MULTI-ADVENTURE
DOLCE TEMPO
DAY 1 Embark on a scenic cruise from Auckland to Weiheki Island • Walk through a kaleidoscope of island scenery, including lush forest, hillside vineyards and quiet bays • Taste New Zealand wine at an award-winning Weiheki winery • Kick back in style in Auckland’s swanky Britomart district. » The Hotel Britomart - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Bike on the historic Hauraki Rail Trail and through the famous Karangahake Gorge • Enjoy a spectacular vista across the native bush and out to the Pacific as you walk at Shakespeare Cliffs • Kayak in Cathedral Cove, where sandstone formations, beaches and bright-blue waters await • Put your feet up at a laid-back chalet tucked into the thick forest canopy. » Puka Park Resort - Casual Plus DAYS 4–5 Pedal through a colorful patchwork of farmland • Take in views of Lake Taupo • Stroll to an overlook of thunderous Huka Falls • Shoot the rapids on a white-water rafting adventure down the Tongariro River • Be welcomed into a Maori family-run marae for a traditional performance and meal. » Kinloch Manor - Premiere DAYS 6–8 Cycle through Hawke’s Bay, a wine region known for its Syrah, and stop for tastings under the shade of pines and oaks • Discover the art deco town of Napier along the Pacific Ocean • Settle into cozy Mangapapa Hotel, a country mansion you won’t want to leave • The 360-degree views of ocean and countryside from Te Mata Peak make our last walk extra thrilling. » Mangapapa Hotel - Premiere Hiking past giant tree ferns to a secluded valley. Discovering gorgeous beaches by kayak. White-water rafting. Hawke’s Bay wine tasting. You’re in New Zealand—savor it all! Rain Forest & Beaches from Auckland to Hawke’s Bay NEW ZEALAND NORTH ISLAND g
NEW ZEALAND
SYDNEY
Cathedral Cove
Auckland
Pauanui
Waiorongomai Valley
Waikato River
Tasman Sea
Rotorua
Waiotapu
Taupo
Lake Taupo
South Pacific Ocean
Turangi
Napier
Hawke’s Bay
8 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1-3 • Bike • Walk/Hike • Kayak • Raft ACCOMMODATIONS
Premiere Hotels $6,699 to $8,999 per person double occ. Casual Hotels $5,999 to $7,399 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search NZNM on backroads.com
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