- Te Papa, NZ's National Museum
- Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride
- Agrodome
- Thermal mud pools and geysers
- Traditional Mãori Hãngi and Concert
- Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
- Kauri Museum
- Wellington City Sights Tour
- Auckland City Sights Tour
8 Day Affordable North Island
Explore the North Island's iconic attractions and geothermal hotspots
TOUR CODE: CGPN8
DURATION: 8 days
STARTS: Wellington
FINISHES: Auckland
STYLE: Classic Affordable Group Tours
COACH: 48 seat Classic
ACCOMMODATION: 3.5 Star
No hidden extras
Prepaid Attractions
Coach Features
- 48 seats on a Classic touring coach
- 2 door access; overhead travel bag storage
- Restroom; panoramic viewing
Experience
- Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
- Return airport transfers in New Zealand
- Professional Coach Captain
- Tour Leader
- 7 nights 3.5 star accommodation
- 3 two night stays
- Hotel porterage
- 1 cruise
- All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
- Extensive Optional Activities
- Classic Documentation Pack
Meals
- 7 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
- 5 sumptuous dinners including 1 specialty dinner: Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua.
- Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
Day-by-day Itinerary
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (SL) Specialty Lunch (D) Dinner (SD) Specialty Dinner
1
Arrive Wellington (D)
On arrival into Wellington, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions.
Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights)
2
Wellington (B)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge technology brings these stories to life through the eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also free to choose your own dining arrangements.
Hotel Ibis Wellington
3
Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D)
Depart Wellington and view the snowcapped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland and cultural capital of New Zealand, Rotorua.
Hotel Sudima Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
4
Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Visit Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. This evening experience an entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert.
Hotel Sudima Lake Rotorua
5
Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)
This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location of the signing of the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the British.
Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights)
6
Bay of Islands (B)
Today you will explore the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. Return to Paihia for a free afternoon where a range of optional activities are available, or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening is also free, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge
7
Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour. This evening enjoy a final dinner with your newfound friends.
Hotel Rydges Auckland
8
Depart Auckland (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.
| Tour Starts |
Tour Ends | Guaranteed Departure |
Brochure Price | Bonus Offer |
Your Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 30-Jan-23 |
Monday 06-Feb-23 | SOLD OUT |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Sunday 12-Feb-23 |
Sunday 19-Feb-23 | SOLD OUT |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Monday 20-Feb-23 |
Monday 27-Feb-23 | ON REQUEST |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Wednesday 22-Feb-23 |
Wednesday 01-Mar-23 | ON REQUEST |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Monday 27-Feb-23 |
Monday 06-Mar-23 | ON REQUEST |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Sunday 05-Mar-23 |
Sunday 12-Mar-23 | SOLD OUT |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Friday 10-Mar-23 |
Friday 17-Mar-23 | $3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
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| Sunday 12-Mar-23 |
Sunday 19-Mar-23 | $3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
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| Tuesday 21-Mar-23 |
Tuesday 28-Mar-23 | SOLD OUT |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Tuesday 04-Apr-23 |
Tuesday 11-Apr-23 | ON REQUEST |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Tuesday 11-Apr-23 |
Tuesday 18-Apr-23 | LAST SEATS |
$3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
| Tuesday 18-Apr-23 |
Tuesday 25-Apr-23 | $3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
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| Thursday 27-Apr-23 |
Thursday 04-May-23 | $3219 pp, twin share |
- | $3219 pp, twin share |
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| Wednesday 10-May-23 |
Wednesday 17-May-23 | ON REQUEST |
$3219 pp, twin share |
SEASONAL OFFER Save $200 ppi |
$3019 pp, twin share |
Pre & Post Stays
| Auckland | $155 pp, twin share | $310 single |
| Wellington | $130 pp, twin share | $260 single |
