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Multiple City

North Island Exploration

Book Now 6 nights on the North Island
from $1342.00 per person based on double occupancy

Sail on Auckland’s Harbour, enjoy a Maori Concert and Hangi Dinner in Rotorua and visit the National Museum of New Zealand in Wellington.


INCLUSIONS
  • 2 nights Sebel Suites Auckland
  • 2 nights Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
  • 2 nights Novotel Wellington
  • Sailing Experience on Auckland Harbour
  • Coach tour from Auckland to Rotorua plus entry and lunch at Waitomo Caves
  • Rotorua City Sights Tour
  • Maori Concert and Hangi Dinner
  • Maori Treasures of Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa Museum
  • Seat-in-coach transfers throughout

ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrive Auckland
On arrival into Auckland you will be met and transferred to your hotel, Sebel Suites Auckland. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2 Americas Cup Sailing
Today you will have the opportunity to become skipper of a genuine Americas Cup yacht! This unique experience will give you a truly different perspective of Auckland’s stunning harbor.

Day 3 Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves
Today you will make your way from Auckland to the Geothermal Wonderland of Rotorua, visiting the famous Waitomo Glow Worm caves on the way. Your tour includes commentary onboard, and a guided tour of the caves followed by lunch. You will arrive in Rotorua late afternoon, Novotel Rotorua. (L)

Day 4 Rotorua Sights and Hangi Dinner
Today you will explore some of Rotorua’s fantastic geothermal and cultural offerings. This morning you will visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rainbow Springs and the interactive Agrodome Sheep Show. This evening you will experience the truly unique and ‘must do’ Maori Concert and Hangi Dinner. You will be transferred to the Tamaki Maori Village to learn of the culture, food and lifestyle of the native people of New Zealand. (D)

Day 5 Rotorua to Wellington
You will be picked up and transferred from your hotel to Rotorua airport (flights own expense). On arrival you will be transferred to the Novotel Wellington, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 6 Maori Treasures Tour
Today you will learn through hands-on experience about Maori art and culture. You will visit a unique Maori Arts studio and also visit the National Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa.

Day 7 Depart Wellington
Day is at leisure until your airport transfer for your onward flight.