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Signature | Inspiring North Island Tour

8 days
From Auckland to Wellington
5.0
1 traveler review

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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 1 - 20
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa Museum
    • Explore Cuba Street shops
    • Cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Museum
    Cuba Street
    Wellington Cable Car
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  2. Day 2

    Wellington to Ohakune

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal on the train), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Northern Explorer Scenic Train journey
    • Mt Ruapehu volcanic geology experience and guided excursion
    • Ohakune town tour
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Mt Ruapehu
    Kāpiti Coast
  3. Day 3

    Ohakune

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Historical rail cart journey
    • Horse trekking experience
    • E-bike rental and Old Coach Road cycle trail
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Old Coach Road
  4. Day 4

    Ohakune to Hamilton

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal on the train)

    Included Activities

    • Tūroa ski field mini-excursion
    • Northern Explorer Scenic Train journey

    Optional Activities

    • Riverside walks in Hamilton
    • Restaurant dining in Hamilton
    Landmarks
    Tūroa Ski Field
    Waikato River
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Hamilton to Raglan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Otorohanga), Dinner (Raglan Sunset Cruise with local cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Sanctuary Mountain Wildlife Experience at Maungatautiri
    • Glowworm Caves guided tour and boat experience
    • Raglan Sunset Cruise dinner
    Landmarks
    Maungatautiri Sanctuary Mountain
    Otorohanga
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Whaingaroa Harbour
  6. Day 6

    Raglan to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on the lush lawns at Hamilton Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Hamilton Gardens guided tour
    • Picnic lunch at Hamilton Gardens
    • Northern Explorer Scenic Train journey
    Landmarks
    Hamilton Gardens
    Waikato River
    Whangamarino Wetland
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  7. Day 7

    Auckland to Waiheke Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sumptuous platter lunch with local wines at Stonyridge Vineyard), Dinner (Farewell dinner at an Auckland restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Waiheke Island
    • Island bus transport and exploration
    • Stonyridge Vineyard platter lunch with local wines
    • Farewell dinner in Auckland
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
    Stonyridge Vineyard
    Downtown Ferry Terminal
  8. Day 8

    Departing Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Auckland (pre-arrange with Travel Centre)

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Rating
5(1 review)
Response time
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Response rate
33%
Cancellation policy

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  • Colleen
    March 18th, 2026
    Overall a great trip with a wonderful tour leader. Everything went smoothly once the tour began. It would have been...
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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