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Horizon Holidays Regional Breaks offer daily departing, short duration travel packages for independent travelers to 'off the beaten track' locations. Packages include transfers, accommodation & sightseeing excursions.
Horizon Holidays Regional Breaks offer daily departing, short duration travel packages for independent travelers to 'off the beaten track' locations. Packages include transfers, accommodation & sightseeing excursions.
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Coromandel Regional Experience

 Auckland to Auckland  Duration: 4 days 

At Coromandel, volcanic hills are cloaked in rain forest and more than 400 kilometers of coast stretches alongside the Pacific Ocean. Immerse yourself in local culture, marvel at the iridescent glow worms and stroll untouched beaches. Rustic and rugged, it’s also the ideal place to relax.

Highlights:

  • Wander semi-tropical rain forest
  • Cruise the Pacific Coast highway
  • Explore Cathedral Cove
  • Relax in the therapeutic waters at Hot Water Beach
  • See glow worms at Whitianga
Day 1 - Auckland, Coromandel (LD)
Take in the 19th century pubs and deep valleys of the Coromandel Peninsula. Pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines offer amazing views on the way to Mercury Bay and Whitianga. Visit Driving Range Creek and ride the Bush Railway, then discover the quaint town of Colville, before heading to Pauanui Beach.
Accommodation: Three Night Stay: Puaunui Beach, Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort.

Day 2 - Mercury Bay, Hot Water Beach (BL)
Today it's on to Mercury Bay and Cook's Beach, Shakespeare Cliff, Hahei and its Maori Pa (fort) site. You also visit Hot Water Beach where boiling water and steam rise from the sand create your own spa.

Day 3 - Coromandel Peninsula, Glow Worms (BL)
Walk through the towering fern trees of a regenerated kauri forest, tour an underground jail then see the blue-green light of glow worms in an old goldmine. After lunch visit the Opoutere Bird Sanctuary.

Day 4 - Coromandel, Martha Goldmine, Karangahake Gorge, Auckland (BL)
Today walk some of the finest coastline in New Zealand. Visit Martha Goldmine in Waihi and the ruins of the old Crown battery on the Ohinemuri River. Then walk into a rock gorge with the river rushing below and historic gold tunnels on either side. Travel via Paeroa before returning to Auckland.

 Departure Dates: 2009
 Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
 Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
 Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
 Departure Dates: 2009
 Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
 Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
 Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25
 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
 Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
 Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26



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