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Natural NZ - The Coromandel & Rotorua to Ruapehu
Day 1 Collect your rental car on arrival into Auckland and depart directly to the Coromandel.
Time to explore the town of Whitianga and its environs.
Overnight Whitianga (Breakfast included).
Day 2 This morning you will be collected by your guide and depart on a full day Loop Tour of the
Peninsula. Lunch included.
Overnight Whitianga (Breakfast included).
Day 3 Depart to Rotorua via Hobbiton and a guided tour through the actual film set from The Lord of
the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Following the tour continue on to Rotorua.
Dinner tonight and cultural show at one of Rotorua's village themed venues.
Overnight Rotorua (Breakfast included)
Day 4 Morning: A visit and guided tour of Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Centre. Afternoon free
Overnight Rotorua (Breakfast included)
Day 5 Morning: Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley formed from the eruption of Mt Tarawera.
Self guided hike followed by a cruise on Lake Rotomahana which takes you over the site of
the famous Pink & White Terraces which were destroyed in the eruption.
Later - visit Polynesian Spa to relax in the mineral pools after your easy hike thru the
Waimangu Valley.
Overnight Rotorua (Breakfast included)
Day 6 Depart to Taupo via Huka Falls and an exhilarating ride to the foot of the Huka Falls with Huka
Falls Jet. Rest of the day free to explore the lakefront. Overnight Taupo (Breakfast included)
Day 7 Depart to Taumaranui along the Volcanic Loop highway to the National Army Museum at
Waiuru (entry included).
Continue to circle the volcanoes of National Park to the Chateau for lunch (own cost).
Continue on to your cosy B&B accommodation.
Dinner can be included for an additional cost (recommended).
Day 8 Depart along the Forgotten World Highway for lunch at the Whangamomona Pub (own cost) in
the Republic of Whangamomona.
Overnight Taumaranui B&B
Day 9 Depart North to the eco sanctuary at Maungatautari, now known as Sanctuary Mountain.
Overnight Maungatautari/Pukeatua on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 10 Visit to the eco sanctuary on Sanctuary Mountain. This is a self guided walk through the forest
at your own pace allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the forest. The Sanctuary is predator
free due to the 16km of predator proof fencing which encircles the mountain. There are
opportunities to see the rare takahe and the lowland native parrot the Kaka. For a special
experience to join the birds, climb to the top of the viewing tower which brings you into
the tree canopy.
Take the time to do some of the walks along the Waikato River or visit the historic Arapuni
power station which still generates power into the national grid today.
Day 11 Depart Pukeatu for the drive back to Auckland Airport. If time permits stop at the Hamilton
Gardens (not included).
Return your rental car prior to checking in for your flight home.