Northern Highlights - 2017

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North Island unfolds on land and water, as you travel from Auckland to Wellington via the Bay of Islands, Glow Worm Grotto, Rotorua and Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… floating on an underground river beneath a glittering ceiling of glow worms - famous residents in the grotto at Waitomo Caves, along with albino cave ants, gian...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • City tour inAucklandandWellington
    • Cruise to Cape Brett and through theHole in the Rock
    • Orientation ofRotorua
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    • Ruapehu,farming landsandspectacular coastal sceneryalong the Kapiti Coast
    • Visit theBay of Islands,the Waitomo Caves andTe Papa,Museum of New Zealand

What's this trip about?

    North Island unfolds on land and water, as you travel from Auckland to Wellington via the Bay of Islands, Glow Worm Grotto, Rotorua and Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… floating on an underground river beneath a glittering ceiling of glow worms - famous residents in the grotto at Waitomo Caves, along with albino cave ants, giant crickets and an endless forest of stalactites.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityWellington
End CityAuckland

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • New Zealand

Attractions

  • Auckland
  • Tongariro National Park
  • Wellington

Activities

  • Culture
  • Dolphin Swim
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage, local tips and charges
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
    • All hotel charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights

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Travel Map

Day 1 ARRIVE WELLINGTON

Welcome to Wellington. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 2pm). Head out on a city sights tour of Wellington taking in New Zealand's parliament buildings, and a visit to Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, for a Cultural Insig...

Day 2 WELLINGTON - ROTORUA

After departing Wellington, this morning you'll travel north up the Kapiti Coast to the gorgeous historic villa, Shenandoah, for a Be My Guest morning tea. Join Simon and Claudia, who will show you their home, which includes a unique private collection of Harley David...

Day 3 ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING

Today your choice of sightseeing: join the Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs Nature Park, discover Maori culture at Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, see the Agrodome Farm Show, relax in the seclusion of your own hot mineral pool or unwind with a facial treatme...

Day 4 ROTORUA - AUCKLAND

This morning you will travel through the King Country region which was at the centre of the New Zealand Wars in the 1860s to Waitomo Caves. See the amazing underground Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestone caverns with a Local Specialist. This aftern...

Day 5 AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS (2 NIGHTS)

This morning depart Auckland City and travel north over the Harbour Bridge. Journey through Orewa and along the scenic Hibiscus Coast, the birthplace of Sir Edmund Hillary. Enjoy a stop at Parry Kauri Park and take a walk among New Zealand's native forest giants, the ...

Day 6 BAY OF ISLANDS SIGHTSEEING

Today your choice of sightseeing: Perhaps go on a dolphin watching cruise, journey around Kerikeri on a wine tasting tour, or take a guided walk through Russell - New Zealand's first capital. This evening you can sail aboard a historic tall ship as the sunsets, or gli...

Day 7 BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND

Before departing the Bay of Islands today you'll have the opportunity to visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve, where New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed (own expense). This afternoon sit back and relax as you make your way down through Nor...

Day 8 DEPART AUCKLAND

Bid farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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  • 7 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 4 dinners
  • 1 Be My Guest afternoon tea
Age Requirements
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