CHURCH COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND – 50^th ANNIVERSARY

 

 

POST CONFERENCE TOUR – CENTRAL & NORTHERN NORTH ISLAND

 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

SIGHTSEEING

TRAVEL

 

 

28^th APRIL – 3^rd MAY 2008

 

 

ESCORTED BY ALUMNUS – BECKY BIRD

 

MONDAY, 28 APRIL 2008

 

Itinerary:

 

2.00pm	Depart Hamilton to Rotorua
3.30pm	Arrive in Rotorua – check–in to accommodation
5.45pm	Coach to collect guests for Mitai Hangi & Concert / Rainbow Springs COMBO
11.00pm	Guests return to the hotel by coach

 

 

Activities included:

 

Mitai Hangi & Concert / Rainbow Springs COMBO

A Sacred Place, A Spiritual Place…..Experience the world of Mitai. This is an up close and personal Maori cultural experience. Meet with the people of the land and enjoy an evening like no other. Your journey begins with a complimentary transfer to the village from your accommodation.

 

Once at the village you will engage in a range of activities. For example, you will experience a formal welcoming, traditional dances, you can wander around the reconstructed village, view the Sacred Freshwater Springs, experience ancient Maori customs and traditions, learn Maori rituals, beliefs and protocols, and enjoy a traditionally cooked Maori feast (a hangi).

 

But that’s not all... you can also take a guided bush walk to the famous Rainbow/Fairy Springs and along the way you will come across glow worms. This is an interactive, fun and educational experience.

 

 

Accommodation:

 

VENTURA INN AND SUITES ROTORUA – Everyone

Opened December 2002, the 54-room Ventura Inn & Suites Rotorua hotel is one of the closest hotels to the CBD, with Rotorua’s best restaurants, attractions and shopping within easy walking distance. Nearby attractions include the Polynesian Spa, Government Gardens, Rotorua Museum and the Convention Centre. Hotel facilities include:

 

·   Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool

·   Spa Pool

·   Fitness Room

·   Guest Laundry

·   Business Services, Dry-cleaning etc.

·   Drink & Snack vending machine

·   Telecom HOTSPOT wi-fi internet access in lobby and conference room

·   Free Parking

 

 

 

The Ventura Inn and Suites standard studio room includes a queen size bed and a single bed in the one room. Facilities include tea and coffee making facilities, free local telephone calls, Air Conditioning and Sky TV.

 

                 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, 29 APRIL 2008

 

Itinerary:

 

8.00am	Breakfast in the hotel
9.00am	Depart Rotorua to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
9.30am	Arrive at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
12.00pm	Lunch in the café – own expense
1.00pm	Depart Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland to the Aratiatia Dam
1.45pm	Arrive at the Aratiatia Dam – opening of flood gates at 2.00pm
2.15pm	Depart the Aratiatia Dam to Huka Falls
2.30pm	Arrive at the Huka Falls
3.00pm	Depart the Huka Falls to Taupo Bungy
4.00pm	Depart Taupo Bungy to accommodation (Rotorua)
5.00pm	Arrive at accommodation
6.00pm	Free night – dinner at own expense

 

Activities included:

 

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters) is New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse volcanic area. The walks through the park take visitors on a journey through stunning geothermal activity where they can absorb unique features such as naturally coloured hot and cold pools, the world famous Champagne Pool which occupies a 65 metre wide explosion crater, bubbling mud (the largest boiling mud pools in NZ), steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations. The natural bush setting adds another dimension to the experience, as does the Lady Knox Geyser which erupts daily at 10.15am (reaching heights of up to 20 metres).

 

Accommodation:

 

As per previous night – Ventura Inn and Suites Rotorua

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL 2008

 

Itinerary:

 

9.00am	Depart Rotorua to Paihia (stop at Wellsford for lunch)
5.00pm	Arrive in Paihia. Check-in to accommodation
6.00pm	Free night – dinner at own expense

 

 

Accommodation:

 

KINGSGATE HOTEL AUTOLODGE PAIHIA – Single / Twin / Double / Triple share

 

The Autolodge Paihia is located in the stunningly beautiful Bay of Islands, a comfortable three and a half hours drive north of Auckland. This natural wonderland boasts fantastic beaches, nationally important historic sites, lush native vegetation and the best big game fishing the world has to offer.

 

The hotel is just 100 metres from Paihia wharf and township. For the leisure traveller, the Autolodge Paihia is your gateway to this idyllic part of New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

BOUNTY INN BAY OF ISLANDS – Family accommodation

 

The Bounty Inn is centrally located in Paihia. It is only a short stroll away from the beach and restaurants and is approximately 200m from the town centre. The motel is also located in a peaceful bush setting.

