How difficult are the walking tours? What meals are included?

The meal inclusions are as follows: 2 Dinners with Wine, 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest Lunch, 1 Highlight Dinner. The included walks do not require a high level of fitness. Walks are on flat surfaces. Most are paved walkways.

Iconic North (2024/2025, 7 Days) (8 destinations)

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From Auckland to Wellington

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
Accommodation
Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception and Dinner at The Grill
Day 2
Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)
Included Activities
- America's Cup tour at the New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Visit to Mission Bay
- Visit to Bastion Point
Landmarks
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Mission Bay
Bastion Point
Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Meals
Lunch (Farm to table lunch prepared by onsite chef at the Red Barn on a working dairy farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest family-style lunch on a working dairy farm in the Red Barn
- Butter-making activity on the farm
- Guided tour of Te Puia - New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute
- Visit to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Landmarks
Te Puia
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Day 4
Rotorua
Meals
Dinner (Three-course dinner at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience featuring forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés) and chef choice aperitif)
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Experience with three-course dinner, forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), and chef choice aperitif
Optional Activities
- Daytime activities in Rotorua (choices not specified)
Landmarks
Te Pā Tū Māori Experience
Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Wellington)
Included Activities
- Visit to Huka Falls
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Day 6
Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Wellington)
Included Activities
- City sights tour including cable car, parliament, and Mt. Victoria
- Tour ends at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Optional Activities
- Visit to Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
- Tour of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne (first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary)
- Explore Lord of the Rings territory
Landmarks
Wellington Cable Car
Parliament of New Zealand
Mt. Victoria
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
Day 7
Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast with travel companions

Landmarks
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Mission Bay
Bastion Point

Landmarks
Te Puia
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Landmarks
Te Pā Tū Māori Experience

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Wellington Cable Car
Parliament of New Zealand
Mt. Victoria
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

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Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
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Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Hotel
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Rydges Wellington
Hotel
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Woldeyesus
April 7th, 2026
Service was great and the touring team was awesome!!
Cam
January 29th, 2026
We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy...
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Marina
January 6th, 2026
We were very happy with our tour! It was very well organised, good accommodation, tasty meals, and with tour...
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How difficult are the walking tours? What meals are included?
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- AAT KingsOperator•Written May 2024
  The meal inclusions are as follows: 2 Dinners with Wine, 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest Lunch, 1 Highlight Dinner. The included walks do not require a high level of fitness. Walks are on flat surfaces. Most are paved walkways.

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Iconic North (2024/2025, 7 Days) (8 destinations)

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Arrival

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Auckland

Included Activities

Auckland to Rotorua

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Rotorua

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Optional Activities

Rotorua to Wellington

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Wellington

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

Included Activities

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Iconic North (2024/2025, 7 Days) (8 destinations)

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