Weekend Tours for Students Discoverer’s partners run trips every weekend, all year round. They’re especially designed for international students. They are a cheap, safe way for your students to explore outside of Auckland on the weekends.  You tell us which trips you want to book, and when, and we’ll make it happen. Cost includes transport, shared accommodation, breakfast, and sightseeing.  Other meals and optional activities are at additional cost. WAITOMO / TAUPO / ROTORUA (2.5 days) Sample Itinerary* Friday 2pm departure to Waitomo Saturday Waitomo Caves – bush walk (options include blackwater rafting, glow-worm cave tours (1 hour/3 hour) Taupo – Lake Taupo, Huka Falls (options include bungee, skydiving, jetboating) Rotorua (evening option – Polynesian Spa) Sunday Rotorua (Morning Options – Waiotapu geothermal park, Te Puia geothermal park and cultural show, Whitewater rafting) sightseeing includes geothermal parks, cultural heritage sites, lakes (Afternoon Options – Gondola/luge, Zorb, farm show) sightseeing and Redwoods forest walk etc Return to Auckland by around 8pm BAY OF ISLANDS/CAPE REINGA (2.5 days) Enjoy 90 Mile Beach, slide down the Te Paki sand dunes and reach the northern most tip of New Zealand! Go sailing on a yacht or swim with dolphins. Cost includes all Saturday activities.  Sunday options are at additional cost Sample Itinerary* Friday 2pm departure to Paihia Saturday 90 Mile Beach / Cape Reinga / Sandboarding Sunday (options/sightseeing) Options -sailing, dolphin cruise and swim with dolphins, horse riding, fishing, kayaking, parasailing, Waitangi Museum and cultural performance etc. Sightseeing – waterfalls, swimming, ferry to Russell 4pm depart to Auckland (Arrive around 8pm) COROMANDEL Experience the amazing coastal scenery and spectacular beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula. 1 and 2 day options available. Sample Itinerary* Saturday 8:00am Depart Auckland Lunch in Coromandel Town Kauri forest Hot Water Beach (dig your own hot pools) Arrive in Whitianga Sunday Morning options (boat ride, short hike, horse riding etc) Lunch in Hahei Afternoon – Cathedral Cove (option to Kayak instead of hike) Return to Auckland HOBBITON AND HAMILTON GARDENS Step into the Shire and see the amazing set used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Experience Hamilton’s own magical wonderland in the Hamilton Gardens. Price includes transport and entry fees. Sample Itinerary* 8am departure from downtown Auckland Hobbiton Lunch Hamilton gardens Late afternoon return to Auckland OTHER TRIPS Tongariro National Park – Summer only (2.5 days) Tongariro Crossing – 8 hour hiking through the central North Island’s spectacular volcanic alpine desert. South Island  – School holidays only, or by special arrangement (11-14 days) Includes Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound among many other of the country’s most spectacular scenic places. Skiing and Snowboarding – winter only Around Auckland Horse riding (1 day) Karekare and Piha Beaches  (1 day) Wineries and Muriwai Beach  (1 day) * sample itineraries are indicative only. Actual itineraries may vary depending on the service provider, season, tide times and so on.