Best Buys
Northern Spotlight
8 Day Guided Vacation | Auckland to Wellington
Travel Period
It’s incredible how much a tour of New Zealand’s North Island can reveal about the country. Your roll-call includes oh-so-cool cities like Auckland tours and Wellington tours, the gateways to the Bay of Islands and Rotorua. Adventure and bliss await.
On Sale
Prices From CODE: LABW
Was $3175
Was $4115
$2858
Above lowest price is based on 2024-09-21 departure
$3704
Above lowest price is based on 2024-09-21 departure
Single rooms are limited and subject to availability
Child prices may be available on request
Secure your trip with a deposit
Trip Details
What's included
- • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
• 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Fiordland National Park
• Centrally located premium hotels
• National Park entrance fees
Dining
- • 7 Full Breakfasts
- • 1 Dinner
- • 1 Highlight Dinner
Flight Information
- Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport
Day 8 – flights to depart after 2.00pm from Wellington Airport
Flights are not included in the holiday price
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price
What to Bring
- • Warm layers in cooler months
- • Camera
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- • Water bottle
Fitness Requirements
Low level of fitness required.
Itinerary Generating PDF...
Northern Spotlight (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2025)
Auckland is known as the ‘City of Sails’. And you’ll discover why when exploring its two harbours at your leisure. Pick a waterfront precinct and find a perch to while away the afternoon over a Marlborough sauvignon blanc. Meet your fellow travel companions at a Welcome Reception tonight.
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
Your journey north to New Zealand’s Bay of Islands is not short of drama – discover 140 droplets of land ringed by turquoise sea at the top of the country. It’s undeniably beautiful, but it also holds a special historical secret: this is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, between Captain William Hobson and Māori chiefs. Your guide, likely a descendant of one of the original signatories, will explain the significance of the site, while pointing out the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe and a carved meeting house.
Hotel:
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
If there’s a travel destination that inspires wanderlust, the Bay of Islands is it. And today, you can do just that. At your leisure, venture up to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, the very top of New Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach. Or glide around on an historic tall ship, cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock or join a tour of Russell and learn more about the settling of the Bay of Islands. The choice is yours.
Hotel:
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Northern exposure is a thing today, when you journey toward the top of the country to visit Whangarei – NZ’s northernmost city, and a place where waterfalls meet beaches, galleries meet museums. It’s like the country in a tantalising snapshot – a union of nature and forward-thinking culture. Explore at your leisure before sinking back into your seat for the mesmerising commute back to Auckland.
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
Included Meals:
Breakfast
There’s no bad day in Auckland – today, yours starts with a city sights tour before you set your GPS for the Waikato River and Waitomo Caves. This place is radiant – quite literally. While cruising cavernous waterways, your route is cast in a magical light by thousands of glowworms. It’s a landscape almost as otherworldly as Rotorua, where mud pops and jettisons from bubbling geysers, and steam rushes skywards from cracks in the Earth. This evening, explore Te Puia’s geothermal valley, and learn about Māori history and culture on this guided experience, which includes a dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine and a cultural performance in a finely carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It ends on a high at the Pohutu Geyser, where, armed with a hot chocolate you’ll view one of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderlands.
Hotel:
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Explore at your own pace today, but with plenty of tips from your Travel Director. Want a bit of down time? We wouldn’t blame you for simply blissing out at in the steamy thermal springs at Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa. Animal lover? Go behind the scenes on a working kiwi nursery and hatchery. Culture vulture? Hobbit fans will want to take advantage of the opportunity to tour the sights featured in The Lord of the Rings movies at Hobbiton. These beautiful landscapes are not only a bucket list tour for Hobbit fans, but a gorgeous countryside getaway.
Hotel:
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Included Meals:
Breakfast
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. 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. Traverse the Kapiti Coast to New Zealand’s cool little capital, Wellington, where there are so many restaurants and bars to choose from. Ask your Travel Director for tips on where to eat.
Hotel:
Travelodge Wellington
Included Meals:
Breakfast
The best way to begin a Wellington day? With a coffee. The city is known for its uber-cool cafés, designed to fuel you through your city sights tour. You may wish to linger in town, discovering Maori culture at Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Afterwards, it’s time to bid farewell to your NZ crew. What a week.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Northern Spotlight
Best Buys
8 Day Guided Vacation
Auckland to Wellington
It’s incredible how much a tour of New Zealand’s North Island can reveal about the country. Your roll-call includes oh-so-cool cities like Auckland tours and Wellington tours, the gateways to the Bay of Islands and Rotorua. Adventure and bliss await.
