DAILY (from 5th - 8th NOVEMBER)
Auckland Tour

Date: Daily from 5 Nov – 8 Nov
Time: 09.30
Cost: NZ$26pp including GST
Minimum No. 0.

This tour will include the following Auckland highlights:
Auckland Museum
Mount Eden
Parnell
Devonport
North Head
Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb
Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Adventure and Underwater World (additional cost)

FRIDAY 5th NOVEMBER
Waiheke Island
- Full Day


Date: Friday 5th November
Time: 08.00 – 18.30
Cost: NZ$195pp including GST, ferry, lunch and wine tasting
Minimum No. 6

Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves located only 35 minutes from Auckland.
Take the time to tour around Waiheke Island stopping off and experiencing some of Waiheke's award-winning wineries, olive oils and local art and crafts.

This tour will include the following Waiheke highlights:
Studio of artist Gabriella Lewenz
Rangihoua Estate
Kennedy Point Vineyard
Lunch at Stonyridge Vineyard Restaurant
Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Oneroa Village
Mudbrick Vineyard.


Bay of Islands
- Bus Trip and Cruise


Date: Friday 5th November
Time: 07.30 – 19.30
Cost: NZ$149pp including GST, return transport and cruise.


Northland is rich in Maori history and culture. It is also renowned for its clear waters, huge Kauri forests and the Bay of Islands. With so much to see and do, it is easy to understand why the Bay of Islands is one New Zealand’s favourite holiday locations.

Take a glimpse into New Zealand's earliest European history as your luxury catamaran passes by the township of Russell (Kororareka) and many of the historic and culturally significant islands in the Bay, before heading out into open sea.

This tour will include the following:
Pick up from hotel
Return transport from Auckland to Paihia
Puhoi Cheese Factory
Boat Cruise and Dolphin viewing
Options include overnight or day trip, please note that accommodation is at your own expense.


Rotorua Experience

Date: Friday 5th November
Time: 07.30 – 14.00 (Saturday)
Cost: NZ$389pp including GST, return transport and cruise.

Enjoy an overnight trip to the Cultural capital of New Zealand.

This tour will include the following:
Pick up from hotel
Return transport from Auckland to Rotorua
Accommodation for one night at the Millennium Hotel
Entry fees into the Agrodome and an hour long show
Entry fees into Te Puia (thermal park)
Tamaki Maori Village evening concert and tour (dinner included)

SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER
Waiheke Island
- Afternoon and Evening


Date: Saturday 6th November
Time: 13.00 – 22.00
Cost: NZ$235pp including GST, ferry, dinner and wine tasting
Minimum No. 6

Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves located only 35 minutes from Auckland.

This tour will include the following Waiheke highlights:
Kennedy Point Vineyard
Wild on Waiheke Vineyard and Microbrewery
Mudbrick Vineyard
Pre-dinner drinks at Cable Bay Vineyard
Dinner at Cable Bay Vineyard

SUNDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
Volcanoes and Gardens
- Morning


Date: Sunday 7th November
Time: 08.00 – 12.00
Cost: NZ$125pp
Minimum No. 5

Spend the morning exploring Mount Eden and One Tree Hill, two of the 48 dormant volcanoes within the Auckland region.

Afterwards enjoy a quiet stroll through the Botanic Gardens. Auckland's largest outdoor garden with a spectacular array of more than 10,000 plants from all around the world.
This tour will include the following:
Mt Eden
One Tree Hill
Botanical Gardens


Waitomo Caves

Date: Sunday 7th November
Time: 07.30 – 18.30
Cost: NZ$130pp
Minimum No. 20

Enjoy a return trip from Auckland to Waitomo where you will travel through the rich farm land of the Waikato district on route to Waitomo, the home of the Ruakuri caves.

Ruakuri, or 'den of dogs' as it literally translates into the English language, was first discovered by local Maori between 400 and 500 years ago. It takes its name from the wild dogs that made their home in the cave entrance.

