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North Island Explorer - 11 days

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From Auckland to Wellington
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  • Geothermal feature with colorful mineral deposits.
  • A scenic view of a park with a coastline in the background.
  • Two people on a beach looking out at the ocean.
  • Lake with reflections of mountains at sunset.
  • Coastline with clear blue water and yachts.
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  • Yachts docked in a marina with a hillside town.
  • Auckland skyline with Sky Tower.
  • Road with a caution sign and distant mountains.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local Auckland area
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Russell

    Included Activities

    • Walk through elevated canopy at Reed Memorial Park featuring 500+ year old kauri trees
    • View Whangarei Falls
    • Entry to Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    • Explore meeting house at Waitangi
    • Visit museum at Waitangi
    • Ferry to Russell

    Optional Activities

    • 90 Mile Beach journey or Hole in the Rock cruise at Bay of Islands
    Landmarks
    Reed Memorial Park
    Whangarei Falls
    Bay of Islands
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Russell
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  3. Day 3

    Russell

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch (Option 1 only))

    Included Activities

    • 90 Mile Beach tour to Cape Reinga with picnic lunch (Option 1)
    • Hole in the Rock cruise to Cape Brett Lighthouse (Option 2)
    • Historic Russell town guided tour
    Landmarks
    90 Mile Beach
    Cape Reinga
    Cape Brett Lighthouse
    Hole in the Rock
    Grand Cathedral Cave
  4. Day 4

    Russell to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Auckland's harborside
    • Explore charming villages
    • Guided tour of Auckland Museum
    Landmarks
    Auckland Museum
    Auckland Harborside
  5. Day 5

    Auckland to Whitianga

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Driving Creek Railway narrow-gauge train journey to EyeFull Tower
    • EyeFull Tower panoramic viewpoint experience
    Landmarks
    Driving Creek Railway
    EyeFull Tower
    Mercury Bay
    Hauraki Plains
    Thames
    Firth of Thames
    SkyTower
    Hauraki Gulf
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  6. Day 6

    Whitianga

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach visit
    • Hahei beach walk
    • Cooks Beach visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ferry ride back to Whitianga from Cooks Beach
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Hahei
    Cooks Beach
  7. Day 7

    Whitianga to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic bushwalk with views of Okere Falls
    • Visit Te Puia geothermal site
    • Explore indigenous arts and crafts centre
    • Kiwi conservation project viewing
    Landmarks
    Okere Falls
    Te Puia
    Whangamata
    Tauranga
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  8. Day 8

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (4-course fusion feast at Tamaki Maori Village with Maori traditions and seasonal cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Waimangu Volcanic Valley tour with Lake Rotomahana cruise (Option 1)
    • Hobbiton Movie Set Shire guided tour (Option 2)
    • Te Pa Tu Tamaki Maori Village experience with 4-course fusion dinner
    Landmarks
    Waimangu Volcanic Valley
    Mt Tarawera
    Lake Rotomahana
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    The Shire
    Green Dragon Inn
    Tamaki Maori Village
  9. Day 9

    Rotorua to Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with glass of wine at Mission Estate Winery with sweeping views over Napier)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Views of Lake Taupo
    • Explore Napier sightseeing on foot
    • Tour of Mission Estate Winery
    • Dinner with wine at Mission Estate Winery
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Mount Ruapehu
    Mount Ngauruhoe
    Mount Tongariro
    Mission Estate Winery
  10. Day 10

    Napier to Wellington

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Parliament Buildings and Beehive
    • Visit Kelburn Lookout
    • Cable car ride to city centre
    • Te Papa museum visit with lesson on New Zealand's land, people, wildlife, landscapes and culture
    Landmarks
    Parliament Buildings
    Beehive
    Kelburn Lookout
    Te Papa
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  11. Day 11

    Wellington

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    April 11th, 2025
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    May 17th, 2026
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    April 4th, 2026
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    Can I get an itenary to cover both south and north islands for 14 to 15 days

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      Thanks for reaching out! I thought I would suggest one of our tours that might fit the bill for you - it is a 14-day adventure that visits both North and South Island. You can do it in either direction. Please note that this tour does have an age restriction of 18-39.

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