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Holidays for the Independent traveller Northern New Zealand, a land of giant trees, active volcanoes, long-sweeping beaches, secluded bush-fringed bays. It is where New Zealand’s European history began, turbulently, alongside that of the Maori. Explorers probed the indented coastline, bringing their crews back to health after months at sea; inter-tribal & inter-racial wars were fought here. This special itinerary takes in the best of Northern New Zealand. Visit remote settlements, enjoy the dramatic beauty of giant kauri trees, trace the steps of 18th century explorers Cook, De Surville & Marion Dufresne. On the Coromandel visit remote beaches of golden sands, walk to now abandoned goldfields, once a frenetic hive of activity & at Whakatane take a trip (weather permitting) to White Island, a spectacular off shore volcano. Self-drive itinerary: Day 1 Auckland; Day 2 boat to Tiri Matangi I., return to Auckland; Day 3. Drive North, visiting the Matakohe Kauri Museum, &Waipoua Kauri Forest, to Omapere on Hokianga; Day 5 drive to Kaitaia; Day 6 day take a local safari bus along 90-Mile Beach to Cape Reinga; Day 7 drive via Whangaroa & Kerikeri to Bay of Islands; Day 8 in Bay of Islands; Day 9 drive Bay of Islands via Miranda Bird Centre to Thames; Day 10 explore the Coromandel Peninsula to Whitianga; Day 11 visit Hot Water Beach, drive on to Tairua; Day 12 visit Puketui goldmines, drive via Mt Maunganui to Whakatane; Day 13 morning optional boat excursion to White Island (weather dependent); drive to Rotorua; Day 14 in Rotorua; walking in Waimangu Volcanic Valley; Day 15 drive via Waitomo & Kawhia back to Auckland. Year round departures: Includes transport, detailed itinerary & accommodation bookings Prices from NZ$800 per week, dependent on standard of accommodation required |
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