8 Day East Coast Tour

7 - 14 February 2012

Join us and our happy travellers as we explore the East Coast this February - have a read and contact us should you need to know any further information or would like to reserve a seat on this tour.

Have a read of the itinerary below:-

Tuesday 7 February
This morning we commence our journey of the East Coast making our way north through the scenic Awakino Gorge and on to Cambridge, Lake Karapiro taking a break in the interesting town of Tirau before heading over the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua with a stop at Kuirau Park before arriving at our accommodation. ACCOMMODATION:Kingsgate Rotorua

Wednesday 8 February
This morning we travel on to Whakatane then on to Opotiki to continue on the Pacific Coast Highway around the East Cape. With some magnificent views of some of the lovely bays (and weather permitting White Island, the volcanic outlet for the Central North Island geothermal area) and interesting sightseeing stops along the way, including stopping enroute at Whanarua Bay to visit Pacific Coast Macadamias, a little latter we arrive at Hicks Bay our overnight stay. There will be time to take a short walk to enjoy this area. ACCOMMODATION: Hicks Bay Motel

Thursday 9 February
After a hearty breakfast we bid Hicks Bay farewell and continue our journey around the Eastcape to the most Easterly town of Te Araroa before travelling on down through Tikitiki, Ruatoria, Tokomaru Bay with a stop at Tolaga Bay, where we view the historic jetty which has been undergoing major refurbishment before arriving in Gisborne, our home for the next 3 nights. ACCOMMODATION: Teal Motor Lodge

Friday 10 February
Today is a FREE day in Gisborne. You may like to join a day tour or you may opt for an easy day relaxing at the hotel or checking out the shops.

Saturday 11 February
Today we explore Gisborne commencing with a morning cruise on the historic MV Takitimu taking in views of Gisborne from the water and out into Poverty Bay. After lunch we continue our sightseeing of Gisborne by coach before returning to our accommodation for some relaxing time before dinner.

Sunday 12 February
We depart Gisborne this morning where we head south to the pretty little town of Wairoa situated on the Wairoa River. Continuing on from Wairoa and view the awesome Mohaka Viaduct, with a span of 278 m across the Mohaka River and a height of 95 m. It is then on down through the majestic hills and valleys to arrive in Napier where we stay for the next 2 nights. ACCOMMODATION:Central City Inn

Monday 13 February
After breakfast this morning we enjoy the sights of Napier and its twin city Hastings. We start with a short drive to Hastings for a wee look around before visiting Pernels orchard for a guided tour and a morning tea break, heading on back to Napier we enjoy a visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand and learn about the wild-life wonders under the sea. Later on there will be time for wandering around and exploring and a visit to Classic Sheepskins where we have a tour of the tannery and manufacture of their many products.

Tuesday 14 February
This morning we depart Napier pausing to purchase fruit (if available on route), we continue on to Waipawa and Waipukurau to Dannevirke on to Woodville where weather permitting we will cross the Saddle Road to Ashurst enroute stopping to view a tower and windmill close up on the wind farms sitting high on the surrounding hills. We continue on to Fielding, Wanganui as we make our way home after enjoying some fantastic times and sights with some new found friends.

ONLY $ 1395.00
Single Supplement $440.00 (Guaranted single room option)
(Includes: coach travel, accommodation on a share twin basis, 7 dinners, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch sightseeing as per itinerary)

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