We kick off our NZ stay by.....

.... taking part in an 8 day North Island adventure tour.

We hope to discover the Bay of Islands, Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Mt Ruapehu, Wellington and more.

Mum and I so want to see as much as possible of this country in which I, Veronique, was born.

Auckland International Airport

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Mercure Hotel, Auckland

On arrival in Auckland we will be transferred to our hotel.
There we will be treated to a Welcome Reception and meet our tour director and fellow travellers. It will be heavenly to take a shower and sleep in a bed after that long journey.






Day 2: Auckland-Bay of Islands

Hole in the Rock

We depart Auckland the next morning and travel along the Hibiscus Coast Highway to the beautiful Bay of Islands. I bet we won't know where to look, with all that lovely scenery along the way.
On arrival we will take a scenic cruise through game fishing waters to Cape Brett and, weather permitting, go through the famous Hole in the Rock formation.



Dolphin watching

Day 3: Bay of Islands 'Free Time'
You have a free day to experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands.
We have the choice of so many attractions like: going dolphin watching, taking a coach trip to Cape Reinga, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach or a day sailing or even a guided sea-kayaking trip.


        

Cape Reinga

Sea- kayaking

Copthorne Resort, Bay of Islands.
This will be our 'home' for two nights.