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NORTH ISLAND AUCKLAND Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise Experience Auckland's beautiful Viaduct Harbour with narrative on the area's history, the America's Cup, and the super yachts. Pass under the Harbour Bridge to Westhaven Marina, Chelsea Sugar Works, Devonport Naval Base, and the waterfront. Participate in sailing, or just sit back and relax. (1.5 hours – includes lunch and tea/coffee) Auckland's Untamed Island Tour (Great Barrier Island) A scenic flight over the Hauraki Gulf brings you to Great Barrier Island to walk through lush wetlands to the Kaitoke thermal springs. Drive past rugged peaks and native bush to a pristine, swimmable beach. Round off the day with a walk through Windy Canyon. (10 hours – includes breakfast and picnic lunch) Best of Both Worlds Start with a morning tour of Auckland, its history, people, and sights. The afternoon is spent exploring the rainforest and black- sand beaches of the west coast. Knowledgeable guides enrich your travel. (8.5 hours) Taste of Waiheke Tour Visit three of the island's award-winning wineries: Stonyridge, Mudbrick, and Wild on Waiheke. Following a 40-minute cruise, enjoy a light lunch, tastings—regional wine, beer, olive oil— and a guided tour through the vines. Take advantage of the complimentary all-day bus pass. (5 hours) BAY OF ISLANDS Cape Reinga – Scenic Coach Tour via Ninety Mile Beach Be awed by the grandeur of the mighty kauri trees, the expanse of Ninety Mile Beach—where you'll sled the sands—and the mystique of Cape Reinga. Your coach captain's informative commentary will make this trip memorable. (11 hours) Dolphin Eco Encounter – Swim with the Dolphins Embrace the opportunity to swim with these incredible creatures and cruise the secluded islands of the bay in the morning or afternoon on a vessel specially equipped for dolphin viewing. Snorkels, masks, fins, and wetsuits provided. (4 hours) "Hole In The Rock" Dolphin Cruise Take a luxury catamaran around the Bay of Islands, keeping an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. Pass the Cape Brett Lighthouse before arriving at "Hole in the Rock." Head back into the bay, and stop at Urupukapuka Island for time at the beach or café. (4 hours) HAWKE'S BAY Best of the Bay – Private Tour Enjoy local food and wine, art, and Maori culture. Walk among the Art Deco buildings in Napier, visit artists and view their work, then a rural, coastal Maori settlement. It's your choice when it's all custom. (Full-day – includes picnic lunch) Food & Wine Lovers Delight – Private Tour Taste the award-winning vintages of the country's oldest wine region and a myriad of tantalizing products, and meet the epicureans behind them on this private tour guided by a wine specialist. (Half- or full-day) Gannet Safari Tour Take an air-conditioned four-wheel drive to Cape Kidnappers Station, where you'll view the birds nesting, preening, flying, and performing the famous "Dance of the Gannets" recognition ritual. Enjoy fantastic coastal views and visit a working farm. (4 hours – includes transfers from/to Napier and refreshments) ROTORUA White Island Active Volcano Floatplane Flight Experience the fury of nature on this awesome island of the Pacific Ring of Fire. This scenic flight will take you over Hell's Gate Thermal Park and Lake Rotorua to the Pacific Ocean coastline. Circle the crater to get an amazing view of the fearsome activity of the White Island active volcano. (1 hour) TAUPO Mountain Magic Helicopter Flight Journey from lush Taupo to the arid, living volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. Set down in an exclusive Kaimanawa Mountains location for winter snow landings; incredible vistas take your breath away year-round. (1.5 hours) WELLINGTON Wild Wellington Tour Stroll along Wellington's waterfront and hear Maori legends. Take a four-wheel drive to visit a colony of fur seals, and experience a guided tour through native forest, where endangered birds are regenerating. Walk along safe bush trails among the giants of the forest. (8 hours – includes picnic lunch and morning/afternoon tea) North Island Vacation Enhancing Tours | 37 VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything will be pre-arranged and all you have to do is enjoy!