Pinnacle Tours Australia

Explore all the 'must-see' areas of New Zealand...

as well as some of the special lesser-known regions on this classic holiday. We will take you on an extraordinary journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Highlights

Coromandel Peninsula
Lake Rotoiti Cruise
Lake Tarawera Cruise
Te Wairoa Buried Village
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Reserve
Wairakei Geothermal region
Huka Falls
Te Papa National Museum
Marlborough Sounds
Wine tastings

Includes

Luxury touring
meals and accommodation as indicated
Lake Rotoiti Cruise
Lake Tarawera Cruise
Wne tastings
Entry fees

Notes

Accommodation is not included on the last day of tour.
Triple rates are available on request.

^Per person, twin share, May to September

Tour Code:	9COL
Price Adult Twin:	May - Aug: AUD $2995 Oct - Mar: AUD $3525
Price Child Twin:	May - Aug: AUD $2245 Oct - Mar: AUD $2645
Price Adult Single:	May - Aug: AUD $3699 Oct - Mar: AUD $4350
Departs:	8.15 am on: May: 16 Jun: 13 Jul: 11 Aug: 08 22 Oct: 31 Nov: 07 14 21 28 Dec: 05 12 19 Jan: 02 09 12 16 23 30 Feb: 02 06 09 13 16 20 23 27 Mar: 05 12 15 19 26

Child fares are available on most tours for passengers ages between 5-12 years. Touring is not suitable for infants 0-4 years. Note: New Zealand tours are suitable for passengers 12 year of age or older.

Day 1 Coromandel Peninsula

(No meals)

This morning, we make our way to the Coromandel Peninsula, a beautiful rugged area fringed with dozens of excellent beaches, hot water springs and unique rock formations. At the quaint township of Coromandel, ride the Driving Creek narrow gauge railway to a fascinating artist colony. (no meals) Accommodation: Puka Park Resort or similar
Day 2 Coastline & Rotorua

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Travel the Bay of Plenty coastline to the popular beachside towns of Tauranga and Mt Maunganui and then head inland across the volcanic plateau to the geothermal city of Rotorua where we enjoy a twilight cruise across Lake Rotoiti to the natural mineral springs of Manupirua Pools. Dinner tonight is a lakeside BBQ at your resort. (BD) Accommodation: Two nights at the Duxton Hotel or similar
Day 3 Lake Tarawera Cruise & Te Wairoa Buried Village

(Breakfast & Lunch)

Today we cruise across the clear waters of Lake Tarawera. Experience spectacular scenery, try your hand at trout fishing and enjoy soaking in the thermal waters of Hot Water Beach. This afternoon visit the Blue and Green Lakes and then wander around the famous buried village of Te Wairoa. (BL)
Day 4 Lake Taupo & Napier

(Breakfast)

This morning visit Wai-O-tapu, a wonderland of geothermal activity. Walk at your own pace and marvel at the world famous Champagne Pool, geysers, bubbling mud, steaming ground and huge volcanic craters. Later we view the mighty Huka Falls and Wairakei Geothermal project before wandering around the lakeside resort of Taupo. Then it's on to Napier, where your guide will bring this fascinating architecture to life on your walk around the town. (B) Accommodation: Two nights at the Scenic Hotel Te Pania or similar
Day 5 Hawke's Bay at leisure

(Breakfast)

This region, know as the 'Tuscany of the South Pacific', boasts some of New Zealand's best and oldest wineries. Enjoy a free day to experience some of the many optional activities available including: a guided wine trail, visit the world's largest mainland Gannet colony or take to the skies on an early morning balloon ride. (B)
Day 6 Mt Bruce & Wellington

(Breakfast)

Travel this morning through the rural heartland of the Wairarapa region to Pukaha Mount Bruce, New Zealand's National Wildlife Centre. In this beautiful setting of native forest you will see an impressive collection of New Zealand native birds, various lizards and native bats. Later we continue on to Wellington, the nation's capital, where you enjoy a brief sightseeing and orientation tour before checking into your accommodation. (B)
Day 7 Wellington & Picton

(Breakfast)

This morning is at leisure to explore Wellington and a visit to Te Papa National Museum is highly recommended. This afternoon travel across Cook Strait by Inter-islander ferry to the picturesque fishing village of Picton. Join your water taxi for the short cruise across to Torea Bay and then transfer over Torea saddle by resort vehicle to your hotel. (B) Accommodation: Two nights at the Portage Resort
Day 7 Wellington & Picton

(Breakfast)

This morning is at leisure to explore Wellington and a visit to Te Papa National Museum is highly recommended. This afternoon travel across Cook Strait by Inter-islander ferry to the picturesque fishing village of Picton. Join your water taxi for the short cruise across to Torea Bay and then transfer over Torea saddle by resort vehicle to your hotel. (B) Accommodation: Two nights at the Portage Resort
Day 8 Marlborough Sounds at leisure

(Breakfast)

A free day to relax and marvel at the magic that is the Marlborough Sounds or you may prefer to take one of the many optional activities available (own expense). Enjoy free use of the resorts kayaks and mountain bikes together with a local wine tasting at the resort. (B)
Day 9 Kaikoura & Christchurch

(Breakfast)

Travel through Blenheim to Kaikoura, the world-renowned whale-watching capital of New Zealand. Later, continue south to the 'Garden City' of Christchurch, regarded as the most English of New Zealand cities. (B)