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8 days
From Auckland to Wellington
4.4
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local bistro in the heart of Auckland city, championing New Zealand producers)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at local bistro in Auckland city center

    Optional Activities

    • All Blacks interactive experience - learn about New Zealand rugby heritage and the famous black jersey
    Landmarks
    Auckland
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  2. Day 2

    Waiheke Island

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Waiheke Island from Auckland
    • Visits to two wineries with wine tasting
    • Lunch on Waiheke Island
    • Scenic drives on Waiheke Island
    • Ferry return to Auckland
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
  3. Day 3

    Hobbiton - Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave tour with local expert
    • Hobbiton - Guided tour of Lord of the Rings movie set
    • Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
    Ruakuri Cave
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Green Dragon Inn
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  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Dinner (Three-course hangi feast at Te Pā Tū Tamaki Māori Village forest amphitheatre with performances featuring haka, song and drama)

    Included Activities

    • Te Pā Tū Tamaki Māori Village - guided cultural experience with local expert
    • Tamaki Māori Village - three-course hangi dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Polynesian Spa - NZD75 from
    • Redwoods Treetop Walkway - NZD39
    Landmarks
    Te Pā Tū Tamaki Māori Village
    Polynesian Spa
    Redwoods Treetop Walkway
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - guided walk through geothermal features

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Taupo sustainable sailing and cruising options - NZD69
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
  6. Day 6

    Tongariro National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tongariro National Park - guided scenic two-hour walk to Taranaki Falls
    • Sky Waka Gondola ride to summit of Mt Ruapehu
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Taranaki Falls
    Mt Ruapehu
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  7. Day 7

    Tongariro to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront restaurant in Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Private catamaran evening cruise around Wellington Harbour
    Landmarks
    Wellington Harbour
  8. Day 8

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional accommodation in Wellington - arrange in advance with booking agent
    • Extension combining Premium New Zealand South Island tour
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