DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night)

DAY 2: AUCKLAND – HAMILTON - ROTORUA
Join a scheduled coach this morning for the drive to Rotorua. Depart New Zealand's largest city, through lush farmlands of Waikato, to Hamilton and the Mamaku Ranges to reach Rotorua, centre of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland. Transfer to your hotel on arrival with the afternoon at leisure and you will meet your tour group this evening. Stay: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)

DAY 3: ROTORUA
Todays’ sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a show featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. See brown and rainbow trout and also the native kiwi bird at Rainbow Springs Park. Continue to the Skyline Gondola park for spectacular views over Rotorua (including a complimentary luge ride). Time for optional activities this afternoon before a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and concert this evening.

DAY 4: ROTORUA - WAITOMO - AUCKLAND
Cross the Mamaku Ranges to the dairy and farming areas of the Waikato. At Waitomo, you will have a guided tour of the limestone caverns and glowworm grotto. Continue through to Auckland, where you will take a short city tour, including the downtown area, Waterfront Drive and a visit to the top of Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night)

DAY 5: AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS
Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge and drive north along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe and the Kauri Museum telling the story of the Kauri tree and the regions' early settlement. Continue north through Kawakawa to Paihia, where we meet our local Maori guide, a descendant of the original settlers of the region, who will provide a comprehensive insight and history of the Bay of Islands before a visit to New Zealand's birthplace Waitangi. A self guided tour through the famous Treaty House, the Maori Meeting House and giant war canoe all set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay. Stay: Hotel Paihia (2 nights)

DAY 6: BAY OF ISLANDS 
A day free for you to relax and enjoy tge many optional activities available. Your Coach Captain will happily assist you with the details. A full day tour to Cape Reingam New Zealand's northern-most point and Ninety Mile Beach or explore historic Russell, New Zealand's first settlement and visit its original Church, Mission House and Museum.

DAY 7: BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND 
A launch cruise will take you across the Bay and world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. Returning to Paihia, board your coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland City and Harbour come into view. Stay: Rydges Hotel (1 night)

DAY 8: DEPART AUCKLAND
Today is at your leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

NORTHERN SPECTACULAR
Valid 01 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09	Start Auckland
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON NZ$	8 DAYS
01 October 2008 - 30 April 2009	$2,022
01 May 2009 - 30 September 2009	$1,840
Breakfast Supplement (11)	$121
Dinner Supplement (8)	$157
Single Room Supplement add	$600

TOUR	START	TOUR	START
R13	30 Sep 08	R37	17 Mar 09
R14	07 Oct 08	R38	24 Mar 09
R15	14 Oct 08	R39	31 Mar 09
R16	21 Oct 08	R40	07 Apr 09
R17	28 Oct 08	R41	14 Apr 09
R18	04 Nov 08	R42	21 Apr 09
R19	11 Nov 08	R43	28 Apr 09
R20	18 Nov 08	R44	05 May 09
R21	25 Nov 08	R46	19 May 09
R22	02 Dec 08	R47	26 May 09
R23	09 Dec 08	R48	02 Jun 09
R24	16 Dec 08	R50	16 Jun 09
R25	23 Dec 08	R51	23 Jun 09
R26	30 Dec 08	R53	07 Jul 09
R27	06 Jan 08	R54	14 Jul 09
R28	13 Jan 09	R55	21 Jul 09
R29	20 Jan 09	R57	04 Aug 09
R30	27 Jan 09	R58	11 Aug 09
R31	03 Feb 09	R11	18 Aug 09
R32	10 Feb 09	R14	08 Sep 09
R33	17 Feb 09	R15	15 Sep 09
R34	24 Feb 09	R16	22 Sep 09
R35	03 Mar 09	R17	29 Sep 09
R36	10 Mar 09	R18	06 Oct 09