7 Days / 6 Nights

Highlights & Inclusions
  • Breakfast Daily
  • Transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Auckland – City of Sails
  • Waitomo Caves – Guided Tour
  • Rotorua – A Geothermal Wonderland
  • Te Puia Geothermal Reserve
  • Rainbow Springs Nature Park
  • Agrodome – Sheep Show
  • Maori Hangi and Cultural Performance
  • Taupo – The Heart of New Zealand
  • Taste of Taupo Scenic Cruise
  • Wellington – Our Capital City
  • Wellington – City Sights and Coastline Tour

Day 1: Arrive Auckland
On arrival at Auckland International Airport, you will be met and transferred by private car and driver to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Travel south following the mighty Waikato River and through the prime Waikato farmlands to Waitomo. Enjoy a guided visit through the subterranean Waitomo Cave, concluding with a boat ride to see the lights of the glowworms. On conclusions travel south to Rotorua, renowned for its geothermal activity.

Day 3: Discover Rotorua
Three iconic attractions are included today, Te Puia Geothermal Reserve where you will see boiling mud pools and steaming geysers, Rainbow Springs , to learn about our native flora and fauna and the opportunity to see our native bird, the Kiwi. Lastly, a visit to the Agrodome to learn about our farming heritage, including an entertaining farm show.

This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi and Cultural performance at Tamaki Village.

Day 4: Rotorua – Taupo
Travel the short distance form Rotorua following the unusual volcanic geography and through large plantations of pine forest to arrive in Taupo. This afternoon we’ve included the “Taste of Taupo” scenic cruise with Chris Jolly Outdoors. Visit the Maori Rock Carvings and enjoy a taste of the local trout caught in the lake.

Day 5: Taupo – Wellington
Heading south to Wellington, travel through the ‘Volcanic Plateau’ of the central North Island, with magical views of Mounts’ Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
Travel through farming communities of the Manawatu before following the Kapiti Coast into Wellington, our nation’s Capital City.

Day 6: Discover Wellington
This morning we’ve included the best attractions and must-see landmarks with Hammonds City and Coastline tour. Take in a beautiful 360° view of Wellington from Mount Victoria, experience the rugged South Coast, and explore quaint villages throughout the city.

The remainder of today is at your leisure.

Day 7: Depart Wellington
Self Drive | Return your rental car to Wellington Airport
Seat on coach | Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Wellington Airport.