New Zealand's Northern Gems - Small Group

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Highlights

Explore Art Deco Napier on a walking tour, Bay of Islands, & Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Discover Maori culture at Te Puia Rotorua, craft of Pounamu (Jade) carving, & the All Blacks Experience

Visit the geothermal wonders of Rotorua

View the power of Huka Falls

Itinerary

Discover the New Zealand's northern gems. Enjoy exploring both Auckland and Wellington, and walking Napier’s Art Deco streets. Connect with Māori culture in Rotorua and visit the the stunning Bay of Islands. This trip is accompanied by a Travel Director and Driver.

day 1Welcome to Wellington

Arrive and settle into your hotel in New Zealand's cool little capital of Wellington. You may like to visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts, including an eye-opening exhibit dedicated to Mori history (entrance fee applies). Later, meet up with your fellow adventure-seekers for drinks before you tour the North Island of New Zealand.

Location Visited

Wellington

Accommodation

James Cook Grand Chancellor

day 2Wellington onto Napier

day 3Discover Art Deco Icons

day 4Culture Capital Rotorua

day 5Rotorua, Its All Yours

day 6Auckland, the City of Sails

day 7Auckland onto Bay of Islands

day 8Bay of Islands at Leisure

day 9Travel to Auckland

day 10Farewell Auckland

What's Included

Accommodation

Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedPorterage where hotels provide this service

Meals

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Transport

All land transport shown. All transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

Mustsee sightseeingOptional Experiences and free timeThis trip is operated by our Australia and New Zealand Specialists at AAT Kings.

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