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Iconic North Island


Wellington to Auckland

Trip Code: NZWAN8
8 Days
From $3,245 USD pp  |  From $3995 CAD pp

Trip Overview


Discover New Zealand’s North Island in depth. Explore Napier on an Art Deco tour and travel via Taupo to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Then visit Auckland and the subtropical Bay of Islands. 
 

Departure Dates





2023 Dates:



 

17-Sep-23, 01-Oct-23
15-Oct-23, 29-Oct-23
12-Nov-23, 19-Nov-23
03-Dec-23, 10-Dec-23
24-Dec-23

 





2024 Dates:



 

14-Jan-24, 28-Jan-24
04-Feb-24, 18-Feb-24
25-Feb-24, 03-Mar-24
10-Mar-24, 17-Mar-24
31-Mar-24, 28-Apr-24

 
 

 

12-May-24, 26-May-24

Your Vacation Includes


 
  • Experiences in six destinations
 
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions in two destinations
 
  • Finest dining – a total of 12 meals
  • Seven nights’ hand-picked accommodation
 
  • Expert APT tour director and driver
 
  • Return airport transfers, porterage
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Map

Itinerary

Designed
Exclusively
for APT guests

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
 

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
 

Wellington to Auckland


DAY
1

 


Arrive Wellington

We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel.


Stay: InterContinental Wellington

Meals: • Dinner


DAY
2

 


Wellington, Napier

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Discover the city of Napier on an Art Deco tour.



Today you'll drive through the Rimutaka Ranges en route to Napier.


Stay: Napier, Scenic Te Pania Hotel

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner


DAY
3

 


Napier, Taupo, Rotorua

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Tonight, enjoy an indulgent traditional Māori feast and performance of Haka, song and storytelling at Te Pā Tū (Māori Village). Over a magical evening, you will be welcomed with a Haka pōwhiri (cultural welcome) and then treated to further captivating performances while enjoying seasonal canapes, chef selected aperitifs and a seasonal three-course dinner.

 



Today, journey through Esk Valley and Te Pohue, stopping at the charming town of Taupo.  Later, travel to Rotorua and enjoy a Signature Experience.

Stay:  Two Nights, Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Meals:  • Breakfast  • Dinner


DAY
4

 


Rotorua

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - SIGHTSEEING

Perhaps enjoy a sheep show at the Agrodome followed by a visit to Te Puia Thermal Reserve. Choose to visit Wai-O-Tapu or experience Middle-earth during a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.



This morning, it's time to explore Rotorua on your selected sightseeing activity. The evening is yours at leisure to further explore.


Meals:  • Breakfast


DAY
5

 


Rotorua, Auckland

FREEDOM OF CHOICE - SIGHTSEEING

Take a cruise on Waitemata Harbour;, enjoy a unique All Blacks experience;, visit Auckland Zoo to discover the native flora and fauna of New Zealand;, or immerse yourself in Unleashed – A Weta Workshop Experience and journey behind the cinema curtain with the Academy Award-winning team at Weta Workshop; or escape the bustle of the city on a tour to Auckland’s wild, black sand beaches and lush rainforest.



This morning, travel through Waikato's farmland to Auckland. Afterwards, enjoy your selected sightseeing activity.


Stay:  Auckland, Crowne Plaza

Meals:  • Breakfast • Dinner


DAY
6

 


Auckland, Bay of Islands

Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and travel along the Hibiscus Coast. Stop at Parry Kauri Park to view the large kauri trees,  and soak up the rich pioneering history of the Northland region. Continue to the Bay of Islands.


Stay:  Two Nights, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Meals:  • Breakfast


DAY
7

 

Bay of Islands

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a catamaran cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock. Meander through the inner islands, admiring the sandy beaches and rocky outcrops.

 



See the spectacular Bay of Islands region on a cruise. Afterwards, the afternoon is free for you to further explore. 

 
Meals:  • Breakfast  • Dinner


DAY
8

 


Bay of Islands, Depart Auckland

After breakfast, travel to Auckland where your New Zealand adventure concludes. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight.

Meals:  • Breakfast


 

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Geoff McGeary OAM – APT Company Owner


 

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