Itinerary

DAY 1

• Pickup from Auckland, Rotorua or Tauranga accommodation approx. 8.30 am by Aotearoa tour Driver/Guide.
• Travel along the Seabird Coast to Miranda Shorebird Centre, home to many migratory birds.
• Continue on to Thames and along the picturesque coast road to Rapaura Water Gardens, a wonderful combination of waterfalls, ponds and gardens.
• In historic Coromandel town ride aboard the narrow gauge train at Driving Creek Rail and hear about the reforestation programme in place here.
• Walk the easy track to see the majestic 309 Rd Kauri.
• Continue on to Whitianga and stay the next two nights at Aotearoa Lodge, 70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga. A quiet rural location, close to beach and town, self-service continental breakfast, restaurant dinner voucher, inviting guest lounge, welcoming hospitality.

DAY 2

• Depart Aotearoa Lodge around 9.00 am for morning tour to the Eastern Beaches.
• Travel through Coroglen, formerly known as Gumtown in the kauri gum and timber heydays and the farm lands of Whenuakite.
• At Hot Water Beach, paddle your feet or soak in natural hot water pools dug in the sands beside the ocean (pending low tide times).
• See spectacular scenery of Cooks Beach and greater Mercury Bay from Shakespeare Cliff and the Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve, Hahei from Cathedral Cove Lookout.
• Continue on journey to Rotorua via Tairua, Paeroa and Matamata. With views of Pauanui Beach from Mt Paku.
• Enjoy the hospitality and cultural exchange with a delicious traditional Hangi meal and Maori Concert in the evening.
• Stay in 4 star accommodation in Rotorua.
  

DAY 3

• Leave at approx. 8.30am for Rotorua tour.
• Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Maori Art
• Depart late morning for return to Auckland City accommodation.