DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2 - AUCKLAND – BAY OF ISLANDS
Travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. There is the opportunity to view mighty  Kauri Trees enroute. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port,  before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise.  Finish your cruise in historic Russell and return by local ferry to Paihia at your leisure. (B)

DAY 3 - BAY OF ISLANDS
Today is at your leisure to enjoy the Bay of Islands and Northland. You might like to book an optional Cape Reinga  & 90 Mile Beach day tour, visit the  Waitangi Treaty Grounds or take time to explore Kerikeri. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 4 - BAY OF ISLANDS – AUCKLAND
Depart Paihia and return to Auckland ‘the City of Sails’. (B)

DAY 5 - AUCKLAND – COROMANDEL
Depart Auckland nd travel the scenic route south to the Coromandel Peninsula. Visit the historic township of  Thames, famous for its goldmining in the 1900’s, then continue over the spectacular, semi-tropical bush clad mountains to Pauanui. (B)

DAY 6 - COROMANDEL
Visit the world famous Hot Water Beach where the hot water bubbles out of the sand so hot it can burn your feet!  Take a gentle farmland walk to visit the beautiful Cathedral Cove for a walk or swim (optional boat transfer into Cathedral Cove can be arranged). After lunch (own expense), you will have a free afternoon. You might like to take a tour of the Whitianga Harbour by glass-bottomed boat if time permits. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 7 - COROMANDEL – TAURANGA
Depart at your leisure this morning for the short coastal drive to Tauranga. Highly recommended is an optional  flight to White Island this afternoon, an active volcano situated off the coast of Tauranga (optional activities not included). Included is a nighttime kayaking tour to view glowworms - no experience is required for this wonderful and unique activity! (B)

DAY 8 - TAURANGA – NAPIER
Today travel south through Rotorua and Taupo before heading east to the coast again and on to the ‘Art Deco City’ of Napier. (B)

DAY 9 - NAPIER
Today discover four boutique wineries, with fine handcrafted Red & White Premium and Reserve medal winning wines. (B)

DAY 10 - NAPIER – WELLINGTON
Travel through the Manawatu Gorge to Palmerston North, before arriving in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington. (B)

DAY 11 - WELLINGTON
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the ‘Museum of New Zealand’) before having a free afternoon to explore New Zealand’s capital city. (B)

DAY 12 - WELLINGTON – NATIONAL PARK
Travel north from Wellington up the Kapiti Coast, through Palmerston North and into Tongariro National Park. This  park is dominated by the 3 mountains - Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngaruahoe. (B)

DAY 13 - NATIONAL PARK
Today is a free day to enjoy Tongariro National Park. You might like to book the optional Tongariro Crossing  guided tour – please ask your consultant for information. (B)

DAY 14 - NATIONAL PARK – HAMILTON
Depart National Park and continue north around Lake Taupo, through lush Waikato farmland to arrive in Hamilton.  (B)

DAY 15 - HAMILTON – AUCKLAND
Travel north through the fertile Waikato region before returning to Auckland. (B)

DAY 16 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed yourEquino Vacation! (B)