Auckland-Tauranga areas day tours

Day Tours: From the Tauranga or Auckland area's*, minimum number 4 (price) apply:

Stroos New Zealand Tours – Small group and Private Tours.

Bookings and information call or email Willem. (Up to 30 people if required).

Ph.+64 (0) 7 549 4711 -  Mob. 027 848 6472

stroostours.nz@gmail

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ALL PRICES IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS.

Schedule LOCAL Day tours from Waihi, Katikati, Bethlehem and Tauranga2011/2012 season.

Day 1: Sunday’s. Day tour from Tauranga (Waihi, Katikati and Bethlehem) to Rotorua  Departure: 8.30 a.m. from Tauranga info centre, or other location as agreed. Back at about 5 p.m. Itinerary includes: Guiding, commentary, transport. Okere Falls, “Wai-O-Tapu” (admission excluded, 15% discount)) one of the best geothermal area’s in New Zealand including the eruption of the “Lady Knox” geyser and a big boiling mud pool, Kiwi 360 everything about Kiwi fruit, free fruit, wine and liqueur tasting and other product testers, sightseeing including Blue and Green lake, lake Rotorua, government gardens, more if time permits. Optional/Excluded admission not included) one of:                                                                                         A. Any option you like to go (tell me).  B.Rainbow springs Kiwi hatchery and wild life park in native bush (native birds, fish           and farm animals) admission $30 per person, family tickets. C. Agrodome shows / adventure different options and admissions.    

Day 2. Monday’s.  Halve day tours, Karangahake Gorge easy nature (window) walk. Explore the old gold mining tracks along the Waithaweta River, gold mining tunnels and batteries remains. We also visit the remains of the Victoria batteries. Optional V.B. museum admission $5.  Departure: Katikati info centre 8.30 a.m. and 13.00 p.m. (about 4hrs)       $55 p.p.               Waihi info centre 9 a.m. and 13.30 p.m.  (About 3hrs). NO admission required.

Day 3: Tuesday’s. Coromandel day tour from Tauranga, Bethlehem, Katikai, Waihi.  Departure: 8.30 a.m. from Tauranga info centre, or other location as agreed. Back at about 5 p.m. Itinerary includes: Guiding, commentary, transport, visit to the Cathedral Cove, the hot water beach, Waihi, Karngahake Gorge, Katikati mural town.NO admission required.Optional boat cruise to the Cathedral Cove.  (Admission not included).                                    

Day 4: Wednesday’s.  Day tour from Tauranga.  Departure: 9.00 a.m. from (your accommodation) Tauranga info centre. Back at about 5 p.m Easy historical nature walks, explore old gold mining tunnels, Ore roasting kilns, batteries  and tramways on the windows walk see the spectacular scenery from The Karangahake Reserve, Waitawheta and Ohinemuri rivers and Te Aroha. World’s only thermal soda water spa pools from the Mokena geyser, Look out over the Western Bay of Plenty, visit Katikati mural town, olive grove, avocado, kiwi fruit  visit, 600 year old Kauri tree, more scenic sites and walks. Visit the Martha mine open pit gold mine in Waihi. Included: Transport, guiding/commentary/ sightseeing.NO admission required.   Optional Admission not included Spa pool (pre-book spa) admission NZD$20 p.p

Day 5. Thursday’s- same as Tuesday’s - .  Halve day tours, Karangahake Gorge  from Katikati and Waihi.  $55 per person.  NO admission required.   

Day 6: Friday’s  Day tour from Tauranga (Waihi, Katikati) visit the famous Cambridge Stud, via Waihi, Karangahake and Waihi.  Admission not included. Charity donation recommended.(Education trust). NO admission required.                                                                           

Day 7:  Saturday’s.  Flexible day.  Extra  tour/ event on request swap day tour for the a If

You want an other tour on one off the above  Day’s TALK TO US.

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Bookings Mob. 027 848 6472   Landline 09 549 4711

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No1.Waihi Martha open pit mine visit, Karangahake-Gorge Gold mining history and information, historical easy nature walks. World’s only thermal soda water spa pools from the Mokena Geyser also waterfall and more scenic sites and walks. Visit the Martha mine open pit gold mine in Waihi. Explore old gold mining tunnels, Ore roasting kilns, batteries and tramways on the windows walk. See the spectacular scenery from The Karangahake Reserve, Waitawheta and Ohinemuri rivers and Te Aroha. Experience and relax in the unique Mokena geyser worlds only soda water spa pools                                                                                                             

Options: *(From Auckland)  Transport, guiding/commentary.                                                                                           Spa option (pre-book spa).                                                                                                                             

*Explanation how Gold and Silver originates in Quartz veins and reefs. (Simplified). Explanation of the Gold and Silver extraction process from Quartz ore. (Mc.Arthur= Forestry Cyanide process- simplified)   Some New Zealand mining history (facts). Local (N.Z. Bay of Plenty and Coromandel) general information.

No2. Day Tour to: Coromandel Peninsula: Visit the hot water beach, the famous Cathedral Cove walk and spectacular scenery, Kauri tree and beaches. Visit the historic gold mining town of Thames. 

No3. Day Tour to: Waitomo Caves: Visit the famous Waitomo Glow worms Caves one or more caves options. Discover one of the top attractions in New Zealand, the Waitomo glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance. 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 Zealand’s own opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa once performed.

Waitomo (2.5hrs drive) is situated in the Waikato region. The main centre (1hrs drive) is Hamilton population around 158000.This city has a university and a poly tech. The Waikato is the main Dairy farming area in New Zealand and we have one of the biggest Dairy factories of New Zealand in Te Rapa (Hamilton).

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility.  Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket.                                         

Included: Transport, commentary and admission to one or two caves. (Minimum 4 people)

Stroos New Zealand Private tours: Sightseeing,guiding and commentary included. up to max 9 people. Create your own tour or we can create one together. Privacy for family and friends tours.

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