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New Zealand Northern Trail (Northbound, 18 destinations)

10 days
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From Wellington to Auckland
2.0 (1 review)
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Wellington

    Wellington

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Wellington Botanical Gardens
    • Ride Wellington Cable Car for panoramic views
    • Explore Wellington's food and craft beer scene
    Landmarks
    Wellington Cable Car
    Wellington Botanical Gardens
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  3. Day 2

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary visit
    • Orientation tour of Wellington including bays, central Wellington, Botanic Gardens, and Parliament Building

    Optional Activities

    • Weta Workshop Cave Tour (optional guided studio tour)
    • Te Papa Museum
    Landmarks
    Zealandia
    Parliament Building Wellington
    Te Papa Museum
    Weta Workshop
  4. Day 3

    Wellington to Taupo

    Wellington to Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Morero marae (Maori meeting house) and participate in korero (conversation) with local iwi members
    Landmarks
    Morero Marae
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro National Park
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  5. Day 4

    Taupo

    Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sailing on Lake Taupo
    • Tongariro Crossing day hike (unguided, transport to/from trail head only)
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro Crossing
  6. Day 5

    Taupo to Rotorua

    Taupo to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit
    • Redwood Forest Canopy Walk through ancient redwood forest with suspension bridges

    Optional Activities

    • Waimangu Volcanic Valley exploration (world's youngest geothermal system with volcanic craters and hot springs)
    • Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest hike
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
    Waimangu Volcanic Valley
    Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
  7. Day 6

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi Dinner at cultural and geothermal site)

    Included Activities

    • Pohutu Geyser visit
    • Hangi Dinner and Haka Dance performance at cultural and geothermal site

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining through Rotorua's ancient forests
    • Skyline Gondola Rotorua
    • Mount Tarawera Crater Hike
    • Whitewater Rafting
    • ZORB
    Landmarks
    Pohutu Geyser
  8. Day 7

    Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula

    Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (fully guided including Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and drink at Green Dragon Inn)
    • Cathedral Cove visit
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Cathedral Cove
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  9. Day 8

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach visit with tidal swimming in natural hot water

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kuaotunu for ice cream
    • Explore Coromandel Township
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Coromandel Township
  10. Day 9

    Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland

    Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free morning time in Coromandel Peninsula
    • Dinner with fellow travellers in Auckland
  11. Day 10

    Auckland

    Auckland

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    Kia Ora (Dear) Jenna, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are sorry to hear of your experience on our Haka Tour. We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests. We take all feedback seriously and use every piece of feedback to learn and grow. We would really like your help and support. You should have received an email from our Operations team seeking additional feedback and clarification. We would appreciate your co-operation so we can continue to improve our guest experience for future tours. Ngā mihi (Kind regards), Fiona Marketing Manager @ Haka Tours
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    What is the itinerary, inclusions, and type of accommodations used for the Wellington to Auckland tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026

      The minimum age for this trip is 15 years, so we are unable to accept children below the age limit. We would recommend having a look at our Family Trips, which are designed for families and are generally open to children aged 5 years and above.

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