Highlights
Flexible Vacations
Sometimes, the best experiences in life (meals, spas, hikes) are those you stumble upon. We can point you in the right direction in Auckland, Rotorua and Wellington – then go for it!
Iconic Sites
Life becomes all the more radiant at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a subterranean wonderland that replicates the night sky.
Sustainable Travel
The Te Po Experience at Te Puia contributes to the success of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, committed to preserving, encouraging, fostering and promoting Māori arts and crafts.
Natural Wonders
Ancient volcanoes, thundering waterfalls and a yacht-studded harbour are your backdrop in Whangarei, New Zealand’s northernmost city. What a wildlife wonderland.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
Day 1 - Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
2 Ascot Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre is strategically situated at Wyndham and Albert Street. perfect spot in a prime location lets you delve into Auckland's attractions effortlessly. Stroll to Viaduct precinct, SkyCity, and Aotea Centre. Revel in complimentary speedy WiFi, relish a diverse hot and cold breakfast. 294 rooms boast invigorating walk-in power showers, light-blocking blinds, and your preferred plush pillows. Immerse yourself in our modern, inviting ambiance, providing all you require to unwind, mingle, or unwind.
1/5
Day 2 - Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Tau Henare Dr, Paihia 0200, North Island
This welcoming Bay of Islands hotel commands a superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, offering uninterrupted bay views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens as part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Features
- 42" flat screen TV with Sky channels
- Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Mini Bar
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- In-room safe
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Phone
- Work Desk
2/5
Day 4 - Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
2 Ascot Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre is strategically situated at Wyndham and Albert Street. perfect spot in a prime location lets you delve into Auckland's attractions effortlessly. Stroll to Viaduct precinct, SkyCity, and Aotea Centre. Revel in complimentary speedy WiFi, relish a diverse hot and cold breakfast. 294 rooms boast invigorating walk-in power showers, light-blocking blinds, and your preferred plush pillows. Immerse yourself in our modern, inviting ambiance, providing all you require to unwind, mingle, or unwind.
3/5
Day 5 - Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Lake End Rangiruru Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua, this hotel offers tranquil surroundings with sensational views. Our central location is easily accessible to cafés, restaurants and the Energy Events Convention Centre. Stunning natural scenery and geothermal wonders makes this the ultimate destination.
Features
- Ensuite
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone - Voice Mail
- Soundproofed Windows
- TV
- In-house movies
- Pay TV
- 220/240 V AC
- Data port in room
- High speed transmission line (pay)
- Work Desk
- Manual temperature control
- Iron
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Hairdryer
- Automatic wake up call
4/5
Day 7 - Travelodge Wellington
2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
With close proximity to the city’s financial hub as well as many Wellington attractions, such as Wellington Zoo, the Wellington Cable Car, the Te Papa Museum of New Zealand, and the Wellington Botanic Gardens, Travelodge Hotel Wellington is perfectly located for both business and leisure travel.
Features
- Hair Dryer
- Pay TV
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Individual heater control
- LCD TV
- Refrigerator
- Internet Access
- Microwave
5/5
Optional Experiences
Please note, prices for Optional Experiences are subject to change.
To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Experiences for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. The experiences can be booked on tour through your Travel Director.
Bay of Islands - Highlights Tour (Bay of Islands)
Adult: $210.00 NZD
Child: $185.00 NZD
Enjoy a guided Bay Of Islands Tour. The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. With an abundance of breathtaking, picturesque views, there are plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. Create lasting memories with a Bay Of Islands Highlights Tour.
Canopy Tours - The Original Canopy Tour (Rotorua)
NZ$179 Adult
NZ$149 Child
Canopy tours zipline adventure activity is an experience of a lifetime. You’ll be transported to a long forgotten ancient forest just like the whole of New Zealand once was. Experience a low impact mode of transport to get you high in the ancient canopy! In total there are 6 ziplines totalling more than 650 metres, the highlight for most being the jawdropping 220 metre tui song zipline that departs from 22 metres up a 1000 year old tree. Beat that for a setting! There are numerous treetop platforms at varying heights above the forest floor where you can observe and take in the magic of the environment around you.
Fullers Hole in the Rock Cruise (Bay of Islands)
$150.00 NZD Adult, $75 NZD Child
Board your cruise in Paihia or Russell and take in the stunning views as we glide out through the islands and along the Rakaumangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island/Motukōkako, or as it is popularly known the ‘Hole in the Rock’. This four-hour cruise includes an island stopover, and the Hole in the Rock. If you are lucky you may spot dolphins, which are prolific in the area.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Rotorua)
NZ$259 Adult NZ$194 Child
Travel from Rotorua to Matamata then onto Hobbiton for your tour of the move set with Hobbiton Tours. Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. You will be fully guided around the 12-acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit South-farthing beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.
