Hamilton
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Sunday 31 March
Today we are heading to the award winning Hamilton Gardens where you will be able to explore at leisure through the incredible array of Indian, Chinese, Itlalian and other fabulous gardens. This place is absolutely breathtaking and hopefully will inspire you for your own garden at home.
Then it's on to the Hamilton Classic Car museum and lunch at their 1950's inspired diner restaurant. This place is certain to bring back many memories.
We'll enjoy a last group dinner together tonight, share memories and have a few laughs.
Over night accommodation in Hamilton.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8: Monday 01 April
Sadly, today is our last day...but be very aware that it is April Fools Day this morning - and we have all been caught out by random pranksters in the past! This morning we are heading Ohaupo - to visit New Zealand's only "Tree" Church. Afterwards we will head to one of the Waikato's best kept secrets for a delicious lunch! Then we head back down the highway and tonight's destination is your own home.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour includes:
PRICE PER PERSON:
(Twin share) = $2890
(Single supplement additional $700)
OPTIONAL: Driving Creek Railway trip to Coromandel @ $35 per person
Minimum numbers of 20 passengers required for tour to proceed.
Itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather or circumstances beyond our control.
Return: 01 April 2019
Join tour hosts Nicola & Nola as we explore some of the North Island's delightful treasures. We re-live some of the magic memories from previous trips, as well as discovering some wonderful new sights. Departing Taranaki by coach, we spend nights in Taupo, Rotorua, Tirau, Coromandel, Whitianga and the garden city of Hamilton.
There's also time plenty of time to stop and "smell the roses", it's a leisurely paced tour.
We'll prove that you don't have to head overseas to have a fabulous holiday - New Zealand has so much to offer, and we try to include famous landmarks, as well as little surprises.
Our New Zealand tours are limited to a maximum of 24 guests, which makes it very comfortable and easy to get to know each other. We travel by private coach and have plenty of comfort stops along the way. You may start this trip as strangers, but you will definitely be "family" by the end.
The proposed itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Monday 25 March 2019
Our coach departs Hawera, picking up in Stratford and Inglewood along the way, and takes us to Taupo for our first night. We'll stop in Te Kuiti with free time for lunch and then visit the Sir Colin Meads statue and explore the "Meadsville" museum.
Tonight we will have a group dinner in Taupo so that everyone can get to know each other.
Overnight accommodation in Taupo.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Tuesday 26 March
This morning we start the day with a special breakfast stop, and then head to Lava Glass at Wairakei for an amazing glass blowing demonstration and an enchanting wander through the spectacular Lava Glass Gardens. Onward to Rotorua - we have some free time and then a dinner cruise on Lake Rotorua aboard the Lakeland Queen.
Overnight accommodation in Rotorua
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Wednesday 27 March
Today we head into the water - on a WWII amphibious "Duck" exploring the lake and hearing the history and legends of Rotorua. Then it's on to the quaint township of Tirau for a lunch stop and wander through the shops. From there we head to Middle Earth and immerse ourselves in the world of Hobbits, touring Hobbiton.
Overnight accommodation near Tirau
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Thursday 28 March
We head north this morning at a leisurely pace to Coromandel. Lunch is at Waiau Waterworks - an absolutely delightful adventure playground for adults and children alike! You are guaranteed to have a ton of fun here. Then it is a short drive to Coromandel, and you may like to have a free afternoon to wander around the township - or take the (optional) Driving Creek Railway train trip.
Overnight accommodation in Coromandel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Friday 29 March
We board our coach and head to Whitianga - and visit the Whitianga Museum to learn all about the early settlement of this area. Free time for lunch and then this afternoon we are off on another adventure - boarding a glass bottom boat and exploring the marine reserve and spectacular Cathedral Cove. The crew will provide a factual commentary of the geology and history of the area.
Overnight accommodation in Whitianga
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Saturday 30 March
Heading south again this morning, weather permitting, we stop to paddle our feet at world famous Hot Water Beach before then heading to Thames where you will have free time for lunch and a wander. This afternoon we stop at the Zealong Tea Estate - New Zealand's only commercial tea plantation producing 100% organic tea. You will enjoy hearing the story of tea, how it came to be grown in the Waikato, and be able to sample the produce afterwards. Then its just a short drive to Hamilton where we will spend the next two nights.
Accommodation for 2 nights in Hamilton
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Sunday 31 March
Today we are heading to the award winning Hamilton Gardens where you will be able to explore at leisure through the incredible array of Indian, Chinese, Itlalian and other fabulous gardens. This place is absolutely breathtaking and hopefully will inspire you for your own garden at home.
Then it's on to the Hamilton Classic Car museum and lunch at their 1950's inspired diner restaurant. This place is certain to bring back many memories.
We'll enjoy a last group dinner together tonight, share memories and have a few laughs.
Over night accommodation in Hamilton.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8: Monday 01 April
Sadly, today is our last day...but be very aware that it is April Fools Day this morning - and we have all been caught out by random pranksters in the past! This morning we are heading Ohaupo - to visit New Zealand's only "Tree" Church. Afterwards we will head to one of the Waikato's best kept secrets for a delicious lunch! Then we head back down the highway and tonight's destination is your own home.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour includes:
- All coach transport
- All entry fees into attractions as stated
- All breakfasts - other meals as stated
- 7 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- Services of tour hosts
PRICE PER PERSON:
(Twin share) = $2890
(Single supplement additional $700)
OPTIONAL: Driving Creek Railway trip to Coromandel @ $35 per person
Minimum numbers of 20 passengers required for tour to proceed.
Itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather or circumstances beyond our control.
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