Day 1 Auckland / Coromandel
Depart Auckland and cross to the East Coast to pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines. Visit the home of New Zealand’s most famous potter, then ride the “Bush Railway” through the forest. Walk along the beach before crossing to Pauanui Beach. Accommodation: Grand Mercure, Puka Park Resort for three nights. (L,D)

Day 2 Coromandel, Mercury Bay, Hot Water Beach
This morning enjoy a short walk to a stunning beach where you can relax. Discover beaches and Maori Pa (fort) sites, and if tides permit, stop at Hot Water Beach to see and feel geothermal heated water and steam rise out of the sand. (B,L)

Day 3 Coromandel, Glow Worms & Beaches
Discover the Coromandel Peninsula. Start with a walk through a beautiful regenerated Kauri forest full of towering fern trees, followed by a tour of an underground jail. Be enchanted by the light of glow worms in an old gold mine. After lunch, stroll to a secluded beach to see rare birds and visit a bird sanctuary. (B,L)

Day 4 Martha Goldmine, Karangahake Gorge, Auckland
Walk some of the finest coastline in New Zealand. Visit a goldmine in Waihi, once the world’s richest goldmine. After lunch, stop at the ruins of the old Crown battery on the banks of the Ohinemuri River before taking a walk into a rock gorge with the river rushing below. Return to Auckland. (B,L)

Land cost per person US$	Twin	Single
4-Day Tour	$1515	$2100

Departure Dates
2008	Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
2000	Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28

Meals and sightseeing included as specified in the itinerary. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Please call for our current prices.