 

There are both one and two bedroom units available at the Bounty Inn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, 01 MAY 2008

 

Itinerary:

 

8.00am	Breakfast in the hotel
9.00am	Depart hotel to Waitangi Treaty Grounds
12.00pm	Return to hotel

 

Note:

Activities are being arranged by someone else

 

Accommodation:

As per previous night - Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia and Bounty Inn Bay of Islands

 

 

FRIDAY, 02 MAY 2008

 

Itinerary:

 

8.00am	Breakfast in the hotel
FREE	Free day – coaches not required

 

Note:

Activities are being arranged by someone else. Coach not required

 

Accommodation:

As per previous night - Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia and Bounty Inn Bay of Islands

 

 

SATURDAY, 03 MAY 2008

 

Itinerary:

 

8.00am	Breakfast in the hotel
9.00am	Check-out of accommodation
9.15am	Depart Paihia to Hokianga and Omapere – visit Gum Museum and Tane Mahuta
TBA	Depart northland to Auckland International Airport

 

Note:

Activities are being arranged by someone else.

 

OPTIONAL TOURS

(Not included in the cost)

 

ROTORUA ATTRACTIONS:

 

Rotorua Museum of Art and History

Discover the essence of Rotorua: its people, culture and volcanic landscape. The museum is located in the world famous Bath House building, an architectural icon in itself. The Rotorua Museum is an ideal start to your Rotorua adventure. You can learn about the great stories which have shaped the past and present of this unique region, for example learn about the spiritual world of the Arawa people and trace the story of the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera.

 

COST:  (NZ$)

Adult - $11.00

Child - $5.00 (5 – 14yrs)

 

* Within walking distance of the hotel – transport not required

 

 

Polynesian Spa

The Polynesian Spa is an historical hot mineral spring spa situated just five minutes walk from Rotorua’s central business district. The Polynesian Spa has been voted as one of the top ten spas in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. There are a variety of pools to relax in, including the family spa, the Priest Spa, Private Pools and the Lake Spa Retreat. The Family Spa pools are excellent for children and consist of a large water pool, a toddler's pool and a small hydro slide that is cooler in summer and yet warmer during winter. Adjacent are two hot mineral pools, about 37°C - 39°C, for adults to relax in whilst supervising their children.

 

The Lake Spa Retreat is Polynesian Spa’s deluxe bathing and relaxation haven. It comprises of four shallow rock pools of varying temperatures (36 to 42 degrees). These pools are set in a New Zealand bush environment overlooking Sulphur Bay and Lake Rotorua. For those wishing to experience the ultimate in relaxation, the Lake Spa Retreat offers an extensive range of spa therapies. They offer a range of treatments, including the legendary Aix spa massage which was introduced to Rotorua from France in the early 1900’s. Other treatments include Rotorua thermal mud wraps and therapies using New Zealand manuka honey.

 

COST:  (NZ$)

Adult only pools              Adult - $17.00

Family Spa area             Adult - $17.00

                                    Child - $5.00 (5 – 14yrs)

½ hour massage            $70.00

1 hour massage             $140.00

 

* Within walking distance of the hotel – transport not required

 

COST

 

 

18 – 33 PEOPLE:  (NZ$)

 

Single Share	$1,320.00 per person
Twin / Double Share	$1,020.00 per person
Triple Share	$970.00 per person
Family (2ad & 2ch under 14 yrs)	$3,570.00 (for the family)
Family (2ad & 3ch under 14 yrs)	$4,395.00 (for the family)

 

 

 

34 – 49 PEOPLE:  (NZ$)

 

Single Share	$1,170.00 per person
Twin / Double Share	$890.00 per person
Triple Share	$820.00 per person
Family (2ad & 2ch under 14 yrs)	$2,970.00 (for the family)
Family (2ad & 3ch under 14 yrs)	$3,650.00 (for the family)

 

 

NOTE

 

 

• All rates quoted above include GST (12.5%) unless otherwise stated

 

• Rates quoted are NZ Dollars (NZ$)

 

• There is no fee for The Organiser’s service

 

• Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking

 

• All rates are subject to change as they are based on current 2007 pricing (valid until 30 September 2007)

 

• Optional activities can be added to your itinerary. Please contact me to arrange this

 

• If you are interested in any other activities (i.e. not mentioned above) please contact me and I can look into your request and advise cost, time, duration etc

 

• Prices are subject to change pending on final numbers confirmed

 

• Minimum of 18 people required for the tour to go ahead

 

• Registrations close and full payment is due by the 10^th March 2008

 

• All correspondence will be via email unless otherwise stated

 

• You will be advised in advance how many people are on the tour so you know which of the above rates apply

 

 

 

 

For further information and bookings please contact:

 

Daniela Entwisle

THE ORGANISER

Private Bag 3007, Rotorua, New Zealand

Phone: (+64) 7 343 1731

Fax: (+64) 7 343 1740

Email: Daniela@rotoruaNZ.com