The Tailor-made Holiday Specialists

Coromandel Regional Experience

Day 1: Auckland, Coromandel
Discover the rugged Coromandel Peninsula, taking in 19th century pubs and exploring deep valleys along the way. Cross the peninsula to the east coast where pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines offer amazing views on the way to Mercury Bay andWhitianga. Take a fantastic ride on the unique old ‘Bush Railway’ through the forest. At the quaint town of Colville, enjoy a walk along the beach before crossing the main divide to Pauanui Beach, our home for the next three nights.
Three Night Stay: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort. (L D)

Day 2: Coromandel, Mercury Bay, Hot Water Beach
This morning enjoy a short walk that leads to a stunning sandy white beach where you can relax and view the pristine offshore islands. Then it’s onto Mercury Bay, named by Captain Cook after the planet Mercury. Discover Cook’s Beach, Hahei and Maori Pa (fort) sites and we’ll also stop at a hot water beach so you can see and feel boiling water and steam rise out of the sand. (B L)

Day 3: Coromandel, Glow worms and Beaches You have the whole day to discover the Coromandel Peninsula. Start the day with a walk through a beautiful regenerated Kauri forest full of towering fern trees, followed by a tour of an underground jail. Be enchanted by the light of a thousand glow worms in an old gold mine. After lunch, stroll down to a secluded beach to see rare birds then visit the Opoutere Bird Sanctuary, passing old Maid Middens. (B L)

Day 4:Martha Goldmine, Karangahake Gorge, Auckland South of Whangamata walk some of the finest coastline in New Zealand with views of Mayor Island and the Alderman Islands. Visit Martha Goldmine in Waihi, once the world’s richest goldmine. After lunch, stop at the ruins of the old Crown battery on the banks of the Ohinemuri River before taking a spectacular walk into a rock gorge with the river rushing below. Pass through Paeroa as you return to Auckland. (B L)

What's Included

Transportation  Tour by luxurious air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz coaches with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows  Professionally Escorted * Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver  Dining Inclusions 3 x breakfasts (B) 1 x dinners  (D) 4 x lunches Accommodation Twin or double rooms with private facilities in the 4* Grand Mercure Puka Park

Departure Dates

2008: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6, 13, 20, 27. 2009: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 7, 14, 21, 28.

Price Guide

4 Days Auckland-Auckland Twin Share £974 Single Suppl. £336 With all meals                             Prices in £s per person based on two persons sharing a room. Single supplements as applicable. Tours normally also operate in reverse, please enquire for details and departure dates. Meals and inclusions as stated. * Air fares not included.