New Zealand North Island

Coromandel Peninsula 8 Day Inn Trip

The Coromandel Peninsula is a cycling gem lying east of Auckland in one of New Zealand's most diverse and breathtaking locations. Luxuriant forest and mountain backdrops set the scene. See a giant kauri tree and ride a bush railway. A farm stay will give you the opportunity to meet some real "Kiwis". Finish at the geothermal spa town of Rotorua with the opportunity to experience the local Maori culture.

Accommodation includes 4* Auckland waterfront hotel, farmstay, delightful waterfront lodges and character hotel.

Cathedral Cove, Hahei

Departure Dates

Coromandel Peninsula
8 Day Inn Trip

2007/2008 SEASON

CP03 14 Nov. - 21 Nov. 07
CP05 02 Dec. - 09 Dec. 07
CP08 23 Jan. - 30 Jan. 08
CP10 10 Feb. - 17 Feb. 08
CP13 06 Mar. - 13 Mar. 08

If you pay a deposit before May 2007, you will only pay the current prices as above.

US Dollar Prices are an indication only; tours will be charged in New Zealand dollars

(Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners)

Meet: Noon. Auckland
Trip End: After breakfast in Rotorua

Route Rating: Casual with two moderate days.

Combining Tours:

CP03 can be combined with Southern Grand SG04
CP09 can be combined with Southern Alps SA10  and Tasmania tour AT02 and AT03
CP14 can be combined with Southern Grand SG13 and  Southern Alps SA15

Itinerary   

DAY 1 AUCKLAND.
Lunch by one of Auckland's volcanic cones, then a little sightseeing in the City of Sails.

DAY 2 THAMES.
Follow the Firth of Thames coast, past the Miranda Shore Bird sanctuary, to Thames and a comfortable lodge on the water's edge.

DAY 3 COROMANDEL.
Visit a working gold mining museum and have lunch at the Rapaura Water Gardens.

DAY 4 WHITIANGA.
Time to visit the craft shops and potteries, and take a ride on the quaint bush railway, then relax on the fabulous beach at Whitianga.

DAY 5 WHANGAMATA.
Walk to Cathedral Cove and visit another magnificent beach at Hahei.

DAY 6 MATAMATA.
Through the Karangahake Gorge to the fertile Waikato Valley and a farmstay.

DAY 7+8 ROTORUA.
We cycle over the Mamaku Plateau, followed by a great descent to the spa city of Rotorua. A rest day offers many options: geysers and bubbling mud pools, rafting, Mt Tarawera, fishing and lots more.