Cape Reinga/ Ninety Mile Beach Scenic Coach Tour via 90 Mile Beach (Bay of Islands)
NZ$170 Adult NZ$85.00 Child
A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Your off-road journey continues up Te Paki Stream, stopping at the massive sand dunes where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand-boarding. Clambering up and surfing down the dunes (if you dare!) is sure to get your heart pumping. Enjoy a lunch of delicious fresh fish and chips at the historic Wagener Museum at Houhora. A vegetarian option is available and can be selected when booking.
Discover Russell - Mini Tour (Bay of Islands)
NZ$35 Adult NZ$17.50 Child
This intimate one-hour coach tour visits many of Russell’s iconic locations that make it so significant in New Zealand’s early history. See Christ Church (the oldest church in New Zealand, famed for the bullet-holes in its walls); historic Pompallier House, home to Bishop Pompallier’s Catholic Mission and the oldest industrial building in New Zealand; and even the country's oldest licensed pub! Your tour will be led by an engaging guide whose combination of historical knowledge and local insight will bring the culture and history of the area to life.
Tall Ship Sailing - R Tucker Thompson (Bay of Islands)
NZ$179 Adult NZ$89.00 Child
This is a fantastic opportunity to go sailing on a working tall ship, in one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands. During this full day sail, why not take your turn on the helm, hoist the sails or climb the rigging? And enjoy the included morning tea and delicious BBQ lunch served on board.
Salt Air Scenic Flights Half Day Cape Reinga by Air (Bay of Islands)
Adult: $480.00
See some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer in a half day tour. Fly 1 hour up the West Coast, spend 2 ½ hours exploring the very top of New Zealand in a mini bus, then 1 hour flying back down the East Coast.
Rotorua Duck - Tarawera and Lakes Tour (Rotorua)
Adult: $105.00 NZD
Child: $60.00 NZD
Discover Rotorua’s spectacular lakes area from the comfort of a fully restored World War II amphibious vehicle, able to travel on land and water. A 90 minute fun-filled and scenic journey that ventures onto the three Rotorua lakes, and is accompanied by an entertaining and informative commentary.
Trip Details
What's included
- Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver
- 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Fiordland National Park
- Centrally located premium 3.5-star hotels
Dining
- • 7 Full Breakfasts
- • 1 Dinner
- • 1 Highlight Dinner
- • 1 Lunch
Flight Information
- Day 1: Flights to arrive by 4:00pm into Auckland Airport
What to Bring
- • Camera
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- • Water bottle
- • Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- •
Itinerary Download Itinerary
Northern Spotlight (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2023 – 31 Mar 2024)
Auckland is known as the ‘City of Sails’. And you’ll discover why when exploring its two harbours at your leisure. Pick a waterfront precinct and find a perch to while away the afternoon with a glass of Central Otago sauvignon blanc and a backdrop of yachts darting the water. Should you need a closer look, take a cruise out to the wineries of Waiheke Island. Meet fellow travel companions over a few local tipples tonight.
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
Your journey north on a Bay of Islands tour from Auckland is not short of drama – discover 140 droplets of land ringed by turquoise sea at the top of the country. It’s undeniably beautiful, but it also holds a special historical secret: this is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, between Captain William Hobson and Māori chiefs. Your guide, likely an ancestor of one of the original signatories, will explain the significance of the site, while pointing out the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe and a carved meeting house.
Hotel:
Copthorne Hotel and Resort,
2 Nights
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
If there’s a travel destination that inspires wanderlust, the Bay of Islands is it. And today, you can do just that. At your leisure, venture up to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, the very top of New Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach. Or glide around on an historic tall ship, enjoy local drops on a wine tour of the region, or join a tour of Russell and learn more about the settling of the Bay of Islands. The choice is yours.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Northern exposure is a thing today, when you journey toward the top of the country to visit Whangarei – NZ’s northern-most city, and a place where waterfalls meet beaches, galleries meet museums. It’s like the country in a tantalising snapshot – a union of nature and forward-thinking culture. Explore at your leisure before sinking back into your seat for the mesmerising commute back to Auckland.
