Northern Wonders (2026/2027, Best Buys)

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From Wellington to Auckland

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Operator: AAT Kings
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Wellington), Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wellington
- Visit Mount Victoria peak with 360-degree views
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
- Drinks with fellow travel companions
Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa
Day 2
Lake Taupo - Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi-inspired cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Te Puia's geothermal valley with Māori history and culture
- Dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine
- Cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
- View Pohutu Geyser with hot chocolate
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Te Aronui a Rua
Day 3
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa relaxation experience
- Hobbiton movie set tour - Lord of the Rings locations
Landmarks
Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 4
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Caves including Glowworm Cruise
- Tour of Auckland
- Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum lookout
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Day 5
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Treaty Grounds with local specialist
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty Grounds
Day 6
Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach
- Day trip to Hole in the Rock
- Historical tour of Russell
Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Day 7
Whangarei to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner with drinks)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Explore Whangarei at leisure
- Drinks and dinner in Auckland
Optional Activities
- Visit Hundertwasser Arts Centre
Landmarks
Whangarei
Hundertwasser Arts Centre
Day 8
Departure

Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Te Aronui a Rua

Landmarks
Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty Grounds

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

Landmarks
Whangarei
Hundertwasser Arts Centre

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Travelodge Wellington
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day 1
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
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.3

D
Dale
February 25th, 2023
Beautiful area, coach and driver good. Guides mediocre. No real forewarning or effort to find meaningful solutions to...
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Northern Wonders (2026/2027, Best Buys)

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Itinerary

Wellington

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lake Taupo - Rotorua

Included Activities

Rotorua

Optional Activities

Auckland

Included Activities

Auckland to Bay of Islands

Included Activities

Bay of Islands

Optional Activities

Whangarei to Auckland

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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