North's Treaty of Waitangi Night Show is an evening production on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds the Bay of Islands. It combines Maori culture, live drama, sound and lights. This evening show covers the story of Kupe the first Maori chief to discover New Zealand through to present day. You will enjoy history unfolding with the meeting of two cultures and the signing of New Zealand's founding document. The story begins as Maori warriors materialize from the shadows to challenge the visitors. Then the 1000 year old story is told through the eyes of a grandparent speaking with a grandchild. Impressive lighting and sound effects accompany the tale adding a mysterious air to the evening performance. Stunning drama and vibrant Maori culture bring the story alive as visions of the past.
Meeting/ Pick up point: Depends on hotel location.
Duration: 2 hrs.
Start or opening time: 7.30pm.
Inclusion: Sound and light show at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds combining Maori culture and live drama, entrance fees.
Exclusion: Items of a personal nature, tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
Prepárate para la vuelta en lancha más emocionante del mundo.
Shotover Jet, mundialmente conocidos, son los únicos que garantizan la emoción en cada viaje. Además, es la única compañía autorizada para operar en los espectaculares cañones del río Shotover.
Haz acopio de tu valor y esquiva los peñones a bordo de la lancha Big Red. Gira y recorre los estrechos cañones a una velocidad impresionante. ¡Agárrate bien en los famosos giros de 360 grados!
Experience the thrill of flying over and then landing on the spectacular craters and domes of Mount Tarawera volcano and Mokoia Island. On the ground enjoy a walk amongst some of New Zealand's rarest birdlife and historical landmarks including Hinemoa's pool.
Fly with us and land on the summit of sacred Mount Tarawera, then try to comprehend the earth forces which created this awe inspiring volcanic icon. Standing on the summit offers unobstructed views of the volcano’s magnificent craters, domes and the Lakes District, which is beautiful beyond belief. Complimented with informative commentary, this is much more than a flight. It is an experience to remember.
Rotorua is situated close to the place where great tectonic plates meet; the land has been moving here for thousands of years and continues to do so. Deep in Mount Tarawera, the pressure builds. This majestic mountain merely sleeps. Come up close and see the devastation caused by the eruption of Mount Tarawera more than 100 years ago. It is perfectly safe. Scientists measure volcanic activity, keeping an eye on the restless earth for signs of the next eruption. Luckily, these can be easily and accurately predicted nowadays.
A day of fun and adventure begins in Christchurch on board the world-famous TranzAlpine train. Sit back, relax and enjoy a journey across the fertile Canterbury Plains, through rugged foothills, along stunning river gorges, through tunnels and across viaducts into the picturesque Arthur's Pass National Park, in the heart of the stunning snowcapped Southern Alps.
Then it’s time to board your next mode of transport or a four-wheel-drive journey to Flock Hill Lodge for a hearty three-course lunch. Then set off on a 20km safari in to an area inaccessible to the public exploring the vast 35,000 acre Flock Hill sheep station.
Arrive at the Waimakariri River to board a jet boat, as you continue your journey by river downstream 15km to Woodstock Sheep Station for afternoon tea in a secluded riverside lodge. For the final leg of the journey, board a coach to you travel back across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch City.
A cruise designed for both nature lovers and those wanting to see all the highlights of the magnificent Bay Of Islands in one day. This 6 hour cruise follows the path of the original 1927 ''Cream Trip'' and will take you on a journey around the islands of the Bay - delivering essential supplies and mail to island residents.
This tour also includes Cape Brett Hole in the Rock, and the opportunity to view the dolphins in their natural environment. See the playful bottlenose and common dolphins who take great delight in racing alongside Tangaroa and showing off their aerobic flips. If you didn't include dolphin swim as part of your original purchase, you can upgrade on-board. If you did, then you are invited to swim with the dolphins (conditions permitting). Experience their unique personalities up-close. Wetsuits and snorkel gear provided.
The cruise also includes passing through the spectacular Cape Brett Hole in the Rock (conditions permitting) viewing the infamous Black Rocks and historical Marsden Cross. Keep a look out for marine wildlife including whales, seals, dolphins and penguins on the cruise as we explore the scenic walking tracks of Urupukapuka Island. Island activities include safe swimming, nature walks, kayaking and snorkel hire.
Móntate en el autobús con techo de vidrio en Queenstown y viaja a lo largo de las orillas del lago Wakatipu y por la campiña para llegar a Te Anau, donde harás una parada para tomar un té.
Desde Te Anau, continuamos por la espectacular carretera de Milford a través de un cautivador paisaje alpino. Párate para hacer fotos y dar paseos cortos por el camino. El conductor del autobús te ayudará con comentarios y, además, hay folletos disponibles en varios idiomas.
Al llegar a Milford Sound, súbete a bordo del crucero por la naturaleza y prepárate para navegar, tranquilamente, a lo largo del fiordo hasta llegar al mar de Tasmania. Los cruceros por la naturaleza tienen un itinerario relajado y flexible, por lo que dispondrás de tiempo suficiente para disfrutar del paisaje y de la vida silvestre. Por otra parte, estos cruceros tienen un atractivo especial para los viajeros independientes.
