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The Endless Shores (8 Days)

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From Wellington to Auckland
4.4
15 traveler reviews
  • Glowworm caves with luminescent lights on the ceiling.
  • Red cable car in Wellington with cityscape and ocean in background.
  • Expansive view of rugged coastline and ocean.
  • Garden with large trees and a historic building in Rotorua.
  • Auckland city skyline with prominent Sky Tower.
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Inspiring Journeys
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 24
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    Meals
    Welcome Reception, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (QT Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception with Journey Director

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Wellington independently
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  2. Day 2

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (QT Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne eco-sanctuary
    • Guided city walking tour of Wellington
    • Explore Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand
    Landmarks
    Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne
    Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
  3. Day 3

    Wellington to Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner with Wine (Dinner with wine at Craggy Range Winery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Porters Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner with Wine at Craggy Range Winery
    Landmarks
    Craggy Range Winery
    Te Mata Peak
  4. Day 4

    Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Porters Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Luxurious vintage car tour of Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas
    Landmarks
    Art Deco Napier
  5. Day 5

    Napier to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch during Whirinaki Forest guided cultural eco-tour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Guided cultural eco-tour of Whirinaki Forest
    • Lunch (packed lunch during forest tour)
    Landmarks
    Whirinaki Forest
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  6. Day 6

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Local Dining Experience (Te Pā Tū Māori Experience - seasonal forest canapés, complementary chef choice aperitif, and seasonal three-course dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Redwoods Treewalk
    • National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa visit
    • Te Pā Tū Māori Experience with seasonal canapés, aperitif and three-course dinner
    Landmarks
    Redwoods Treewalk
    National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
    Te Pā Tū Māori Experience
  7. Day 7

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (QT Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Exclusive five-star Eco Glow Worm experience at Caveworld Waitomo
    • Celebration Dinner
    Landmarks
    Caveworld Waitomo
    Footwhistle Cave
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  8. Day 8

    Auckland

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    • For any tour departing before May 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Inspiring Journeys. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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