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Premium New Zealand North Island

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $5,708.00 /Person
This is natural beauty on the biggest scale – huge volcanoes, vast lakes, rolling farmlands and deep caves. On this Premium trip, you’ll spend …
Premium New Zealand North Island

This is natural beauty on the biggest scale – huge volcanoes, vast lakes, rolling farmlands and deep caves. On this Premium trip, you’ll spend eight days exploring the best of New Zealand’s North Island with the guidance of a passionate local leader. On a journey from Auckland to Wellington, sip local wine on Waiheke Island, explore the mythical world of Hobbiton, marvel at the geothermal delights of Rotorua, relax on the shores of Lake Taupo, explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro and sail across Wellington Harbor.

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland

Day 2: Auckland (Waiheke Island)

Day 3: Auckland via Waitomo & Hobbiton to Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua

Day 5: Rotorua to Taupō

Day 6: Taupo via Tongariro National Park to Ohakune

Day 7: Ohakune to Wellington

Day 8: Wellington

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Catamaran, Ferry

Accomodation

Resort (1 nights), Hotel (6 nights)

Included Activities

  • Auckland - Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Waiheke Island - Day Trip by Ferry
  • Waiheke Island - Winery Visits with Wine Tasting & Lunch
  • Hobbiton - Visit to the Lord of the Rings Movie Set
  • Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon
  • Waitomo - Glowworm Cave Tour
  • Rotorua - Visit Te Pa Tu Maori Village with Local Guide and Hangi Dinner
  • Rotorua - Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Tongariro National Park - Taranaki Falls
  • Wellington - Evening Cruise on Wellington Harbour
Trip Highlights
  • Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during an Exclusive Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some of the local wine.
  • Discover an underground world during a tour of the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, then experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, from bubbling hot springs to geysers and mud pools.
  • Enjoy an iconic Exclusive Experience as you take a trip to Middle-earth and tour Hobbiton, where the iconic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were shot – a must-do for any visit to New Zealand!
  • Be amazed by Tongariro National Park as you spend the day exploring its volcanic landscapes, then retire to your Feature Stay Hotel where you can sit back and soak in views of Tongariro’s peaks.
  • Get a special look at New Zealand’s trendy capital city, Wellington, during an Exclusive Experience on board a private catamaran, cruising around the harbour.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: PHPN
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Ends: Wellington, New Zealand
Countries Visited: New Zealand

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Destination Details

New Zealand
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People