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Iconic North (2025/2026)

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From Auckland to Wellington
4.4 (118 reviews)
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at The Grill)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Auckland precincts at leisure
    • View yachts on Manukau Harbour and Waitemata Harbour
    Landmarks
    Manukau Harbour
    Waitemata Harbour
  3. Day 2

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive after-hours guided tour of the Americas Cup exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum
    • Harbour sightseeing to Mission Bay and Bastion Point
    • Visit Michael Joseph Savage Memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes All Blacks experience
    • Cruise on Auckland Harbour
    Landmarks
    New Zealand Maritime Museum
    Mission Bay
    Bastion Point
    Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
  4. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Auckland to Rotorua
    Meals
    Lunch (Family-style Be My Guest lunch in the Red Barn on a working dairy farm prepared by onsite chef), Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest: Lunch in the Red Barn on a dairy farm
    • Butter-making experience at dairy farm
    • Guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute at Te Puia
    • Guided tour of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    Landmarks
    Te Puia
    Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  5. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner with forest kai horotai (seasonal canapes) and chef choice aperitif at Te Pā Tū Maori Experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Indigenous Experience, Cultural Performance and Feast at Te Pā Tū Maori

    Optional Activities

    • Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa thermal waters experience
    • Amphibious WWII-era Duck tour across Rotorua's three lakes
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    Te Pā Tū Maori Experience
  6. Day 5

    Rotorua to Wellington

    Rotorua to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rydges Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • View Huka Falls from a panoramic viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Kapiti Coast
  7. Day 6

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rydges Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • City sights tour including cable car, parliament, and Mt. Victoria

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    • Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne ecosanctuary visit
    • Lord of the Rings Movie Locations tour
    • Weta Workshop visit
    Landmarks
    Wellington Cable Car
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Mt. Victoria
    Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
    Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
    Weta Workshop
  8. Day 7

    Wellington Departure

    Wellington Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

  • Horizon by SkyCity Auckland

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