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Classic | Northern Highlights Tour

6 days

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From Auckland to Wellington

5.0

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Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 35
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Wellington
Meals
Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
Included Activities
- Te Papa Museum Introduction Tour
- Welcome reception with Tour Director
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum visit
- Explore Cuba Street shops and bars
- Cable car ride
Landmarks
Te Papa Museum
Cuba Street
Wellington Cable Car
Day 2
Ohakune
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Train meal on the Northern Explorer)
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic Train journey
Optional Activities
- Outdoor activities in Ohakune
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Kāpiti Coast
Day 3
Ohakune
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Historical rail cart journey
- Horse trekking experience
- E-bike rental and exploration of Old Coach Road
Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Old Coach Road
Day 4
Ohakune to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Train meal on the Northern Explorer)
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic Train journey
Landmarks
Raurimu Spiral
Central Plateau
Mount Ruapehu
Waikato Region
Day 5
Waiheke Island
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at one of Auckland's renowned restaurants with Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Waiheke Island ferry and bus access
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director
Optional Activities
- Winery visits on Waiheke Island
- Scenic exploration of Waiheke Island
Landmarks
Waiheke Island
Downtown Ferry Terminal
Day 6
Departing Auckland
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Te Papa Museum
Cuba Street
Wellington Cable Car

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Kāpiti Coast

Landmarks
Tongariro National Park
Old Coach Road

Landmarks
Raurimu Spiral
Central Plateau
Mount Ruapehu
Waikato Region

Landmarks
Waiheke Island
Downtown Ferry Terminal

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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5.0

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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Classic | Northern Highlights Tour

Itinerary

Wellington

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Ohakune

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Ohakune

Optional Activities

Ohakune to Auckland

Included Activities

Waiheke Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departing Auckland

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