Overview
Itinerary
Your spectacular New Zealand journey begins today upon arrival in Auckland. Here, you will be met by a Travelmarvel representative and be transferred to your hotel. Stay: Sudima Hotel Auckland
Journey north to see a mighty Kauri tree and marvel at its size. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you'll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner. Stay Two Nights: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands (B/D)
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Explore the beautiful surrounds of the bay, whether it's the warm waters brimming with life, golden beaches and secluded coves. (B)
Insider Experience: Explore New Zealand's finest maritime park on a cruise to Cape Brett. Keep a look out for wildlife and cruise through the Hole in the Rock.
Insider Experience: Discover the incredible Waitomo Caves, home to thousands of tiny luminescent glow worms. Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast.
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome for a unique farm experience. Alternatively, select your Enhance Your Journey. (B)
Journey to Lake Taupo and the thundering Huka Falls.
Later, travel south across World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park to Wellington. Stay: Travelodge Hotel Wellington (B)
Your New Zealand journey comes to an end after breakfast today. (B)
Your spectacular New Zealand tour begins today upon arrival in Auckland. Here, you will be met by a Travelmarvel representative and transferred to your hotel. Stay: Sudima Hotel Auckland
Journey north to see a mighty kauri tree and marvel at its size. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you'll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner. Stay Two Nights: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands (B/D)
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Explore the beautiful surrounds of the bay, with its golden beaches, secluded coves, and warm waters brimming with life. Here, you may also like to choose our Enhance Your Journey experience. (B)
Insider Experience: Keep an eye out for sea life encounters as you cruise through the Bay of Islands at the tip of the North Island. Set off from the Cape Brett Peninsula and cruise through the distinctive Hole in the Rock formation (conditions permitting).
Travel to Waitomo, where an incredible Insider Experience awaits. Later, continue to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua and marvel at the eruptions of geysers and boiling mud pools. Tonight is set aside for a special Insider Experience. Stay Two Nights: Sudima Rotorua (B/D)
Insider Experience: Descend into the caves beneath the lush Waitomo hills and look up to see a cavern illuminated with hundreds of tiny lights. A sight to behold, the phenomenon is the work of glowworms, which are unique to New Zealand.
Insider Experience: Immerse yourself in a unique evening of Maori culture, and cuisine at Te Puia. Embark on a guided tour through the historical geothermal valley, where you'll explore a stunning landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools. Feel the awe-inspiring power of Pohutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Experience an intimate encounter with one of New Zealand's national treasures at their new Kiwi Conservation Centre. That evening, enjoy a Haka powhiri (cultural welcome), dance performances and the sharing of a traditional meal of fish, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in earth ovens known as Hangi.
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome for a unique farm experience. Alternatively, select our Enhance Your Journey experience. (B)
Journey to Lake Taupo and the thundering Huka Falls.
Later, travel south across World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park to Wellington. Stay: Novotel Wellington (B)
Your New Zealand tour comes to an end after breakfast today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands and see the famous Hole in the Rock
- Savour an authentic Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua
- Discover the incredible Waitomo Caves, home to thousands of luminescent glow worms
- Seven nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and an experienced Driver
- Premium air-conditioned coach travel
- Special Welcome Dinner
- Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
- 10 meals - 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included
- Cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands and see the famous Hole in the Rock
- Immerse yourself in an evening of Maori Culture and Cuisine
- Discover the incredible Waitomo Caves, home to thousands of luminescent glow worms
- Seven nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and experienced Driver
- Premium air-conditioned coach travel
- Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
- 10 meals - 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Special Welcome Dinner
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land tour only. Flights not included unless specified
Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Northern Explorer' Reviews
Highlights were our visits to the Waitangi Treaty Site, the Hobbiton ...read more Movie Set, and the Te Puia Maori cultural experience. Included meals were consistently good; however, stops for lunch "on your own" that left us with too little time to find a good meal in unknown small towns were rather disappointing. Hotels were clean, and had friendly staff, but were not the best -- bathrooms in particular had too little space and were not well designed.
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Travelmarvel New Zealand (2024-25)
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