Tour departs from Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga or Hamilton ANY DAY REQUESTED.
Tongariro National Park
Itinerary
DAY 1
Pick up from Auckland or Hamilton accommodation approx 10.00am by your Aotearoa Tour Driver/ Personal Guide travelling to Waitomo Glowworm Caves (45 minute tour), through Te Kuiti, Taumaranui, Tongariro National Park, to Ohakune located at the southern base of Mt Ruapehu (an active volcano).
Stay two nights in Ohakune, a winter resort town.
DAY 2
Depart for the ski slopes following breakfast to Turoa Ski Field, located on the south western slopes of Mt Ruapehu – New Zealand's largest volcano. Wide gentle runs for the novice to black runs for the experienced, Turoa has world class facilities including ski / snowboard and rental equipment, restaurants and views of the slopes (weather dependent for skiing – other activities are available if fields are closed … ski lift passes /equipment rental at own cost)
Return to accommodation at end of the day (approx. 4.00pm).
DAY 3
Depart for another day skiing following breakfast, leaving the ski slopes approx. 3.30pm for return to Hamilton or Auckland.
Tour includes:
Personalised guiding & all coach touring
Pick up from and drop off Auckland or Hamilton
Entry to Waitomo Caves – guided tour (45 minutes)
2 nights accommodation including continental breakfasts each morning
Pick up and drop off at restaurant of your choice in Ohakune (own expense)