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Iconic North (2025/2026)

7 days
From Auckland to Wellington
4.3
115 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
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

    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
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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
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  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
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  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Wellington Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    January 29th, 2026
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    January 6th, 2026
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    We were very happy with our tour! It was very well organised, good accommodation, tasty meals, and with tour...
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    March 3rd, 2025
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