Rotorua Holidays

Location: New Zealand

Your holiday price includes

• 1 night 4.5* Millennium Hotel Rotoura
• 2 nights 4* County Hotel, Napier
• 2 nights 4.5* Peppers Martinborough
• 2 nights 4* Quest Wellington
• 7 Days ‘All inclusive’ Hertz Car Hire. Free upgrade from Group E to Group F.
• Valid for travel from 1 October 2008** - 31 October 2009

Itinerary

• Day 1: Rotorua

  On arrival into Rotorua, pick up your Hertz car rental. Spend today taking in the natural beauty of New Zealand in this geothermal wonderland.

  Overnight, Millennium Hotel, Rotorua

• Day 2: Rotorua – Napier (218km)

  Today, you will continue on to the charming town of Napier, with a stunning mix of Art Deco and Spanish mission-style architecture. An ideal base for restoring the balance with wine tasting, alfresco dining and long walks.

  2 Night Stay at the 4 star County Hotel, Napier*

  *A complimentary upgrade on arrival - subject to availability

• Day 3: Napier

  Today, why not enjoy a guided tour through Napier’s Art Deco buildings, a city reborn after the 1931 earthquake. This afternoon visit the wineries that make Hawkes Bay one of New Zealand’s most famous wine regions. Many wineries are open year round, including the historic Mission Estate, established by Catholic missionaries in 1851. (Own expense.)

• Day 4 Napier – Martinborough (287km)

  This morning view the bay’s coastal attractions before a comfortable three-hour drive south. Martinborough is a quirky little village of just 1300 people, encircled by 30 vineyards - most of which are within walking distance from your hotel. Enjoy some wine tastings or simply relax amongst the elegance of your colonial hotel.

  2 Night Stay at the 4.5 star Peppers Martinborough

• Day 5 Martinborough

  A morning stroll around Martinborough Wine Village offers a leisurely start to a day of fine food and wine tasting. The Martinborough Wine Centre is a must, with its extensive cellar and tasting of local wines, as well as being a great place to stop for lunch (own expense). After lunch take a short drive to the craft shops in the charmingly restored buildings of Greytown, many of which date back to 1854, when the town was established.

• Day 6 Martinborough - Wellington (82km)

  This morning the choices are plentiful. Less than 90 minutes away, Wellington’s arts, cuisine and culture beckon. Take time to discover this cosmopolitan city with its fine shopping, dining and nightlife.

  2 Night Stay at the 4 star Quest Hotel, Wellington

• Day 7 Wellington

  Spend today at leisure exploring the capital city of New Zealand. Wellington combines the stimulation and sophistication of a big city with the quirkiness of a charming village, offering a special blend of heritage buildings, museums and galleries, fine food and live entertainment, making this city a great place to visit in any season.

  **Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin room (room only) valid for travel from the 1 October 2008 - 31 October 2009, excluding 15 December 2008 - 15 January 2009. Price starts from £559. Offer applies to all new bookings made between 1 October and 31 October 2008. Minimum of 7 days consecutive car hire required. **Please note that pricing may differ from the 1 April 2009 onwards.

  Price excludes:

• Meals, Tips, Porterage, Gratuities or items of a personal nature
• Any touring not mentioned in itinerary
• Any personal expenses such as drinks, laundry etc
• Gratuities
• International and Domestic flights
• Airport Taxes

  Single supplement: Subject to availability

  Infants: Adults sharing only