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Here are three unique tours off the beaten track. Go on holiday where the Kiwis do! Sites include the Bay of Islands, Coromandel Peninsula, East Cape, Golden Bay and Nelson Lakes. They can combined, or tailored to your travel preferences. |
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The Bay of Islands: by land and by sea |
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The northeast coast of the
North Island is dotted with beautiful islands seldom seen by
tourists. Now you can – by cruise ship! You will visit bird
sanctuaries, marine preserves, and a historic home. After
arriving in the Bay of Islands, enjoy Maori cultural tours on a
more personal basis that those available elsewhere in New
Zealand. Northland is lined with magnificent, deserted white
sand beaches. Then return to Auckland via the west coast,
through the largest kauri forest in the world. This tour is
relaxed in pace, easy to do, and very beautiful! |
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Coromandel and East Cape Culture |
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Start this unusual tour
with a “Maori behind-the-scenes” tour of Auckland! Then drive
to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula – where Aucklander’s go on
holiday! Have a guided tramp through forests, do some birding,
have a ride on a narrow gauge railway, and relax at famous Hot
Water Beach. Visit White Island, a sub-marine volcanic island,
one of NZ’s most unusual sites. Then proceed to East Cape –
Maori country. This sparsely populated cape is dotted with
small Maori villages. Here your Maori guide will take you deep
into the bush to hear their sacred legends. Visit with Maori
craftsmen, a Marae, and the beach where the movie Whale Rider
was filmed. The trip ends with a stay at a simple lodge in the
Te Urewera National Park – one of NZ’s best kept secrets! Go
horse trekking, kayaking, trout fishing, hiking, or just sit
back and enjoy the scenery. |
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Trekkers’ Coast, Lakes & Forest |
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The far northwest tip of
the South Island has turquoise bays and rugged mountains, most
seldom visited by travelers. Start this tour in Nelson, one of
the arts and crafts capitols of New Zealand. Then drive through
the Abel Tasman National Park, to Golden Bay – the end of the
road! Walk in temperate rainforest, kayak bays with the
dolphins, stay in an historic homestead – it just doesn’t get
better! Then head south through Buller Gorge and the mountains
that line the Alpine fault, west to the coast, and north to a
remote, comfy lodge where you can really kick back! On your way
out, see the blow-holes at famous Punakaiki Rocks. |
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There is so much more! The Catlins - Stewart Island - The Forgotten Highway - Queen Charlotte Sound - Great Barrier Island –Akaroa - luxury lodges ( but not at rock star prices) - trout fishing - golf. |
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Or for a truly memorable experience, bring a group of friends and spend a week with the Maori people, learning their customs. |
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Tour Summary (View/Save PDF)
