Street before continuing to the Auckland Domain. The Domain is the city's oldest park and, at 75 hectares, one of its largest.
Itinerary: Day 1
ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Welcome to Auckland. This is a land of idyllic islands and rolling green hills. Forever young this is 100% pure Auckland - the home of hospitality, world class wines and superb cuisine. Experience the relaxed friendly pace of life, chat to the locals and make yourself at home in this fascinating city of 1.3 million people. Meet & greet at the airport and private transfer into your hotel for check in. Check in into your hotel. The rest of today is free on your own. Rydges Auckland Hotel or similar http://www.rydges.co.nz/auckland/ Flight details: PR218 23MAR MNLAKL 2315 1630+1 Flight details: QF143 24MAR SYDAKL 1000 1510
Day 2 AUCKLAND CITY TOUR AT LEISURE Today, you will be more fascinated by Auckland by experiencing it’s morning private Auckland City Tour. Travel through the city centre, along Karangahape Road with its chequered past and eclectic vibe, past fashionable Ponsonby and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline. Visit the Viaduct Harbour and Auckland's famous Queen
Developed around an extinct volcano, it features tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, and is also home to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. After visiting the Domain, the tour continues to Parnell Village for a brief morning tea stop (own expense). The historic buildings of Parnell have been transformed into a trendy shopping area featuring a range of boutiques, craft and specialty stores. Our tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, above Mission Bay. Named after one of New Zealand's most revered Prime Ministers, the park, with its formal gardens and tranquil atmosphere, offers a panoramic outlook over the picturesque Eastern Bays, Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Your Auckland tour ends with lunch. (B)
Day 3 AUCKLAND-WAITOMOROTORUA Experience the natural wonders and cultural highlights of Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with an action-packed full day sightseeing tour. Travel north into the King Country region, home of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Travel through these underground limestone caverns on a 45minute guided tour and hear how the amazing stalactites, stalagmites, and other weird and wonderful rock formations were formed over 30 million years. The magical Glowworm Grotto is a highlight – travel by boat along an underground stream, while above you thousands of tiny glowworms illuminate the cavern.