Hauraki Gulf December 2020 28th November- 4th - Weir Bros
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Hauraki Gulf Tour Includes:
6 night’s accommodation, twin/double rooms, (single rooms
available with surcharge*)
Tours of Rangitoto, Waiheke, Rotoroa & Kawau Islands
Tour Admissions as per itinerary
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), and dinners (D) where indicated on the
itinerary
TOUR PAYMENTS PER PERSON:
Twin/ Double Share $2850.00
*Single supplement $3600.00
Deposit due at the time of your booking $850.00
Balance of payment required by the 28th October
2020
HAURAKI GULF TOUR ITINERARY
Saturday 28th November – 4th December 2020
Day 1 – Hawera to Auckland meters over the Hauraki Gulf. dulcitone, pianolas, theatre
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Saturday 28 November 2020 With luck, the 4WD tractor tour organ and Paderewski’s 1897
(D) will be open to take you to the 9ft Bechstein concert grand
This morning our journey begins summit, if not those who wish piano. Fun and educational – a
from Hawera, where we head to can take the hour walk, or unique opportunity to see and
towards Auckland with a stop in you can explore the island play instruments dating back to
New Plymouth to collect tracks. the 1800’s. Dinner tonight will
travellers joining the tour. (The 4WD tour is currently be at Tantilaus Winery, with
Morning tea will be provided for closed due to Covid, but is both beautiful food and wine to
in Mokau, with lunch at the Big expected to be open by the enjoy after a hard day of
Apple, just before Otorohanga time we tour). A packed exploring.
(own cost). Morning tea and lunch will be Dinner: 6:30 Tantilaus Winery
Upon arrival at our hotel you provided. Upon our departure Accommodation:
will have time to unwind, before of Rangitoto, we then head to
meeting with your fellow Waiheke, where we will meet
travellers for dinner. up with our coach and driver.
Dinner: 6:30 Hotel Restaurant Waiheke is where we will stay
Accommodation: The Parnell for the next three nights.
Hotel & Conference Centre Dinner 6:30
Accommodation:
Day 3 – Waiheke Island
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Monday 30 November 2020
(B,L,D) Day 4 – Waiheke Island
Waiheke exploring today! And Tuesday 1st December 2020
what a way to kickstart the (B,L,D)
adventure, after a spot of A more relaxed day today, as we
morning tea, we have a guided enjoy the Waiheke Historic
walk at Connells Bay Sculpture Museum, and take part in some
Park. New Zealand artists, are winery and olive grove tastings.
showcased at the Connells Bay We will be stopping at the
Day 2 – Auckland to Waiheke Sculpture Park where art & beautiful Mud Brick Winery,
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Sunday 29 November 2020 nature are united to create where it’s not just the scenery
(B,L,D) special spaces for site specific that is awe inspiring! Prepare
Let the adventure begin! sculptures. Viewing the art for some absolutely delectable
After breakfast, we will head to works on a guided walk, this is food and wine too. Truly a day
the pier where we will board an experience to be treasured, to enjoy the delights that
the Riverhead Ferry. From here and one that only takes place Waiheke has to offer.
it is onwards to the Volcanic twice a month during summer Dinner: 6:30
Rangitoto Island, which is one of months. Following on from our Accommodation: Onetangi
the most iconic landmarks in guided walk will be lunch. We Beach apartments
Auckland’s city skyline. Sitting then head to Whittakers
majestically off the coast, Musical Museum, with over 100
Rangitoto’s distinctive antique instruments, carefully
symmetrical cone rises 260 restored including concertinas,
bandonions, harpsichord,
Day 5 – Waiheke to Auckland Day 6 – Kawau Island
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Wednesday 2 December 2020 Thursday 3 December 2020
(B,L,D) (B,L,D)
Sadly we must leave Waiheke Kawau Island is the highlight for
today, and the Riverhead Ferry today, we will head to Sandspit
will deliver us back to Auckland, where we will join the Royal
with a stop first of course to Mail Run Cruise, a two hour
explore Rotoroa Island. Rotoroa island cruise with BBQ lunch
Island is to the east of Waiheke, and 1 ½ hour island stopover.
