Premium New Zealand North Island
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Tour Overview
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, stay at a cottage set in a Hawke’s Bay winery and go deeper in the Te Papa Museum on a tour with a Maori guide.
Trip Code: PHPN
Start
Auckland
End
Wellington
Destination
New Zealand
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Catamaran, Ferry
Accommodation
Resort (1 nights), Hotel (6 nights)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Spend two nights in the acclaimed Hawke’s Bay wine region at your Feature Stay – Craggy Range Winery, located beneath Te Mata Peak. Taste premium wines, have dinner on site and settle into your cosy cottage nestled between vineyards and mountains.
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Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during a Signature Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some of the local wine.
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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.
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Enjoy an iconic Signature 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!
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Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum, with a Maori guide. Hear about their personal stories and connections between their iwi (tribe) and the museum’s fascinating collection, then try some traditional kai (food).
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Catamaran, Ferry
Accommodation
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
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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