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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. » 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 - Deluxe 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
SYDNEY
Cathedral Cove
Auckland
Pauanui
Waiorongomai Valley
Waikato River
Tasman Sea
Waiotapu
Taupo
Lake Taupo
South Pacific Ocean
Turangi
Napier
Hawke’s Bay
8 Days Activity Levels 1-3 • Bike • Walk/Hike • Kayak • Raft Premiere Hotels $7,999 to $8,899 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search NZNM on backroads.com “ I want a high level of activity and was able to do that and not wait around for people. It would be impossible to go as far and see such variety of a destination if I did this trip on my own.” SUZANNE CALLAHAN • GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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