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GETTING THERE Auckland is approximately 24½ hours from the UK ( including a stopover ). Key areas on the island have domestic airports or are within an easy drive .
FLIGHT UPGRADES Why not travel in style and upgrade to a higher class cabin ( premium economy , business or first ), where you will benefit from greater comfort and space . Please call for the latest prices .
Cape Reinga
Paihia Russell
Auckland
Whangarei
Coromandel
NORTH ISLAND
HOLIDAY PRICES
All accommodation and tour lead-in prices shown are based on the best value travel dates in low season .
LOCAL TIME GMT + 12 hours .
BEST TIME TO GO North Island is the warmer of the two islands as it is closer to the equator and enjoys a subtropical climate with winter temperatures around 6 º C and summers , a comfortable average of 23 º C . While very much a year round destination , either October and November or March and April are considered the best months to visit .
Mt Ruapehu
Palmerston North
Hamilton
Tauranga
Rotorua
Waitomo Caves
Taupo Gisborne
Hawke ’ s
Bay Napier Hastings
Waipukurau
Martinborough
Wellington
Geothermal wonders
Secluded beaches

NORTH ISLAND WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS

Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
TOURING
See North Island ’ s best bits with either an escorted or self-drive tour . Alternatively , plot your own course and choose from our excellent range of touring hotels . See pages 116-117 & 120-123 . Shorter tour experiences are also a great way to focus on a smaller region . See page 124 .
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES
We ’ ve got some fantastic day trips and tours to pre-book . See page 120 .
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
For something a bit different , why not take a look at page 125 for cottage stays and glamping options . Or , on pages 118-119 we ’ ve showcased some of the North Island ’ s best luxury or unique hotels .
MIX & MATCH
Take in the best bits of North Island then hop on the ferry to South Island ( or fly ). We ’ ve got several tours combing both or we can create a tailor-made trip for you .
Active volcanoes
World famous movie sets
Quirky cities
Fascinating caves
Mesmerising natural beauty www . premierholidays . co . uk NEW ZEALAND 115