5-Day Best of the North Island from Auckland
Overview
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120 hours
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This five day independent tour offers the best the North Island has to offer. The tour includes the Bay of Islands with Hole in the Rock cruise and guided tours of Russell and Waitangi. The tour then returns to Auckland for one night prior to travelling through to Hobbiton where a guided tour of this world renown attraction has been arranged for your enjoyment. From Hobbiton the tour travels through to Rotorua and its geothermal attractions, here you will enjoy a guide tour of the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and its Living Maori Village. This attraction will also include a Haka Performance. On the final day of this 5 day adventure you will visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a guided boat tour through the glowworm grotto. Four star hotel accommodation and transportation included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
This is not a fully escorted group tour.
On days one and two the travel is in a large coach and the passenger numbers may at any given time exceed 20 people. On days three four and five the vehicles are smaller and the passenger numbers will not exceed 15 on any given day.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
All transfers and coaching
Guided Tour at Hobbiton
Guided Tour at Whakarewarewa
Mini Tour of Russell and Hole in the Rock / Dolphin Cruise
4-nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel
All listed activities and transfers
Guided Tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cultural Performance
Guided Tour at Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Auckland - Paihia (Bay of Islands)
Accommodations
Scenic Hotel Paihia or Similar
Paihia
Depart Auckland and travel north by coach via the Hibiscus Coast with its golden sand beaches, through Whangarei and arrive in the beautiful township of Paihia, Bay of Islands.
Russell
By ferry you will be transported from Paihia to Russell a beautiful township immediately across the bay from Paihia. Russell being the original capital of New Zealand. In Russell a tour of the township has been arranged for your enjoyment. In Russell you will join a Mini Tour of the township.
Bay of Islands
From Russell you will join a three hour nature cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock, weather and sea conditions permitting you will sail through the hole. On the cruise you will often site dolphins and numerous sea birds. 3 hours , The cruise is included in the tour package
Paihia
The hole in the rock cruise will return you to the dock at Paihia. The remainder of the afternoon evening is at leisure to explore the township.
Bay of Islands - Auckland
Accommodations
VR Queen Street Hotel or similar
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
This morning transferred from your accommodation to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds,Tour the Waitangi Treaty Grounds the site of the historic treaty between the Maori and European pioneers. A guided tour has been arranged the tour will include a magnificent Maori meeting house and war canoe. Following the guided tour enjoy a Maori Cultural performance.
Paihia
From the treaty grounds you will be transferred back to your Paihia Accommodation to collect your luggage for your onward coach journey this afternoon back to Auckland.
Auckland
Departing Paihia early afternoon you will travel by coach south to Auckland a journey of approximately 3.5 hours, arriving Auckland City late afternoon. On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your Auckland Central City accommodation.
Auckland Central
Your destination for this evening. Evening at leisure.
Auckland Hobbiton - Rotorua
Accommodations
Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Auckland
This morning depart Auckland for Hobbiton travelling south through the city and the Waikato District arriving at Hobbiton mid-morning.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton: the farm that has been transformed for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie set. Tour fairytale landscapes of the Shire, see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree and visit the Green Dragon Inn.
Matamata
On the conclusion of your guided tour of Hobbiton you will depart Matamata and continue travelling south to Rotorua.
Rotorua
Arriving mid afternoon in Rotorua you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel accommodation. You will have the remainder of the day evening at leisure to explore on you own.
Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley
Accommodations
Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
This morning you will be transferred toWhakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and the Living Maori Villagefor a guided tour which includes the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools. Following the tour there will be a Haka performance for your enjoyment.
Rotorua
From Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley you will be transferred back to your central Rotorua Accommodation with the remainder of the day to explore on your own or to do some shopping in the township or partake on one or more of the adventure activities the township is renown for.
Rotorua Waitomo Auckland
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Departing Rotorua early afternoon you will travel from Rotorua to Auckland by road via the Waitomo Glowworm caves with a guided tour of the caves including a boat through the glowworm grotto.
Waikato Region
Following the guide tour of the Waitomo Caves you will continue north to Auckland
Auckland Central
Early evening arrive Auckland Central City where your tour will conclude.
Options
Double/Twin Room
Double/Twin Room: Double and twin room options for two guests
Pickup included
Single Supplement
Single Supplement: Price for lone travellers (max one person)
Pickup included
Triple Room
Triple Room: Rooms which require a maximum of three adults.
Pickup included
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