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New Zealand's Northern Gems (Small Group)

10 days
From Wellington to Auckland
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
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  2. Day 2

    Wellington to Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)

    Included Activities

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

    Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)

    Included Activities

    • Private guided walking tour of the Art Deco quarter with Art Deco Trust guide (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

    Optional Activities

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

    Napier to Rotorua

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Explore geothermal attractions in Rotorua including bubbling mud pools and geysers
    • Pounamu (Jade) carving workshop tour - behind the scenes experience
    • Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia - cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
    • View Pohutu Geyser
    • Buffet dinner of hāngī-inspired cuisine
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Pohutu Geyser
    Te Puia
    Te Aronui a Rua
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  5. Day 5

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa (own expense)
    • Hobbiton Movie Set tour (own expense)
    • Scenic flight for bird's-eye view (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  6. Day 6

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson RED Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Auckland city sights tour
    • Interactive All Blacks Experience guided tour including haka performance (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    Landmarks
    All Blacks Experience
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  7. Day 7

    Auckland to Bay of Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Bay of Islands
    • Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds with cultural expert (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Bay of Islands
  8. Day 8

    Bay of Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Travel to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach (own expense)
    • Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with island stopover (own expense)
    • Tour of Russell (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Ninety Mile Beach
    Hole in the Rock
    Russell
  9. Day 9

    Bay of Islands to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Whangarei
    • Return journey to Auckland
    Landmarks
    Whangarei
  10. Day 10

    Auckland

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