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New Zealand's Northern Gems (Small Groups)

10 days
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From Wellington to Auckland
4.4 (118 reviews)
  • Traditional Maori performance inside a decorated hall.
  • A cityscape of Wellington with a view of the harbor, lush green parks, and a red cable car in the foreground.
  • A panoramic view of Wellington harbor with yachts and a vibrant blue sea under a clear sky.
  • A peaceful lakeside scene with a person sitting on a dock extending into calm water during sunset.
  • A geothermal pool with vibrant colors, surrounded by steam rising into a blue sky.
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  • Geyser erupting in a geothermal area
  • Aerial view of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
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AAT Kings
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand and explore artefact collections and Māori history exhibit
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
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  2. Day 2

    Wellington to Napier

    Wellington to Napier
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)

    Included Activities

    • Wellington city sights tour
    Landmarks
    Napier Art Deco Quarter
  3. Day 3

    Napier

    Napier
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)

    Included Activities

    • Private walking tour of the Art Deco quarter with local expert guide from Art Deco Trust

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tour of Hawkes Bay wineries
    • Tour of the local Gannet Colony
    Landmarks
    Art Deco Quarter, Napier
    Gannet Colony
    Hawkes Bay Wine Region
  4. Day 4

    Napier to Rotorua

    Napier to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of hāngī-inspired cuisine at Te Puia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Behind the scenes experience at Pounamu (Jade) carving workshop tour
    • Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia including cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua, views of Pohutu Geyser, and buffet dinner of hāngī-inspired cuisine
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Te Puia
    Pohutu Geyser
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  5. Day 5

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    • Hobbiton Movie Set tour featuring sites from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies
    • Scenic flight for bird's-eye-view of the region
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    Hobbiton Movie Set
  6. Day 6

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Rotorua to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson RED Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Auckland city sights tour
    • Guided tour of the Interactive All Blacks Experience
    Landmarks
    All Blacks Experience
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  7. Day 7

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    • View world's largest ceremonial war canoe
    • View carved meeting house
    • Cultural performance with waiata (songs), poi, and haka (war dance)
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Bay of Islands
  8. Day 8

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Drive to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach
    • Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with island stopover
    • Guided tour of Russell and Bay of Islands history
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Ninety Mile Beach
    Hole in the Rock
    Russell
  9. Day 9

    Bay of Islands - Auckland - Whangarei

    Bay of Islands - Auckland - Whangarei
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson RED Auckland)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Whangarei's waterfalls and beaches
    • Visit galleries and museums in Whangarei
    Landmarks
    Whangarei
  10. Day 10

    Auckland

    Auckland

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Where You'll Stay

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  • James Cook Grand Chancellor

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Scenic Hotel Te Pania

    Hotel
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  • Sudima Lake Rotorua

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Radisson RED Auckland

    Hotel
    Days 6, 9

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

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