and has a rich history. In 1911
the Salvation Army opened
Rotoroa as a rehabilitation The Cruise is the largest mail
facility for alcoholics, it was the run by water in the southern
first and longest running hemisphere, and is a delightfully Day 7 - Auckland to Hawera
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addiction treatment centre, relaxing way for people of all Friday 4 December 2020
serving 12,000 New Zealanders ages to learn about the history (B)
in its time, in 2005 it was and admire the natural beauty This morning after breakfast we
disestablished and the Rotoroa of Kawau Island. From the say goodbye to Auckland as our
Island Trust leased the Island comfort of the large and journey comes to an end. We
form the Salvation Army, they luxurious ferry you will have travel south via Hamilton
have worked tirelessly to uninterrupted 180 degree vewis stopping for some lunch before
restore this unique Island and of this scenic wonderland and dropping out fellow travellers
reopen it as an important historic landmarks, while your and friends off in New Plymouth
wildlife sanctuary. It now has a experienced and informative before reaching our final
state of the art visitor’s centre skipper guides you around over destination of this tour Hawera.
which you can explore after our 75 different wharves delivering
guided walk to explore the freight and mail to the island
wildlife on the island. Morning residents.
Tea, lunch will be provided.
Upon return to Auckland we will A great way to combine a cruise
head for our hotel. and island visit with nature,
Dinner: 6:30 history and a fun day out.
Accommodation: The Parnell Watch Gannets diving for food
Hotel & Conference Centre and keep a look out for
Penguins and Dolphins. Enjoy
your island stop where you can
visit Mansion House Museum,
Sir Governor Greys Garden of
Eden, or take one of the many
walks to historic sites whilst
watching Kawau’s wildlife.
Upon return to the hotel, we
will meet for our last dinner of
the tour at the Hotel restaurant
Dinner: 6:30
Accommodation: Spencer Byron
Hotel
WEIR BROS - TERMS & CONDITIONS
(Applicable for New Zealand Tours 01 May 2020 - 30 September 2021)
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right to amend the price subject to any changes in price imposed by other tour operators or carriers
included in the itinerary or increases in government or other levies. The final tour cost will be guaranteed
not to change once the full and final payment has been received. Tour prices exclude drinks, travel
insurance and items of personal nature. Weir Bros has the right to cancel a tour due to low numbers and
in this instance a full refund will be provided.
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All passengers are required to acknowledge they are of reasonable health and are considered to be fit to
travel and are not travelling contrary to any medical advice.
Health & Safety Information including COVID-19
At Weir Bros our first priority is your safety and enjoyment while you are travelling with us.
While we have always maintained a high standard of cleaning on our coaches, due to Covid 19 we have
increased the frequency of which we do this when we are traveling on tours to ensure your safety. Hand
sanitiser will be provided and we ask that you maintain government standards in terms of hygiene
practices, this includes washing or sanitising hands frequently and sneezing or coughing into your elbow.
If you are unwell at the time of travel, we ask that you communicate with us, this may unfortunately mean
you are unable to travel. We will ensure we keep up and follow any Ministry of Health guidelines going
forward as well. Thank you for your understanding, your safety and that of our other passengers is of
paramount concern to us.
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payments must be received by Weir Bros prior to or on the date specified for final payment. Payments are
available to be made by Cash, Cheque or Direct Debit via the account number supplied on the payment
form. Weir Bros reserve the right to amend or reschedule the tour due to the result of circumstances
outside the company’s control. Weir Bros also reserves the right to cancel the tour due to insufficient
numbers and in this instance a substitute date may be offered or a full refund will be made available. Tour
Prices exclude drinks, travel insurance or items of personal nature.
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If after you’re booking as been made and you wished to cancel:
25-30 Days prior to tour commencement you will forfeit your deposit
14-25 Days Prior to tour commencement you will forfeit 60% of the tour price (40% refund) plus
any applicable supplier cancellation fees.
0-14 Days prior to tour commencement you will forfeit 100% of your tour price (no refund)
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