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Northern Wonders (2027/2028)

8 days
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From Wellington to Auckland
3.0
1 traveler review
  • Couple walking on a grassy cliff with a scenic bay view.
  • Wellington city overview with a red cable car and harbor.
  • Skyline of Wellington with a view of the harbor and bay.
  • Geothermal hot spring with colorful mineral deposits.
  • Person sitting on a pier at a lake during sunset.
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  • Wellington city overview with a red cable car and harbor.

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AAT Kings
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding 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)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Wellington
    • Visit Mount Victoria peak for 360-degree harbour and city views

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    • Meet fellow travelers for a drink
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
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  2. Day 2

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Dinner (Buffet dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine at Te Puia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Kapiti Coast with panoramic views of Lake Taupo
    • Explore Te Puia's geothermal valley (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
    • View Pohutu Geyser
    • Buffet dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Te Puia
    Pohutu Geyser
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  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa (own expense)
    • Tour Hobbiton Movie Set - Lord of the Rings filming locations (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    Hobbiton Movie Set
  4. Day 4

    Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Waitomo Caves including glowworm cruise
    • Tour of Auckland city
    • Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum lookout with harbour views
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  5. Day 5

    Bay of Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Bay of Islands
    • Guided tour of Treaty Grounds (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Learn about Treaty of Waitangi historical significance
    Landmarks
    Treaty Grounds (Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
    Bay of Islands
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  6. Day 6

    Bay of Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach (own expense)
    • Visit Hole in the Rock (own expense)
    • Guided tour of Russell and Bay of Islands history (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Ninety Mile Beach
    Hole in the Rock
    Russell
  7. Day 7

    Whangarei - Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Whangarei at leisure
    • Visit Hundertwasser Arts Centre
    • Celebration drinks and dinner with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Hundertwasser Arts Centre
    Whangarei
  8. Day 8

    Departure

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Where You'll Stay

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  • James Cook Grand Chancellor

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Ibis Rotorua Hotel

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  • Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

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  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

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