Overview
Itinerary
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Depart from Viaduct Basin on a custom dolphin-watching speedboat, explore Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, and admire Auckland’s famous landmarks like the Harbour Bridge, Devonport, and volcanic Rangitoto Island from the spacious open deck. Encounter whales and dolphins in inner Waitematā Harbour.
Te Puia Maori Cultural Village is renowned for its lively cultural performances and the famous Pohutu Geyser. Explore the unique Pohutu Geyser, enjoy Maori cultural shows, witness exotic birds, and experience bubbling mud pools and native bushland. Visit the National Wood Carving and Weaving Institute. Discover the one-of-a-kind Maori cooking method known as ‘hangi’ and savor its unique flavors. Under a starry sky, with the misty splendor of the Pohutu Geyser, listen to your guide share Maori legends and stories.
Explore New Zealand’s most vibrant geothermal reserve and experience the pure volcanic mud spa. Venture through pristine forests and geothermal steam clouds, uncovering the secrets of this land that have inspired myths and legends. Springs and mud once used by Maori warriors to heal battle-worn bodies have transformed into a natural remedy for visitors, offering relief from inflammation and skin rejuvenation. The awe-inspiring power combined with the natural healing properties has been a unique cultural legend for over 800 years.
Set just outside Matamata, New Zealand, the Alexander family’s farm was the enchanting backdrop for the Hobbiton village in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ films. Explore the iconic film locations, including Bag End, The Green Dragon Inn, the mill, and the Party Tree. Enjoy a Hobbit-inspired beverage at The Green Dragon Inn, reliving beloved film moments. Stroll through the charming village, savor a movie-inspired buffet at The Green Dragon Inn, and fully immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle-earth.
Upon arrival, our tour guide will pick you up for hotel check-in and a brief rest. Then, off to explore Muriwai Beach.
Morning Itinerary:
Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise
Afternoon Itinerary:
Visit the Sky Tower and Orbit 360°Dining
At Auckland’s central Sky Tower, you can enjoy stunning views of the city’s harbor, iconic landmarks, and nearby volcanoes through the glass. Take a trip to the 52nd-floor Orbit restaurant, where you can savor dinner while taking in Auckland’s 360-degree panorama.
Hamilton Gardens
Head to Hamilton and visit the Fantasy Garden, where you can explore various civilisations from the Paradise Garden series. Hamilton Gardens are unique, spanning 58 hectares and focusing on the relationship between people and plants. They feature five main garden series: Paradise, Landscape, Productive, Cultivar, and Fantasy.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Experience the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you can enter the vast Cathedral Cave to listen to nature’s echoes. Glide silently on a small boat within the cave and be captivated by the stunning visual display of countless glowworms. As you admire these unique bioluminescent insect larvae, Māori descendants will share local culture and history.
Te Puia Māori Cultural Village
Explore the world-famous Te Puia Maori Cultural Village, where you can enjoy the Pohutu Geyser, Maori cultural performances, exotic birds, and bubbling mud pools. Don’t forget to savor a Maori speciality lunch.
Hell’s Gate Mud Bath Spa
Hell’s Gate is New Zealand’s most vibrant geothermal reserve, offering an authentic volcanic mud bath experience. You can also soak in the steaming mineral pools in Rotorua while relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery of Rotorua Lake.
Blue Spring
“Blue Spring,” one of the world’s purest water sources, is renowned for its crystal-clear, blue-hued spring water.
Lake Taupo and Huka Falls
Explore Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake, which is a volcanic crater, the source of the Waikato River, with a circumference of 193km. Don’t miss the popular spot #LOVETAUPO.
Visit Huka Falls, where a pedestrian bridge at the top offers the best view of the natural hydro phenomenon as over 220,000 litres of water per second rush from the 11-meter-high waterfall.
To visit Agrodome Farm
While in agriculturally rich New Zealand, a visit to the country’s largest agri-tourism farm is a must. Along the way, you’ll encounter cows and sheep grazing peacefully. With a couple of feedings, you can get up close with animals like red deer, ostriches, sheep, and alpacas. You can also observe 19 different sheep breeds and enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration.
Full-day Itinerary:
Head to the Hobbiton
Explore the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit series, including Bag End, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill, and the Party Tree. Enjoy a pint at the Green Dragon Inn, reliving iconic movie moments. Take a leisurely village walk to immerse yourself in the Middle-earth atmosphere. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Inn.
Queen Street
Queen Street is New Zealand’s busiest thoroughfare, offering a wide array of high-end fashion boutiques and souvenir shops.
Depart to Auckland Airport
Board a flight back to the departure city, concluding the 7-day adventure across New Zealand’s North Island.
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, begins when we pick you up. Any overtime should be mutually agreed upon, and additional charges may apply.
Tour guides primarily handle transportation and provide local assistance during your journey (excluding accompanying you into attractions).
Please note that our tour guides do not accompany you inside attractions, but if you request, you are responsible for their admission ticket fees.
In principle, the driver takes a break every 2 hours while travelling on highways, national roads, or provincial roads. During rainy or snowy seasons, the driver may reduce speed for safety reasons or use tire chains. Please avoid rushing the driver in these circumstances.
During the journey and with the guest’s consent, it’s possible to rearrange the order of attractions to better suit personal preferences, time of day, and distances between sites, provided it doesn’t disrupt the overall itinerary. Additionally, when travelling, if safe and within traffic regulations, you can communicate with the driver to make stops for sightseeing when beautiful scenery is spotted.