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7 Day Guided Auckland to Wellington Guided touring

  • Geothermal wonders of Rotorua
  • Visit Lord Of The Rings sets
  • Experiemce Maori culture
From
$3,761 pp twin share
Was $4,425 pp
$4,866 pp solo share
6 nights
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9 departures

  1. Tue 5 Jan 2027 → Mon 11 Jan 2027 6 nights · Auckland → Wellington Standard $3,540 from $3,540 pp twin share Select
  2. Tue 19 Jan 2027 → Mon 25 Jan 2027 6 nights · Auckland → Wellington Standard $3,540 from $3,540 pp twin share Select
  3. Tue 26 Jan 2027 → Mon 1 Feb 2027 6 nights · Auckland → Wellington Standard $3,540 from $3,540 pp twin share Select
  4. Tue 2 Feb 2027 → Mon 8 Feb 2027 6 nights · Auckland → Wellington Standard $3,761 from $3,761 pp twin share Select
  5. Tue 9 Feb 2027 → Mon 15 Feb 2027 6 nights · Auckland → Wellington Standard $3,761 from $3,761 pp twin share Enquire
Departs Tue 9 Feb 2027 Returns Mon 15 Feb 2027
Duration6 nights
OperatorAAT Kings
StyleStay
HighlightGuided New Zealand Touring
If you only have time to do the North, this NZ holiday is for you. Discover cosmopolitan cities on an Auckland tour and Wellington tour. Revel in geothermal wonders on a steamy…

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.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Welcome to Auckland

    New Zealand's largest city is blessed with water views on both sides of the isthmus – Manukau Harbour and Waitemata. Explore pretty precincts at your leisure, gazing out over a flurry of yachts, and discover why Auckland is fondly known as the 'City of Sails'. Come evening, meet your fellow travel companions for dinner at The Grill.
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  2. 2

    Auckland Sightseeing

    Discover the long and fascinating history of boat-building and sailing on an America's Cup tour at the New Zealand Maritime Museum, including a glimpse of one of the few existing replicas of the America's Cup. Skirt the harbour toward Mission Bay, then on to Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial for epic views of Auckland and its improbable location. Optional activities include a behind-the-scenes All Blacks experience or a cruise on Auckland Harbour (both own expense).
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  3. 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 farm-to-table lunch prepared by the onsite chef, roll up your sleeves and make your own butter. Journey to Rotorua and 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.
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    Rotorua

    Choose your own adventure with optional Rotorua tour sightseeing experiences including relieving weary limbs in the thermal waters of the Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa or zipping across Rotorua's three lakes in an amphibious WWII-era Duck (both own expense). 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, with forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), chef choice aperitif, and a three-course dinner.
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    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. Witness the broad panorama of Lake Taupo with its vivid blue waters, surrounded by snow-blanketed mountains, alpine deserts, ancient forests and trout-filled rivers. Traverse the Kapiti Coast to New Zealand's cool little capital, Wellington.
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    Wellington

    Begin with a coffee – the city is known for its uber-cool cafes. Head out on a city sights tour to take in highlights such as the 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. Optional activities include visiting Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, an urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, or Lord of the Rings Movie Locations including the famous Weta Workshop (both own expense). Tonight, explore Wellington's many restaurants and bars at your leisure.
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  7. 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.
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What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

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 Americas 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

Not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Airfares
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation throughout this tour:

  • Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
  • Millennium Hotel Rotorua
  • Rydges Wellington
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

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.
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