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Northern Wonders

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From Wellington to Auckland

4.5 (2,294 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Wellington
Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wellington
- Visit Mount Victoria peak for 360-degree views of harbor and city
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
Day 2
Wellington to Rotorua
Wellington to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of locally sourced, hāngī-inspired flavours)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Travel through Lake Taupō region
- Te Puia Indigenous Experience with performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
- View Pōhutu Geyser
- Buffet dinner of locally sourced, hāngī-inspired flavours
Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Te Puia
Pōhutu Geyser
Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Optional Activities
- Soak at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
- Visit Hobbiton and step into the world of The Lord of the Rings
- Self-guided walks and viewpoints around Rotorua
Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton
Day 4
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Caves glowworm cruise through limestone waterways
- Lookout visit at Auckland War Memorial Museum with harbor views
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Day 5
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Travel to Bay of Islands
- Guided tour at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Learn about Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840
- View the world's largest ceremonial war canoe
- View richly carved meeting house
Landmarks
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Day 6
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua via Ninety Mile Beach
- Optional Experience cruise to Hole in the Rock with island views
- Tour of Russell for early settlement stories
- Self-guided café visits and coastal walks
Landmarks
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Day 7
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner and drinks to toast your adventure)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Stop in Whangarei for brief stroll
- Travel to Auckland
- Dinner and drinks celebration evening
Landmarks
Whangarei
Day 8
Auckland
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Final waterfront walk in Auckland
- Final flat white coffee before departure

Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)

Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Te Puia
Pōhutu Geyser

Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Landmarks
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

Landmarks
Whangarei

Accommodation
Meals
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Where You'll Stay

James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotel
day 1
Ibis
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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Rating: 4.5 (2,294 reviews)
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4.5

Carilyn5.0•April 2023
Wonderful trip, Hope and Rick were amazing hosts.
Linda4.0•April 2025
Disappointed that when the tour was created, the creators did not look ahead to realize it was holiday in Australia....
Disappointed that when the tour was created, the creators did not look ahead to realize it was holiday in Australia. We were not able to do one tour planned event- Phillips Island/Melbourne. Which left the walking tour, interesting but not what our plan was. In Adelaide all side tours were cancelled because of holiday. We were left to find things to do in our own. No shops were open in many areas because of Good Friday. The designers of this tour should be aware of these dates and plan accordingly. I am sure time and schedule were included in the pricing of this tour and were were not given an option of monies back or credit. Our tour guide did her best to pivot the last days plan, which ended up with a lot of riding and long travels with no options from one point to the other. This was not the tour guide’s fault… poor planning from company from the start.Show more
Iveta5.0•January 2024
Everything was Excelent

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Trafalgar offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $162

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