Asia Pacific Regional Conference Pre or Post Tours 01 April-03 April 2016 or 12 April-14 April 2016 3 Day Northern Highlights The perfect production to the stunning sights and landscapes of the North and South Islands, Including limestone caves, steaming thermals springs and boiling mud. Inclusions 2 nights’ accommodation Transport Transfers within journey Waitomo Glowworm caves Maori Hangi and Concert with Tamaki Maori Village Te Puia Geothermal Experience Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park Agrodome Sheep Show Day 1 Auckland- Rotorua Travel south through the lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. For an underground boat ride under a galaxy or glowworms. Continue east to the thermal activity in Rotorua steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. Overnight: stay 2 nights in Rotorua Day 2 At Rotorua This morning see roaring geyser and mud pools at Te Puia Geothermal Experience, tame trout at Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome Sheep Show. This afternoon is free to enjoy the many activities on offer. Day 3 Auckland Cost per person: $NZ 938.00 Based on 15 people minimum. Non-refundable Deposit of $200.00 per person Full payment due 01 March 2016 Travel Insurance recommended *Cost subject to change and availability 01 April-03 April 2016 or 12 April-14 April 2016 3 day Bay of Islands Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Daily Departure Inclusions Transport 2 nights accommodation Transfers within journey Waitangi Treaty Grounds Cape Reinga Day Tour including 90 mile beach and Lunch Hole in the Rock/ dolphin cruise Day 1 Auckland- Bay of Islands Departing Central Auckland, heading north over the Harbour Bridge to the Hibiscus Coast, passing through the townships nestled amongst the beautiful bays. Then on to Whangarei before arriving in Paihia, the main town of the Bay of Islands. Includes a visit to Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Afternoon FREE for optional sightseeing. Overnight Paihia Day 2 Cape Reinga Day Tour (included) No visit to the Bay of Islands is complete without venturing north to Cape Reinga via Puketi Kauri forest. Marvel at the giant Kauri trees and see the mighty Tasman Sea and Pacific oceans crashing together. Send a postcard from NZ’s northern most Post Office before zooming along the edge of the waves on Ninety Mile Beach. Includes lunch. Overnight: Paihia Day 3 Bay of Islands- Auckland Cruise amongst the many Islands of the Bay and through the famous Hole in the Rock, dolphin watching on route. Board your waiting coach and travel back to Auckland once more. Arrive in Auckland early evening. Cost per person: $NZ 992.00 Based on 15 people minimum. Non-refundable Deposit of $200.00 per person Full payment due 01 March 2016 Travel Insurance recommended *Cost subject to change and availability 01 April -08 April 2016 or 12 April-19 April 2016 8 Days Middle Earth Discovered Immerse yourself in the world of Frodo and Gandalf. Visit official sites used in the filming of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of New Zealand’s most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains and deep fiords. Daily Departures. Inclusions Transport 7 nights accommodation Transfer within journey Waitomo Glow worm Caves Maori Hangi and Concert with Tamaki Maori Village Te Puia Geothermal Reserve Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park Agrodome Sheep Show Hobbiton Tour Full day Lord of the Rings Tour Wellington Spectacular Milford Sound cruise including lunch Safari of the Scenes Tour Queenstown Views of Mount Cook National Park Excludes: Domestic airfares, taxes and charges Day 1 Auckland-Waitomo-Rotorua Travel south through lush Waikato farmland to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy or glowworms. Enjoy your picnic lunch which is served on-board the coach as you continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. Tonight enjoy an evening of ceremonial rituals, powerful cultural performance, storytelling and hangi feasting at Tamaki Maori Village. Overnight: Stay 2 nights in Rotorua Day 2 At Rotorua This morning see roaring geysers, boiling mud pools and Maori arts and crafts. Get up close with Kiwi and other native birdlife and feed the tame trout. Visit the Agrodome to see sheep shearing and watch dogs at work. This afternoon you will be taken to visit the ‘Hobbiton Movie Set’ Day 3 Rotorua-Wellington Continue south to Wairakei-wreathed by stream, then to Taupo. Skirt Lake Taupo and cross the volcanic landscape of the Desert Road, past the majestic peaks of Tongarito, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. Continue across fertile plains of the Manawatu along the rugged Kapiti coastline to Wellington. Today’s coach has limited commentary. Overnight: Stay 2 nights in Wellington Day 4 At Wellington Enjoy a full day Lord of the Rings to Wellington’s film set locations including Rivendell, Minas Tinth, Helms Deep and much more. Visit the Weta Cave and find out about New Zealand’s five time Oscar winning digital production company. Included. Day 5 Wellington-Queenstown Be Transferred to Wellington Airport to your flight to Queenstown. The rest of your day is at Leisure. Overnight: Stay 3 nights Queenstown. Day 6 Queenstown-Milford Sound-Queenstown An early start around the Southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park, Pass through the pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Park and Bowen Falls when enjoying a cruise on the Sound. Depart Milford Sound to return to Queenstown this evening. Day 7 At Queenstown Today Travel by 4WD to many sites used in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy including Ford of Bruinen, Misty Mountains and Pilars of the Kings. Your afternoon is at Leisure, or at an extra cost an afternoon tour including: Lothlorien, Isengard and Ithilien Camp. Day 8 Queenstown- Mt Cook- Christchurch Travel north through country used to portray this Pelennor Fields. Misty Mountains and the foothills of the White Mountains. Lunch included. Continue north in Christchurch where your tour ends this evening. Cost per person: $NZ 3357.00 Based on 15 people minimum. Non-refundable Deposit of $NZ200.00 per person Full payment due 01 March 2016 Travel Insurance recommended *Cost subject to change and availability Contact for further information: Gail Littin Office Manager, Senior Consultant & Master Cruise Consultant Pukekohe Travel | Freephone 0800 785 386 | T +64 9 237 0013 | M 0274 58 66 48 89 King Street, PO Box 313, Pukekohe 2340, Auckland, New Zealand Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm, Sat 9am – 1pm www.pukekohetravel.co.nz