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After you arrive in Wellington you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of this lovely city, including Mount Victoria and Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Te Papa is amazing and well worth the experience, there is time to see the magnificent contemporary Marae (meeting house) and explore interactive displays depicting modern New Zealand and pre European history. The next day you travel to Taupo and see the thundering Huka Falls before continuing to Rotorua. With two nights in Rotorua there is time to relax and enjoy this amazing geothermal area. There is a special evening featuring the Realm of Tane and be introduced to the Maori culture, followed by a concert and Hangi feast. The next day, a cruise on Lake Rotorua with a little dash of bubbly, before heading to the Agrodome Sheep Show and a visit to Te Puia where a local Maori guide will show you the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. On the way to Auckland you will see the Waitomo Caves and the Glow Worm Grotto. This evening is yours to enjoy Auckland. From Auckland you will travel through Orewa and the scenic Hibiscus Coast, on to Whangarei and then it is off to Paihia and the beautiful Bay of Islands. You have a two night stay here so there is plenty of time to enjoy this beautiful area. Enjoy a scenic cruise to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock', explore Urupukapuka Island on the way back. The next day is yours to explore the area, perhaps go on a dolphin watch, sail or sea kayak around these waters. On your last day you will visit the Waitangi Treaty Reserve and see the magnificent Maori War Canoe and the traditional meeting house before travelling back to Auckland for your final night. This tour is a great introduction to the North Island and you will see some of the major attractions, but there is still a lot more to come back for!
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| Tour Operator: | AAT Kings |
| Duration: | 8 nights |
| Pickup: | Wellington at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | Auckland |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 7
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 4 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
Wellington
1 night |  New Zealand’s charming and compact capital city of Wellington stands on the shores of a picturesque and protected harbour and is surrounded by rolling green hills, and overlooks the Cook Strait and distant mountain ranges. It is a small city of only 380,000 residents and is located at the tip of th... |
| Taupo |  The busy resort town of Taupo is the main centre of the Lake Taupo area which is one of New Zealand’s major tourist destinations attracting approximately 750,000 visitors per year. The area has been settled for centuries by the local Maori who were attracted here for the thermal springs, which toda... |
Rotorua
2 nights |  Historically known as a spa town, the world famous city of Rotorua stands on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua and is part of the centrally located Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand’s North Island. It is a busy, cosmopolitan tourist destination and is known as the heartland of the Maori culture... |
| Waitomo Caves Village |  Situated just 200 kilometres south of Auckland is the picturesque community of Waitomo Caves Village. It is a small rural village of approximately 500 residents which is famous for its limestone caves and glow-worm grotto. It is a busy tourist centre and the main hub for the ever popular Waitomo C... |
Auckland
1 night |  Auckland is the largest and most populated city in New Zealand, although not the designated capital, which is proudly held by the city of Wellington. Located in a beautifully scenic area on a narrow volcanic isthmus separating two harbours, the cosmopolitan and vibrant city/port of Auckland is loca... |
Bay of Islands
2 nights |  The Bay of Islands is located on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island as it stretches towards the Aupouri Peninsula, Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga where the Pacific Ocean mixes with the Tasman Sea. It is one of the Northland Region’s most popular tourist destinations attracting local... |
Auckland
1 night | Auckland is the largest and most populated city in New Zealand, although not the designated capital, which is proudly held by the city of Wellington. Located in a beautifully scenic area on a narrow volcanic isthmus separating two harbours, the cosmopolitan and vibrant city/port of Auckland is loca... |
Novotel Hotel Wellington
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Millennium Hotel
2 nights |  Millennium Hotel Rotorua is perfectly located on the edge of the CBD overlooking mystical Lake Rotorua. Just a brief stroll to the Rotorua town centre, Polynesian Spa and other key tourist activities. They are proud to be a founding member of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter, supporting sus... |
Stamford Plaza Hotel
1 night |  Stamford Plaza is centrally located in Auckland, near Queen Street Shopping District, sky tower, and Auckland City Hall. It is also within easy walking distance to Waitemata Harbour and Vector Arena. It has all the facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard including heated indoor s... |
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
2 nights |  The Copthorne Hotel has a superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands and offers uninterrupted views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens. It is a perfect base to enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer. Whether it is golf, fishing or mountain biking riding, the ... |
Stamford Plaza Hotel
1 night | Stamford Plaza is centrally located in Auckland, near Queen Street Shopping District, sky tower, and Auckland City Hall. It is also within easy walking distance to Waitemata Harbour and Vector Arena. It has all the facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard including heated indoor s... |
| Te Puia, the NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute |  The Maori people welcome visitors to their place, to hear their stories and to enjoy their unique culture. Te Puia is home to the internationally renowned Pohutu geyser, the National carving and weaving schools and the world famous Whakarewarewa guides.
The history and culture of the Maori peopl... |
| Huka Falls |  The Huka Falls are located in Wairakei Tourist Park around 5 kilometres (or five minutes drive) north of Taupo following the Waikato River. They are a very popular with tourists and well worth a visit. There is a 30 minute riverside walk and along the way there are several viewing platforms availa... |
| Waitomo Caves | The Waitomo Caves are one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist attractions and are located approximately one hour drive south of Hamilton on the west coast of the North Island. Access to the caves is obtained from the Waitomo Caves Village which offers several ways to experience this labyrinth of ... |
| Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of New Zealand | The Te Papa Museum is the national museum of New Zealand and can be found in Cable Street, on the waterfront of Wellington. It is one of Wellington’s major cultural attractions and is a popular tourist destination. This innovative museum is known for its unique and exciting range of exhibitions an... |
| Mount Ruapehu |  Located amongst some of the most beautiful and unusual landscapes in New Zealand, the active volcano of Mount Ruapehu forms part of the Tongariro National Park and lies in the central region of the North Island approximately 40 kilometres south of Lake Taupo. Mount Ruapehu is the highest point of N... |
| Waitangi Treaty Grounds |  The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are the Birthplace (Te Pitowhenua) of New Zealand. It was here on February 6th, 1840 that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown. The Treaty Grounds are part of the 506 hectare Waitangi National Trust estate, which was gifted to th... |
| Agrodome |  The Agrodome offers visitors an opportunity to see the life of a New Zealand farmer. It is situated just north of Rotorua city on a scenic 160 hectare sheep and beef farm.
Visit the Agrodome Sheep Show an exciting and informative insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture, featuring 19 b... |
| Realm of Tane |  Tamaki Maori Village is proud to present this powerful new chapter within New Zealand's heritage story. 'Te Waoku a Tane', the Realm of Tane, is a dramatic blend of guided tour, character theatre and story telling, told within a series of magical indoor sets including a meeting house entrance, a be... |
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