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Travelmarvel

Northern Explorer

Auckland to Wellington

Trip Code: NTAW8
8 Days
10 Meals
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  • Map & Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions

  • 7 nights in premium accommodation
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and an experienced Driver
  • 10 meals - 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • Premium air-conditioned coach travel
  • Special Welcome Dinner
  • 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

Map & Itinerary

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
  • Ask us about pre and post accommodation
  • This tour forms part of the NT15 New Zealand Getaway
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included
New Zealand NTAW8 Map 2024-2025
Auckland to Wellington

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Enhance Your Journey

Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences

Insider Experience

Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event

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 Auckland City

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

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
aerial view over bay of islands north island new zealand

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional experience in Bay of Islands - Cape Reinga Day Tour (additional charges apply - enquire for details)


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 or secluded coves.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

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.


Take a memorable cruise to Cape Brett before heading back to Auckland.

Stay: Sudima Auckland City

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Insider Experience

Discover the incredible Waitomo Caves, home to thousands of tiny luminescent glow-worms.

Insider Experience

Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast.


Explore the Waitomo Caves and its glow worms, then continue to Rotorua and witness the natural spectacle of erupting geysers. Tonight is set aside for a special feast.

Stay: Two Nights, Sudima Rotorua

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional experience in Rotorua - perhaps enjoy a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings series (additional charges apply) enquire for details.


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 option.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

Journey to Lake Taupo and thundering Huka Falls. Later, travel south across World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park to Wellington.

Stay: Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Daily :
  • Breakfast
Closeup of yellow lupin flowers growing near the coast of New Zealand

Your New Zealand journey comes to an end after breakfast today.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

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