5 DAYS Best of North Island

Day 1

Auckland

Arrive Auckland. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, located between two harbours 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.

Overnight stay in Auckland.

Day 2

Auckland city tour (Explore Bus) + Skytower + Sealife Aquarium

After breakfast, Embark on a city sightseeing adventure where you can hop on and hop off as you like while listening to entertaining commentary; Auckland Explorer Bus is the best way to discover the most popular things to see and do in Auckland. Climb aboard our modern sightseeing bus, complete with an open-top or glass roof and prepare to explore the City of Sails at your leisure! With buses departing every 30 minutes, our 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass takes you to Downtown Auckland, Sky City, Auckland Museum, Parnell Village, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, and many more of the best things to see and do in Auckland.

Overnight stay in Auckland. (Meals: B)

Day 3

Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Hobbiton Movie Set tour – Rotorua

After breakfast, See the amazing Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set on a great value day tour from Auckland! Travel through the rich farmland of the Waikato region to the township of Waitomo and venture underground into the

Waitomo Glowworm Caves. You’ll travel through subterranean tunnels and see incredible limestone formations. Experience the magic of an underground boat ride – gliding silently through the darkness while thousands of glowworms twinkle overhead.

Then cross the countryside and take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn about how the largest “green set” in the world was created in impressive detail. You’ll see lots of charming Hobbiton buildings and hear behind-the-scenes secrets from filming. After your tour of the set, enjoy a delicious drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Overnight stay in Rotorua.

Day 4

Rotorua: Te Puia + Maori Show

After breakfast, we proceed to Te-Puia – geothermal hot spot. Gain entry to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia on a guided tour of this geothermal hot spot. Take a walking path up to steaming vents, boiling mud pools and erupting Pohutu Geyser at Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley; observe the emblematic kiwi bird; and discover Maori traditions at the cultural center. Upgrade to include a cultural performance of Maori song and dance, including the warlike ‘haka.’

Afternoon at leisure for shopping / optional activities.

Overnight stay in Rotorua (Meals: B)

Day 5

Departure flight

After breakfast, transfer to Rotorua (ROT) airport for your departure flight.

(Meals: B).