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Fall in love with New Zealand on this seven-day guided tour. See Wellington your way, choosing between an insider’s tour of the city with a Local Expert or a guided hike through Zealandia — the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary. Travel past the dairy country of Manawatu to Hawke’s Bay, where you'll enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at one of the country’s world-renowned wineries. In Rotorua, walk the Redwoods Treewalk — a maze of forested suspension bridges — and visit a working kiwi nursery and hatchery to learn more about the iconic flightless bird. Savour a flavourful Māori hāngī feast, made from food cooked in the ground using geothermal steam. Descend into the Waitomo Cave to see glow-worms illuminate the caverns, then toast your trip with a celebration dinner in Auckland.
Duration 8 days
Destination Auckland
Company Luxury Gold
Availability From 14/12/2025 to 29/03/2026
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 7 Breakfast (B)4 Dinner (D)1 Lunch (L)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesWellington: Discover the stunning waterfront and the hidden laneways in the bohemian area of the heritage Cuba Street precinct
- Once dimly lit back alleys, these newly rejuvenated laneways are now home to some of the country’s funkiest bars, boutiques, and breweries
- Admire panoramic views of the city from the Wellington cable car
- Wellington: Zealandia is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state
- The 500+ acre ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area
- Take a 2-hour walking tour with a passionate expert guide
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey
- From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level
- Included at all hotels
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi
- And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold
- Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested
- Wellington: Feel the warm hospitality of New Zealand's capital city, as you join your travel companions for a delicious Welcome Dinner hosted at Lola Rouge
- Hawke's Bay: Indulge in wine tasting and an intimate dinner at the award-winning restaurant of Craggy Range Winery
- Feast on local produce as you sit in the shade of Te Mata Peak and drink wines from one of the region’s world-famous vineyards
- Rotorua: Tonight, visit Te Pā Tū Māori Experience
- Tū Te Rā is a celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine
- Enjoy a forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), complimentary chef choice aperitif, and a seasonal three-course dinner
- Auckland: The Trivet dining experience draws inspiration from Aotearoa’s rich cultural tapestry, blending global culinary traditions and techniques with the finest locally sourced ingredients
- Enjoy the sharing-style Auckland cuisine, where every dish tells a story and creates a sense of connection
- Hawke's Bay: Porters Boutique Hotel is a privately owned, boutique hotel that delivers a luxurious experience
- Elegantly appointed guest rooms are fitted with plush, classic furnishings and local artwork, all moments away from the charming village of Havelock North
- Napier: Brace yourself for a journey that takes you from coast to cape, to the world’s largest and most accessible Gannet colony in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay
- Discover the mesmerising birds in an almost face to face experience and take in the stunning vista of the area
- Your participation on Gannet Overland Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary
- Rotorua: Join Whirinaki Forest Footsteps, a guided eco-tour into the heart of the ancient Whirinaki Rainforest
- Rotorua: Meet the kiwi at National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa as you are invited to step behind-the-scenes at a working nursery and hatchery for New Zealand’s intriguing national bird
- Seek out skinks, geckos, and incredible trout amidst the thick foliage of the park
- This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps to fund the Hatchery and directly contribute to kiwi conservation
- The hatchery has grown to become the largest and most successful kiwi hatching facility in the world, successfully incubating and hatching brown kiwi eggs, helping the North Island population considerably
- Napier: Climb into a luxury vintage car with a discerning local guide for your personal tour of Napier
- Uncover the highlights of this world-famous town’s 140 art deco buildings and sculptures from the comfort of your luxurious vehicle
- Rotorua: Stand eye to eye with giant redwoods on the Redwoods Treewalk
- Immerse yourself in the serene majesty of these 118-year-old trees from your 20-metre high perspective
- Cross swing bridges and platforms on your elevated path through Whakarewarewa Forest
- Auckland: Discover the landmarks of New Zealand’s largest city on your afternoon tour
- See the diversity of the city from bustling Queen Street and the rejuvenated Viaduct Harbour to the historic buildings around the city’s university and the striking Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Footwhistle Glowworm Cave: Enter the subterranean Footwhistle Cave for a private tour
- Your guide will lead you down to the entrance of the cave, where on this intimate, private tour you will discover the beauty of the New Zealand Glowworm, and learn about the cave formations and beauty of Footwhistle Cave
- A cup of locally brewed Kawa Kawa tea is the perfect finish
- Wellington: Discover the stunning waterfront and the hidden laneways in the bohemian area of the heritage Cuba Street precinct
- Once dimly lit back alleys, these newly rejuvenated laneways are now home to some of the country’s funkiest bars, boutiques, and breweries
- Admire panoramic views of the city from the Wellington cable car
- Wellington: Zealandia is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state
- The 500+ acre ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area
- Take a 2-hour walking tour with a passionate expert guide
Availability
- From 14/12/2025 to 29/03/2026
Visit Auckland
Day 1
On arrival at Wellington International Airport you'll be driven by complimentary transfer to your hotel.
Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This evening, meet your Travel Concierge and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.
Day 2
Today personalise your day.
Choose from the the urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne or discover the stunning waterfront and hidden lanes of Wellington with a local expert.
Day 3
Wind your way through the pastoral dairy farming land of Manawatū to Napier in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s Art Deco capital and world-renowned wine country.
This evening savour a tasting and dinner at family-owned Craggy Range Winery in the shadow of Te Mata Peak. Sample the region’s premium wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while dining on Head Chef Casey McDonald’s signature seasonal Hawke’s Bay produce from their award-winning restaurant. After a sumptuous evening, relax in your plush room decorated with original local artwork in your boutique hotel in charming Havelock North Village.
Day 4
Partake in a Gannet safari.
Your participation on Gannet Overland Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary. Their amazing team is made up of over 300 volunteers that are giving their time to restore our beautiful land and replant grasses and natives to support the return of our wildlife. Take in Napier’s art deco architecture with a Local Expert in a vintage car.
Day 5
Continue your journey to Rotorua, where this afternoon, armed with a packed lunch, you'll join a local guide for a cultural walking eco-tour to discover the Jurassic Whirinaki Forest, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Day 6
Unveil the sights of Rotorua viewing the 120-yearold Californian Coastal Redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest at Redwoods Treewalk.
Crossing 28 suspension bridges from 65 feet above ground, feeling like one of the native birds sweeping through the forest. Learn more about the “local residents” going behind the scenes on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa. Understand how this working kiwi nursery and hatchery is leading the conservation efforts of the national icon and perhaps see a newly hatched kiwi chick. Tonight, visit Te Pā Tū for insights into the local rituals and traditions of fascinating Māori culture with a celebration of the abundant harvest of the season, and explore concepts, rituals and stories of ancient warfare and peace in an amalgamation of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a special three-course feast with aperitif.
Day 7
Your final full day finds you embarking on an exclusive, private guided tour of Waitomo Cave on a five-star Eco Glow Worm experience at Caveworld.
Your guide sets the scene for an underground cave experience where you will see glow worms, cave formations and appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle Cave. Then you’re off to Auckland for a tour showcasing bustling Queen Street and the striking Auckland Harbour Bridge before you're treated to dinner with one of New Zealand’s famous former All Black rugby players. Feast on local fare as you are regaled with stories and learn about life on one of the most successful teams in the world.
Day 8
After one final breakfast, say farewell to your Wellington-to-Auckland luxury tour as you are chauffeured to Auckland Airport.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 14th December, 202514/12/2025 | Sun 21st December, 202521/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1st February, 202602/02/2025 | Sun 8th February, 202609/02/2025 | available | Per person from$7775* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1st March, 202602/03/2025 | Sun 8th March, 202609/03/2025 | available | Per person from$7775* | Enquire » |
| Sun 22nd March, 202623/03/2025 | Sun 29th March, 202630/03/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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- Prices quoted valid for sale until 03 September 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
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