Northern Explorer
Trip Type: Land TourNZD 3,995.00 /Person
<p>From Auckland to Wellington, journey through the breathtaking landscapes as you encounter the welcoming people of New Zealand's north island.</p>
Northern Explorer
<p>From Auckland to Wellington, journey through the breathtaking landscapes as you encounter the welcoming people of New Zealand's north island.</p>
Your spectacular New Zealand journey begins today upon arrival in Auckland. Here, you will be met and transferred to your premium hotel.
Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Auckland
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Journey north to see a mighty Kauri tree and marvel at its size. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you’ll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Bay of Islands , New zealand
The Bay of Islands Islands, with its 144 islands, offers a stunning aquatic playground off the north coast of the North Island. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the subtropical surrounds. Your Tour Director is always on hand to offer some fantastic suggestions to make the most of your time here.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Bay of Islands , New zealand
Explore the beauty of the Bay of Islands and enjoy a spectacular Insider Experience. Later, return to Auckland by coach.
Insider Experience – Bay of Islands Cape Brett Cruise
Keep an eye out for sea life encounters as you cruise through the Bay of Islands at the tip of the North Island. Set off from the Cape Brett Peninsula and cruise through the distinctive Hole in the Rock formation (conditions permitting).
Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Auckland
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Travel to Waitomo and embark on a memorable Insider Experience. Continue to Rotorua and visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier cultural centre. Visit Whakarewarewa Valley, an active geothermal area with geysers, hot mineral pools and boiling mud. In the evening, enjoy another Insider Experience.
Insider Experience – Waitomo Caves
Descend into the caves beneath the lush Waitomo hills and look up to see a cavern illuminated with hundreds of tiny lights. A sight to behold, the phenomenon is the work of glowworms, which are unique to New Zealand.
Insider Experience – Māori Cultural Immersion in Rotorua
Immerse yourself in a unique evening of Māori culture, and cuisine at Te Puia. Embark on a guided tour through the historical geothermal valley, where you'll explore a stunning landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools. Feel the awe-inspiring power of Pōhutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Experience an intimate encounter with one of New Zealand’s national treasures at their new Kiwi Conservation Centre. That evening, enjoy a Haka pōwhiri (cultural welcome), dance performances and the sharing of a traditional meal of fish, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in earth ovens known as Hāngī.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Sudima Lake Rotorua
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Rotorua , New zealand
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Māori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome, where you’ll meet animals and learn about life in rural New Zealand. Alternatively, you may like to opt for our Enhance Your Journey experience.
Enhance Your Journey – Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tour
Enjoy a scenic drive to The Shire’s Rest Cafe, where a guide will escort you through the site, visiting buildings created for ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Rotorua , New zealand
Travel the Thermal Explorer Highway and visit Lake Taupō and Huka Falls. Afterwards, journey to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. This tightly knit city is home to a stunning waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, and quaint colourful timber houses on the surrounding hills.
Accommodation
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Wellington , New zealand
Your New Zealand tour comes to an end after breakfast today.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Wellington , New zealand
Your spectacular New Zealand journey begins today upon arrival in Auckland. Here, you will be met and transferred to your premium hotel.
Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Auckland
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Journey north to see a mighty Kauri tree and marvel at its size. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you’ll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Auckland , New zealand
The Bay of Islands Islands, with its 144 islands, offers a stunning aquatic playground off the north coast of the North Island. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the subtropical surrounds. Your Tour Director is always on hand to offer some fantastic suggestions to make the most of your time here.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Explore the beauty of the Bay of Islands and enjoy a spectacular Insider Experience. Later, return to Auckland by coach.
Insider Experience – Bay of Islands Cape Brett Cruise
Keep an eye out for sea life encounters as you cruise through the Bay of Islands at the tip of the North Island. Set off from the Cape Brett Peninsula and cruise through the distinctive Hole in the Rock formation (conditions permitting).
Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Auckland
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Travel to Waitomo and embark on a memorable Insider Experience. Continue to Rotorua and visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier cultural centre. Visit Whakarewarewa Valley, an active geothermal area with geysers, hot mineral pools and boiling mud. In the evening, enjoy another Insider Experience.
Insider Experience – Waitomo Caves
Descend into the caves beneath the lush Waitomo hills and look up to see a cavern illuminated with hundreds of tiny lights. A sight to behold, the phenomenon is the work of glowworms, which are unique to New Zealand.
Insider Experience – Māori Cultural Immersion in Rotorua
Immerse yourself in a unique evening of Māori culture, and cuisine at Te Puia. Embark on a guided tour through the historical geothermal valley, where you'll explore a stunning landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools. Feel the awe-inspiring power of Pōhutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Experience an intimate encounter with one of New Zealand’s national treasures at their new Kiwi Conservation Centre. That evening, enjoy a Haka pōwhiri (cultural welcome), dance performances and the sharing of a traditional meal of fish, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in earth ovens known as Hāngī.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Sudima Lake Rotorua
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Māori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome, where you’ll meet animals and learn about life in rural New Zealand. Alternatively, you may like to opt for our Enhance Your Journey experience.
Enhance Your Journey – Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tour
Enjoy a scenic drive to The Shire’s Rest Cafe, where a guide will escort you through the site, visiting buildings created for ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Travel the Thermal Explorer Highway and visit Lake Taupō and Huka Falls. Afterwards, journey to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. This tightly knit city is home to a stunning waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, and quaint colourful timber houses on the surrounding hills.
Accommodation
Novotel Wellington
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Auckland , New zealand
Your New Zealand tour comes to an end after breakfast today.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Wellington , New zealand
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Trip Location
Auckland → Wellington, New zealand
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