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Pacific Coast Discovery, 7 Days, UT205
 

Inclusions:
• 6 nights accommodation
• Rapaura Watergardens entrance
• Driving Creek Railway admission
• Entrance to Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome
• UTC Sight Saver Voucher Booklet
• Documents wallet
• 15% GST
• All transfers and coaching as per the itinerary (seat-in coach)
• 6 days rental car with basic insurance, unlimited mileage and road maps (self-drive


DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival at Auckland airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (self- drive passengers collect your rental vehicle for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package)

 

DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - COROMANDEL (168 KMS)
Travel south, on the Pacific Coast Highway, to the Coromandel townships of Thames and Pauanui. Visits are included en route to the Rapaura Watergardens and Driving Creek Railway.

DAY 3 - COROMANDEL
Today take an optional tour to see the beautiful beaches of Mercury Bay or take a walking tour.

 

DAY 4 - COROMANDEL - ROTORUA (218 KMS)
More time today to explore the Coromandel before travelling to the thermal centre of New Zealand, Rotorua.

 

DAY 5 - ROTORUA
This morning’s tour includes Te Puia and its thermal vally of roaring geysers, steaming rivers and boiling mud pools. Continue on to Rainbow Springs to view trout and other wildlife before a visit to the famous Agrodome Sheep Show. The afternoon is free for other activities like the Agrojet and Swoop at Agroventures.

 

DAY 6 - ROTORUA – WAITOMO CAVES – AUCKLAND (370 KMS)
Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue through the fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland.

 

DAY 7 - DEPART AUCKLAND
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Self-drivers return your car directly to the airport).