New Zealand's Northern Gems
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From Wellington's vibrant charm to Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Auckland's harbour-side sparkle, every day brings new discoveries. Take a tour through Napier's Art Deco streets, visit Rotorua, where bubbling mud pools, a traditional pounamu carving workshop, and a Maori cultural performance under the glow of Pohutu Geyser await. Discover an immersive All Blacks Experience in Auckland before heading to the breathtaking Bay of Islands and then celebrate it all at dinner with your new-found friends.
Duration 10 days
Destination Auckland
Company AAT Kings
Availability From 12/10/2026 to 07/04/2027
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 9 Breakfast (B)3 Dinner (D)Medium level of fitness required
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4
- 00pm into Wellington AirportDay 10: Flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request
- Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price
- Comfortable walking shoes Warm layers Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Camera
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Ground Explore the Bay of Islands, a stunning coastal paradise with golden beaches, and lush islands MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Immerse yourself in Māori culture at Te Puia, with traditional performances and storytelling Explore the Geothermal Wonders of Rotorua Marvel at the powerful Huka Falls Behind the scenes experience at Pounamu (Jade) carving workshop tour, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Visit the art deco and wine region of Hawkes Bay including an Art Deco tour Napier Guided tour of the Interactive All Blacks Experience in Auckland
Availability
- From 12/10/2026 to 07/04/2027
Visit Auckland
Day 1
Arrive and settle into your hotel in New Zealand’s cool little capital of Wellington.
You may like to visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts, including an eye-opening exhibit dedicated to Māori history (entrance fee applies). Later, meet up with your fellow adventure-seekers for drinks before you tour the North Island of New Zealand.
Day 2
Wellington is known for its uber-cool cafes, so grab a coffee before you head out on your city sights tour.
Later, travel to the Art Deco capital of New Zealand, Napier. Napier's striking Art Deco architecture is a direct result of the devastating 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, which remains New Zealand’s deadliest natural disaster. Napier was rapidly rebuilt in the style of the era – Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Striped Classical. Today, Napier is regarded as one of the world’s best-preserved Art Deco cities.
Day 3
Join a private walking tour of the Art Deco quarter, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Your local expert guide from the Art Deco Trust will regale you with stories of the people and events that shaped the iconic art deco buildings. Later you may choose to partake in a wine tour of Hawkes Bay wineries, or a tour of the local Gannet Colony, the largest nesting colony of its type in the world (both own expense).
Day 4
Today on your tour of the North Island visit the mighty Huka Falls, where approximately 220,000 litres per second of water surge through a narrow volcanic gorge plunging 11 metres to a foaming pool below.
Continue to the geothermal wonder of Rotorua, renowned for its bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers, rich Māori culture, and the unmistakable scent of sulphur that fills the air. This afternoon, visit a traditional Pounamu workshop for a fascinating insight into the art of jade carving, where you will witness skilled artisans at work, and learn about the cultural significance of pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) in Māori tradition. Tonight, enjoy a dinner of hangi inspired cuisine and a cultural performance in a finely carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It ends on a high at the Pohutu Geyser, where, armed with a hot chocolate you'll view one of New Zealand's geothermal wonderlands.
Day 5
Today is Rotorua tour day of many decisions, but with plenty of tips available from your Travel Director.
Want a bit of down time? We wouldn’t blame you for simply blissing out at in the steamy thermal springs at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa. Hobbit fans will want to take advantage of the opportunity to tour the sights featured in The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit movies on the Hobbiton Movie Set tour. Or board a scenic flight for a bird's-eye-view (all own expense).
Day 6
From New Zealand’s longest waterway, the Waikato River, to its largest city: welcome to Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’.
You’ll understand how it got its moniker when you glimpse yachts gliding around its two harbours on your city sights tour. But today your sights are firmly set on New Zealand's national game: rugby. As part of your Auckland tour you’re kicking about at the interactive All Blacks Experience. Journey through the sporting team’s remarkable history via various displays and presentations before you witness a performance of a traditional haka with you front and centre.
Day 7
140 – that’s how many droplets of land ringed by turquoise sea comprise the Bay of Islands, your tour destination today.
It’s undeniably beautiful, but it also holds a special historical significance: this is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, between Captain William Hobson and Māori chiefs. Your guide, perhaps a descendent of one of the original signatories, will explain the significance of the site, while pointing out the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe and a carved meeting house.
Day 8
If there’s a travel destination that inspires wanderlust, the Bay of Islands is it.
Today, trip the light fantastic and head off in whatever direction you please. Perhaps travel up to Cape Reinga, the very top of New Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach. Or cruise to the Hole in the Rock with an idyllic island stopover enroute or join a tour of Russell and learn more about the settling of the Bay of Islands (all own expense).
Day 9
For a little more northern exposure, make your way to Whangarei, the island’s most northerly outpost and a place where waterfalls meet beaches, galleries meet museums.
It’s like the country in a tantalising snapshot – a union of nature and forward-thinking culture. Sink back into your seat for the mesmerizing commute back to Auckland for your dinner and drinks.
Day 10
The only bad day in your Auckland tour is the one where you have to bid farewell.
On your journey home, just remember how much pleasure you have packed into this last 10 days.
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Departure dates and Pricing
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Mon 12th October, 202613/10/2025 | Wed 21st October, 202622/10/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Mon 30th November, 202601/12/2025 | Wed 9th December, 202610/12/2025 | available | Per person from$6363* | Enquire » |
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Mon 7th December, 202608/12/2025 | Wed 16th December, 202617/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Mon 21st December, 202622/12/2025 | Wed 30th December, 202631/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Mon 11th January, 202713/01/2025 | Wed 20th January, 202722/01/2025 | available | Per person from$7070* | Enquire » |
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Mon 1st February, 202703/02/2025 | Wed 10th February, 202712/02/2025 | available | Per person from$7285* | Enquire » |
Mon 8th February, 202710/02/2025 | Wed 17th February, 202719/02/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Mon 15th February, 202717/02/2025 | Wed 24th February, 202726/02/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Mon 1st March, 202703/03/2025 | Wed 10th March, 202712/03/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Mon 15th March, 202717/03/2025 | Wed 24th March, 202726/03/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Mon 29th March, 202731/03/2025 | Wed 7th April, 202709/04/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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- Prices quoted valid for sale until 13 August 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
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