Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive and meet the other travelers at a Welcome Reception, followed by dinner at The Grill. It's a good chance to swap travel stories and get settled before the week starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner at The Grill
- Day 2
Auckland
After breakfast, head to the New Zealand Maritime Museum for an America's Cup tour to learn about the country's maritime history. From there, you'll walk around the scenic harbour area, check out Mission Bay, and stop at Bastion Point for views out over the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)
Included Activities
- America's Cup tour at the New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Harbour sightseeing
- Mission Bay visit
- Bastion Point visit
Landmarks New Zealand Maritime Museum Mission Bay Bastion Point - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Early morning departure from Auckland takes you into the countryside to a working dairy farm for lunch. You'll make your own butter there before heading to Rotorua. Once you arrive, a guided tour of Te Puia shows the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve with its geysers and hot springs.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Red Barn on a working dairy farm, prepared by onsite chef)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-table lunch at Red Barn dairy farm with butter-making activity
- Guided tour of New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute at Te Puia
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve tour
Landmarks Te Puia Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua gives you the day to do what you'd like during daylight hours. This evening, you'll head to Te Pā Tū Māori Experience for a cultural night that includes an aperitif, seasonal forest canapes, and a three-course dinner celebrating Māori traditions and food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), chef choice aperitif, and three-course dinner at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Experience evening with forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), chef choice aperitif, and three-course dinner
Optional Activities
- Daytime activities in Rotorua (self-directed)
Landmarks Te Pā Tū Māori Experience 
- Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
You'll travel from Rotorua toward Wellington, stopping at Huka Falls where 220,000 litres of water drop over an 11-metre waterfall each second. The drive continues through panoramic views of Lake Taupo and the Kapiti Coast before reaching Wellington.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Wellington)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls viewing
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo 
- Day 6
Wellington
Start with coffee at a local Wellington café, then join a guided city tour covering the cable car, parliament, and Mt. Victoria. The tour ends at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Later, you can visit Te Papa, tour Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne ecosanctuary, or check out Lord of the Rings filming spots around the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Wellington)
Included Activities
- City sights tour including cable car, parliament, and Mt. Victoria
- Guided tour concluding at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum of New Zealand visit
- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne ecosanctuary tour
- Lord of the Rings territory exploration (own expense)
Landmarks Wellington Cable Car Parliament of New Zealand Mt. Victoria Te Papa Museum of New Zealand Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne - Day 7
Departure
Share one final breakfast with your travel companions before heading home. You'll have time to reflect on a week of adventures across New Zealand's North Island and all the different places you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with travel companions)
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast with travel companions
