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Day 1: Monday 18 October : Travelling to Taupo
We meet in Palmerston North this morning, with transfers arranged from Wellington, Wairarapa and other surrounding areas. Departing after morning tea, we journey through to Taihape where we stop to enjoy lunch (own choice and cost). This afternoon we visit the National Trout Centre near Turangi, before continuing on to our destination, Taupo. This evening you have the option of taking a relaxing bathe in the natural thermal pools of the Taupo Hot Springs
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Day 2: Tuesday 19 October: Around Taupo
This morning we travel out to the hidden valley of Orakei Korako, to experience the majestic beauty this thermal area beholds. We cross the Waikato River by boat, to explore a world of gushing geysers, and some of the largest silica terraces in the world. There is time for lunch in Taupo (own choice and cost). This afternoon we will experience a cruise aboard the Ernest Kemp Steamboat on lovely Lake Taupo, taking in historical points of interest, as well as reminders of the lakes’ violent volcanic past as we view the cliffs that are remains of ancient crater walls. We also discover the remarkable Maori rock carvings, etched into a rock face.
Day 3: Wednesday 20 October: Taupo to Raglan
We leave Taupo behind today and travel through to the pretty historic town of Cambridge, where we stop to visit Cambridge Thoroughbred Lodge and learn about the noble horse through a unique “Horse Magic Show”. You will have time to enjoy a bite of lunch in Cambridge (own choice and cost), before we continue on to our destination today, Raglan. After exploring the sheltered harbour, and the coastline that attracts thousands of surfers to this area every year, we should also have time to browse the shops of this attractive seaside town.
Day 4: Thursday 21 October: Raglan to Whakapapa Village
Departing Raglan this morning our travels take us to the magical wonderland of the Waitomo Caves where we plunge underground, to explore the fabulous limestone formations, and glow-worm grotto. Re-emerging, our journey takes us through the heart of the King Country to Te Kuiti where we stop to find lunch (own choice and cost), then on to our destination Whakapapa Village and a night of affordable luxury at the Bayview Chateau Tongariro.
Day 5: Friday 22 October: Travelling home
This morning if the weather permits, we take a drive to the “Top-o-the-Bruce” to Whakapapa Skifield where you have the option of taking a scenic chairlift ride up this sacred mountain in all its wintry glory, or if you prefer, just enjoy a play in the snow and a coffee at the Mountain Café. Then it’s homeward bound, with a stop in Ohakune for lunch, (own choice and cost) arriving back in Palmerston North in time to meet connecting services for those travellers continuing on to Wellington and Wairarapa.
Tour Schedule
Price per Person:
Full Tour:………………………………………………........ $1300.00
Single Supplement……………………………………… $320.00
Cost of Tour Includes:
Top quality motel and hotel accommodation (including a night at the Bayview Chateau Tongariro)
2 course or buffet dinners
Continental breakfasts
Morning teas
All coach travel in fully air conditioned vehicle
“Ernest Kemp” Steam Boat cruise
Entry to the Hidden Valley of Orakei Korako
Entry to Cambridge Thoroughbred Lodge and “Horse Magic Show”
Entry to Waitomo Caves
Not Included:
Scenic chairlift up Whakapapa skifield
Taupo Hot Springs
Lunches
Deposit required to confirm your booking:.................... $300.00
Balance payable by: ..................................................17 September 2010
Payable to:
TRANZIT COACHLINES WAIRARAPA LTD
PO BOX 116
MASTERTON
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Phone 0800 TRANTOUR (0800 872 6868)
ali@tranzit.co.nz
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