Rotorua Located on North Island's volcanic plateau, the town of Rotorua is the...
Read more >On arrival, you will be transferred to the SKYCITY Grand Hotel for a stay of 2 nights. The following day is at leisure to relax or explore Auckland. We recommend pre-booking a cruise in the harbour or taking a city tour. (N)
Days 3-4: Bay of IslandsCollect your hire car and drive north to the small town of Russell in the Bay of Islands. Stay at the Arcadia Lodge for 2 nights. The following day is at leisure. Entrance to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds or a cruise on the Bay of Islands can be pre-booked. (N) (B)
Days 5-6: Coromandel PeninsulaDrive south past Auckland to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Stay 2 nights at Brenton Lodge in Whangamata. The following day is at leisure to explore this scenic region. (B)
Day 7: RotoruaDrive to the pretty Bay of Plenty and stop off at the coastal town of Mount Maunganui before continuing south to the volcanic town of Rotorua. Stay 2 nights at the Millennium Hotel Rotorua. Upgrades are available to stay at the Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel & Spa, a luxury eight-bedroom property that overlooks the lake on the outskirts of the city. (B)
Day 8: RotoruaDay at leisure to explore the volcanic attractions of Rotorua. We recommend pre-booking a Rotorua Diamond Pass, which includes entrance to many of the town’s top sights and attractions. (N)
Days 9-10: NapierTTake a scenic drive east to the wine-growing region of Hawke’s Bay and stay 2 nights at the McHardy Lodge in Napier. Alternatively, upgrade your accommodation with a stay at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers to experience a modern-rustic retreat set within rolling farmland and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The following day is at leisure. We recommend pre-booking a tour of the nearby vineyards or a visit to the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers. (N) (B)
Days 11-12: MartinboroughContinue south along the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail to the Wairarapa wine region and stay 2 nights at Peppers Parehua in Martinborough. Spend the next day exploring the nearby vineyards and cellar doors surrounding the town. (B)
Days 13-14: WellingtonDrive to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, and stay 2 nights at the Bolton Hotel. Spend the next day exploring the city; recommended excursions include a walking tour and a visit to New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa. (B) (N)
Day 15: Fly homeReturn your hire car to the airport and fly home. Alternatively, continue your holiday in New Zealand; see the South Island Explorer itinerary overleaf or speak to one of our New Zealand experts for more information and suggestions. (N)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Flights:International flights are not included with this itinerary. For flight options and prices, please contact your Cox & Kings travel consultant.
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The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is situated two blocks from Queen Street, directly across the road from SKYCITY's Auckland entertainment complex, which incorporates a selection of restaurants and bars as well as a theatre. Rooms are spacious and well appointed, some with views over Waitemata Harbour. The hotel's East Day Spa offers a blend of eastern healing traditions with modern western spa and beauty treatments. Features: 312 rooms, 20 bars & restaurants, swimming pool, sauna, spa. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe, minibar.
The Millennium Hotel Rotorua is located on Lake Rotorua, near to the thermal pools at Polynesian Spa. The 227 rooms all have modern decor and amenities. Facilities include a bar, a gym, swimming pool,sauna and two restaurants (one of these is not open during winter months),
McHardy Lodge is an upmarket bed and breakfast situated in a quiet cul de sac on Napier Hill with views over the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountain ranges. The property is a magnificant villa built in 1896 and recently restored to its former glory with all the comforts of a contemporary luxury boutique hotel. Daily breakfast is included. There is no restaurant on site but a range of places to eat are available in Napier, a 5-minute drive away. Transfers to and from Napier airport are complimentary. Features: 6 rooms, swimming pool, library, lounge with open fire, billiards room, Wi-Fi, gardens, parking. Room amenities: En suite bathroom with shower or old fashioned claw foot bath, seating area, queen or king-sized bed.
Currently the only independent luxury hotel in Wellington, the elegant Bolton Hotel is located on the corner of Bolton and Mowbray streets, and within walking distance of the city's main sights. It effortlessly combines the charm of a boutique hotel, with the facilities of a much larger property. It is named after one of the first ships to land immigrants onto the shores of Wellington. There are eight different room types, from elegant studios to one- and two-bedroom suites. Features: 139 rooms, restaurant, cafe, bar, fitness room, lap pool, valet parking, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, minibar, iPad mini, television, tea & coffee facilities.
The Arcadia Lodge is a large two-storey historic bed & breakfast situated close to the Matauwhi Bay and a 10-minute walk from Russell village centre. The lodge has a large decking area for relaxing with scenic views across the bay. The property's garden is abundant and provides the jam served at breakfast and the herbs used in the kitchen. Guestrooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furnishings with a mixture of western, Pasifika and Maori art on display. Features: 5 rooms, a common guest area, decking, library, car parking. Room amenities: Tea & coffee facilities, hairdryer, Wi-Fi. Please note: guests must be 15 years old and over.
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