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9 Day 'Pukeko' North Island Select Tour

9 days
From Auckland to Wellington
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 24
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Start point
    40 Beach Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Arrive at Oaks Auckland Hotel, Auckland CBD at any time on DAY 1. Check in at the hotel is from 3pm. The group dinner is at 6pm., 15:00 - 15:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oaks Auckland Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at the viaduct
    • Coffee in Britomart
    • Shopping at Commercial Bay
    Landmarks
    Viaduct
    Britomart
    Commercial Bay
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Rotorua)

    Optional Activities

    • Glowworm cave boat tour at Waitomo
    • Abseiling and rock climbing through Waitomo caves
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
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  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Water Taxi to Hot Water Beach - Te Rata Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Tarawera Trail hike (15km, 4.5-5 hours)
    • Kuirau Park
    • Ziplining
    • White Water Rafting
    • Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa
    Landmarks
    Blue Lake
    Green Lake
    Lake Tarawera
    Mt Tarawera
    Hot Water Beach - Te Rata Bay
    Lake Rotomahana
    Kuirau Park
    Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve
  4. Day 4

    Murupara

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast), Dinner (Full traditional hangi buffet dinner and dessert)
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Kohutapu Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome to the tribal lands and guided tour to sacred Maori rock carvings
    • Introduction to the Murupara area, its people, history, and challenges
    • Afternoon tea
    • Mau Rakau (Maori stick games)
    • Weaving Lesson
    • Haka Lesson
    • Full traditional hangi buffet dinner and dessert
    • Storytelling around the fire pit
    Landmarks
    Lake Aniwhenua
    Maori rock carvings (Kohutapu)
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  5. Day 5

    Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast (buffet)), Dinner (Home-cooked meal)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Blue Duck Station Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Explore Lake Taupo
    • High country 4WD Eco Safari at Blue Duck Station
    • Learn about Blue Duck Station's sustainability efforts and settlement history

    Optional Activities

    • Skydiving in Taupo
    • Bungy jumping in Taupo
    • Spa Park walk in Taupo
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Blue Duck Station
    Whanganui National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Blue Duck Station

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Blue Duck Station Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • 4WD farm eco-tour

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Kaiwhakauka waterfall
    • Evening glowworm viewing
    Landmarks
    Mount Ruapehu
    Mount Tongariro
    Mount Ngauruhoe
    Kaiwhakauka waterfall
  7. Day 7

    Tongariro National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Park Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Alpine guide and specialist winter gear (required in snow/ice conditions)
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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  8. Day 8

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa National Museum
    Landmarks
    Te Papa National Museum
    Mt Victoria
    Oriental Parade
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  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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