14-nights Discovering New Zealand’s North & South Islands (7- nights in Auckland and 7-nights in touring South Island). Recommended a minimum of 4, or up to 6 persons
Auckland Your first vacation begins in the coastal city of Auckland, located on New Zealand’s North Island, and is one of the few cities in the world sitting between two harbours on two separate major bodies of water, the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Its Waltermata Harbour is very popular with cruises, sailing boats jet-boating and swimmers. With close proximity to beaches, wildlife and countryside, it’s not surprising that this sophisticated city is one of the most desirable locations in the world live. As NZ’s largest city, it has a diverse and vibrant mix of cultural heritage, multicultural distinctiveness and the world’s largest Polynesian centre (around 10% of the population).
The city enjoys a mild, sub-tropical climate with a stunning shoreline dotted with restaurants, hotels and entertainment outlets.Auckland Your first vacation begins in the coastal city of Auckland, located on New Zealand’s North Island, and is one of the few cities in the world sitting between two harbours on two separate major bodies of water, the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Its Waltermata Harbour is very popular with cruises, sailing boats jet-boating and swimmers.
With close proximity to beaches, wildlife and countryside, it’s not surprising that this sophisticated city is one of the most desirable locations in the world live. As NZ’s largest city, it has a diverse and vibrant mix of cultural heritage, multicultural distinctiveness and the world’s largest Polynesian centre (around 10% of the population). The city enjoys a mild, sub-tropical climate with a stunning shoreline dotted with restaurants, hotels and entertainment outlets. You will be checking into the luxurious Avani Metropolis,
Auckland’s tallest residential building, located in the city centre next to Albert Park and only a couple of hundred metres from the city’s metro system, where you can get a AT Hop for around US$7 per person. The units are contemporary designed and comfortable. Being in the heart of the City, the taste of the world is at the doorstep. It is just so simple to embark on a gourmet journey, discovering the hidden dining gems in the alley or experiencing the best culinary in Auckland. GVC has identified a few of the popular excursions you may wish to participate in:
Hop On Hop Off
For around US$20 you can get to see the city’s main tourist attractions, such as Parnell Village, Auckland Museum, Auckland Zoo, Mt Eden or the Sky Tower, and all at your own pace. The bus tour takes one hour to complete each loop with 2 circle routes to explore. Enjoy the flexibility where you can hop off at key points, create your own sightseeing itinerary.
Tiritiri Matangi Tiritiri Matangi
Is an island wildlife sanctuary and conservation projects is located 30km north east of central Auckland. Rectifying years of abuse from farming, in 1984 and 1994, volunteers planted between 250,000 and 300,000 trees, resulting a forested area of 60% and the remaining 40% as grassland for animal species that require open habitat. Successfully reintroduced are several species of endangered birds such as the takahe and species of reptiles. Upon arrival a Dept. of Conservation (DOC) Ranger will give all visitors a biosecurity briefing. You can also get to see Kororā (little blue penguins) nesting boxes. The ferry to the island costs around US$30 and US$ for children up to the age of 15. A guide provided at the sanctuary costs around US$7 for an adult and US$1 for children.
Whale & Dolphin Watching Auckland is quite unique when it comes to whales, as in most cases around the world, they are migratory creatures and may only be around several months of the year. However, the Bryde’s whale, a national endangered species, is regarded as the resident whale population and are seen in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park all-yearround, making Auckland one of the very few places in the world where you can see a baleen species pretty much 12-months of the year.
Waiheke Island Exploration and Zipline
Day Trip from Auckland Jump a ferry (US$23 return per person) to Waiheke Island which takes around 40-minutes and upon arrival you will be picked up by a professional guide. You will enjoy a 25-minute tour of the island, on route to the Trig Hall visitor centre, taking in panoramic views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf. Then into your safety gear on your way to the first viewing platform for your three exhilarating (200m) Zipline flights, taking you above an undulating vineyard. The second and third flights take you acros
