New Zealand
Bicycle Tours
Northern - 10 Days
Route:
Auckland - Paihia - Kaitaia - Dargaville - Auckland -
Whitianga - Rotorua - Napier - Wellington
Wednesday, Day 1
Kia Ora
We start our trip in Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’. Meet your fellow travellers and be our guest at our Welcome Dinner.
Thursday, Day 2
Auckland - Paihia
After breakfast and the daily briefing we start on our 3-day trip to Northland, heading first toward Whangarei, and then on to Paihia in the famous Bay of Islands.
Friday, Day 3
Paihia - Kaitaia
We spend the day in the Bay of Islands, visiting the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the birthplace of New Zealand. We then move on to spend the night at Kaitaia, ready for an early start the next morning.
Saturday, Day 4
Kaitaia - Dargaville
Day 4 starts early to the most northwestern tip of New Zealand - Cape Reinga - where the souls of recently departed Maori are said to leave the mainland on their journey to the afterlife in the spiritual homeland Hawaiki. We spend some time here at the lonely lighthouse before taking the Twin Coast Discovery Highway south.
At Kohukohu we take the small ferry to Rawene before travelling through the Waipoua Forest, an ancient Kauri forest. We stop to visit Tane Mahuta, the ‘Lord of the Forest’. At around 2000 years old and 51 m (169 feet) tall, Tane Mahuta is New Zealand’s largest living Kauri tree. We stop in Dargaville for the night.
Sunday, Day 5
Dargaville - Auckland
We carry on down the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, reaching Auckland in the afternoon. We spend the rest of the day here.
Monday, Day 6
Auckland - Whitianga
This is a relaxing day on the Pacific Coast Highway around the Coromandel region. We spend the night in Whitianga.
Tuesday, Day 7
Whitianga
We are doing a round trip, stopping at Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. Well worth the 40-minute strenuous walk to reach it, this is a natural rock cave located in one of New Zealand’s beautiful marine reserves.
Wednesday, Day 8
Whitianga - Rotorua
We continue to Rotorua. Before we even reach the city you will be able to smell the sulfur and see hot pools along the side of the road. In the evening you will have the opportunity to learn about Maori culture and attend a spectacular Maori show in the Tamaki Maori Village. This is followed by a traditional Maori feast.
Thursday, Day 9
Rotorua - Napier
We spend the morning in Rotorua visiting the hot pools and geysers at Te Puia. You will also have the chance to visit a bird house and see a kiwi.
Our destination is Napier, which was almost entirely rebuilt in the Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake. You will be able to visit museums, art galleries, and a kiwi house if you wish. We spend the night in an original Art Deco hotel near the beach.
Friday, Day 10
Napier - Wellington
We continue our journey to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, passing through more spectacular scenery and in the evening meeting for one last time at our Farewell Dinner.
What's included - New Zealand Bicycle Tour Northern - 10 Days:
Guided Bicycle Tour by Reuthers Tour Guide
Reuthers Bicycle with helmet
Travelling in comfortable Bus / Van / Mini Bus
Accomodation Middleclass Hotels in Double Room
Reuthers Secured Payment Certificate (Sicherungsschein)
Reuthers Tour Book with Itineraries and Tips
Reuthers Travel Lecture New Zealand
Reuthers Welcome Drink
Welcome- and Farewell-Dinner in Restaurants
Maori Culture and Hangi Dinner
Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport
Entrance Fees
Reuthers Energy Snacks and Drinks Package
Reuthers Polo Shirt
Reuthers Calling Card
Reuthers Memory Picture
Reuthers Tour Certificate
Reuthers Tours & More Discount Points
Pricing:
Rider Reuthers Bicycle = NZD 3912
Rider own Bicycle (Reuthers BYOB)= NZD 3812
Passenger Escort Vehicle = NZD 3412
Single Room extra charge = NZD 729
Twin Room extra charge = NZD 125
Option1: Day Trip "Auckland Best Of" prior tour start
All pricing payable in New Zealand Dollar.
2% Discount for payment by bank transfer
3% Early Bird Discount* for bookings more than 6 months prior tour start
2% Senior Discount* age min 62 years prior tourstart
5% Group Discount* (from 6 Participants)
*additional discounts apply for bank payment only. Discounts max. 10%.
17.Nov.-26.Nov.2011
05.Jan.-14.Jan.2012
02.Feb.-11.Feb.2012
01.Mar.-10.Mar.2012
15.Nov.-24.Nov.2012