Aprende un poco más sobre la historia, la flora y la fauna de la región con la ayuda del guía a bordo que te dará una explicación detallada en inglés. Aprovecha el tiempo para explorar los puntos de interés más destacados y contemplar el espectacular paisaje alpino enmarcado en cascadas, bosques tropicales y picos elevados. No pierdas la oportunidad de descubrir la vida silvestre que incluye focas, delfines y pingüinos, siempre y cuando sea la temporada.
A bordo de todas las embarcaciones tendrás opción de almorzar (no incluido), además de té y café de cortesía. Al acabar la travesía en barco, regresa a Queenstown en un autobús de lujo. Actividad para todas las edades.
Los folletos a bordo están disponibles en inglés, francés, alemán y español.
Pase una noche para recordar cenando con estilo por la hermosa Bahía Waitemata de Auckland. Este crucero por la noche es la combinación perfecta de cena y navegación. Disfruta de los más finos productos frescos en un menú de mariscos de cuatro tiempos. Después relájese y disfrute de los paisajes inolvidables de Auckland y de su magnífica bahía con una vista de millones de luces tintineantes.
Esta experiencia única empieza cuando dos preparados marineros le dan la bienvenida a bordo. Empezará en Waitemata Harbour, dirigiéndose hacia la pacífica Westhaven Marina en donde nos detendremos para cenar. Siéntese y disfrute de una cena inolvidable de mariscos de cuatro tiempos y después disfrute de un emocionante crucero por la Bahía de Waitemata. Elija relajarse y disfrute de los magníficos paisajes o si desea puede ayudar a la tripulación a navegar el yate por la bahía.
Los dos tripulantes harán su mejor esfuerzo para asegurar su comodidad y seguridad por el crucero. Se proporcionan chaquetas rompevientos y a prueba de agua sin costo adicional para mantenerse caliente y seco. Hay una barra disponible a bordo con una amplia variedad de bebidas. Se pueden proporcionar menús alternativos por arreglo previo. Barra disponible a bordo.
La suntuosa cena de tres tiempos incluye la elección de los siguientes platillos: una entrada de terrina de pierna de jamón prensada con mostaza de granos enteros, chicharos verdes y verduras verdes de temporada o ensalada caprese con jitomate y queso mozzarella con rúcula, cebolla morada y balsámico añejo o gravalax de salmón curado con quinoa, miel manuka y vainilla, un plato principal de pechuga de pollo orgánica con salvia, pancetta y gnocchi de hongos silvestres o pescado empanizado con hierbas con jitomate madurado al sol, puré de manzana, verduras verdes de temporada y una emulsión de mantequilla sorrel u hongos portobello asados con polenta, nueces y blue cheese seguida de un postre triple de chocolate o merlot, menta y haba tonka.
Enjoy a day trip from Rotorua to Auckland through lush rolling farm landscape to the mystical Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Before lunch, enjoy a guided tour through the galleries and lofty chambers of the Caves. Your tour culminates with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - lit up by thousands of tiny living lights. Continue your journey through to Auckland.
Start the morning with a sightseeing tour around three of Rotorua's iconic visitor attractions. Experience Te Puia, a place of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park, which showcases native flora and fauna as well as the New Zealand Kiwi. Then see NZ's agricultural industry in action with a sheep shearing dispay and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome.
The morning part of the tour concludes and you have free time to enjoy lunch at your own expense at one of the many restaurants and cafes and in central Rotorua.
Following lunch the Hobbiton Movie Set coach will take you on a scenic drive across the Kaimai Ranges to the picturesque 1,250 acre farm near Matamata where scenes from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were filmed.
Learn how this beautiful farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth. your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and many other structures from the movies.
Upon completion of the Movie Set tour you will be transferred to Rotorua by the Hobbiton Movie Set coach to Rotorua where the tour concludes.
As New Zealand’s Lord of the Rings Specialists, we have created several tours and experiences to cater to your Lord of the Rings needs and hopes.
Our guides have a professorial knowledge of the movies and books. We have amassed a wonderful selection of locations, sights and scenes to bring the movies to life for you. You will discover and see on this tour take that one small step on a great adventure and experience the reality of Middle-earth.
Drive over the spectacular Crown Range Pass through Cardrona and down into the Gibbston Valley, an area famous for its Pinot Noir. Continue via Lake Hayes to Queenstown. During the day we will whisk you away for a total Middle-earth experience.
Some tour highlights:
• Locations, sights and scenes.
• Enjoy handling and photographing the large and very rare collection of weapons and costume items from the trilogy.
• View and handle some “Top secret” items from the making of the movies.
• Each booking receives a complimentary collectible souvenir.
• Lunch served in a restaurant with views over the stunning Remarkable range.