Napier & Gisborne - Bayes Coachlines Annual Christmas Tour 2020

Bayes Coachlines Annual
   Christmas Tour 2020

Napier & Gisborne
  SIX DAY CHRISTMAS TOUR
     23 - 28 December 2020
We are excited to bring you another of our
 great “Bayes Christmas tours” for 2020.
This year we are off to explore the sunny
   East Coast to experience the tastes,
 culture, history and scenery of Napier &
Gisborne on this magnificent 5 night 6 day
                   tour.

DAY ONE – Welcome aboard!
Wednesday 23 December
After our convenient pick up service from your home or a central
meeting point, we start our epic Christmas journey and head South over
the Bombays. We will make a stop for morning tea where we can get to
know each other and enjoy stretching the legs. Our next stop is the
Huka Falls. You will be mesmerised by the thundering rapids as nearly a
million litres of water travel through the gorge and down the 11m
waterfall. Lunch today will be at nearby Taupo where you can enjoy a
bite to eat and some free time.
Then we head along the Napier-Taupo road, enjoying some stunning
scenery as we descend into Napier. On arrival we will check into our
waterfront hotel for the next 4 nights, Scenic Te Pania, with time to relax
before dinner.

                                                                         D

DAY TWO – Explore local highlights
Thursday 24 December
Today we explore some of Napier’s most famous attractions and enjoy
the atmosphere and history of this interesting town. We start our
adventure with a visit to the Old Napier Prison. Constructed in 1862 and
used until the early 1990’s you can enjoy a fun and interesting guided
tour to learn about the history of the buildings & prison life. Next we
visit one of Napier’s best known attractions, the Napier Aquarium,
stretched along the famous Marine Parade like a massive stingray. This
is home to a wide range of saltwater, freshwater and land exhibits from
NZ and around the world. Enjoy free time to explore the aquarium at
your own pace or pick up some light refreshments from their on-site
cafe. This afternoon we will make a stop at Silky Oaks Chocolates where
you can explore the shop, view the chocolate making process and even
take a wander through the chocolate museum. We then head back to
the hotel where you can enjoy some free time exploring the town or just
relax before dinner.
                                                                       B.D

DAY THREE – It’s Christmas Day!!
Friday 25 December
Time to relax and let us take care of you for Christmas with all the
trimmings. No cooking, no dishes, no worries! An opportunity will be
given for all those who would like to attend church in the morning (your
driver will arrange this at your request). A light lunch will be provided.
The afternoon can then be spent relaxing, or you can join the coach on a
short afternoon drive around the region.
We will then head back to the hotel and prepare to share in our
Christmas feast this evening.

                                                                    B.L.D

DAY FOUR – Gannet & Art Deco
adventure
Saturday 26 December
Today after a leisurely start, we will take you on a unique wildlife
encounter, a visit to the world’s largest Gannet colony. Enjoy a 3-hour
guided safari overland to Cape Kidnappers where you will come face to
face with these large winged sea birds in a thriving environment.
After our ‘encounter’ we head to the Art Deco Trust where we enjoy a
guided walking tour of the city to learn about the fascinating heritage
captivated by the story of the city’s rebirth after the devastating
earthquake in 1931.
From here we will make our way back to our hotel for the evening and to
relax before dinner.

                                                                      B.D

DAY FIVE – Journey to explore
Gisborne
Sunday 27 December
This morning we check out of our hotel and continue on our adventure
of the East Coast as we travel towards the sunny town of Gisborne. We
will make a stop in the small town of Wairoa, memorable for the
lighthouse in the middle of the street and enjoy some morning tea.
From here we will travel through the township of Morere on towards
Gisborne to explore the city for the afternoon. We will head to the
Tairawhiti Museum and Art Gallery, one of the most innovative regional
museums in NZ. Enjoy a visit the Kaiti Hill Look out for a photo stop and
views over the town. We will check into our accommodation for our
final evening at Quality Emerald Hotel with time to relax before dinner.
                                                                       B.D

DAY SIX – The road to home
Monday 28 December

Sadly, today is our last day together and it’s time for us to head for home
but there is still more to enjoy before we get there! We will travel over
the ranges towards Whakatane where we will make a brief stop
somewhere to stretch the legs and have some morning tea. From there
we continue through Te Puke and Papamoa, before making a well
deserved stop at Mt Maunganui. You will enjoy some free time to have
lunch and take a wander through the shops or to the beach before
making our way further north towards Auckland.
We expect to have you back in the ‘City of Sails’ by late Monday
afternoon.
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INCLUDED IN COST…
•   Deluxe coach travel
•   Experienced driver and a full commentary
•   5 Nights Accommodation
•   5 full cooked breakfasts
•   4 dinners and a Christmas feast
•   One Picnic Christmas lunch
•   Gannet Safaris Trip
•   Guided Art Deco walking tour
•   Silky Oaks Chocolate demonstration and museum entry
•   Guided tour of Napier Old Prison
•   Admission to Napier Aquarium
•   Admission to Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne

Cost per person                Share twin            $1790.00
                               Single                $2460.00

Additional Cost:
    -   Lunch (except where listed)
    -   Morning and Afternoon Teas
    -   Other Personal purchases like souvenirs, snacks, venue entry during free time
        etc.

www.bayescoachlines.co.nz
www.scenichotels.co.nz/hotels/scenic-hotel-te-pania-napier
www.emeraldhotel.co.nz
www.silkyoakchocs.co.nz
www.napierprison.co.nz
www.gannetsafaris.co.nz/
www.nationalaquarium.co.nz/
www.artdeconapier.com/
www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz/

B = Breakfast Included
L = Lunch Included
D = Dinner Included

 **Home pickups and drop offs are available on the Hibiscus Coast and North Shore by prior
      arrangement. All other pickups can be arranged from a central location by prior
                                      arrangement**

**You may wish to consider taking out travel insurance. Should the worst happen
and you are not able to travel after the close-off date, you will then have peace of
                                   mind cover**