New Zealand's Northern Gems (Small Group, 2027/2028) (16 destinations)

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From Wellington to Auckland

4.3

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Operator: AAT Kings
In-depth Cultural: 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 1 - 24
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Wellington to Napier
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)
Included Activities
- City sights tour of Wellington
- Travel to Napier
Optional Activities
- Coffee at a local Wellington cafe
Landmarks
Wellington
Napier Art Deco District
Day 2
Napier
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)
Included Activities
- Private walking tour of Art Deco quarter with Art Deco Trust guide (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Optional Activities
- Wine tour of Hawkes Bay wineries (own expense)
- Tour of local Gannet Colony (own expense)
Landmarks
Napier Art Deco District
Hawkes Bay Wineries
Gannet Colony
Day 3
Napier to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hāngī-inspired buffet dinner at Te Puia)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Geothermal tour of Rotorua
- Pounamu (Jade) carving workshop tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia including cultural performance and Pohutu Geyser views (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Hāngī-inspired buffet dinner
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Rotorua Geothermal Area
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Day 4
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Optional Activities
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa (own expense)
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour (own expense)
- Scenic flight (own expense)
Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 5
Rotorua to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart)
Included Activities
- City sights tour of Auckland
- Guided tour of the Interactive All Blacks Experience
Landmarks
Auckland Harbours
All Blacks Experience
Day 6
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Treaty of Waitangi grounds (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty of Waitangi Grounds
Day 7
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 Hole in the Rock with island stopover (own expense)
- Guided tour of Russell (own expense)
Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Day 8
Bay of Islands to Whangarei to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and drinks in Auckland)
Accommodation
Hotel (Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart)
Included Activities
- Visit Whangarei
Landmarks
Whangarei
Day 9
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Wellington
Napier Art Deco District

Landmarks
Napier Art Deco District
Hawkes Bay Wineries
Gannet Colony

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Rotorua Geothermal Area
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Auckland Harbours
All Blacks Experience

Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty of Waitangi Grounds

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

Landmarks
Whangarei

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart
Hotel
Days 5, 8
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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(116 reviews)

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Reviews from other tours by AAT Kings

Tour Operator
4.3

Woldeyesus
April 7th, 2026
5.0
Service was great and the touring team was awesome!!
Cam
January 29th, 2026
5.0
We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy...
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Marina
January 6th, 2026
5.0
We were very happy with our tour! It was very well organised, good accommodation, tasty meals, and with tour...
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New Zealand's Northern Gems (Small Group, 2027/2028) (16 destinations)

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Itinerary

Wellington to Napier

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Napier

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Napier to Rotorua

Included Activities

Rotorua

Optional Activities

Rotorua to Auckland

Included Activities

Auckland to Bay of Islands

Included Activities

Bay of Islands

Optional Activities

Bay of Islands to Whangarei to Auckland

Included Activities

Auckland

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New Zealand's Northern Gems (Small Group, 2027/2028) (16 destinations)

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