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Northern Explorer Auckland - Wellington (2026)

8 days

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From Auckland to Wellington

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Operator: Travel Marvel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 38 - 48
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Auckland City)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland's vibrant dining precincts
- Browse Auckland's shopping areas
Day 2
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meals
Dinner (Special Welcome Dinner celebrating local cuisine and finest regional flavours)
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands)
Included Activities
- View the ancient Kauri tree
- Cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands with passage through Hole in the Rock (conditions permitting)
- Sea life viewing during cruise
Landmarks
Kauri tree
Cape Brett
Hole in the Rock
Bay of Islands
Day 3
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Bay of Islands and its 144 islands
- Experience subtropical surrounds
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Day 4
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Auckland City)
Optional Activities
- All Blacks Experience - guided tour of the iconic sports team's history and culture
- Wēta Workshop Unleashed - behind-the-scenes tour with Academy Award-winning team showing blockbuster film creation
Day 5
Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua
Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves - descend into caves and view glowworms illuminating the cavern
Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Day 6
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Hāngī meal with fish, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in earth ovens at Te Puia)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Visit Agrodome to meet animals and learn about rural New Zealand
- Māori cultural immersion and geothermal evening at Te Puia
- Guided tour through historical geothermal valley with native bush, geysers and mud pools
- Experience Pōhutu Geyser - the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere
- Kiwi Conservation Centre encounter
- Haka pōwhiri (cultural welcome) and dance performances
- Traditional Hāngī meal of fish, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in earth ovens
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tour - explore the iconic Lord of the Rings film set with Hobbit Holes and Frodo's home
Landmarks
Te Puia
Pōhutu Geyser
Kiwi Conservation Centre
Agrodome
Day 7
Rotorua to Taupō to Wellington
Rotorua to Taupō to Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Wellington)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Taupō
- Visit Huka Falls
Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Huka Falls
Day 8
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kauri tree
Cape Brett
Hole in the Rock
Bay of Islands

Landmarks
Bay of Islands

Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Landmarks
Te Puia
Pōhutu Geyser
Kiwi Conservation Centre
Agrodome

Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Huka Falls

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Where You'll Stay

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Sudima Auckland City
Hotel
Days 1, 4
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Novotel Wellington
Hotel
day 7

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Book now with just a $750 deposit. The remaining balance is due 120 days before departure.
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Plan your adventure:

Northern Explorer Auckland - Wellington (2026)

Itinerary

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay

Reviews from other tours by Travel Marvel

Dates & Prices

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Why book with TourRadar?

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Deposit only

$ - New Zealand Dollar

Plug type I

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Plugs & adapters

Visa

Payment information

Accepted for Travel Marvel tours

Best price guarantee

How it works

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Cancellation Policy

Insurance

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