We are coming back to Wellington from a South Island Tour on Feb.19th 2026. Would it be possible to join the tour in Wellington on the Feb. 20th to go to Auckland?

The tour departure for 18-Feb-2026 is on waitlist/request, and the operations department would advise between 48 - 72 hours regarding space availability, so the next available travel date is: 04-Mar - 11-Mar-2026 Northern Wonders Definite departure. Starts in Wellington (WLG) at 3pm and flights to arrive before 12pm midday/noon. Ends in Auckland (AKL) after breakfast and flights to depart at any time. Please note that tours with such close proximity to the travel date, full payment is required.

Northern Wonders (from Wellington to Whangarei)

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From Wellington to Whangarei

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Operator: AAT Kings
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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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

Day 1
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Mount Victoria orientation tour with 360-degree views of Wellington harbour and city
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum of New Zealand visit (entrance fee applies)
- Drink with fellow travellers
Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
Day 2
Wellington to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Coach travel through Kapiti Coast and Lake Taupo
- Te Puia MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - geothermal valley guided tour
- Te Aronui a Rua cultural performance in carved meeting house
- Pohutu Geyser viewing
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Day 3
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa visit (own expense)
- Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings movie locations tour (own expense)
Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton
Day 4
Rotorua to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Caves guided tour including glowworm cruise
- Auckland War Memorial Museum visit with harbour views
- Auckland city tour
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Day 5
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Bay of Islands coastal tour
- Treaty Grounds guided tour with local specialist
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty Grounds (Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
Day 6
Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Cape Reinga day trip via Ninety Mile Beach (own expense, arrange with Travel Director)
- Hole in the Rock visit (own expense, arrange with Travel Director)
- Russell historical tour (own expense, arrange with Travel Director)
Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Day 7
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration drinks and dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Whangarei exploration including Hundertwasser Arts Centre and museums
- Coach transfer back to Auckland
- Farewell drinks and dinner with Travel Director
Landmarks
Hundertwasser Arts Centre
Day 8
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty Grounds (Waitangi Treaty Grounds)

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

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Hundertwasser Arts Centre

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What's Not Included

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Insurance
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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotel
day 1
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
Hotel
Days 4, 7
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Hotel
Days 5, 6

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

3.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
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Accommodation
3.0
Food
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Tour Operator
4.3

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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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