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1 night
Auckland
2 nights
Rotorua
2 nights
Napier
1 night
Wellington
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: AUCKLAND
Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self-drive to your accommodation. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, located between two harbors with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.
Optional Activities
| Auckland Zoo General Admission | Sky Tower |
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Orbit Restaurant Sky Tower |
Auckland Harbour Sailing |
DAY 2: AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - HOBBITON - ROTORUA
Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens, and the watering hole, just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else.
Included Activities
| Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour | Hobbiton Movie Set Tour |
Optional Activities: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
DAY 3: ROTORUA
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers, and bubbling mud pools set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Māori myths and legends. Today you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.
Included Activities
| Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland | Redwoods Nightlights |
Optional Activities
| Skyline Gondola Ride & 3 Luge | National Kiwi Hatchery Tour |
DAY 4: ROTORUA - NAPIER
There’s a bit of everything on today’s drive past Great Lake Taupo to Napier. Your scenic journey includes volcanic geography, fresh forest plantations, rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains, and huge vistas. Overnight: Napier.
Optional Activities: Huka Falls
DAY 5: NAPIER
Following an earthquake in 1931, a rebuild saw Napier completely redesigned in the style of the times. Buildings were constructed in the Art Deco style with Maori motifs to give the city a unique New Zealand character. Today, the delightful seaside city of Napier has the extraordinary feeling of a time capsule with its seamless line of some of the world’s finest 1930’s architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Napier’s unique history and architecture.
Included Activities: Art Deco Morning Walk
Optional Activities
| Panoramic Taste of Wine Tour | Gannet Safaris Overland Tour |
DAY 6: NAPIER - WELLINGTON
Today’s travel south may be via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge or through the beautiful Tuki Tuki Valley and Wairarapa Wine region to reach Wellington.
Set between a sparkling harbour and rolling green hills, the compact city of Wellington is best explored on foot. Great shopping, art, culture, cafes, and restaurants are all within minutes of the city’s untouched nature spots. We recommend adding a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, for a greater insight into New Zealand’s rich history and culture.
Optional Activities
| Introducing Te Papa Guided Tour (60min) | Zealandia by Night Tour | Wellington Cable Car Return Trip |
DAY 7: WELLINGTON
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Wellington Airport.
Please Note –
- Rental Car “Days” is based on a 24-hour hire.
- Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
- Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional night’s stay in that location.
Hotels
Hotels:
| No. of Nights | Cities | Hotels |
| 1 | Auckland | Adina City Auckland or similar |
| 2 | Rotorua | Sudima Lake Rotorua or similar |
| 2 | Napier | Swiss Bel Hotel or similar |
| 1 | Wellington | Oak Wellington Hotel or similar |
Price
Tour Includes
- Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Sightseeing: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour, Redwoods Night Lights, Art Deco Morning Lights
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
- Sightseeing & transfers on a seat in a coach
Tour Excludes
- Train fare / Flight / Internal flights
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, porterage.
- Visa
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of the vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel prices, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Travel Insurance if required.
- Entry Fees for Museums and Monuments as per itinerary.
- Anything that is not included in the inclusion.
- 05% GST & 2% TCS (The 2% TCS can be claimed by the guest while filing their ITR.)
Highlights
Explore the natural beauty, culture, and iconic attractions of New Zealand on this unforgettable 7-day self-drive journey from Auckland to Wellington. Discover the magical underground world of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, visit the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, including Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and the enchanting Redwoods Nightlights. Continue through scenic landscapes past Lake Taupo to the charming Art Deco city of Napier, famous for its 1930s architecture and world-class wine region. Conclude your adventure in vibrant Wellington, New Zealand’s cultural capital, where you can explore the renowned Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the lively waterfront, and scenic harbour views. This scenic self-drive itinerary perfectly blends nature, culture, film locations, geothermal landscapes, and coastal cities, making it an ideal New Zealand North Island travel experience.
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For customised tour packages please contact us at vacations@tbi.co.in