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Accomodations
* Accommodations as per itinerary * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers * Modern air-conditioned coach * Free Contiki ëTravellers Guideí information book * Free Contiki document wallet.
Depart for New Zealand (2 Days)
Fly over the international date line on your way to New Zealand. Arrive Wellington (1 Days) Check into the Abel Tasman Hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore Wellington. Wellington to Taupo (1 Days) Meet your Contiki crew and travel the Kapiti coast northwards towards the Tongariro National park, past the spectacular central volcanoes of the North Island to our resort beside New Zealand's largest lake - Taupo. This afternoon enjoy a parasail high over the lake or challenge gravity on the Rock n' Ropes. Tonight maybe try fishing and later enjoy the famous local nightlife. Taupo to Rotorua (1 Days) We continue via forest and farmland to Rotorua, the heart of Maori culture. Here we'll learn more about their history which dates back to the 10th century. Maybe try the Zorb or end the day by relaxing in a Polynesian thermal pool, before taking in an optional Maori Hangi style meal and Cultural concert. Rotorua to Waitomo (1 Days) We start the day with a visit to the Agrodome farm show, on our way to our special overnight stay at Waitomo, home of the world famous limestone formations and sparkling Glow worms. There will be time today, if you wish, to visit the Glow worm grotto or try underground cave rafting. Tonight there's the chance to meet the local characters. Waitomo to Bay of Islands (1 Days) We begin today with a drive through lush Waikato countryside, on our way to Auckland, for a lunch stop before heading across the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the semitropical region of Northland. After a visit to parry Kauri Park we travel to our resort in Pahia. Bay of Islands (1 Days) A day of adventure and fun. The day is yours to enjoy the overwhelming beauty of the Bay of Islands. How about a Catamaran cruise through the "Hole-in-the-Rock", maybe sail to a deserted island for lunch, perhaps travel along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga at "lands end". Bay of Islands to Auckland (1 Days) This morning we head south, past the rolling Northland countryside, arriving back in to Auckland where it's time to say a final farewell as your tour ends around lunchtime.
Tongariro National Park
Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Tongariro National Park See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu Taupo View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake Huka Falls Visit the mighty falls Rotorua City sightseeing tour Waitomo Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub Waitomo Enjoy a pizza party Parry Kauri Park Walk through native Kauri Forest Bay of Islands Paihia & Waitangi sightseeing tour Bay of Islands See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori Auckland Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge Auckland See the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower Auckland See the 'City of Sails' harbor made famous by the America's Cup Rainbow Springs
NZ$22 Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara. Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides NZ$32 Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds first commercial luging track. Zorbing NZ$44 Become a zorbonaut as you travel in a large transparent ball down a hillside, either on your own, with a friend (or two) or with a bucket of water. Prices range from $44 depending on dry, wet, multiple, with Zorb Pak / without etc. www.zorb.com Hangi And Concert NZ$49 Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours. Te Puia NZ$35 Enter the world of the Maori at the epicentre of native culture in NZ, and discover what makes this area and it’s people unique. www.tepuia.com Excitor NZ$69 'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.co.nz Awesome Adventures NZ$99 A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga (NZ's northern most point) via 'Ninety Mile Beach'. Offroading, sand dune 'surfing', great scenery, fish'n'chips. 0730am - 1930pm www.awesomenz.com Cape Brett Cruise NZ$69 Half day launch trip out to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also, potentially, the chance to spot dolphins. www.fullers-bay-of-islands.co.nz Carino Day Sailing NZ$85 Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins. 10am – 1630pm. www.sailingdolphins.co.nz Coastal Kayaks NZ$49 4 hour kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of fitness required. www.coastalkayakers.co.nz Dolphin Adventures NZ$99 Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the opportunity to swim with them. Half-day tour. www.awesomenz.com Horse Trek'n Forest (NZ$65), Volcano (NZ$80) Horse riding for the beginner or the experienced in the beautiful Bay of Islands and surrounds. www.horsetrekn.co.nz Sail NZ NZ$99 Full day exploring in the Bay. First, you’re off by launch ‘hunting’ for dolphins and then, after a relaxing sojourn with lunch on an island, you’re ‘blasting’ for the afternoon on ‘The Edge’ – a huge catamaran under full sail. www.explorenz.co.nz Parasailing NZ$89 On Lake Taupo, winch system so you don't get wet. Rock'N'Ropes NZ$65 Adventure 'confidence' course with series of trapezes, high wires, tight ropes etc. Allow 3 hours. Huka Jet NZ$89 30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns. Contiki Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic Flight NZ$169 40 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns plus 7 minute scenic helicopter flight. Dinner / Party Cruise NZ$65 Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. 4 hours (6pm - 10pm). Ruakuri Caves Tour NZ$45 Newly opened caves with a tour that gives you a more extensive insight into cave formations and glowworm activity. 3 hour. www.tradeinfo-thlonline.com Black Water Rafting NZ$89 Following a cave system underground whilst sitting in a tyre inner tube (rubber ring). Some walking, some floating, some glowworm spotting. 3.5 hour tour. www.blackwaterrafting.co.nz Waitomo Caves Tour NZ$32 One hour guided tour of the famous glowworm caves at Waitomo. Fully guided, walking tour with exit by boat. www.waitomocaves.co.nz Wairarapr Wine Trail NZ$129 A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa 'wine country'. Includes hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some sampling. CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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