DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLANDOn arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Auckland, Copthorne Hotel Anzac Avenue (standard), SKYCITY Hotel (first class) or Heritage Hotel (deluxe)
DAY 2: AUCKLAND/WAITOMO/ROTORUA
Leave Auckland early morning. Travel south to Rotorua via the rich pastoral province of Waikato. Enjoy the fascinating Waitomo Caves and experience a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Grotto. Continue on to Rotorua for overnight accommodation. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and cultural performance. Overnight: Rotorua, Kingsgate Hotel (standard), Heritage Rotorua (first class) or Millennium Hotel (deluxe) for 2 nights
DAY 3: ROTORUA
Today's highlights include Rainbow Springs, Te Puia Thermal Reserve's boiling mud pools and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 4: ROTORUA/AUCKLAND
Free leisure time this morning. Later in the day, return to Auckland.
Departs: Daily from Auckland