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
Included Meals:
Breakfast
There’s no bad day in Auckland – today, your Auckland tour is filled with expeditions to the War Memorial Museum and Waitemata Harbour, before you set your GPS for the Waikato River and a Waitomo Caves tour. This place is radiant – quite literally. While cruising cavernous waterways, your route is cast in a magical light by thousands of glowworms. It’s a landscape almost as otherworldly as Rotorua, where mud pops and jettisons from bubbling geysers, and steam rushes skywards from cracks in the Earth. Tonight, delve deep into Māori culture and traditions at Te Puia. Your dinner, a hangi cooked underground, is served while you overlook the spectacular geothermal valley. The highlight is a Maori cultural performance in the beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua.
Hotel:
Ibis Rotorua Hotel,
2 Nights
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Highlight Dinner
Explore at your own pace today, but with plenty of tips from your Travel Director. Want a bit of down time? We wouldn’t blame you for simply blissing out at in the steamy thermal springs at Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa. Animal lover? Go behind the scenes on a working kiwi nursery and hatchery. Hobbit fans will want to take advantage of the opportunity to tour the sights featured in The Lord of the Rings movies at Hobbiton. These beautiful landscapes are not only a bucket list tour for Hobbit fans, but a gorgeous countryside getaway.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
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. 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. Traverse the Kapiti Coast to New Zealand’s cool little capital, Wellington, where there are so many restaurants and bars to choose from, you’ll need a guidebook. Wait, you have an in-the-know Travel Director to talk to.
Hotel:
Travelodge Wellington
Included Meals:
Breakfast
The best way to begin a Wellington day? With a coffee. The city is known for its uber-cool cafés, designed to fuel you through a session at Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Then it’s time to bid farewell to your NZ crew. What a week.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Northern Spotlight
Best Buys
8 Day Guided Vacation
Auckland to Wellington
It’s incredible how much a tour of New Zealand’s North Island can reveal about the country. Your roll-call includes oh-so-cool cities like Auckland tours and Wellington tours, the gateways to the Bay of Islands and Rotorua. Adventure and bliss await.
Highlights
Flexible Vacations
Sometimes, the best meals are those you stumble upon. We can point you in the right direction in Auckland and Wellington – then go for it!
Time For You
Explore at your own pace in Rotorua. Slow? Opt for a thermal soak at the Polynesian Spa. Fast? Zipline through the rainforest.
Iconic Sites
Life becomes all the more radiant at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a subterranean wonderland that replicates the night sky.
Natural Wonders
Ancient volcanoes, thundering waterfalls and a yacht-studded harbour are your backdrop in Whangarei, New Zealand’s northernmost city. What a wildlife wonderland.
Sustainable Travel
Enjoy your packed lunch today knowing that a donation is being made on your behalf to local charity Auckland City Mission, where real change can start with just one meal.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
Day 1 - Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
2 Ascot Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre is strategically situated at Wyndham and Albert Street. perfect spot in a prime location lets you delve into Auckland's attractions effortlessly. Stroll to Viaduct precinct, SkyCity, and Aotea Centre. Revel in complimentary speedy WiFi, relish a diverse hot and cold breakfast. 294 rooms boast invigorating walk-in power showers, light-blocking blinds, and your preferred plush pillows. Immerse yourself in our modern, inviting ambiance, providing all you require to unwind, mingle, or unwind.
1/5
Day 2 - Copthorne Hotel and Resort (2 Nights)
Tau Henare Dr, Paihia 0200, North Island
This welcoming Bay of Islands hotel commands a superb waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, offering uninterrupted bay views surrounded by 60 acres of subtropical gardens as part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Features
- 42" flat screen TV with Sky channels
- Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Mini Bar
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- In-room safe
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Phone
- Work Desk
2/5
Day 4 - Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
2 Ascot Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre is strategically situated at Wyndham and Albert Street. perfect spot in a prime location lets you delve into Auckland's attractions effortlessly. Stroll to Viaduct precinct, SkyCity, and Aotea Centre. Revel in complimentary speedy WiFi, relish a diverse hot and cold breakfast. 294 rooms boast invigorating walk-in power showers, light-blocking blinds, and your preferred plush pillows. Immerse yourself in our modern, inviting ambiance, providing all you require to unwind, mingle, or unwind.
3/5
Day 5 - Ibis Rotorua Hotel (2 Nights)
Lake End Rangiruru Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua, this hotel offers tranquil surroundings with sensational views. Our central location is easily accessible to cafés, restaurants and the Energy Events Convention Centre. Stunning natural scenery and geothermal wonders makes this the ultimate destination.
