New Zealand Iconic North Route

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

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Auckland, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

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Highlights

Discover Auckland, the City of Sails, famous for its vibrant sailing scene and rich cultural heritage

Explore the Bay of Islands, home to 144 subtropical islands and a rich Mori cultural heritage

Visit Wellington, New Zealands capital, both on foot and from above aboard the iconic Cable Car

Admire Napier, the Pearl of the East Coast, renowned for its distinctive Art Deco architecture

Itinerary

This tour of New Zealand will show you some of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world! You will discover fascinating rainforests, magnificent mountains, powerful waterfalls, stunning glaciers and more on this journey. Begin your tour in Auckland, the cultural capital of New Zealand packed with diverse neighborhoods and historical landmarks. Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and enjoy views of the Hauraki Gulf and the city skyline. Visit The Domain, the oldest park in Auckland and one of the largest in the city. Continue to the Waitomo Caves, travel through scenic farmland regions and take a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of glowworms. Fly to Christchurch and visit Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand at 3,724 meters. Stop at Lake Tekapo, a glacier-fed lake offering views of the Southern Alps. Travel onwards to Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of New Zealand, known for activities such as bungee jumping, paragliding, ziplining and skydiving. The tour ends in Queenstown before your onward journey home.

day 1Auckland (arrival)

Welcome to New Zealand! Upon arrival at the Auckland International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Auckland

day 2Auckland – Bay Of Islands

day 3Bay Of Islands

day 4Bay Of Islands - Auckland

day 5Auckland To Coromandel Peninsula

day 6Coromandel Peninsula

day 7Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua

day 8Rotorua

day 9Rotorua – Napier

day 10Napier - Wellington

day 11Wellington –

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at the listed superior hotels or similar

Meals

Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel01 dinner at Tamaki Mori Village01 evening meal at Mission Estate Winery in Napier

Transport

Services of English-speaking driver/guideCooks Beach to Whitianga passenger ferry ride

Guide

A private guide around Te Puias geothermal valley with geysers, mud pools and hot springsNapiers history and Art Deco architecture on foot during a tour from a local guide

Others

Arrival and departure airport transfersAll sightseeing as per the detailed itineraryEntry to Waitangi Treaty GroundsYOUR CHOICE OPTION: Journey along 90 Mile Beach or take a Hole in the Rock Cruise & Tour of RussellA private guided tour at the Auckland MuseumNarrow-gauge railway journey through native Coromandel bushHot Water Beach, Hahei beach and Cooks BeachWaih Beach and Mount MaunganuiBush walk at Okere FallsYOUR CHOICE OPTION: Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley or experience Hobbiton Movie SetVisit of Tamaki Mori Village and enjoy a powerful cultural performance and feast, Te PTThe powerful Huka Falls, TaupovisitTour of historic Greytown, known for its boutique shops, cafes and Victorian buildingsWellingtons famous Cable Car and visit Te Papa museumAll local applicable taxes

Entrance

All entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary

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