Newly reopened after an interval of 18 years, Ruakuri cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In any one sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glow-worms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.

This tour will include the following:
Pick up from hotel
Return transport from Auckland to Waitomo
Ruakuri cave tour

TUESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
Rangitoto
- Full Day Guided Tour


Date: Tuesday 9th November
Time: 09.00 – 15.30
Cost: NZ$89pp including GST, ferry, tour and lunch
Minimum No. 5

See the sights of Rangitoto on a road-train trip, including full guided commentary (duration 4hrs).

This tour will include the following Auckland highlights:
Rangitoto information pack (detailing key geological features)
Volcanic Explorer Guided Tour of Rangitoto
Picnic Lunch


Matakana Wine Region
- Full Day


Date: Tuesday 9th November
Time: 08.00 – 17.00
Cost: NZ$169pp including GST, wine tasting and a 2 course set lunch
Minimum No. 16

Spend the day enjoying the sights and tastes of the beautiful Matakana Coast. This guided tour is accompanied by a wine expert, who will provide commentary on New Zealand wine and the wine industry.

This tour will include the following:
Puhoi Cheese Factory, including cheese tasting
Ransom Winery, including wine tasting
Ascension Winery, including wine tasting and 2 course set lunch
Matakana Village
Morris and James Pottery
The Honey Centre, including honey tasting

WEDNESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
West Auckland’s Forest and Beaches
- Morning


Date: Wednesday 10th November
Time: 08.00 – 14.00
Cost: NZ$209pp including GST and a 3 course set lunch
Minimum No. 5

Auckland's west is famous for its great scenery - lush rainforests, rugged black sand beaches and rolling green rural landscapes. The rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges covers more than 16,000 hectares and features more than 240 kilometres of walking trails through beautiful native trees to streams, waterfalls and stunning west coast beaches.

This tour will include the following:
Arataki Visitors centre
Guided bush walk through Waitakere Ranges, viewing waterfalls, plant and bird life
West Coast beach
Lunch at Waitakere Estate


West Auckland’s Wine Region
- Afternoon


Date: Wednesday 10th November
Time: 14.00 – 17.00
Cost: NZ$102pp including GST and wine tasting
Minimum No. 16

Spend the afternoon visiting some of West Auckland’s wineries. This area is one of the oldest wine growing regions in Auckland and produces premium wine in a range of varieties. This guided tour is accompanied by a wine expert, who will provide commentary on New Zealand wine and the wine industry.

This tour will include the following:
Kumeu River Winery, including wine tasting and a behind the scenes tour.
West Brook Winery, including wine tasting
Hallertau Brewery, including beer tasting and brewery tour

THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
Matakana Wine Region
- Full Day


Date: Thursday 11th November
Time: 08.00 – 17.00
Cost: NZ$169pp including GST, wine tasting and a 2 course set lunch
Minimum No. 16

Spend the day enjoying the sights and tastes of the beautiful Matakana Coast. This guided tour is accompanied by a wine expert, who will provide commentary on New Zealand wine and the wine industry.

This tour will include the following:
Puhoi Cheese Factory, including cheese tasting
Ransom Winery, including wine tasting
Ascension Winery, including wine tasting and 2 course set lunch
Matakana Village
Morris and James Pottery
The Honey Centre, including honey tasting

FRIDAY 12th NOVEMBER
Tiri Tiri Matangi
- Full Day
Self Guided Tour


Date: Friday 12th November
Time: 09.00 – 17.00
Cost: NZ$97pp including GST, ferry, and lunch
Minimum No. 5


Spend the day exploring Tiri Tiri Matangi island. Get up close and personal with one of the world's most successful conservation projects. See some of New Zealand's most endangered birds and rare wildlife in this open sanctuary.

This tour will include the following:
Tiri Tiri Matangi information pack (detailing key geological features)
Full day at Tiri Tiri Matangi exploring the island
Picnic lunch