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Northern Wonders (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 8 Days)

8 days
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From Wellington to Auckland
3.0
1 traveler review
  • Auckland skyline featuring the Sky Tower.
  • Geyser eruption in a geothermal park.
  • View of Wellington with a red cable car and bay.
  • Geothermal pool with vibrant colors and steam.
  • Beach at sunset with people silhouetted against the sea.
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AAT Kings
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Group Tour
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelodge Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Wellington
    • Mount Victoria peak visit with 360-degree views of harbour and city

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Wellington to Rotorua

    Meals
    Dinner (Hangi-inspired cuisine with cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Te Puia geothermal valley experience
    • Hangi-inspired cuisine dinner
    • Cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua (carved meeting house)
    • Pohutu Geyser viewing
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Te Puia
    Pohutu Geyser
    Te Aronui a Rua
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
    • Hobbiton tour featuring Lord of the Rings movie locations
    Landmarks
    Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
    Hobbiton
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo Caves underground waterway cruise with glowworms
    • Auckland War Memorial Museum visit with harbour views
    • Tour of Auckland
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Auckland to Bay of Islands

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bay of Islands tour
    • Treaty of Waitangi site visit
    • World's largest ceremonial war canoe viewing
    • Carved meeting house viewing
    Landmarks
    Bay of Islands
    Treaty of Waitangi
  6. Day 6

    Bay of Islands

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tour
    • Historic tall ship sailing
    • Hole in the Rock visit
    • Russell historical tour
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Ninety Mile Beach
    Hole in the Rock
    Russell
  7. Day 7

    Bay of Islands to Whangarei to Auckland

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Optional Activities

    • Hundertwasser Arts Centre visit
    • Whangarei museums exploration
    Landmarks
    Whangarei
    Hundertwasser Arts Centre
  8. Day 8

    Auckland

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Travelodge Wellington

    Hotel
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  • Ibis Rotorua Hotel

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  • Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

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  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

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    February 25th, 2023
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    Beautiful area, coach and driver good. Guides mediocre. No real forewarning or effort to find meaningful solutions to...
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    Martha

    Asked on November 13th, 2024

    do you take us to Hobbiton?

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2024

      Hobbiton will be offered as an optional add-on excursion. Optional tours can be reserved and paid for during the tour. Hobbiton Movie Set now include an interior Hobbit Hole experience. Located on Bagshot Row, these Hobbit Holes offer an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits. $284 NZD per person.

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      Martha

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      When do you post your tours so we can plan our trip?

    • AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2024

      We cannot provide a definite departure date for this tour as it depends on sufficient bookings and payments being received. Once our operations team determines that we have reached the necessary guest threshold to proceed with the tour, it will be officially designated as a definite departure.

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    Dan

    Asked on October 17th, 2024

    What is the cost for single supplement?

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written October 2024

      The price for 1 traveler in a (single room) departing on 05 February 2025 is $5369.00. Please note this price does not include international flights.

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      Dan

      Traveler•Written October 2024

      So $4540 is the twin share price, and $5369 is the total price for a single occupancy? If I decide to book this tour, do I email you directly?

    • AAT KingsOperator•Written October 2024

      The twin share price is $4,145.00 and that is the current price we have for your preferred date. If you have decided to proceed with the tour, you don't have to email us. Just confirm your booking here with the platform and we will proceed your tour request.

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    • For any tour departing before May 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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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