North Island Recharge Project
Best dates to consider: March, April, May.
From $5500 USD per person
Cicada Travel reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to daily weather reports.
Maintaining an open mind and readiness to travel are necessary requirements.
Day 1 Thursday Arrive Auckland on AirNZ flight direct from LAX or SFO arr: 6.30am. Clear customs.
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Be met by Helen in arrivals area
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Activity: Surf/hike/swim Piha, West Coast
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Dinner: out in Auckland City*
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Accommodation: Parnell Auckland
Day 2 Friday
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Early rise for Yoga/Auckland Domain hike
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Fly 35 mins Great Barrier island
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Hike hot pools/golf/fishing
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Dinner: BBQ
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Accommodation: Medlands Beach
Day 3 Saturday
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Optional early rise for yoga/swim
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Fishing/surf trip
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Dinner by your hosts
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Accommodation: Medlands Beach
Day 4 Sunday
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Optional early rise for yoga/swim
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Fly 1hr 45mins to Mount Maunganui
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Hike Mount Maunganui/surf/SUP
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Dinner: out in Mount Maunganui*
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Accommodation: Omanu Bnb
Day 5 Monday
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Optional early rise for yoga/swim/SUP
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Drive 1 hour to Rotorua: River rafting/hot pools/mud bath and SUP to the springs
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Dinner: by your hosts
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Accommodation: Omanu bnb
Day 6 Tuesday
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Optional early rise for yoga/swim/SUP
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Drive 2 hours to Raglan: surf/hike/wine tasting
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Dinner: by your hosts
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Accommodation: The Coastal Retreat Raglan
Day 7 Wednesday
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Early rise for yoga/swim/SUP
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Explore Raglan: golf/surf/horse trek/souvenir shops
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Dinner: The Wharf Restaurant*
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Accommodation: The Coastal Retreat Raglan
Day 8 Thursday
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Early rise for yoga/swim/SUP
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Transport either to Auckland airport or to rental car/public transport
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and some dinners. Lunches will be packed lunch, made on the road the morning of.
*Snacks, alcohol and some dinners are at guests’ expense(*)