New Zealand North Island points of interest
North Island Sightseeing in New ZealandThe Castlepoint Lighthouse has several viewpoints that present its surroundings. " The Barrier ", as it is locally known, is the fourth largest of the New Zealand islands.
Flavour of the North Island for 8 days
*Tours include 1 tourist leader per 24 persons. One of the highlights this mornings is the exploration of Te Papa, the New Zealand National Museum with artefacts covering both Maori and Western perspectives. Experience with your bus an extended sightseeing trip, which shows the town' s historical and cultural background.
Spend your free hours this afternoons and evenings choosing your own food culture. Departure from Wellington and sightseeing of the snow-capped summits of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro on the way to Lake Taupo. Explore the Huka Falls and then take the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermic wonders of Rotorua.
The day starts with a cable car trip and a delicious morning snack in the Rotorua skyline with stunning vistas. There' also plenty of fun left for an exciting toboggan run! Come to Te Puia to see the cooking sludge ponds and the fantastic geysers for which Rotorua is known. Take some free spare off this afternoon. Mmm. Tonight you will witness an enjoyable Maori Hangi and concert.
Leave Rotorua and drive via Auckland. On to Paihia, in the middle of the Bay of Islands. Get an introductory tour of the Bay of Islands, where the Maori and British treaties were signed. Depart this mornings on a luxurious ocean liner through the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock.
Watch out for porpoises and ordinary porpoises before you return via Russell to Paihia for an open afternoons. Select from many options, such as a historical Russell trip, classical sailing on a large boat or a stunning sightseeing trip. Again this night is free and you can relax and take a boat trip with supper (optional).
Leave the Bay of Islands this early and drive to Matakohe via Whangarei and Dargaville. Spend some quality days at the Kauri Museum and hear an educational lecture before setting off on a sightseeing trip to Auckland. Tonight, join your new acquaintances for a closing supper. It'?s good-bye now. After an unforgettable New Zealand vacation you will be taken to the international airports for your return journey.