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From Auckland to Wellington

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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

Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner at local bistro in Auckland
Optional Activities
- Interactive All Blacks experience (rugby heritage)
Landmarks
All Blacks Experience
Day 2
Auckland to Waiheke Island
Auckland to Waiheke Island
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Visits to two wineries with wine tasting
- Lunch on Waiheke Island
- Scenic drives on Waiheke Island
- Return ferry to Auckland
Landmarks
Waiheke Island
Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave tour with local expert
- Hobbiton tour with local guide
- Drink and food at Green Dragon Inn
Landmarks
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave
Hobbiton Movie Set
Green Dragon Inn
Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Dinner (Three-course feast at Te Pa Tu Maori Village)
Included Activities
- Te Pa Tu Maori Village visit with local guide
- Haka, song, and drama performances
- Three-course feast dinner at Maori Village
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa (morning leisure activity)
- Redwoods Treetop Walkway (morning leisure activity)
Landmarks
Te Pa Tu Maori Village
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treetop Walkway
Day 5
Rotorua to Hawke's Bay
Rotorua to Hawke's Bay
Meals
Dinner (Wine tasting and dinner at Craggy Range Winery)
Included Activities
- Visit Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
- Wine tasting at Craggy Range Winery
- Dinner at Craggy Range Winery
Landmarks
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Te Mata Peak
Craggy Range Winery
Day 6
Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
Included Activities
- Art Deco walking tour in Napier
Optional Activities
- Sunrise walk to Te Mata Peak Lookout
- Bike hire to explore Napier and surrounds
- Gannet colony safari in Hawke's Bay
Landmarks
Napier
Te Mata Peak
Day 7
Hawke's Bay to Wellington
Hawke's Bay to Wellington
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Te Papa behind-the-scenes tour with local Maori guide
- Traditional kai (food) at Te Papa
- Farewell dinner at waterfront restaurant
Landmarks
Te Papa
Day 8
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast

Landmarks
All Blacks Experience

Landmarks
Waiheke Island

Landmarks
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave
Hobbiton Movie Set
Green Dragon Inn

Landmarks
Te Pa Tu Maori Village
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treetop Walkway

Landmarks
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Te Mata Peak
Craggy Range Winery

Landmarks
Napier
Te Mata Peak

Landmarks
Te Papa

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Rating: 4.5 (308 reviews)
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Response rate: 88%
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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.3
Food
3.3
Tour Operator
4.5

John5.0•December 2025
Our Premier North Island New Zealand tour was led by Runty. He was an excellent tour leader. We thoroughly enjoyed...
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Traveled in November 2025
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Hi John, it sounds like you had a wonderful time in the North Island with Runty! We are truly pleased to learn about your advnenture and how well it went. Your kind comments will be sent along to Runty's managers and we hope to see you again in future. Wishing you well for the end of year and a very happy 2026!
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Melinda5.0•January 2024
Summer did an excellent job guiding us around and telling us all about her home country.
Traveled in December 2023
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Hi Melinda! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience and that our tour offered you an excellent tour leader - Summer. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!
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Maria5.0•December 2023
Summer did a brilliant job in making 12 strangers into a joyous group. Every day was an adventure.
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Premium
Hi Maria, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that every day of your trip was an adventure and that Summers leadership skills and positivity played a significant role in bringing your group together which made your trip all the more special. We trust you have some wonderful lifelong memories of your trip and hope you welcome you on another Intrepid adventure soon!
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Itinerary

Auckland

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Auckland to Waiheke Island

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Auckland to Rotorua

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Rotorua

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Rotorua to Hawke's Bay

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Hawke's Bay

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Hawke's Bay to Wellington

Included Activities

Wellington

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