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Day 22: Orakei Korako & Māori Performance
We begin our day with a visit to Orakei Korako, one 2025 Departure Dates:
of the finest thermal areas in the world. On our walk
through the Hidden Valley, we see silica terraces, boiling ○○ ● ○
pools, geysers, and a geothermal cave. After lunch at JAN FEB MAR APR
leisure in Taupo’s town center, we cruise the Waikato
River and witness the impressive Huka Falls, New ○○○○
Zealand’s most visited natural wonder. Tonight, we enjoy MAY JUN JUL AUG Scan this QR code
an authentic Māori hangi feast, including a customary for all dates & GR AND AU S T R ALIA & NE W ZE AL AND
cooking method that prepares food in an underground ○ ● ○○ tour information
pit oven, followed by powerful song and dance from the SEP OCT NOV DEC
traditional culture. MEALS B+D
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We spend the first half of our day at Alexander Sheep Triple/Quad subject to availability
& Cattle Farm in Matamata, a working sheep farm and Final Payment: 75 days prior to departure
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Our visit includes a scenic drive across the picturesque Valid passport required
1,250-acre farm with spectacular views across the
Kaimai Ranges and a guided tour of the Hobbiton™ ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
films. The set has been completely rebuilt and remains
as it was seen in these films. During our tour, we see
Hobbit Holes™, The Green Dragon Inn™, the mill, the
double-arched bridge, and other structures and gardens
built for this beloved imaginary world. For lunch, we
enjoy a traditional pasture-to-plate meal at The Red
Barn, a 500-acre working dairy farm. Originally built at
the turn of the previous century as a livery stable for
horses journeying across the greater Waikato, The Red
Barn showcases the very best of New Zealand cuisine
and country hospitality. Later, we take a pleasant
drive to Cambridge in the heart of rural Waikato, an Kuranda Scenic Railway
inviting country town characterized by quaint charm
and tree-lined streets. Tonight, we have the evening
at leisure. MEALS B+L
1 night at Hidden Lake Hotel in Cambridge
Day 24: Auckland
This morning, we travel to Auckland, the largest
Polynesian city in the Southern Hemisphere. We visit
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, one of the city’s
top attractions. Here, we view the world’s largest
sub-Antarctic penguin colony display and the magical Melbourne Guided
Seahorse Kingdom, then take an underwater journey
to discover a diverse collection of aquatic life up close. City Tour
After an included lunch, we ascend Auckland’s iconic
Sky Tower, the tallest man-made structure in New
Zealand, offering breathtaking views in every direction.
Later, we embark on a brief sightseeing tour of the city
including Americas Cup Village, lively Queen Street,
and the Harbor Bridge, before heading to the airport
for our evening flight to Los Angeles. We cross the
International Date Line and gain a day, arriving early in
the afternoon. MEAL L
1 night near Los Angeles International Airport
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