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At Coromandel, volcanic hills are
cloaked in rain forest and more than 400
kilometers of coast stretches alongside the
Pacific Ocean. Immerse yourself in local
culture, marvel at the iridescent glow worms
and stroll untouched beaches. Rustic and
rugged, it’s also the ideal place to relax.
Day 1: Auckland,
Coromandel (LD)
Take in the 19th century pubs and deep
valleys of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines
offer amazing views on the way to Mercury
Bay and Whitianga. Visit Driving Range Creek
and ride the 'Bush Railway', then discover
the quaint town of Colville, before heading
to Pauanui Beach.
Accommodation: Three Night Stay: Puaunui
Beach, Mercure Puka Park Resort.
Day 2: Mercury
Bay, Hot Water Beach (BL)
Today it's on to Mercury Bay and Cook's
Beach, Shakespeare Cliff, Hahei and its
Maori Pa (fort) site. Tides permitting, we
visit a hot water beach where boiling water
and steam rise from the sand.
Day 3: Coromandel
Peninsula, Glow Worms (BL)
Walk through the towering fern trees of a
regenerated kauri forest, tour an
underground jail then see the blue-green
light of glow worms in an old goldmine.
After lunch visit the Opoutere Bird
Sanctuary.
Day 4: Coromandel,
Martha Goldmine, Karangahake Gorge, Auckland
(BL)
Today walk some of the finest coastline in
New Zealand. Visit Martha Goldmine in Waihi
and the Inca-like ruins of the old Crown
battery on the Ohinemuri River. Then walk
into a rock gorge with the river rushing
below and historic gold tunnels on either
side. Then, via Paeroa, we return to
Auckland.
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Pricing
CA$ |
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Twin |
Single |
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4 days with meals |
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1795 |
3590 |
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US$ |
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Twin |
Single |
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4 days with meals |
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1677 |
3344 |
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