7 Day Guided Auckland to Wellington Guided touring
Discover just how strong Indigenous culture is at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience, celebrating art, tradition and cuisine. Bring your appetite for a hangi meal, cooked underground.
If you want to be blown away by nature, Huka Falls is the place to go. This mighty waterfall sees 220,000 litres of water per second thunder over an 11-metre ridge. Prepare to get wet.
The dairy industry is big business in New Zealand, as you’ll discover in the company of Bridgette and Lance O’Sullivan on their Waikato farm. The stories they’ll tell you about life on the land…You may have tasted kiwifruit before. But you’ve probably never savoured one plucked fresh and handed to you by the farmer. Get set for a flavour explosion.
Your visit to the Te Puia Geothermal Reserve not only reveals Rotorua’s steamy history, but also supports up-and-coming Maori creatives.
Included in this tour:
- Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Directors and Drivers
- Centrally located premium 4 & 5 star hotels
- National Park entrance fees
- 6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
- Exclusive after-hours guided tour of the America's Cup exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Be My Guest: Lunch in the Red Barn on a dairy farm
- Visit Te Puia to see Maori artisans at work and be guided through Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Indigenous Experience, Cultural Performance and Feast at Te Pa Tu
- See Huka Falls from a panoramic viewpoint
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Airfares
Day 1 - Welcome to Auckland
New Zealand’s largest city is blessed when it comes to water views – on one side of the isthmus is Manukau Harbour; on the other, Waitemata. Exploring pretty precincts at your leisure, gazing out over a flurry of yachts, you’ll begin to understand why Auckland is fondly known as the ‘City of Sails’. Come evening, meet your fellow NZ holiday travel companions for dinner at The Grill, and share stories of your day-one wanderings.
Day 2 - Auckland
Remember all those sails you spotted on Auckland’s harbour yesterday? They come from a long and fascinating history of boat-building and sailing, as you’ll discover on an America’s Cup tour at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. This is a story of migration, innovation, team-building and skill. Plus, you get to glimpse one of the few existing replicas of the America’s Cup. The water is your backdrop as your skirt the harbour toward dreamy Mission Bay, onward to Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial. This is the place to get some perspective. Yes, of Auckland and its improbable location, but also of life in general. There’s nothing like an epic view to set your soul soaring. If you want tips on how to spend your afternoon post Auckland tour, we have a few ideas. Perhaps a behind-the-scenes All Blacks experience, revealing insights into this record-breaking rugby team or a cruise on Auckland Harbour (both own expense).
Day 3 - Auckland - Rotorua
Leave Auckland behind and journey into the countryside for an exclusive family-style Be My Guest lunch in the Red Barn on a working dairy farm. Over your farm to table lunch prepared by the onsite chef, get a feel for country life as you're invited to roll up your sleeves and make your own butter - butter churners, tiny mason jars and all! The next hot-spot – in every sense of the word – on your NZ holiday is Rotorua. Visit Te Puia for a guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, a staggering valley where geysers pop and thermal springs jettison skywards.
Day 4 - Rotorua
Today, choose your own adventure. We have plenty of ideas for the paths you might follow. Optional Rotorua tour sightseeing experiences include relieving NZ holiday-weary limbs in the thermal waters of the Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa or perhaps you’d prefer to zip across Rotorua’s three lakes in an amphibious WWII-era Duck (both own expense). The decision is yours. Tonight, dive deep into Indigenous culture at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience. Hear about Māori history, traditions, and future aspirations across an evening of celebration and feasting. Enjoy a forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés) and chef choice aperitif, followed by a three-course dinner.
Day 5 - Rotorua - Wellington
You’ll hear Huka Falls well before you see it – at this natural wonder, a staggering 220,000 litres of water thunder over an 11-metre-high waterfall every second. Photos just don’t do it justice; this is an every-sense-heightened experience. The road ahead unfolds in a broad panorama of Lake Taupo, its waters so vivid and blue you’ll think someone has taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time. The surrounding countryside is one of ridiculous contrast: snow-blanketed mountains and alpine deserts, ancient forests and trout-filled rivers. Traverse the Kapiti Coast to New Zealand’s cool little capital, Wellington.
Day 6 - Wellington
Your day in Wellington should – must – begin with a coffee. The city is known for its uber-cool cafes and with coffee in hand you will head out on a city sights tour to take in highlights such as its iconic cable car, parliament and Mt. Victoria. This afternoon is yours to discover Wellington. Your city tour ends at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand, so perhaps call in for a visit (entrance fee applies). Or visit the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, where the biodiversity of 225 hectares of forest is being restored. Or Lord of the Rings Movie Locations, including the famous Weta Workshop (both own expense). Tonight, there are so many restaurants and bars to choose from, you'll need a guidebook. Ask us for recommendations or explore at your leisure. Because every NZ holiday needs a little down time.
Day 7 - Farewell from Wellington
It's been a week of epic sights and adventures in the North Island. All good things must come to an end, but there's time to enjoy one last breakfast with your travel companions.
* The itinerary is subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions, or other factors. We will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes.
Multiple departure dates in 2026 and 2027.
Below pricing is based 3 Feb 2026 departure
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$4,630$4,167 pp twin share* - from $5,414 solo traveller*
Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your seat NOW!
* Prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Accommodation throughout this tour:
- Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
- Millennium Hotel Rotorua
- Rydges Wellington
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Flight Information
- Day 1: Flights to arrive by 4:00pm into Auckland Airport
- Day 7: Flights to depart after 2:00pm from Wellington Airport
- Airline schedules may change at short notice. Please consider possible flight disruption when booking your flights.