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Premium New Zealand North Island (21 destinations)

8 days
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From Auckland to Wellington
4.4
305 traveler reviews
  • Aerial view of vineyards and farmland.
  • Hobbiton Movie Set with colorful flowers and grass.
  • Wine tasting setup with glasses and snacks.
  • Emerald Lakes with steam vents and rugged landscape.
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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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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