Highlights

Spectacular North Island

09 Nights & 10 Days

APZ 2 B

 

Destination

New Zealand

Continent

Oceania

Location

New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific (Southeast of Australia, below the Pacific Islands and above Antarctica)

Capital City

Wellington

Language

Auckland

Currency

New Zealand Dollar

Season

Summer is the best time to visit (Dec to Feb), Autumn is next perfect for Hiking (March to May), then Spring & last winter (June to Aug)

Airport

Auckland and Christchurch

Time Zone

GMT + 12:00

Dial Code

+64 (dialing in)

Tour Type

Leisure Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Family Tour | Adventure Tour

 

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Auckland

Upon arrival at the Airport, transfer to your hotel. The city's many beaches, marinas and parks, make it ideal for outdoor pursuits such as yachting, rugby, cricket or a day at the beach. Over Night stay at Auckland.

Day 02Auckland - Bay of Islands (Paihia)

After B/F, pick up your rental car from the city depot and then self-drive to Bay of Islands (Paihia). Over Night stay at Paihia.

Day 03Paihia - Cape Reinga - Paihia

After B/F, enjoy full day Cape Reinga and 90-Mile Beach Tour. Over Night stay at Paihia.

Day 04Paihia - Hokianga

After B/F, check-out from Paihia and enjoy Hole in the Rock Cruise. Later, Self-drive to Hokianga. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Hokianga.

Day 05Hokianga - Auckland

After B/F, check out from Hokianga and self-drive to Auckland. Check-in to your hotel on arrival. Over Night stay at Auckland.

Day 06Auckland – Waitomo Caves or Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tour – Rotorua

After B/F, pick up your rental car from city depot and self drive to Rotorua. En-route, one may visit to

Waitomo Caves – Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral. Your tour guide will deliver an informative and entertaining commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural wonders of this living masterpiece.               Or

Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours

Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire that featured in the Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings. Your tour starts with a drive through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges.

Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel at Rotorua. Located on a volcanic plateau, and formerly a spa town, Rotorua is most famous for its geothermal activity. Rotorua is the main place in New Zealand where aspects of Maori traditions can be seen, from wood carvings, and meeting houses, to a Hangi Dinner and Maori dances. Over Night stay at Rotorua.

Day 07Rotorua

After B/F, Rotorua sightseeing (by self-drive) including Te Puia Thermal Reserve and New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute Guided tour, Rainbow Springs and Agrodome Sheep Show.

Day 08Rotorua

After B/F, the day is free at leisure and explore by self-drive. Over Night stay at Rotorua.

Day 09Rotorua - Auckland

After B/F, self-drive to Auckland. Over Night stay at Auckland.

Day 10Auckland - Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, self-drive to Auckland Airport. Drop off your rental car before flight check-in. Board a flight departing for onward destination journey.