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sightseeing day tours


Top1 day discover auckland - city & sails including kelly tarlton’s

Kelly Tarlton's Underwater WorldSee first hand why Auckland is known as the City of Sails as you enjoy a trip over the Harbour Bridge. Visit the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbour. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland’s volcanic history, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour.

After visiting Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwaterworld you will be left to enjoy a luncheon cruise on a Pride of Auckland yacht - a chance to sit back, relax or try your hand at sailing the peaceful waters of Auckland's inner harbour.

highlights
City sights (including Mount Eden for city view and a visit to Parnell Village)
Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter
Pride of Auckland Cruise
Maritime Museum (a must for sea lovers)
Video preview
Itinerary map

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City Morning Coach Tour Entry to Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter Pride of Auckland Luncheon Cruise Entry to Maritime Museum complimentary hotel pick up & drop off service from inner city hotels

times
Departs: daily at 8.45am from The Sightseeing Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland. Should you require a hotel transfer advise hotel details at time of booking.
Returns: 3.00pm

additional information
Operated by: Great Sights – Tour Code: GS4K
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge if not occupying a seat. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Top1 day discover the bay - including cape brett

Discover The BayThis fantastic tour takes you across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands – a haven for people who enjoy sea activities and the beauty of uncrowded sandy beaches and native forests. Arrive in Paihia and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, then join a cruise to Cape Brett, to travel through the famous “Hole in the Rock” (weather permitting). A packed lunch is included. On completion of your cruise, rejoin your coach for your return journey to Auckland.

highlights
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Parry Kauri Park
Bay of Islands
Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty grounds
Fullers ‘Hole in the Rock’ Cape Brett cruise
Video preview
Itinerary map

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Coach Tour guided tour of Waitangi Treaty grounds Fullers ‘hole in the rock’ Cape Brett cruise Picnic Lunch

times
Departs: daily at 7.30am from The Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Returns: 8.15pm (to Discover New Zealand Travel Centre)

additional information
Operated by: Great Sights – Tour Code: GS9
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge if not occupying a seat. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Top1 day discover waitomo caves - including caves and lunch

Discover Waitomo Glowworm CavesTravel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Following your tour there is time for lunch (lunch available as a prebooked option). Return to Auckland by coach.

highlights
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rich farmland of Waikato and Waitomo
Waikato River - New Zealand’s longest river
Video tour
Itinerary Map

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Coach Tour Waitomo Caves Glowworm Guided Tour Lunch (pre book option)

times
Departs: daily at 8.00am from The Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Returns: 5.30pm to Discover New Zealand Travel Centre

additional information
Operated by: Great Sights – Tour Code: GS10L
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge if not occupying a seat. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Top1 day discover milford sound

Discover Milford SoundTravel by luxury coach on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks.

Journey through the Southern Alps via the Homer Tunnel, a 1.2km tunnel drilled through a solid mountain of rock. Upon arrival at Milford Sound, board your Red Boat vessel for a spectacular cruise where you will see the wonders of Mitre Peak, glacier scarred rock walls that rise 1,200m vertically from the sea, and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the sound far below. Return by coach to Queenstown.

highlights
Te Anau
Eglinton Valley - ancient alpine beech forest, stunning waterfalls
Milford Sound Red Boat cruise
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes (photo opportunity)
Video preview
Itinerary map

inclusions
Coach Tour Red Boat Milford Sound Cruise Buffet Lunch hotel pick up (from central Queenstown hotels) and some Te Anau hotels

times
Departs: daily at 7.20am from The Station Information Centre, Queenstown. Should you require a Hotel pick up, please advise at time of booking.
Returns: 7.45pm to The Station Information Centre

additional information
Operated by: Great Sights – Tour Code: GS76L
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge if not occupying a seat. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Top1 day discover mount cook

Discover Mount CookTravel from Christchurch through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains, then stop at the Kiwi Country Tourism Complex, Te Anau for morning tea (own expense).

From Te Anau travel across historic Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore. Travel up the western side of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. Spend time enjoying lunch (own expense) or exploring the Mount Cook Village. Return to Christchurch by coach. There is time for an optional scenic flight before returning to Christchurch (weather permitting).

highlights
Canterbury Plains
Kiwi Country Tourism Complex, Te Anau
Aoraki / Mount Cook (optional Mt Cook Scenic flight-own expense)
Lake Tekapo
Church of Good Shepherd
Lake Pukaki - stunning glacial-fed lake
Video preview
Itinerary Map

inclusions
Coach Tour Lunch hotel pick ups from central city Christchurch hotels

times
Departs: daily at 7.30am from the Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch
Returns: 7.30pm

additional information
Operated by: Great Sights – Tour Code: GS300CL
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge if not occupying a seat. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Toprotorua 5 star attraction pass

Rotorua 5 Star PassThe 5 Star Pass includes entry to the 5 main attractions, designed specifically for the leisure traveller who has limited time in Rotorua. All attractions that can easily be achieved in a day, though this can be extended over more than one day if required.

highlights
Agrodome Sheep Show
Paradise Valley Springs
Polynesian Spa
Skyline Skyrides
New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

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Entry to Paradise Valley Trout Springs, Bird and Wildlife Park plus Lion Park Entry to Polynesian Spa Entry to Skyline Skyrides Gondola Entry to TePuia (formerly known as ‘The New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute’ – guardian of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the world famous Pohutu Geyser)

additional information
Operated by: Rotorua 5 Star Attractions – Tour Code: 5SAT
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Toprotorua 5 star multi pass

