Northern Wonders (2027/2028)

8 days

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From Wellington to Auckland

3.0

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Gold Operator: AAT Kings
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Day 8
Departure

Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Treaty Grounds (Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
Bay of Islands

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

Landmarks
Hundertwasser Arts Centre
Whangarei

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotel
day 1
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
Hotel
Days 4, 7
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Hotel
Days 5, 6

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Traveler Reviews

3.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.3

D
Dale
February 25th, 2023
Beautiful area, coach and driver good. Guides mediocre. No real forewarning or effort to find meaningful solutions to...
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Traveled in February 2023

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- For any tour departing before July 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Northern Wonders (2027/2028)

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Wellington

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Rotorua

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Rotorua

Optional Activities

Auckland

Included Activities

Bay of Islands

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Bay of Islands

Optional Activities

Whangarei - Auckland

Included Activities

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