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AUCKLAND

3 night independent tour from £ 299pp

Mount Victoria

AUCKLAND HIGHLIGHTS

3 NIGHT INDEPENDENT TOUR

sightseeing & experiences included • free time to explore • central hotel

DAY 1 Auckland

On arrival , take a shuttle transfer to your hotel . If time allows , head to Viaduct Harbour , a popular hangout for Aucklanders , where you can dine , relax , enjoy a night out and watch the world go by .

DAY 2 Auckland

This morning , join your included Auckland City Revealed tour . To start , travel through Auckland ’ s central business district , past the university and through the inner city park , known as the Domain . Continue through picturesque Ponsonby before travelling over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland ’ s North Shore for a stroll on one of the white sand beaches . Next , travel up to the summit of Mount Victoria to take in the stunning panoramic views of the city and historic Devonport , before heading back over the Harbour Bridge to Westhaven Marina . The afternoon is free to explore as you choose , be it strolling its bustling streets , seeing the city from up high at the iconic Sky Tower ( the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere ) or tasting local treats at the foodie paradise , Wynyard Quarter .

DAY 3 Auckland

No visit to New Zealand would be complete without gaining some insight to the nation ’ s number one sport , rugby so , we have included entry to the All Blacks Experience to enable you to do just that . Along with a 45 minute guided tour , you can test your skills against All Blacks and Black Ferns in the hands-on interactive zone . For the rest of the day you may wish to visit one of the city museums or perhaps catch a ferry to take you across to charming Devonport or Waiheke Island , famous for its vineyards and beautiful beaches .

DAY 4 Auckland

Before your tour concludes , why not hike to the top of Mount Eden , which takes around 40 minutes and rewards with incredible views . Alternatively , if you fancy some shopping , iconic Queen Street has it all - souvenir shops , top international luxury labels , lifestyle boutiques and flavour-filled cafés too . All too soon , it ’ s time to return by shuttle bus to Auckland airport for your onward journey .

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Departures : Daily . Accommodation : 4★ Airedale Boutique Suites . Meals : Room only .

Tour price : The price shown includes accommodation as shown , return shuttle transfers , Auckland City Revealed tour and All Blacks Experience . International flights are not included .

Sky Tower

Mount Eden

from £ 52 per person per night from £ 43 per person per night

PARKSIDE HOTEL & APARTMENTS

3★PLUS Auckland

Centrally located on Grey ’ s Avenue and overlooking splendid park surroundings , this home-away-from-home is ideally positioned in the centre of the CBD . With many highlights on the doorstep , you ’ re also within walking distance to the city ’ s major shopping and entertainment areas . Discover a range of accommodation choices that will suit couples , solo travellers or families plus a selection of leisure facilities which are sure to be welcome when sightseeing is done for the day .

AIREDALE BOUTIQUE SUITES

4★ Auckland

Located just 10 minutes walk from the Sky Tower , and enjoying a central location on Queen Street in the vibrant theatre district , the Airedale Boutique Suites provides a comfortable and convenient base . Seamlessly blending its Art Deco architecture with contemporary style and comfort , this results in an ambience that feels both timeless and fresh . The recently refurbished accommodation features a sophisticated design , with many rooms also treating guests to stunning city views .

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