Rotorua 5 Star Multi PassThe 5 Star Multi Pass is designed more for those people who have their own transportation and some extra time as this is a two-day unlimited pass to all attractions plus one option from a choice of either an Agrodome Farm Tour, Buffet lunch at Skyline Skyrides or an upgrade to Lakeside Retreat (Pools only) at Polynesian Spa.

highlights
Agrodome Sheep Show
Paradise Valley Springs
Polynesian Spa
Skyline Skyrides
TePuia (formerly ‘The New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute’)

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Entry to Paradise Valley Trout Springs, Bird and Wildlifre Park plus Lion Park Entry to Polynesian Spa Entry to Skyline Skyrides Gondola Entry to TePuia (formerly known as ‘The New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute’ – guardian of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the world famous Pohutu Geyser) Plus one choice of either an Agrodome Farm Tour, Buffet lunch at Skyline Skyrides or an upgrade to Lakeside Retreat (Pools only) at Polynesian Spa.

additional information
Operated by: Rotorua 5 Star Attractions – Tour Code: 5SM
Children: aged 0-4 years are free of charge. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Top1 day trails of middle earth

Trails Of Middle EarthVisit 23 Lord of the Rings locations, scenes and sites from all three movies. Gourmet lunch included and a chance to meet Ian Brodie, the Location Guide Book author. A technical segment discusses the techniques to turn clients into Hobbits. Several items featured in the trilogy are also available to handle and have photos with – Aragorns Ring, Gimli’s Helm, Frodo’s Sting and Arwens’s Evenstar.

highlights
Entertaining and knowledgeable guides
Traveling in small groups for a personal and interactive experience
A full commentary on the areas traveled
All the gossip and stories you want to hear
Become a Hobbit –using the same illusion that was employed in the trilogy
Chance to meet Ian Brodie (author of location guide book)
23 Lord of the Rings film locations
Gourmet lunch
Handle items featured in the movies

inclusions
Guided Tour Entry to Puzzling World 23 Lord of the Rings film locations Gourmet Lunch

times
Departs: daily at 9.00am from Wanaka, 10.10am from Queenstown. Wanaka Sightseeing also offer central hotel pick-ups, must be requested at time of booking.
Duration: full day

additional information
Operated by: Wanaka Sightseeing
Children: not suitable for children aged 0-11 years

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Topkelly tarlton’s underwater world & antarctic encounter

Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World & Antarctic EncounterBeneath Auckland's Tamaki Drive, just 6km from downtown Auckland, lies a world-class experience and one of New Zealand’s best tourist attractions. Kelly Tarlton's is filled with a myriad of deep-sea creatures; it never fails to provide an entertaining, educational, and fascinating day out.

The $6 million dollar redevelopment ‘Stingray Bay’ is a tantalising glimpse of these magnificent animals with their two-metre wingspan and long barbed tails. They can be viewed through a beautiful, massive acrylic 350,000 litre open-topped tank that will allow your client to get up close and personal with these graceful, ‘winged’ sea creatures. ‘Stingray Splash’ allows clients who want to experience the gentle power and strength of these animals, by entering the pool, and swim with the Stingrays themselves.

Kelly Tarlton's is home to very vibrant and playful colonies of King and Gentoo Penguins. Be part of their Antarctic enclosure and experience how these amazing animals live and play in their natural habitat of snow, ice and very cold water when your clients travel through their enclosure on the Penguin Enclosure “Snowcat” journey.

Ferocious Sharks, piranhas, turtles, crayfish, moray eels, brightly coloured and poisonous fish are all inches away on a specially created moving viewing platform, which travels under an ingenious acrylic tunnel. This makes the Underwater World experience a very real encounter with the most dangerous predators of the deep – Sharks.

highlights
King and Gentoo Penguins
Antarctic history
'Stingray Bay'
Moray Eels
Sharks
NIWA Interactive Room
video tour

inclusions
Entry to both Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World free shuttle pick up from ‘The Discover New Zealand Travel Centre’, 180 Quay St. Auckland City, and Sky City Hotel (forecourt) 8 times daily, 7 days a week.

additional information
Operated by: Kelly Tarlton’s (part of ‘tourism holdings limited’)
Children: aged 0-3 years are free of charge. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate

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Topwaitomo glow worm caves

Waitomo Glow Worm CaveDiscover the magic that has been attracting visitors for over 100 years. Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves where a knowledgeable guide will lead you through the limestone chambers and passages to see stunning features like the Tomo (a deep shaft that falls away to the darkness below), and the famous ‘Cathedral’.

The highlight of a visit to the Glowworm Cave is a silent boat trip through the glowworm grotto. Marvel at Mother Nature’s light display as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Only the gentle sound of dripping water reminds you that you are deep underground and not beneath a star filled sky.

highlights
Glow worms
Waitomo Caves

inclusions
Glow worm Cave Tour

times
Departs: every half hour, daily, between 9am and 5pm (9am to 5.30pm from Labour Weekend to Easter Monday).
Location: Waitomo is 2.5 hours south of Auckland, 1 hour south of Hamilton and 2 hours west of Rotorua. Tour departs from Waitomo Glowworm Caves, situated 8km along Waitomo Caves Road, off State Highway 3 - map.
Duration: approximately 45 minutes

additional information
Operated by: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves (part of tourism holdings limited).
Children: aged 0-3 years are free of charge. Children aged 5-14 years are at the child rate.
General: early and late tours are less crowded. Strong footwear is recommended.

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