9 Day Ultimate North Island

Explore New Zealand’s North Island on a 9-day small-group tour with a business-class coach, Māori culture, geothermal wonders, Art Deco charm, and premium stays.

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Duration

9 Day / 8 Night Tour

Price

$1,269

PEOPLE GOING

82+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Arrive Auckland (D)

    Arrive in Auckland and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers over a pre-dinner drink as your tour begins.

    Overnight in Auckland.

  2. Day 2
    Auckland → Bay of Islands (B, D)

    Travel north to the Kauri Museum, then continue to Paihia. Explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and learn about this key moment in New Zealand’s history.

    Overnight in the Bay of Islands.

  3. Day 3
    Bay of Islands – Free Day (B)

    Free day in the Bay of Islands. Choose from optional tours like Cape Reinga, sailing, or a scenic flight. Evening at leisure.

    Overnight in the Bay of Islands.

  4. Day 4
    Bay of Islands → Auckland (B)

    Cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock, watching for dolphins. Return to Paihia, then travel back to Auckland for a free evening.

    Overnight in Auckland.

  5. Day 5
    Auckland → Hobbiton → Rotorua (B, L, D)

    Enjoy an Auckland city tour before heading to Hobbiton for a Shire-style buffet lunch and guided movie-set tour. Continue to Rotorua for the night.

    Overnight in Rotorua.

  6. Day 6
    Rotorua (B, SD)

    Explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture. Enjoy sightseeing and a special cultural dining experience in the evening.

    Overnight in Rotorua.

  7. Day 7
    Rotorua → Napier (B, D)

    Travel via Huka Falls and Lake Taupō to Napier. Enjoy an Art Deco tour aboard the Hawke’s Bay Express before a relaxed afternoon.

    Overnight in Napier.

  8. Day 8
    Napier → Wellington (B, SD)

    Travel to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. Explore its waterfront, museums, and vibrant food scene. Enjoy a special dinner this evening.

    Overnight in Wellington.

  9. Day 9
    Depart Wellington (B)

    Spend a final morning in Wellington before your private airport transfer, concluding your North Island adventure.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Auckland and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
    • Meet your fellow travellers over a pre-dinner drink as your tour begins.
    • Settle in for your first night in New Zealand’s largest city.
Accommodations
  • 2 nights in Auckland 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Bay of Islands 4 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Rotorua 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Napier 4 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Wellington 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
Package Includes

Coach & Transfers:

  • Luxury 20-seat Business Class coach with leather seats, tray tables, onboard restroom & daily Wi-Fi.
  • Personalised meet & greet on arrival.
  • Return airport transfers.
  • Professional Coach Captain for the entire journey.
  • Hotel porterage included.

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Kauri Museum entry
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds guided tour.
  • Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise.
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Shire’s buffet lunch.
  • Skyline Gondola + Luge Ride.
  • Agrodome Farm Show.
  • Te Puia geothermal valley.
  • Māori Hāngi & Cultural Concert.
  • Hawke’s Bay Express vintage tram ride.
  • Te Papa Museum (Gallipoli Exhibition).
  • Auckland, Napier & Wellington city tours.
  • Accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel for 8 nights with Breakfast.

 

Meals:

  • 8 cooked breakfasts
  • 6 dinners (including Welcome Drink, Māori Hāngi Dinner, and Farewell Dinner with beverages)
  • 1 Shire’s buffet lunch at Hobbiton
  • Specialty breakfast at Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua

 

Additional:

  • Ultimate Documentation Pack
  • Extensive optional activities available throughout the tour.

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