Iconic North
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Embark on the "Iconic North" tour and explore the cultural and natural wonders of New Zealand's North Island. Begin your journey in Auckland, the 'City of Sails', where you'll enjoy stunning water views and delve into maritime history at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. Experience the vibrant Maori culture in Rotorua with a guided tour of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and the Te Pa Tu Maori Experience. Marvel at the power of Huka Falls and traverse the scenic Kapiti Coast to reach Wellington, New Zealand's capital. Enjoy luxury accommodations in premium 4- and 5-star hotels, and travel in style with private transfers and the expertise of a dedicated Travel Director and Driver. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and world-class nature, ensuring a memorable New Zealand adventure.
Highlights
- A guided tour of the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute at Te Puia.
- Explore Auckland, known as the 'City of Sails', with its stunning water views.
- Discover the history of boat-building and sailing at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland.
- Experience the Te Pa Tu Maori Experience in Rotorua, celebrating Maori history and traditions.
- Witness the breathtaking Huka Falls, where 220,000 litres of water thunder over an 11-metre-high waterfall every second.
- Traverse the scenic Kapiti Coast to reach New Zealand's capital, Wellington.
- Visit the Te Papa Museum of New Zealand and explore the vibrant city of Wellington.
Mode of Transport
Accommodation
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Cultural Immersion
- Discover just how strong Maori culture is at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience, celebrating art, tradition and cuisine.
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required
Flight information
- Day 1 – flights to arrive by 4.00pm into Auckland AirportDay 7 – flights to depart anytime from Wellington Airport Return Airport to Hotel transfers are included in the tour price. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
Local Connection
- The dairy industry is big business in New Zealand, as you’ll fast find on a Waikato farm. The stories you'll hear tell you about life on the land.
What to Bring
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes
World Class Nature
- If you want to be blown away by nature, Huka Falls is the place to go. This mighty waterfall sees 220,000 litres of water per second thunder over an 11-metre ridge.
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Travel insurance
International flights
Entry fee for Te Papa Museum
Destinations
- Australasia
- New Zealand
Tour Types
- Sightseeing
- Luxury
- Gardens & Nature Tours
- Foodie and Wine Tours
- History
- Cultural
Location: Auckland
New Zealand’s largest city is blessed when it comes to water views – on one side of the isthmus is Manukau Harbour; on the other, Waitemata. Exploring pretty precincts at your leisure, gazing out over a flurry of yachts, you’ll begin to understand why Auckland is fondly known as the ‘City of Sails’. Come evening, meet your fellow NZ holiday travel companions for dinner at The Grill, and share stories of your day-one wanderings.
Accommodation Name: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
Meals: Dinner
Location: Auckland
Remember all those sails you spotted on Auckland’s harbour yesterday? They come from a long and fascinating history of boat-building and sailing, as you’ll discover on an America’s Cup tour at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. This is a story of migration, innovation, team-building and skill. Plus, you get to glimpse one of the few existing replicas of the America’s Cup. The water is your backdrop as your skirt the harbour toward dreamy Mission Bay, onward to Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial. This is the place to get some perspective. Yes, of Auckland and its improbable location, but also of life in general. There’s nothing like an epic view to set your soul soaring. If you want tips on how to spend your afternoon post Auckland tour, we have a few ideas. Perhaps a behind-the-scenes All Blacks experience, revealing insights into this record-breaking rugby team or a cruise on Auckland Harbour.
Accommodation Name: Horizon by SkyCity Auckland
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Auckland, Rotorua
Leave Auckland behind and journey to Rotorua, a true hot spot on your NZ holiday. This afternoon, enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest experience at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealand's most colourful and diverse geothermal valley. Visit after hours for a private tour to see The Devils Bath and bubbling mud pools with fascinating insights from an expert guide and enjoy a mocktail and canapes at the aptly named champagne pool. Tonight, dive deep into Maori culture at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience, an important hub keeping tradition, art and music alive. Oh, and exciting Māori cuisine. Enjoy forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés) and chef choice aperitif, followed by a three-course dinner.
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Meals: Dinner
Location: Rotorua
Today, choose your own adventure. We have plenty of ideas for the paths you might follow. Optional Rotorua tour sightseeing experiences include relieving NZ holiday-weary limbs in the thermal waters of the Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa or perhaps you’d prefer to zip across Rotorua’s three lakes in an amphibious WWII-era Duck (both own expense). The decision is yours. Tonight, dive deep into Indigenous culture at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience. Hear about Māori history, traditions, and future aspirations across an evening of celebration and feasting. Enjoy a forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés) and chef choice aperitif, followed by a three-course dinner.
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Meals: Dinner
Location: Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Kapiti Coast, Wellington
You’ll hear Huka Falls well before you see it – at this natural wonder, a staggering 220,000 litres of water thunder over an 11-metre-high waterfall every second. Photos just don’t do it justice; this is an every-sense-heightened experience. The road ahead unfolds in a broad panorama of Lake Taupo, its waters so vivid and blue you’ll think someone has taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time. The surrounding countryside is one of ridiculous contrast: snow-blanketed mountains and alpine deserts, ancient forests and trout-filled rivers. Traverse the Kapiti Coast to New Zealand’s cool little capital, Wellington.
Accommodation Name: Rydges Wellington
Meals: Dinner
Location: Wellington
Your day in Wellington should – must – begin with a coffee. The city is known for its uber-cool cafés and with coffee in hand you will head out on a city sights tour to take in highlights such as its iconic cable car, parliament and Mt. Victoria. This afternoon is yours to discover Wellington. Your city tour ends at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand, so perhaps call in for a visit (entrance fee applies). Or visit the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, where the biodiversity of 225 hectares of forest is being restored. Or The Lord of the Rings Movie Locations, including the famous Weta Workshop (both own expense). Tonight, there are so many restaurants and bars to choose from, you'll need a guidebook. Ask us for recommendations or explore at your leisure. Because every NZ holiday needs a little down time.
Accommodation Name: Rydges Wellington
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Wellington
It's been a week of epic sights and adventures in the North Island. All good things must come to an end, but there's time to enjoy one last breakfast with your travel companions.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Exclusive after hours guided tour of the Americas Cup exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Visit the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, where traditional carving, weaving, and storytelling bring ancient Maori tradit
Not Included
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Personal expenses
-Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional activities
-Optional activities such as exploring Lord of the Rings territory in Wellington are not included and are at your own expense.
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Travel insurance
-Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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International flights
-International flights to and from New Zealand are not included in the tour package.
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Entry fee for Te Papa Museum
-There is an entry fee for Te Papa Museum, which must be paid at the guest's own expense.
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