Overview
The North Island of New Zealand is known for its volcanic activity, national parks and cosmopolitan cities. Home to about three-quarters of New Zealand’s population, it has the country’s largest city, Auckland. Surrounded by bays and islands, it’s known as the “the City of Sails.” At its southern tips is harbourside capital Wellington, home to the national museum, Te Papa. ― Google
Itinerary
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
Travel south to arrive at Waitomo for a guided tour of the world famous WaitomoGlowworm Caves. Continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua.
Visit TePuia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Travel south to reach Taupo before travelling over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the ‘Art Deco’ city of Napier.
This morning is at your leisure to explore Napier, before joining an afternoon wine tour that will visit and include tastings at 3 local wineries.
Travel through the Manawatu Gorge to Palmerston North, travelling down the Kapiti Coast to arrive in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington.
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. Hope you enjoyed your tour around New Zealand and look forward to organizing your next visit to New Zealand.
Inclusions
- Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
- All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
- A choice of three accommodation options
- All transports
- All optional tours can be added
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Visa
- Photo & Video charges
- Beverages & Hotel charge
- Tips & gratuities
- Any personal expenses
- Any service not included in inclusions or itinerary
- Courier charges
- Insurance & Taxes
