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Bayes Coachlines
Travel Club
Taranaki Garden Festival Tour 2021
5 NIGHTs / 6 DAYS
TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Join us on a breath-taking expedition to one of New Zealand’s premiere garden
events, the “Taranaki Garden Festival” 2021. We will venture down county and
enjoy a night at one of our most iconic hotels, Chateau Tongariro, before travelling
the Forgotten Highway to the vibrant town of New Plymouth. Here we will spend
three nights to view some of the most stunning public and private gardens
showcased in this spectacular Spring celebration.
Day 1 – Auckland to National Park
After our morning pick-ups, we venture South in our luxury touring coach, relaxing and taking
in the sights along the way. We plan to make a brief lunch stop in the
‘Kiwiana’ town of Otorohonga before
continuing South to our first garden visit,
“Bradleys Garden” in Taumaranui.
Bradleys Garden is a meandering
landscaped garden established in 1994
and has evolved over time to a space of
peace and tranquility. Take time to
meander through the different ‘rooms’ of the garden and enjoy a lovely Devonshire Tea.
From here, we make our way to our first night’s accommodation, Chateau Tongariro Hotel.
Surrounded by the sacred peaks of Mt Ruapehu, this Hotel exudes a timeless elegance and is
steeped in rich New Zealand heritage.
Chateau Tongariro Hotel D
Day 2 – National Park to New Plymouth
This morning we enjoy a fully cooked breakfast before checking
out of the Chateau and continuing our adventure towards
Taranaki. Our travels will take us via the ‘Forgotten Highway’,
remote and mysterious to the extreme – NZ’s oldest ‘highway’.
Enjoy lunch (at your own expense) at the Whangamomoana
Hotel, famous for its grand old
feel and big country meals.
With full bellies, we will then continue via the town of
Stratford, named after William Shakespeare’s birthplace,
and onto our accommodation for the next three nights, the Plymouth International Hotel.
Plymouth International Hotel BD
Day 3 – Taranaki Garden Festival Visits
After a relaxing breakfast, we will head off and begin our ‘Garden
Spectacular’ appointments to enjoy the explosion of Spring and
Festival events. The gardens we visit will be confirmed once the
official Programme is made available to us (mid-August). As our
regulars know, we like to vary the gardens each year, so we have
opportunity to see as many different gardens as possible.
Plymouth International Hotel BD
Day 4 – Taranaki Garden Festival Visits
Today, after another great breakfast, we depart from our Hotel
early so that we can enjoy more glorious gardens. Same as
yesterday, Lunch will be enjoyed at one of the venues (at your own
expense) to break up the day and let you “put your feet up” and
take in all the beauty around you.
Plymouth International Hotel BD
Day 5 – New Plymouth to Hamilton
Sadly, today is our last day in the ‘Naki’ but our adventure is not over yet! We still have more
to explore as we make our way back towards home. After a fully cooked breakfast, we check
out of our Hotel and board our luxury coach for another
comfortable ride in the countryside. Our North-bound
adventure takes us via the West Coast, through the Mt
Messenger Tunnel and past the small towns of Piopio and Te
Maupaura to the wonderful home and garden of Jill and Leo
Mouat. ‘Aramatai Gardens’ is a peaceful garden planted to
encourage birds and
includes two ponds connected by a waterfall, vegetable
garden, herb garden and orchard. Included in our visit is a
light lunch hosted by Jill. From here we make our way to
Hamilton where we spend our final night at the Heartland Hotel.
Heartland Ambassador Hotel BLD
Day 6 – Hamilton to Auckland
This morning after a full breakfast, we make our way to
the famous Hamilton Gardens, one of the most visited
attractions in the Waikato. As temperatures warm, an
abundance of new growth from fresh foliage to blooming
flowers emerge. Enjoy the themed gardens and free time
to explore these areas at your own pace. From here, we
make our way back towards the ‘City of Sails’ and expect
to have you home mid-afternoon. B = Breakfast
Home sweet home! L = Lunch B
D = Dinner
Price includes:
• Deluxe coach travel
• 5 nights hotel accommodation
• Full commentary provided by professional driver and guide
• Meals as indicated
• Entry and Devonshire Tea at Bradleys Garden, Taumaranui
• Entry for all Festival garden visits
• Entry and Light Lunch at Aramatai gardens, Piopio
• Visit to Hamilton Gardens
https://www.chateau.co.nz
https://www.plymouth.co.nz
https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/locations/new-zealand/hamilton/heartland-
ambassador-hotel-hamilton
https://www.bradleysgardenbnb.co.nz
https://whangamomonahotel.co.nz
https://www.gardenfestnz.co.nz
https://gardenstovisit.co.nz/private-gardens/aramatai-gardens
https://hamiltongardens.co.nz
SINGLE ROOM: $1,930
TWIN SHARE/DOUBLE ROOM: $1,405 per person
A deposit of $100 per person is due at the time of booking
Balance is due for payment by Monday 4 October 2021
Payments can be made to:
Bayes Coachlines Ltd (ASB Bank)
12-3109-0133425-00
Please use your Surname as a reference
INQUIRIES:
Phone: 09 426 5504 or 09 377 5576
Email: info@bayes.co.nz
Home pick-up and drop-off is available on the Hibiscus Coast and North Shore only. Other
areas and rural locations will require you coming to a central meeting place for the pick-up
and return.
Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure
your needs are met. Some venues may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
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