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Highlights in New Zealand North Island Escorted Coach Tour

8 days
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From Auckland to Wellington
4.0
1 traveler review
  • The Beehive building in Wellington surrounded by people and trees on a sunny day.
  • Jet boat ride at Huka Falls with people enjoying the splash.
  • A gannet flying over a coastal cliff with a blue ocean in the background.
  • Group of visitors feeding alpacas in a grassy field.
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  • Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellent.

    Highlights in New Zealand North Island Escorted Coach Tour reviewer 1
    Larry, traveled in January
    4.0
  • Skyline of Auckland with the iconic Sky Tower against a blue sky.
  • Maori cultural performance with dancers in traditional attire.
  • Men preparing a traditional meal with cabbage and chicken.
  • Building with Victorian architecture surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Rotorua Museum with a beautifully manicured lawn in front.
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Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Wellington
    Wellington
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Highlights

  • Meet your guide and group in Auckland
  • Explore Auckland's Mission Bay and viewpoints
  • Enjoy a local farm lunch in Waikato
  • Experience Maori culture in Rotorua
  • Tour Wellington's Parliament and Te Papa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Auckland, Airport pick-up
  2. Day 2 Drive to Bay of Islands, Visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  3. Day 3 Free Time to Explore Bay of Islands
  4. Day 4 Drive from Bay of Islands to Auckland via Whangarei
  5. Day 5 Tour around Auckland, Transfer to Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Rotorua Free Time
  7. Day 7 Transfer from Rotorua to Wellington
  8. Day 8 Farewell from Wellington, Airport see-off
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Holiday Inn Express, Auckland or similar

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  • Copthorne Resort Bay of Islands

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  • Ibis Rotorua Hotel

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Number of tours

505

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1 to 99 years old

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  • Itinerary
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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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    Agate Travel
    4.8
  • Highlights in New Zealand North Island Escorted Coach Tour reviewer 1
    · January 25th, 2023
    Except for Cordis, Hotels could have been...
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    Dear Larry Gader, Thanks for your kindness to write this review for us. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your New Zealand trip and were satisfied with all our tour arrangements. We will work even hard in the future for constant improvement in... Show more
    Trip date: January 2023

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    Ana

    Asked on November 21st, 2023

    Client is 74 years old and would like to take 10-14 days NZ North Island tour - Single Room - 4-5 star Hotel, please advise single supplement. No long hikes etc.

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    • Agate TravelOperator•Written November 2023

      The small group tour has a fixed starting date on Jan 20 for 8 days. The itinerary is for North Island covering Auckland - Bay of Islands - Waitomo - Rotorua - Taupo - Wellington. The price for single traveler is NZD7059 per person.

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    • For any tour departing before February 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Agate Travel. 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 65 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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