Faye's New Zealand Trip

Oct 13-30, 2010

Oct 13 (Wed)
Depart Kauai to Honolulu, Hawaii on Mokulele Airlines, connecting with a flight on Air New Zealand to Auckland, New Zealand. (arriving on Oct 15, 2010)

Oct 17
1 night at Millennium Hotel - This hotel is superbly located in the heart of Rotorua. Located one block from Lake Rotorua, this 227-room hotel offers a blend of modern accommodations and Maori-inspired amenities. Some guestrooms have balconies with views of Lake Rotorua. Each evening, the hotel offers a Feast & Revue dinner show, a Maori dinner served poolside along with traditional dancing and music. Enjoy off road driving thrills with "Off Road NZ", a spectacular scenic flight with "Helipro", a cruise on Lake Tarawera with "Clearwater Charters", or take in the stunning views of the city and lake with a gondola ride with "Skyline Skyrides". Site inspection at Millennium Hotel.


Oct 18
Farming Experience at Agrodome Rotorua - "The Agrodome offers visitors an experience like no other – seeing through the eyes of a true New Zealand farmer. Situated just north of Rotorua city on a scenic 160-hectare sheep and beef farm, this exciting, educational and hands-on experience is one not to be missed."

Oct 18-19
1 night at De Bretts Thermal Land (Taupo). Best views to the Lake Taupo Volcanic Zone, Taupo Hot Mineral Springs Spa on site. You will bathe in the warm, restoring mineral waters of the historic Taupo Hot Springs and indulge in our sumptuous Spa and Massage therapies. Home to New Zealand's only interactive hot water playground - truly one of its kind.

Oct 19-21
2 nights at Chateau Tongariro - sits nestled in the shadow of three towering active volcanoes, and at the very foot of the majestic and sacred Mount Ruapehu. Staying at the Chateau Tongariro is an all-seasons, utterly unique experience not to be missed.

Visit to Waitomo Caves - World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in almost everyones New Zealand vacation wish-list. Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral cavern where New Zealands own opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa once performed.

Oct 26
Americas Cup Sailing Experience - Experience the exhilaration of sailing onboard one of New Zealand's America's Cup racing machines on this unique action-packed excursion in the 'City of Sails'. The friendly, professional crew will take you through a short safety briefing and then the yacht heads out to sea, the sails are hoisted and the passengers become the crew. You are encouraged to take an active role and there is the unforgettable opportunity to take the helm. The trip affords wonderful views of beautiful Auckland Harbour.

Oct 30
Depart New Zealand back home to Hawaii