Features
- Ensuite
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone - Voice Mail
- Soundproofed Windows
- TV
- In-house movies
- Pay TV
- 220/240 V AC
- Data port in room
- High speed transmission line (pay)
- Work Desk
- Manual temperature control
- Iron
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Hairdryer
- Automatic wake up call
4/5
Day 7 - Travelodge Wellington
2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
With close proximity to the city’s financial hub as well as many Wellington attractions, such as Wellington Zoo, the Wellington Cable Car, the Te Papa Museum of New Zealand, and the Wellington Botanic Gardens, Travelodge Hotel Wellington is perfectly located for both business and leisure travel.
Features
- Hair Dryer
- Pay TV
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Individual heater control
- LCD TV
- Refrigerator
- Internet Access
- Microwave
5/5
Optional Experiences
Please note, prices for Optional Experiences are subject to change.
To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Experiences for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. The experiences can be booked on tour through your Travel Director.
Bay of Islands - Highlights Tour (Bay of Islands)
Adult: $210.00 NZD
Child: $185.00 NZD
Enjoy a guided Bay Of Islands Tour. The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. With an abundance of breathtaking, picturesque views, there are plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. Create lasting memories with a Bay Of Islands Highlights Tour.
Canopy Tours - The Original Canopy Tour (Rotorua)
NZ$179 Adult
NZ$149 Child
Canopy tours zipline adventure activity is an experience of a lifetime. You’ll be transported to a long forgotten ancient forest just like the whole of New Zealand once was. Experience a low impact mode of transport to get you high in the ancient canopy! In total there are 6 ziplines totalling more than 650 metres, the highlight for most being the jawdropping 220 metre tui song zipline that departs from 22 metres up a 1000 year old tree. Beat that for a setting! There are numerous treetop platforms at varying heights above the forest floor where you can observe and take in the magic of the environment around you.
Fullers Hole in the Rock Cruise (Bay of Islands)
$150.00 NZD Adult, $75 NZD Child
Board your cruise in Paihia or Russell and take in the stunning views as we glide out through the islands and along the Rakaumangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island/Motukōkako, or as it is popularly known the ‘Hole in the Rock’. This four-hour cruise includes an island stopover, and the Hole in the Rock. If you are lucky you may spot dolphins, which are prolific in the area.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Rotorua)
NZ$259 Adult NZ$194 Child
Travel from Rotorua to Matamata then onto Hobbiton for your tour of the move set with Hobbiton Tours. Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. You will be fully guided around the 12-acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit South-farthing beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.
Cape Reinga/ Ninety Mile Beach Scenic Coach Tour via 90 Mile Beach (Bay of Islands)
NZ$170 Adult NZ$85.00 Child
A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Your off-road journey continues up Te Paki Stream, stopping at the massive sand dunes where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand-boarding. Clambering up and surfing down the dunes (if you dare!) is sure to get your heart pumping. Enjoy a lunch of delicious fresh fish and chips at the historic Wagener Museum at Houhora. A vegetarian option is available and can be selected when booking.
Discover Russell - Mini Tour (Bay of Islands)
NZ$35 Adult NZ$17.50 Child
This intimate one-hour coach tour visits many of Russell’s iconic locations that make it so significant in New Zealand’s early history. See Christ Church (the oldest church in New Zealand, famed for the bullet-holes in its walls); historic Pompallier House, home to Bishop Pompallier’s Catholic Mission and the oldest industrial building in New Zealand; and even the country's oldest licensed pub! Your tour will be led by an engaging guide whose combination of historical knowledge and local insight will bring the culture and history of the area to life.
Tall Ship Sailing - R Tucker Thompson (Bay of Islands)
NZ$179 Adult NZ$89.00 Child
This is a fantastic opportunity to go sailing on a working tall ship, in one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands. During this full day sail, why not take your turn on the helm, hoist the sails or climb the rigging? And enjoy the included morning tea and delicious BBQ lunch served on board.
Salt Air Scenic Flights Half Day Cape Reinga by Air (Bay of Islands)
Adult: $480.00
See some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer in a half day tour. Fly 1 hour up the West Coast, spend 2 ½ hours exploring the very top of New Zealand in a mini bus, then 1 hour flying back down the East Coast.
Rotorua Duck - Tarawera and Lakes Tour (Rotorua)
Adult: $105.00 NZD
Child: $60.00 NZD
Discover Rotorua’s spectacular lakes area from the comfort of a fully restored World War II amphibious vehicle, able to travel on land and water. A 90 minute fun-filled and scenic journey that ventures onto the three Rotorua lakes, and is accompanied by an entertaining and informative commentary.
