Discover the Spirit of a Living Culture
Programme Overview
Duration: 5 days
A sensational 5-day stay in New Zealand's thermal wonderland. Experience all nature has to offer and renowned accommodation.
Highlights: Te Puia, Kiwi Encounter, Rotorua, Mokoia Island in Lake Rotorua
Auckland - Rotorua
Fly from Auckland to Rotorua, collect your vehicle and self-drive to your luxury lodge. Set in more than 2,500 acres of private wilderness in New Zealand’s famed thermal region, Treetops is a carefully managed game and wildlife habitat for fly fishermen, sporting enthusiasts and their pampered guests.
Overnight: Treetops Lodge & Estate, Lodge Wing
Meal Plan: D
Rotorua
Visit Te Puia and experience Maori culture and geothermal wonders. A guided tour including the history, people and stories of Rotorua. Drive to Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see tree-lined pathways, tranquil rivers and trout. Just a short walk through an underground tunnel is Rainbow Farm where there are also a variety of farm animals. Visit Kiwi Encounter for an exclusive behind the scenes tour featuring this unique bird. Later visit the Rotorua Museum of Art and History.
Overnight: Treetops Lodge & Estate, Lodge Wing
Meal Plan: B,D
Rotorua
Today is at your leisure at Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Estate. Enjoy one of the many activities at this natural playground including on-site trout fishing, four lakes, over 70 kilometres of hiking trails, mountain bike riding and horse riding.
Overnight: Treetops Lodge & Estate, Lodge Wing
Meal Plan: B,D
Mokoia - Isle of Intrigue
An exclusive excursion to Mokoia Island by floatplane. Feel the living history of the Maori people as your guide shares tales of years gone by. Interact with Maori nobility, followed by a picnic lunch.
Overnight: Treetops Lodge & Estate, Lodge Wing
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Depart Rotorua
Return your vehicle to Rotorua Airport before flying to Auckland for your onward arrangements.
Meal Plan: B