New Zealand: Best of the North Island
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- Days
- 7
- Our saving
- $330
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- US $ 720
Cost/day $103
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- Starts
- Auckland
- +3 Destinations
- New Zealand North Island
- Ends
- Wellington
Highlights
- Learn to surf New Zealand's world-famous waves
- Experience Maori culture directly from the Maori
- Kayak to a remote part of Auckland's tranquil harbour
- Enjoy free time to visit the illuminating Waitomo Caves
- Age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Accommodation
- Hostel, Lodge
- Max Group Size
- 20
- Transportation
- Private Vehicle
- Travel style
- In-depth Cultural, Adventure, Christmas & New Year
- Operator
- G Adventures
Start in Auckland and end in Wellington!
With the in-depth cultural tour New Zealand: Best of the North Island, you have a 7 day tour package taking you from Auckland to Wellington and through
Auckland, New Zealand and 4 other
destinations in New Zealand.
New Zealand: Best of the North Island
includes
accommodation in a hostel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1: Auckland
- Day 2: Auckland/Raglan (1B, 1L)
- Day 3: Raglan (1B, 1D)
- Day 4: Raglan/Rotorua (1B)
- Day 5: Rotorua/Taupo (1B)
- Day 6: Taupo/Wellington (1B)
- Day 7: Wellington (1B)
Travel guide
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What's included
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Additional Services
14 Reviews
- Excellent
- 71%
- Good
- 29%
- Average
- 0%
- Rather Poor
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- 0%
JasonWritten on October 10, 20193.5 - GoodI enjoyed my G-Adventures best of the North Island tour. Pam my guide was excellent and did a good job at balancing the diverse group that our tour party was. I wish we had a more exposure to Maori culture on the tour instead of just one half day stop.... Read more
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G Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the balanced review here Jason, appreciate it.Review collected by G Adventures- BridgetWritten on June 30, 20195.0 - Excellent
Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a holiday full of experiences.
Show detailed ratingsG Adventures commented on this reviewHappy to hear it, thanks Bridget.Review collected by G Adventures - JJJessicaWritten on June 2, 20194.0 - Good
Relaxed but enough going on and travel days reasonably short
Show detailed ratingsG Adventures commented on this reviewHappy to hear it - thanks Jessica. - LynnWritten on February 13, 20194.5 - Excellent
Fantastic guide and awesome tour.
Show detailed ratingsG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thank you Lynn! - JVJeniWritten on January 30, 20194.0 - Good
Wonderful guide, wonderful group, I loved it!
Show detailed ratingsG Adventures commented on this reviewOur world deserves more you Jeni! - NatalieWritten on January 7, 20195.0 - Excellent
Great! Awesome adventure!
Show detailed ratingsG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks Natalie. - JJeffrey FWritten on October 19, 20184.0 - GoodShow detailed ratings
Had a great time!
Review collected by G Adventures - PPaula FWritten on October 7, 20185.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Excellent personal experience my expectations were blown away
Review collected by G Adventures - KKatriel LWritten on September 10, 20185.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
The tour gave me a huge amount of flexibility, but also provided a great core structure, so I never felt safe traveling by myself for the first time
Review collected by G Adventures - JJennifer HWritten on August 25, 20185.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Great Places, People and Tourguide. Also driving I'm a small bus with a small group of people is nice.
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Questions & Answers
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How do we book the optional activities?
You don't. G Adventures has got you covered! You simply advise your Tour Leader during your tour if you wish to do an optional activity. All of G Adventures tours offer optional activities that enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. The prices of optional activities are included in your Trip Notes however, you will be provided with the most up to date price along with information on each activity during your tour.
What is the age requirement for this tour?
This particular tour with G Adventures is part of their YOLO range which means it specific for youth travellers only aged 18-39 years old.
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- Michael7th March 2019The prices were very competitive and what I really liked was that it was in my local currency. When I booked the confirmation came back in good time. Since then I have received more correspondence regarding the trip, which is good to see and very informative.
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Policies
- Location
- Auckland is the starting point and Wellington is the endpoint.
- Hold my space
- TourRadar can request G Adventures to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- Payment(s)
- For any tour departing before 23 January 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 23 January 2020, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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- Payment methods
- The following cards are accepted for G Adventures tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Destinations
Covering a total distance of approx 607 km.
- Auckland (New Zealand)
- 106 km
- Raglan (New Zealand)
- 126 km
- Rotorua (New Zealand)
- 132 km
- Tongariro National Park (New Zealand)
- 242 km
- Wellington (New Zealand)
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