Activity	Date	Departure	Notes
Start from Auckland	28/12/2024 4:00 (GMT+13)		Approx time to start +- 30 mins
Meeting point 1 at bp Truckstop	27/12/2024 4:30 (GMT+13)	December 28, 2024 5:00 AM (GMT+13)	https://g.co/kgs/n4KtV29
Meeting point 2 at Z - Matamata	29/12/2024 6:45 (GMT+13)	December 28, 2024 7:00 AM (GMT+13)	via 477 Exit https://g.co/kgs/qpm2AwW
Mount Maunganui (Mauao)	28/12/2024 8:00 (GMT+13)	December 28, 2024 10:00 AM (GMT+13)	top for panoramic views of Tauranga, the coastline, and nearby islands (1-2 hours return).
Optional Pilot Bay	28/12/2024 8:00 (GMT+13)
Breakfast	28/12/2024 10:00 (GMT+13)	December 28, 2024 10:30 AM (GMT+13)	Breakfast with food packed from home
Mount Maunganui Beach	28/12/2024 10:30 (GMT+13)	December 28, 2024 12:00 PM (GMT+13)	most popular beaches, perfect for a morning stroll or a quick swim.
Tea & snacks
The Strand and Hairy Mclary Sculpture park	28/12/2024 12:00 (GMT+13)	December 28, 2024 1:00 PM (GMT+13)	sculptures of characters from the beloved children’s books.
Lunch	28/12/2024 13:00 (GMT+13)	December 27, 2024 1:30 PM (GMT+13)	Local with food packed from home. Harbourside or so many options
Kohi point scenic reserve or ohope beach	28/12/2024 15:30 (GMT+13)		scenic Reserve or beach. so beautiful
Hicks bay Lodge Stay	28/12/2024 17:30 (GMT+13)
Dinner			Chapati & special side by our Chef
🏖️Te Ararora Beach - Option 1	29/12/2024 4:00 (GMT+13)		unobstructed views of the horizon, perfect for experiencing the dawn/ sunrise
Sunrise viewing - Scenic lookout- Option 2	29/12/2024 17:00 (GMT+13)		a short drive or walk from Hicks Bay Motel, offering expansive views of the ocean and sunrise.
Eastcape lighthouse - Option 3 (might be closed)	29/12/2024 4:00 (GMT+13)		First Sunrise in the World at East Cape
Breakfast	29/12/2024 8:00 (GMT+13)		At local shops at Whakatane or at local cafe
Checkout	29/12/2024 9:00 (GMT+13)
Lunch	29/12/2024 12:00 (GMT+13)		Papamoa or any park
Mclaren Falls park	29/12/2024 14:00 (GMT+13)		beautiful waterfalls, short walking trails, and scenic picnic spots.
Hamilton	29/12/2024 18:30 (GMT+13)		Dinner at Hamilton
Auckland	29/12/2024 22:00 (GMT+13)		Returning to Auckland