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3-Day Luxury Family Getaway to Lake Taupo

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Overview

Drive yourself to the spectacular Lake Taupo for a three-day New Zealand family vacation that everyone will love!

Beginning in Auckland, you'll see the sights of this thriving multi-cultural hub of cuisine, music, art and culture before heading off to Lake Taupo. On the way to Taupo, you'll stop in the pretty country town of Cambridge, in the heart of the Waikato. Your first day in Taupo will be spent on a mountain biking adventure or kayaking on the lake and will end in a delicious gourmet dinner at your five-star accommodation.

The second day will deliver the perfect fantasy experience with the thrills of a jet boat ride, the serenity of New Zealand's untouched nature, the adventure of squeezing through tight rock passages and the refreshment from dipping in a mystical hot spring waterfall.

On the way back to Auckland on your last day, the fun doesn't stop as you stop off at Huka Falls and the legendary Te Waihou Walkway en route.
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Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Journey from Auckland to Taupo via Cambridge & Taupo Mountain Biking

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Journey from Auckland to Taupo via Cambridge & Taupo Mountain Biking

Today, you'll pick up your rental SUV and head off on a relaxing sightseeing tour of Auckland, a chance to explore the CBD and outer areas of the city, before moving onto the pretty country town of Cambridge, which is located in the heart of the Waikato horse breeding district. Finally, you'll arrive in Taupō, a lake which was created nearly two thousand years ago. In the afternoon, they'll be several activities on offer including mountain biking and kayaking on the lake.

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    Accommodation

    Sacred Waters Apartments5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AucklandOptional Activity

    CambridgeOptional Activity

    Mountain Biking with Chris Jolly Outdoors

    Iconic Maori Rock Carvings Kayak TourOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Auckland to Taupo

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Auckland

    Cambridge

    Taupo

Day 2

RiverJet Moari & Jet Boat Tour

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RiverJet Moari & Jet Boat Tour

Prepare for the perfect fantasy experience with the thrills of a jet boat ride, the serenity of New Zealand's untouched nature, the adventure of squeezing through tight rock passages and the refreshment from dipping in a mystical hot spring waterfall. See for yourself why the native New Zealand Maori once fought over these mystical lands and fantasy-like caves surrounded by overhanging ferns. Alternatively, in the afternoon, you'll have the option of an exclusive luxury yacht tour.

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    Accommodation

    Sacred Waters Apartments5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    New Zealand RiverJet & Hike to Geothermal Pools

    New Zealand Riverjet Squeeze

    Chris Jolly Exclusive Luxury Yacht Tour with a MealOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taupo

    Mihi

Day 3

Journey back to Auckland via Huka Falls & Te Waihou

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Journey back to Auckland via Huka Falls & Te Waihou

Today, you'll make the drive back to Auckland to return your rental SUV. On the way, you'll have the option to stop in Waikato, one of the richest agricultural and pastoral areas of the world. Here, you can visit the beautiful Huka Falls and walk the Te Waihou Walkway. At the end of your New Zealand family vacation, you'll arrive in Auckland, a thriving multi-cultural hub of cuisine, music, art and culture.

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    Activities

    Huka FallsOptional Activity

    Te Waihou WalkwayOptional Activity

    AucklandOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Taupo to Auckland

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taupo

    Wairakei

    Tapapa

    Auckland

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 3 activities
  • 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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