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3-Day Food & Culture Auckland City Getaway

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Overview

Explore New Zealand's multi-cultural hive of energy, food, wine, culture and arts on this three-day city getaway!

Spread over twin harbours and volcanic hills, Auckland is both naturally and structurally beautiful. On this three-day Auckland trip, you'll spend some time exploring this populous city and you'll take a day trip to Waiheke Island for a gourmet food and wine experience.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Auckland

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Welcome to Auckland

Upon arrival in Auckland, you'll be transferred to your hotel in the vibrant precinct, Britomart, a vibrant shopping and entertainment centre in the heart of downtown Auckland. Surrounded by beautiful heritage buildings, it’s a neighbourhood of buzzing restaurants and cool bars, designer boutiques and quirky art spaces. The neighbourhood sits at the centre of a thriving food scene which makes for the perfect backdrop on the first night of your Auckland trip.

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    Accommodation

    The Hotel Britomart5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AucklandOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Auckland Airport to Auckland

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    Destinations

    Auckland

Day 2

Gourmet Food & Wine Tour on Waiheke Island

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Gourmet Food & Wine Tour on Waiheke Island

Today, you'll catch the ferry to Waiheke Island for a gourmet food and wine tour. You'll enjoy succulent fresh oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally-produced speciality foods, accompanied by wines from the island’s top boutique vineyards. Your guide will provide an entertaining commentary along the way. You will visit an award-winning olive oil mill, followed by two vineyards, each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines before returning to Auckland.

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    Accommodation

    The Hotel Britomart5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Waiheke Island

    Ananda Tours Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island

    Ferry from Waiheke Island to Auckland

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Auckland

Day 3

Explore Auckland & Viaduct Harbour

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Explore Auckland & Viaduct Harbour

Today is the last day of your Auckland getaway. You can use this time to catch the ferry to Devonport or you can stay in the city and head to the Viaduct Harbour, located in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. Viaduct Harbour boasts some of Auckland’s finest restaurants and bars. Regardless of where you dine, you can count on being seated overlooking the water, sipping on fine wine and enjoying mouth-watering dishes.

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    Activities

    Viaduct HarbourOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Auckland to Auckland Airport

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    Destinations

    Auckland

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 1 activity
  • 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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