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You could spend eons exploring New Zealand’s two islands. 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 Rotorua tour. Drop in on Lord of the Rings movie sets. And be moved by Maori culture, whether in galleries or traditional villages. The Indigenous heartbeat is strong, wherever you venture on this epic NZ tour.

Was from $4,605* per person twin share
Save up to $115* per person twin share

Now from $4,490* per person twin share

Highlights
Local Connection
The dairy industry is big business in New Zealand, as you’ll fast find on a Waikato farm. The stories you'll hear tell you about life on the land.

Cultural Immersion
Discover just how strong Māori culture is at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience, celebrating art, tradition and cuisine.

Make Travel Matter
A guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute at Te Puia contributes to its success, committed to preserving and promoting teaching traditional Māori arts and crafts.

World Class Nature
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.

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Travel in a fully air-conditioned luxury coach
Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
Centrally located 4-5 star hotels
National Park entrance fees
6 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) & 3 Dinners (D)
Private arrival and departure transfers

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Day 1: Welcome to Auckland

Meet your fellow travel companions at a Welcome Reception and dinner at The Grill, and share stories of your day-one wanderings.
Hotel: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine

Day 2: Auckland

Those sails on the harbour? They come from a long and fascinating history of boat-building and sailing, as you’ll discover on an America’s Cup tour at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. The water is your backdrop as you skirt the harbour toward dreamy Mission Bay and Bastion Point. There’s nothing like an epic view to set your soul soaring.
Hotel: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 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 your farm to table lunch prepared by the onsite chef, get a feel for country life as you're invited to roll up your sleeves and make your own butter - butter churners, tiny mason jars and all! The next hot spot, in every sense of the word, is Rotorua. 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.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Included Meals: Breakfast & Be My Guest Lunch

Day 4: Rotorua

Today, choose your own adventure. 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. Enjoy a forest kai horotai (seasonal canapé) and chef choice aperitif, followed by a three-course dinner.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Included Meals: Breakfast & Highlight Dinner

Day 5: Rotorua – Wellington

You’ll hear Huka Falls well before you see it – 220,000 litres of water thunder over an 11 metre high waterfall every second. The road ahead unfolds in a broad panorama of Lake Taupo then the Kapiti Coast to New Zealand’s cool little capital, Wellington.
Hotel: Rydges Wellington
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner with Wine

Day 6: Wellington

Your day in Wellington should – must – begin with a coffee. The city is known for its uber-cool cafés and with coffee in hand you will head out on a city sights tour to take in highlights such as its 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, so perhaps make a visit. Or tour the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, where the biodiversity of 225 hectares of forest is being restored or explore Lord of the Rings territory (own expense).
Hotel: Rydges Wellington
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: 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.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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*Save a further 2.5% with the exclusive Helloworld offer on AAT Kings New Zealand Guided Holidays when you use the promotion code HLOSALENZ. Offer valid for sale between Sep 16, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024 for select travel departures from Sep 16, 2024 – Mar 31, 2025. Discounts are subject to availability (for select tours and departures), limited seats, offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. For new bookings only made through Helloworld Brands. Excludes group and charter bookings. Other standard booking conditions apply. Combinable with selected offers, contact your Helloworld travel agent or speak to our experts for more details. Updated Sep 16, 2024.

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