7 DAY SCENIC EXPLORER - Auckland to Auckland
Day one Auckland - Paihia 
Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, you will pick up your rental vehicle and drive to Paihia and enjoy the scenic Bay of Islands area. Approx 4 hours driving time.
The beautiful Bay of Islands is known as the first centre of European settlement in New Zealand, and is rich with historical sites. Maori chief Hone Heke lived and fought here, notably at Ruapekapeka. Paihia is a popular and attractive holiday town. An early missionary centre, (population aprox 1840) it was the site of New Zealand's first church, made of reeds. It's stone replacement, the Church of St. Paul, is still used today. Cruises around the Bays are based from the wharf. This area is popular with both visitors and locals alike.
Your accommodation is arranged overnight in Paihia.
Day two Paihia
Take in some of the local attractions including;Famous Cape Brett �hole in the rock' cruise. Explore historic Waitangi. Take a short cruise over to Russell, the original capital city of New Zealand. Or simply sit back and relax on one of the beautiful beaches.
Accommodation overnight in Paihia
Day three Paihia - Rotorua
Today you are to drive south to the �Thermal Wonderland' of Rotorua. Approx 7 hours driving time. Take a leisurely drive to absorb some of the most beautiful scenery in the world along the way. Rotorua is one of the Pacific's most active thermal areas and is a place of vibrant Maori culture. Here you
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Your accommodation is arranged for 2 nights in Rotorua
Day four Rotorua
Today is at your leisure to Explore more of Rotorua
My suggestions: Visit Whakarewarewa, Rotorua's largest thermal reserve and the Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to 31m high. Ride the gondola to the top of Mount Ngongotaha for the most breathtaking views. Visit the Agrodome sheep show
Tonight a marae Tamaki Village visit is highly recommended to enjoy with a concert and hangi (traditional Maori meal). This is your change to experience traditional Maori culture.
Your accommodation is arranged as before.
Day five Rotorua - Taupo
Today you travel to Taupo Approx 1 hour, 20 minutes. Lake Taupo. This thermally active region is famous for rainbow and brown trout fishing. Taupo being the largest centre, located on the shores of the lake, this town offers a vast array of adventure activities and thermal areas. Today a Huka Jet ride is highly recommended. Here you can experience an exhilarating, close-up view of the Waikato River's biggest and most spectacular falls.
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Your accommodation has been arranged overnight in Taupo
Day six Taupo - Waitomo
Today you are to drive across to Waitomo, home to the famous Waitomo Caves. Approx. 2-1/2 hours driving time. The Caves are the area's best-known natural attraction with their vast caverns full of eerie stalactite and stalagmite formations. A network of limestone caves, they are home to thousands of glowworms. Additional - Take a tour of the caves to admire the glowworms by boat, walks or blackwater rafting.
Your accommodation is arranged overnight in Waitomo
Day seven Waitomo - Auckland
Today you are to drive back to Auckland in time to meet your return flight. Your drive will take approximately 3 hours. If time permits stop along the way at the Otorohonga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park, where you get excellent views of the famous kiwi and other rare native birds.
Drop off your rental vehicle as per your Rental Agreement.
Price: NZ$1597.00 includes accommodation twin share and renatl car, price will vary depending on accommodation and rental car options.
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